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In June 1766, several trading ships departed from Maccasser to various destinations. Here are details of their journeys:

• On June 12, a ship owned by Captain Hanbokon sailed to Sourobaija. It carried 1000 picols of sea cucumbers and 10 picols of wax.
• Ships carried various weapons including brass and iron cannons, blunderbusses, muskets, and gunpowder. Most ships carried trading goods like sea cucumbers, wax, and bird's nests.
• Notable merchants included Chinese traders Tantienko, Goutjaetko, Hankebing, Toasamko, Siepenko, Quepenko, and Liekambong.
• Other merchants included the Malay trader Intje Sale and Buginese trader Laizi.
• The ships ranged in size from 2 to 80 loads and had crews of between 3 and 42 men.
• Destinations included Batavia, Bandjarmassing, Grisse, and Sumbawa.
• The document was signed by J.H. Voll in Maccasser at the end of June 1766.

In Maccasser on May 31, 1774, ships arrived and departed. The document lists details of shipping traffic between June 1-30, 1774.

Arriving vessels included:

• The Malay trader Intje Tjone arrived from Bima with sea cucumbers and wax
• Niboenko, a Chinese trader from Sumbauwa, brought cotton and rice
• Intje Sale from Boneratte delivered sea cucumbers
• Barend Jansz, a citizen from Amboina, brought 50 picols of sea cucumbers
• Intje Radjioeng from Camodo delivered 100 picols of seaweed

Departing vessels included:

• Sousonko, a Chinese merchant, left for Batavia with 170 picols of seaweed, 30 picols of sea cucumbers, and turtle shells. His ship carried 2 metal guns, 2 swivel guns, 2 blunderbusses, 4 rifles, and gunpowder
• Intje Iohan's ship carried 150 picols of seaweed and 25 picols of sea cucumbers
• Gustaaff Adolphs' ship named Victoria was armed with 2 blunderbusses, 6 rifles, 2 pistols, and gunpowder
• Ongpoehtjong's large brigantine carried 400 picols of sea cucumbers, 600 picols of seaweed, and turtle shells. It was armed with 24 cannons, 12 rifles, and gunpowder

On November 19, 1699, several people met with notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. The meeting included Rodrig Albares Pinto, Rachel Alvares Sito, and Carlo del Soto, who were guardians of the minor children of Antonio Albares. They also represented their fellow guardian Francisco Delis.

They appointed Isaac Semach Ferro, a merchant in Middelburg, Zeeland, as their representative. He was to collect a 15% payment from the Board of Directors of the East India Company at the Middelburg Chamber. This payment was to be made on December 1 and was based on 1000 pounds of capital shares that the guardians held in the East India Company's books at the Middelburg Chamber.

The document was witnessed by Hercules van van Daml, Araugoomans, Samuel Carcos de Pole, J.D. Goombeeck, Raquel Ananis, and Jan vander Maersche.

On March 3, 1682, several parties appeared before a notary in Amsterdam. These included Isaack Brandon, Jacob Brandon, and Isaack de Samuel Athias as heirs of Francisco van de Castro. They represented themselves and other heirs. Jacob da Costa Athias appeared as guardian of his underage children and as representative of Simson da Costa.

The parties confirmed and expanded a previous agreement. They appointed mediators to settle their matters through:

• Friendly agreement
• Accommodation
• Any other suitable means

The parties promised to accept whatever decision would be made. The agreement was witnessed by Jacob van der Groe and Hendrick Lock.

On July 19, 1680, Isaack Brandon, Jacob Brandon, and Isaack de Samuel (also known as Bodriques Alvares), heirs of Francisco van de Crasto, appeared before notary Dirck Vandr. Groe. They met with Simson da Costa and Jacob da Costa, heirs of Rachel Attias, who was the guardian of Ines de Crasto (widow of Francisco van de Crasto).

