A letter from the Holy Roman Emperor, Rudolf II, to the Dutch States General, dated 19 October 1607, concerning the peace negotiations with Spain, with the States General's undated answer (in fact from 7 January 1608, and longer than the Emperor's letter). The Emperor notes that King Philip of Spain and his governor in the Netherlands, Archduke Albert have already recognized the United Provinces as a "Free Republic", regrets that the negotiations for peace have stalled and implies that the States could do more to facilitate progress. The States General's reply to the Emperor says that King Philip and Archduke Albert, have not fully informed him, and that the Spanish have continued to attempt to undermine the United Provinces by violence on land and at sea contrary to the agreements reached in Cologne.
The pamphlet went through two editions, which were issued with all three editions of the Nederlandtsche Bye-Korf between April and August 1608.
With minor tears on or near the fold of the outer bifolium, not approaching the text, and slightly browned, otherwise a very good copy. Asher 26, 27 or 28/33; Knuttel 1513; Simoni G 43; Tiele 716; OCLC WorldCat (5 copies).