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• Handling all financial matters, regardless of their nature.
• Dealing with debtors and creditors, including accounting, settling, and liquidating.
• Taking and closing accounts, or debating them if necessary.
• Receiving good outcomes and paying bad ones with proper acquittance.
• In case of the death or incapacity of a ship captain, taking control of ships, slaves, goods, and merchandise arriving in Suriname for Nicolaas Karel van Hoorn.
• Selling slaves, goods, and merchandise, either publicly or privately, to the best advantage of Nicolaas Karel van Hoorn.

On 6 February 1827 at 2 PM, Pieter Vos, a sworn clerk at the secretariat of the colony of Suriname, its rivers, and districts, in the presence of witnesses Daniel de Roche and Alexander Fevrier Black, recorded the following at the request of the mentioned parties:

A mark was made by Comp=rante (who declared they could not write), with D Ae Roche, Deyneker, J Blaat, and N D Bos (sworn clerk) signing as witnesses.

The inventory included:

• An execution order for the benefit of the deceased and against Mariana Karnar for the amount of 2500 guilders, dated 13 July 1844.
• Bonds (obligations) for the benefit of the deceased:
  • Against Sara B de Mesquita, guaranteed by M B de Mesquita, dated 8 November 1824, remaining amount 600 guilders, with 1% monthly interest from 8 November 1826.
  • Against the widow AC Salomons, guaranteed by the widow Goedman (born Abrahams) and HE Salomons, dated 22 December 1825, amount 2000 guilders, with 1% monthly interest from the same date.
  • Against Samuel del Cnado, guaranteed by D del Prado and Simca del Prado, dated 11 March 1829, amount 4600 guilders, with 1% monthly interest from 11 March 1826.
  • Against the widow JJ Goedman (born Abrahams), guaranteed by B AC Salomons and A Salomons, dated 25 October 1824, amount 3000 guilders, with 1% monthly interest from 25 October 1825.
  • Against L Erisson, dated 15 April 1824, remaining balance 190 guilders and 25 dos, with 1% monthly interest from 31 March 1819.

On 7 December 1700, Hendrik Karnar, a resident of the colony of Suriname, appeared before W. Esser, the provisional sworn clerk and secretary of the colony, in the presence of witnesses Jan Abraham Vanier and Carel Jmbert. Hendrik Karnar, though ill, was deemed capable of making a declaration.

He presented certain papers, written by another but signed by himself, and requested that they be sealed in seven distinct places: four corners with the colony secretary’s seal and three middle sections with the clerk’s seal. This was carried out as requested.

Hendrik Karnar declared that the document was his last will and testament, wishing it to be validated as such, whether as a will, codicil, or gift in contemplation of death, regardless of any missing legal formalities. He confirmed the document’s contents as his final wishes and invoked the full legal benefit.

The act was completed, sealed, and signed in Paramaribo on the aforementioned date in the presence of the witnesses. The document also mentioned an old maid servant belonging to P.S. Hanssen.

On 12 November 1779, E. Kelderman appeared before C. Cafstenberger, a sworn clerk, in Paramaribo, Suriname, and declared that a document was his codicil, or last will. He wished for it to be valid after his death, whether as a codicil or in any other legally acceptable form. The document was signed in the presence of Carl Freedrick Ludwig and Jan Hendrik Motther as witnesses. The original was later confirmed and registered by C. Cafstenberger on 29 November 1779.

On 7 December 1779, Hendrik Karnar, though ill but fully capable of testifying, appeared before W. H. Esser, a provisional sworn clerk, in Paramaribo. He presented a document, written by another but signed by him, which he declared to be his last will and testament. He requested it to be sealed in seven distinct places: four corners with the colony's secretariat seal and three middle sections with the clerk's seal. Esser fulfilled this request.

Hendrik Karnar stated that the document contained his last will and testament and wished for it to be valid, whether as a will, codicil, or gift in contemplation of death, regardless of any omitted legal formalities. The act was done and sealed in Paramaribo on the same date in the presence of Jan Abraham vanier and Carel Jmbert as witnesses. The original was later confirmed and registered by W. H. Esser on 8 December 1779 before M. Eisscher, a sworn clerk.