The parties had disputes about inheritance matters and debts. To avoid further trouble and legal proceedings, they agreed to:

• Let Manuel Levy and Jacob Preto Henriques decide on these disputes as mediators
• Allow the mediators to choose a third person if they disagree
• Replace any mediator who becomes ill or unavailable
• Appear in person or send representatives when meetings are called
• Accept that if one party fails to appear after being properly notified, the mediators can make decisions without them

Jacob da Costa Attias and Rachel Gren da Costa Attias agreed to act as guarantors for Simson da Costa's portion up to 2,000 guilders. They promised to pay whatever amount the mediators would decide, without making exceptions.

The text discusses several matters related to Curaçao during the colonial period. The following decisions and instructions were made:

• Regarding slave trade: slaves were not to be sold for less than 108 pieces of eight. When slaves were scarce, they should be sold by public auction.
• The Chamber of Amsterdam was instructed to send ships, supplies, and necessities regularly.
• Director van Beeck's administration was reviewed and settled.
• Slave buyers heading to Jamaica received special instructions.
• Ship captains could only keep slaves with written permission from the administrators.
• Dirk Schroot was considered for a command position in either Bonaire or Curaçao.
• Cornelis Denis Junior was appointed as First Commissioner and Arent van der Hoeven as Second Commissioner in Suriname.
• Instructions were given about how to deliver slaves to contractors and sell remaining slaves through public auction.
• A new warehouse was built and approved.
• A 4% deduction was continued for those who paid for their slaves upon receipt.

On the death of Henningius, the council decided not to pass a sentence but to send authentic copies of all papers and testimonies to the Board Members. They noted that if Henningius had lived, he would have been condemned to forfeit his monthly wages and face other punishments. The evidence showed that Mathijs van den Broecke, a preacher on the ship Vlissingen, had partly caused the escalation of Zacharias's case through his bias and bad-mouthing. Even in front of the entire council, Van den Broecke called all witnesses against him liars without providing any proof beyond his own word.

The council resolved to:

• Impose silence between Matheus Toteels and Van den Broecke about this matter, with punishment and dismissal from office for breaking this order
• Fine Van den Broecke two months' wages (to be kept secret until further notice)
• Transfer Van den Broecke to the ship Amsterdam
• Transfer Willem Fransen to the ship Vlissingen to try to prevent further bad-mouthing

In September 1624, a meeting took place at the fort where English merchants Haulen and Coningh met with the Dutch General. After discussing health issues of their president and an operation by Specx against the Javanese, they talked about Macassar. The General asked about cloves from Amboina, to which Coningh responded that the Macassarese had obtained about 160 units, of which the English received 60 in Macassar.

The English merchants complained about unfair treatment in the rice market, where their buyer was specifically forbidden to purchase rice while other nations, even slaves, were allowed to do so. Javanese merchants had reportedly been instructed not to sell to the English. The General responded that he had not given orders to discriminate, but due to rice shortages from Mattaram, there were restrictions on buying large quantities to protect poor communities.

The merchant Maenin was called to confirm that the English buyer was not only allowed to make purchases but often received more than requested. The General ordered that during the shortage, the English should be allowed to buy one unit out of three or two out of six when rice arrived.

Later, Haulen raised concerns about Dutch occupation of the islands Bessy and Sebesse in the Sunda Strait, which had prevented their ship the Charles from settling there. The General explained that these uninhabited islands were taken for their wood resources, which were needed for the city and ships, as getting wood from Mattaram was expensive.

On September 16, 1624, the Batavia fort received reports about potential threats to Dutch ships. A Dutch prisoner in Bantam and a Castilian reported that people in Bantam planned to set Dutch ships on fire using copper fire balls. Governor General ordered night patrols with two boats carrying soldiers and ammunition to prevent such attacks. He also increased security at the hospital. John Goningh, an English merchant, and a ship captain from the ship Reformation reported suspicious small boats around their vessels during the night. The Governor General explained these were Dutch patrol boats protecting against Bantam threats. The yacht Haringh arrived from the west coast of Sumatra with 589 units of pepper, reporting good prospects for more cargo. An Italian arriving from Macassar brought several pieces of news:

