Very important pamphlet containing the Justification by Willem Hagius, magistrate (Schepen) of the City Council of Leeuwarden, for his actions as representative for Leeuwarden (together with the burgomaster Hieronymus de Blau who died 13 December 1672 of heart problems as the result of tumultuous procedings), presenting a Remonstrance to the States of Friesland with far reaching proposals for reforms, regarding nominations and appointments of offices, representation of the cities and burghers, defense, financial matters, etc., in total no less than 53 points. Forced by a threatening mob the States accepted the Remonstrance, together with the Remarques and various commentaries, on 27 September 1672.
A little short cut and so the quire signatures are lost, but overall in good condition. STCN 286883074 (2 copies) and 159717728 (1 copy); not in Knuttel. Cf. NNBW, IV, col. 158; Besoignes van de Reformatoire poincten, by de Gecommitteerden ... and Staten [van Friesland) overgelevert (1672; Knuttel, 10584); C.J. Guibal, Democratie en oligarchie in Friesland (1934), pp. 116-138.