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Dutch States seek English amity and appoint ambassador
The States of Holland Zealand and Groningen resolve to acknowledge England as a Free State and maintain amity by receiving English ambassadors. A plan grows to send an ambassador to England. The baptism of the Prince of Orange triggers ceremonial disorder and a succession of noble refusals, ultimately naming the Countess of Donna as sponsor with the States General and leading Dutch cities planning a gift of thirty units to the child.
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Holland
Zealand
Groninghen
England
Prince of Orange
Duke of Yerke
Stanhop
Howard
Countess of
Donna
Monsieur de Brederode
Duke of York
Amsterdam
Leyden
Delft