• People from Macassar obtained 150-160 units of cloves from Amboina
• The King of Macassar sent a spy to Batavia
• About 600 Malay and other foreign merchants were preparing to go to Amboina
• The locals in Amboina were unhappy about being forced to accept cloth as payment for cloves
• Around 500 Bandanese refugees had arrived in Macassar, seeking the king's protection after losing their land to the Dutch

On September 11, 1624, Francisco Lourenso, a Castilian, arrived at Batavia by boat from Bantam with 4 Javanese people. He revealed a plot where the ruler of Bantam had sent him to steal from and set fire to Batavia. He claimed he only sought escape from Bantam and wanted to help catch his fellow plotters.

Another plotter, Juan Caldera, was waiting at Ontong Java with 3 Javanese men. Ships with musketeers were sent to capture them but failed due to shallow waters and rough seas. The Javanese escaped, but Caldera joined the Dutch forces.

The captured Javanese were questioned and claimed they were just fishing when Francisco convinced them to come to Batavia with promises of rewards. Around midnight, a guard on the ship Middelburg spotted a boat trying to set it on fire.

On September 15, 1624, the ship Fortuijntjen arrived from Damak with news from harbor master Cornelis van Masenck. He reported poor rice harvests in the Mataram region, except for Tegal. The war against the Madurese continued, with Madurese women fighting alongside men. Some wounded men were killed by their own women for showing wounds on their backs, indicating they had fled battle.

Ambassador Jan Vos was in Damak waiting to deliver an Arabian horse to the Mataram ruler, who now called himself Susuhunan (emperor). The Javanese were preparing the road for the horse's journey, including building a stable where buffaloes would pull it uphill.

On September 6, representatives of the Dutch East India Company took possession of several islands near Batavia for the Dutch States General, following a resolution from August 23. They began building structures on Besse and Sebesse islands. On September 29-30, English merchants from the ship "Charles" arrived at these islands. They were surprised to find the Dutch there, saying they had orders from their president Brockedom to claim the uninhabited islands for the English East India Company. The Dutch informed them they had already taken possession. A Dutch prisoner in Bantam named Arent Jacobsz Clales reported severe food shortages there. The scarcity caused Bantam to prepare war vessels to attack Dutch ships. About 200 adventurers from Bantam were planning attacks. Additionally, 100 Javanese fighters, split under two leaders, planned to enter the Dutch settlement disguised as merchants to cause destruction. Two Spanish deserters in Bantam, Francisco Lourenso and Juan Caldera, sought Dutch pardon through the prisoner's letter. They refused Bantam's offers to attack Dutch ships despite promises of payment. The English ship "Reformation" departed for the Strait of Sunda, presumably to assist their ship "Charles". The yacht "Pouloxan" arrived from Banda with news of a small harvest there. In Amboina, Governor Speult was building fortifications.

• Ensure everything in Bouro runs smoothly
• Take care of the transport vessels being built
• Ship all unused equipment
• Prepare to give an account of these items

• A claimed crew of 50 (actually 60-70 people)
• A cargo of sago
• An agreement document signed by former governor Van Dam

On November 8, 1686, in Amboina at Castle Victoria, Guinelaha Hassij requested permission regarding a slave trade matter. He had previously bought a Butonese slave from the company during Governor Cos's time. Friends of this slave asked to exchange him for another person. Hassij agreed and received a Butonese person in return, who was later taken back to Buton by ambassador Lacamouga as a free person. Hassij requested that Orangcaij Tawaij from Boero, who gave him the Butonese person, be summoned to court.

On November 10, mixed-race Bandanese citizen Bastiaen Pieters left for Banda with his small boat, carrying letters about news from Xulant via Boero, and dispatches about 6 ships to Celebes and Ternate. That afternoon, merchant Rumphius came from Hitoe. A letter arrived from merchant Adriaen van Lier at Hommoa, responding to earlier letters, discussing the movement of people and boats.