• On 181, it was noted that a seal from Nagel had not been used. The Administrator of Finance was authorized to replace it with another of equal value. A copy was to be sent to the Administrator of Finance for information and to the addressee as a directive.
• On 9 August 1642, the following individuals were to be registered in the Civil Registry under the surname Karnar:
  • W. S. Karnar, for the emancipated Johanna Albertina Harnar and her son Jacobus Albertus Karnar, as well as Elisabeth Karnar and her daughter Cornelia Frederika Wilhelmina Karnar.
  • On 9 August 1642, Johanna Olbarige Elise Wyngaard.
  Based on Article 6, Section 8 of the Regulation on Civil Rights, and considering a government resolution from 21 March 1642 that permitted the aforementioned individuals to bear the surname Karnar, the official in charge of the Civil Registry was authorized to register them under the surname Harnar and its variations. A copy was to be sent to the substitute responsible for the duties of the Prosecutor General for information and to the addressees as a directive.
• On 19 August 1626, St. Do Holandt requested permission to auction standing clocks, pendulums, and chronometers. The request was granted. A copy was to be sent to the Administrator of Finance for information and to the substitute responsible for the duties of the Prosecutor General for information, along with the original documents, and to the requester as a directive.
• On 19 August 1858, Pieter Harrevelot, a tax collector from Gennep, requested the lifting of the attachment order on the house and land at Saramaea Straat no. 1, block B, 1552, due to a planned public sale. The request was granted. A copy was to be sent to the requester as a directive.
• On 19 August, Johannes Jacobus Doysaas, as the authorized representative of the acting Curators and Orphan Masters at the Department of Unadministered Estates and Orphan Chamber in Gezoe Koloniel, requested an attachment or execution order on the appointment of apprehension granted by the Court on 27 July against Phemas Gottlieb Smithe. Based on the decision of 15 April 1621, the request was granted. A copy was to be sent to the requester as a directive.

This text is a will. The testator states that the document is his final will and testament, to be followed exactly after his death. He confirms that it should be valid whether as a will, codicil, or any other legally recognized form, despite any omissions or defects. He also declares that he does not owe 5000 guilders in Surinamese currency. The document was signed in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses Iohan Aruold Helper and Anthonij Gerhardus Johanzoon. Other names mentioned include Hk Karman, W:J Wanien Kin Wilk, I:C: Behed Translateur, and WV: Wil Vel Gezw.

• Karner named his sole heirs: Iudica van Karnar, Christiaan Hendrik Karnar, and Willem Iohannes Karnar, each receiving an equal share of all his assets, movable or immovable, including credits and rights, with full ownership rights.
• He stated that the land on which his house stood was co-owned with his sister Aminba van Balk, each owning half, inherited from their late mother, Madeleon van Balk. His heirs must allow Aminba van Balk possession of her half if she reimburses the estate half of the annual land tax he paid.
• He appointed Christiaan Hendrik Karnar and Willem Iohannes Karnar as executors, granting them full powers to manage his estate, including the right to assume, substitute, or delegate duties as needed.

• Nicolaas Johannes Visser, a bleacher from Heemstede, acting:
  • for himself;
  • as executor of Johanna Maria Theijs's will;
  • as supervisory guardian of minors Jeannette Maria Geertruide Wilhelmina Visser, Maria Iperanda Wilhelmina Visser, and Johanna Maria Geertruda Wilhelmina Visser (appointed by the 's Gravenhage district court on 19 February 1909);
  • as supervisory guardian of minor Nicolaas Johannes Anthonius Willems (appointed by the 's Gravenhage district court).
• Johanna Maria Visser, widow of Wilhelmus Franciscus van Hooff, from Bloemendaal;
• Maria Goverdina Visser, widow of Anthonius van der Weiden, a bleacher, from Heemstede;
• Alida Maria Visser, widow of Cornelis Jacobus Ammerlaan, a shopkeeper, from 's Gravenhage;
• Catharina Johanna Visser, widow of Anthonius Wilhelmus van Kessel, from Haarlem;
• Alexander Jacobus van Dam, from Utrecht, acting as married in community of property with Caroline Louise Visser;
• Johannes Antonius Leenen, a stable keeper from 's Gravenhage.

