[STATES OF HOLLAND AND WEST-FRIESLAND].
Circulaire brief, van de Heeren Ridderschap en Edelen, van Hollandt en West-Vrieslant; nevens t antwoort van de Ed. Groot Achtb. Heeren Burgermeesteren en Regeerders der stadt Amsterdam, op de voorsz. Brief.
[Amsterdam,] Jan Cyprianus van der Graft [= Jacobus Hackius?], 1685. 4to. With a woodcut title vignette. Disbound. 24 pp.
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Letter of the members of the Ridderschap (the Knighthood) in the States of Holland and West-Friesland to the Burgomasters and City Council of Amsterdam on the high costs of the defense - at land and at sea - of the Dutch Republic. The States were the representation of the two Estates (standen): Nobility and Commons, burghers of the 18 cities of Holland and West-Friesland, of which Amsterdam was by far the most important and rich. The answer of Amsterdam (dated 14 February 1685; pp. 22-24) is not disobliging: their representatives are certainly willing to further discuss the matter, especially the amelioration if the navy.
Untrimmed, edges slightly browned, but overall in good condition. Knuttel, 12408; STCN 86168706X; Tiele, 8264.
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