From Roterdam February 16. stilo novo.
Many Arguings here have been to and f[unr]o, about
the business of Peaces; yet the Interest of
our Country is like at length to prevaile against
the corruption of the adverse party; and our necessities
& losses have taken off the high humor
of the common sort; so that Peace will be very
welcom, and its generally believed that it wilbe
concluded. Zealand, on whom the brunt of the
War hath chiefly faln, stands very much inclined
if not more than Holland, though at first they
were most eager and forward to the Breach. It
is foreseen, what difficulties would befall all
sorts of people, should we venture the Inconveniencies
of another Summers conflict; for, another
Years loss of Free Trade and Fishing were
a thing not to be endure, the multitude here not
being so easily kept in order, under hardships, as
in other Countries. It is said that 4, or 5 of the
Provinces are willing to end the War, and those
that are the most considerable; which will draw
on the rest in a little time. By the next we hope
we may give some more full Account.
This is certain, the English Royalists in this
Country doe not like the present Transactions,
and many of them are upon removing. The
whole Family of Orange is much discontented,
and all their Party. The Princess Royall and
her Son the young Prince, are removing to the
Town of Breda, thereto manifest a dislike by
keeping at a distance.