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Delfzijl (Netherlands) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Laws of the Netherlands

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233290144]
Identifier: Vault MSS 468
Scope and Contents

General laws promulgated from the Hague on 25 and 26 November 1616 relating to the entire United Provinces recently separated from the crown of Spain. The laws cover a wide variety of subjects including the right of lords Herman and Balthazar van Ripperda to maintain jurisdiction over the town and area of Delfzijl. Many of the materials relate to dike administration, water control, and control of sluices.

Dates: 1616