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Letter from William of Orange, 6 February 1576
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Letter from William of Orange, 6 February 1576

William I (Prince of Orange) · 1576-02-06 · writing (processes); paper; ink

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Double-folded sheet of paper, front side written, back side addressed, signed by William of Orange, addressed to Hendrik Meyster, regarding a breakthrough of enemy ships. Transcription: see hanging file. Inscription; back side: 'Den Eersamen wysen / discreten onsen lieven sunderen Mr hendrik meyster vanden admiraliteyt van hollandt'. Dated; m.: den VIen februarii 1576. Signed; r.o.: Guillé de nassau.

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letterWilliam I (Prince of Orange)Admiraliteit van AmsterdamHendrik MeysterAdmiraliteit van RotterdamNetherlands
Credit lineBrief van Willem van Oranje, 6 februari 1576. 1576-02-06. William I (Prince of Orange). Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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