On 16 October 1778, Mr. Paul Engelbert Martens, a councilor in the Provincial Court of Utrecht, was assigned to handle a case involving Jaime, Johan Godfried Muller, and Ernst Philip Caneau De Beauregard, Lord of Broekhuijsen and Eeden. The defendant was Johan Godfried Kotzer, the plaintiff.

On 18 November 1778 at 10 AM, Johan Gottfried Muller appeared before Commissioner Martens as a witness. He confirmed under oath that his statement from 9 October 1778 was true and that he stood by it. He also verified that a translation of his resignation from the Russian Court, which he had written himself, matched the original document shown to the commissioner. Muller identified himself as a former cellist at the Chancellery Guard in St. Petersburg.

• Jan Math Müller, Schaize Thomas Carel, Jan H=k Rultman, and many others, likely soldiers or officials.
• Roles mentioned include Commandeur (Hend=k Ch=r Hane), Zuijtenant der Indiaenen (Richard Fred=k vegt), Schippers (Theunis Dirksz Kok), and Chirurgijn (Ch=r larel kleest).
• Other roles: Corporaels (Jan H=k Ch=r roeder), Bemard heijl, Cap=t der Indiaenen (Jacob van Zoenen), and Capp=n der weije Moulatten (Anthonij zourends).
• Additional names include Hend=k Ch=r Hane, Bernard heijl, Jan H=k Ch=r roeder, and Ch=r larel kleest.
• Supplies listed: bread, meat, and other provisions like 2553 pounds of meat and 741 pieces of bread.
• Official roles: Commissaris over den Train (Jan Ligthreven), Commissaris over den Slaevenhandel (Jan N=s van Paskenborg), Fiscaal (Coermans), and Boekhouder (J. roelands).
• Other officials: Hendrikst Both, Nictael roemen, Cornelis a Tian H=k Pietsz, and Zulsz.
• Additional names: Jacob Pernerel, N=o van Spall, Jan H=k Ven Rijnens, and Mathana preaen Schooneboom.
• More roles: AdJunct Adsistenten (han L=k Gruij, Hendk de Meis), Liboruus g: Mijer, and Jan Matlias gader.
• Medical and other roles: Chirurgijns (Pieters, Jek van Erkelin), heurwvaerden (Smnas Samuel De Barrij), and Sstitut Schoudt (P=r: Thomas graval).
• Additional names: Ian Mattias Graver, Cornelis raeve, Timmenieden an Frijsen, and Cornelis Jaeve Junior.
• More roles: Smidt En Zoedemaeter (man), Kuijpen (J B: HHuijsman), and Pakker (s=t Poost Liedregt).
• Additional names: Bioomaan Iacob Icolouin, Factoor Agter het tort (J: Hoijer), and Factoor den Hato (1/8 19 lyken).
• More roles: Constaepel (Jacob weij), onder Constaepel (md=k weijk), and Cadet Cannonier (is vander veer).
• Additional names: Thijn, si man o op 24 brandt, 6 las per wigmans, and Jan: Thednis jser B: G ipen.
• More names: 17 Joh Dege rnus van der stijden, Crals w Jostrieiers, and ander gryk nraldop Jale nvool.
• Additional names: 56 keji gn / 88 Twij Fer andrres Munnik, Fred=k Herman Canens Lourensz, and 12 Litslaen Ka on it George Barende woesterzoude.
• More names: emraedvrnk Hepd=k Faben, Sergeanten andre ab stijgeman, and Johan Fred=k SSindler.
• Additional names: 2 1. Johan Jacob Schoonderph vijen, 1 P: Ph: Hagenbergh Corporaels helm Spits, and Todenoeus Airander.
• More names: e 1 /15 villem Martel ammer, willem Eends passaeten, and Jchan H=k Brill Engterink Jan.
• Additional roles: Command=r Ion het waeter folt (e Hk Fikkert), command=r In het waeter fort de graeff van Buuren (Samuel God=s wegeni), and Jacobus Winter.
• More names: anoldus van Stamn, urlingo oh=r godsaied flokvelden, and Pohan Jmatius lasten.
• Additional names: Petrus Breemer, ugust, R=r rebeldt Roelbomen Masten, and Johan Ch=r Gorster.
• More names: Battijs Smidt, „dinandt Rbou, Johan godreed, and Lohwaebe derarders koster Johan Adam Lotel.
• Additional names: Augustious Cinacno man Neba Tambours, Jacob Kust, and an Francisco Mars.

