Document 3 This excerpt was taken from a letter written by Hernan Cortes to King Charles in Spain. In regard to the domestic appointments (palace) of Moctezuma, and the wonderful grandeur and state that he maintains, there is so much to be told, that I assure your Highness I know not where to begin my relation (account), so as to be able to finish any part of it. He has every object found in his dominions (palace) imitated in gold, silver, precious stones, and feathers; the gold and silver being wrought so naturally as not to be surpassed by any smith in the world; the stone work executed with such perfection that it is difficult to conceive what instruments could have been used; and the feather work superior to the finest productions in wax or embroidery. Hernan Cortés: from Second Letter to Charles V, 1520 Document 3 questions: 3a. Who is the audience for this letter by Hernan Cortes? 3b. What is the purpose of this letter by Hernan Cortes?

Document 3 This excerpt was taken from a letter written by Hernan Cortes to King Charles in Spain. In regard to the domestic appointments (palace) of Moctezuma, and the wonderful grandeur and state that he maintains, there is so much to be told, that I assure your Highness I know not where to begin my relation (account), so as to be able to finish any part of it. He has every object found in his dominions (palace) imitated in gold, silver, precious stones, and feathers; the gold and silver being wrought so naturally as not to be surpassed by any smith in the world; the stone work executed with such perfection that it is difficult to conceive what instruments could have been used; and the feather work superior to the finest productions in wax or embroidery. Hernan Cortés: from Second Letter to Charles V, 1520 Document 3 questions: 3a. Who is the audience for this letter by Hernan Cortes? 3b. What is the purpose of this letter by Hernan Cortes?