| Administrative History | Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester (1533 - 1588), Governor-General of the United Provinces 1585 - 1587 |
| Description | Letter in French to the Earl of Leicester from the Sheriffs and Magistrates of the city of Utrecht and the other towns of the province, apologising for any disrespect shown to Leicester and any failure to recognise the benefits conferred by Queen Elizabeth, promising in the strongest terms to uphold the authority of Leicester as Governor-General, and responding to his demand for contributions. Signed by G. Vandervoort, on the order of the Sheriffs, Burgomasters etc.
Addressed: A Son Excellence
Endorsement: The Towne of Utrech to his Ex[cellen]cy |