On November 11, Corporal Job departed for Boero with instructions to:

• Bring equipment for the Boero boat
• Transport wood sawed by Chinese Mona
• Inspect Boero and Amblauw after locals finish planting rice
• Destroy all cloves and nutmeg
• Send Orangcaij Tawaij to answer to Quimelaha Hassij

A champan boat left for Manipa with a letter allowing the sergeant there to return with the new boat. He was instructed not to let Orangcaij Carbeu oppress new Christians or take their gardens, and to bring back equipment no longer needed in Manipa.

During this period in Amboina, the Dutch military presence consisted of various groups of people. There were 949 European men, 22 women, and 26 children. The population also included 32 mixed-race (mestizo) people, with 51 women and 129 children. The Chinese community numbered 142 people, with 34 women and 164 children. There were also 250 Mardijkers (freed slaves), with 136 women and 62 children.

The total Dutch administration in Amboina consisted of 873 people, including:

• 627 military personnel and officers
• 246 clerks, craftsmen, and sailors

The local population included:

• 13,852 Ambonese people
• 1,309 Macassarese and Butonese slaves
• 2,148 various other slaves
• 47 local schoolmasters

The text mentions that instead of the needed 200 men for replacements, they could only spare 40 people for Amboina. They were also allowed to recruit 100 more local Ambonese soldiers if necessary, who would be paid 3 rijksdaalders for their service.

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, a report was written about Malay men and women who married Chinese Parnakans (people of mixed Chinese-local descent). The report mentioned that these Malays were seeking shelter with the Chinese Captain to avoid serving the Dutch East India Company. The Malay leaders were concerned that if this continued, they would not have enough people to fulfill their duties to the Company.

They requested permission to keep all Malays, both men and women, who were married to Chinese Parnakans, except those who had no connection to the Chinese Captain. These people would continue serving under the first signatory for the Company's benefit.

The document was signed by several Malay officials:

• Malay Captain Abdul Cadier
• Jmnang Boejong
• Intje Obdoel Bachanan
• Intje Soeboe
• Intje Oesman
• Soe
• Calla
• Mamma

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, the Chinese Captain kept people with him continuously, just to exempt them from Company service. The Paranakan Chinese under his authority did no service or duties for the Honorable Company. However, the Malay subjects always had to be ready with their vessels and people to carry out the Company's strict orders. The chief interpreter could give a clear report about their willing services to the Company.

During the time when Mr. Soutijn was governor of Macassar and Intje Beende was Captain of the Malays, a Malay woman named Intje Roemia (who is now Intje Cappa's wife) went to stay with the Chinese Captain to be accepted as a Paranakan Chinese woman. After Captain Beende's complaint, this Malay woman Roemia was put in the prison until she paid her fines in money, after which she was released.

In Macassar on June 7, 1751, there was a discussion about Paranakan (mixed-heritage) Malay women who were married to Paranakan Chinese men. Several people were involved, including Alie, Abdoel Bachman, Kade, and Intje Hoesing (a Malay writer).

A record from December 14, 1750 lists Malay men and women who were married to Paranakan Chinese and stayed with the Chinese Captain without providing services to the Company. Some names mentioned include Intje Tidja, Intje Kama, Roemia, Rokima, Djaroita, Alima, Djia, and Tipa Intje.

Another record from June 7, 1751 mentions Intje Bimbie and her children, as well as others like Aming and Boedie who were married to Paranakan Chinese women. Some unmarried individuals were also listed, including Mamoe, Satoe, and Karoro.

The authorities considered whether it would be best to assign these Paranakan Chinese their own leader, as requested by them, to prevent problems among the kampong residents during these unsettled times. This practice had precedent from earlier years.

