El Rey, 1788.New leadership in the Spanish colonies Charles IV of Spain. El Rey. [issued at:] San Lorenzo [del Escorial], November 12, 1788. Bifolio in larger 4. Blanks filled in by hand in ink, giving the place and date of issue and the name of the representative of the King (unidentified). Disbound. This pamphlet shares the royal decree issued by King Charles III of Spain appointing high ranking officials in the Spanish Colonial Empire, including viceroys,