the case of the guelderian unmarried noblewoman constantia van lynden, who might have had knowledge of classified information, was also discussed. she would have commented on the status of the island colony of sint eustatius, vital for the american–dutch commercial and military trade, which the english occupied and held since february 1781. van der capellen claimed prince william was personally responsible for the huge financial losses dutch merchants and military setbacks american rebels had suffered as a result.