In Macassar on June 7, 1751, several administrative changes were made:

• 21 grenadier caps were purchased for 304 Dutch dollars for the governor's guard, to be paid from the Company's petty cash.
• Soldier Philippus Welvaart was promoted to junior assistant clerk with a salary of 16 guilders.
• Salomon Jacobsz, having reached the required age, was hired as a soldier-clerk for 10 guilders per month, after working unpaid in the writing offices.
• Assistant clerk Jan Henrik Moron was demoted to soldier with 9 guilders monthly pay due to poor behavior and disobedience.
• Several employees were allowed to receive their remaining salaries from the Company treasury:
  • Michiel Cielman from Dantzig: 120 guilders
  • Johannes Fredrik Tergant from Berkes: 264 guilders
  • Roeloff Dirksz from Uden: 120 guilders and 2.5 cents
• Senior administrator Jan Dirk van Clootwijk was tasked with checking two recent auctions of linens.

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, a situation arose between Chinese and Malay communities. The Malay captain Intje Abdoel Cadier and his fellow Malays reported to Governor Cornelis G Rosenboom and the council about two issues:

• When a Chinese Peranakan (person of mixed Chinese-local ancestry) married a Malay woman, or when a Malay Peranakan married a Chinese Peranakan woman, the Chinese captain claimed them all as his own people. He insisted that anyone who married Chinese Peranakans had to serve under him and be considered as born Chinese Peranakans. These people were not required to serve the Dutch East India Company under the Malay captain.
• When Malays grew tired of serving the Company, they would go to the Chinese captain, who had no rightful authority over them.

On April 29, 1768, a letter was sent from Maccasser regarding an Englishman who had been brought from Passir by Datoua Pamana and sent away by sea to an unknown destination. The sender was concerned that the Englishman might be smuggled onto an English ship in the harbor. The letter instructed Resident Swellengrebel to investigate if this had happened and how the man might have gotten on board, suggesting possible negligence or corruption by the guard officer.

Another letter was sent to Governor David Boelen confirming that Ensign Jacob Roedolph had arrived to take command of local military forces. A messenger named Simong was sent to Bira with a letter for Crain Bira to retrieve a bissu (priest) named Pate.

The letter also mentioned that English Captain Carteret had received a warning note about 800 Bugis people planning to attack his ship. The note was secretly handed to an English sailor while collecting water. The local authorities assured Captain Carteret that such an attack was impossible while his ship was under the protection of the Company's fort.

On Sunday December 20, 1767, at 11 AM, the governor received a written report from harbor master Voll about his visit to an English ship the previous day. The report was addressed to Governor David Boelen, director of the coast. Following a Political Council decision, harbor master Voll and bookkeeper Abraham Donglas had visited the English brig Swallow. They informed the captain about the governor's understanding of the reasons why the ship needed to come to this location. They offered the captain to sail to Bonthani, which he reluctantly accepted under specific conditions. These conditions were that he would not lose the protection he had sought and that the location would remain under the governor's authority. The captain also declared he had no money.

Due to many sick people on board, most of whom were infected with scurvy, it was suggested to set up a kind of hospital on shore. The governor's house on the beach could be used for this. Any improvements needed would be at their own cost. 2 ship's doctors and 2-3 young helpers, along with their cook who prepared food for the sick, would be allowed on shore. They had to stay within the fence of the lodging house to prevent problems.

For security, day and night watch would be kept by:

• 1 sergeant
• 2 corporals
• 12 common soldiers

Guards would be posted in front and back to prevent attacks from natives, theft, and unauthorized communication. If the Captain preferred to treat his sick on board, this would be safer and cheaper. No healthy people were allowed on shore except when the Captain wanted to take a walk, for which he needed to give notice in advance. He would then be picked up and accompanied, but not allowed inside the fort or to stay overnight on shore.

The text describes rules for ship inspections. All vessels sent by the Resident to that area must carry a pass or sealed permit stating their cargo and the number of European and Islander crew members. Before going directly on board, they must show this to one of the patrol ships, which will check if everything matches what is written on the pass. When these vessels leave again, they must stop at the same patrol ship for another inspection, particularly to verify if the specified number of crew members is returning.