STATES GENERAL.
Copye vande Brieven der Heeren Generale Staten vande Gheunieerde Provintien. Gheschreven aen den Heeren Staten van Hollandt ende West-Vrieslandt, ofte haere E. Ghecommitteerde Raden. Inhoudende de Limiten hoe verre den Stilstandt van Wapenen te Water ende te Lande is streckende.
Delft, Jan Andriesz., [1607/08]. Small 4to. With a woodcut rampant lion holding a sword within a garden fence (symbolizing the Dutch Republic) surrounded by a wreath, and 1 woodcut decorated initial letter. Modern plain paper wrappers. [4] pp.
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A formal letter from the States General of the Dutch Republic to the States of Holland, dated 25 June 1607, announcing the aggreement reached with Spain for a cease-fire (which took effect on 4 May) and further clarifying its regulations. In particular, it declares the ports of the Southern Netherlands open to traffic from both North and South, including small fishing boats, and details the regions that fall under control of the Republic and of Spain. It also warns that anyone violating the terms of the cease-fire will have to pay reparations, and urges the States of Holland to enforce the terms in their regions.
Interesting for the Republic's efforts to enforce the cease-fire among its own people.
A duplicate from the collection of the Amsterdam City Library (now University Library), with their stamp and "Doublet" cancellation stamp, slightly browned. A good, slightly used copy. Asher 26/9; Knuttel 1382; Simoni N 142; Tiele 598; cf. OCLC WorldCat (1 copy of a different ed.).
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