• Rations were distributed to various individuals, including commanders, soldiers, and other personnel. Some notable names and roles include:
  • W„m Meller, Johan fr. ringh, Ulrion Stober, Johannes Johr, Cart Ferdinand Graffon, and Johan Aphark Jutsten as commanders or officers.
  • Michiel de Groot as Commander at the Ostrunt and Iohannes Franken as Commander at the Westpent.
  • Bastiaan Pretersz as Captain of the free Negroes, Nicolaas Senjoor as Captain of the free Mulattos, and Domingo Hernandi Luiterant of the Indians.
  • Other roles included sergeants, corporals, carpenters, bakers, blacksmiths, and factors such as Godt. Jfrael hoyer at Hato.
• The rations included:
  • 2415 portions of bread.
  • 58 portions for those who only drew bread.
  • 6 pounds of meat for those who drew meat.
  • 23.5 cans of grain and 10¾ pans at 2 loaves each, totaling 695 loaves.
• Additional personnel listed include:
  • Adriaan Propheet, Johannes Tammen, Hendrik Jochemus, and Ands herhuyzen.
  • Martinus Oesterreich as a surgeon, hendrik van Erkelens as a bailiff, and And.s Beaujon as a substitute sheriff.
  • Jan rolies as supervisor of foreign vessels.

• A request was read from J. P. Muller and J. F. Muller, and Mr. M. Lamaison regarding the estate of Hendrik Schoonderbeek. They reported finding an unpaid bill from 1786 and 1787 for repairs to company buildings (now state-owned), amounting to ƒ281. They requested authorization to pay this bill upon examination and agreement.

• A request was read from J. F. Muller and Mr. M. Lamaison, executors of Hendrik Schoonderbeek's estate. They stated that according to the will (dated 14 November 1793, witnessed by C. I. A. Stackman), a freed slave named Jennij was bequeathed three slaves—Soe, Susanna, and Marianna—as well as half of Concession No. 67 in Sabroek (north of Agter Dam), including its buildings.

• A bond dated 4 May 1787, where A. van der Burg owed Hendrik Schoonderbeek ƒ400 for half of Jennij's freedom, which remained unpaid.
• A receipt dated 1 November 1788, where Hendrik Schoonderbeek acknowledged receiving ƒ800 from Jennij, freeing her from slavery.

• Declare Jennij free, allowing her to enjoy the benefits of freedom, or
• Confirm she lacked the necessary requirements, leaving her in slavery to avoid legal consequences.

On 4 May 1722, a letter was sent from Bantam to Henric Zwaardecroon, the Governor General, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies. It was received in Batavia on 5 May 1722.

The writers expressed their loyalty and reported that they had not heard of any major events since their last letter on 28 April 1722. They mentioned the treachery of Pieter Erbervelt and his accomplice but had no news of any local unrest. They promised to follow orders and remain vigilant, as hidden enemies can be more dangerous than open ones.

The letter also noted that the wife of Captain Legrand was traveling to Batavia on a Dutch ship, and they had given her 22 guilders for expenses.

In a postscript, they added that the son of the king or the youngest brother of Pangeran Katue, named Pangerang Ardij, had married one of the daughters of the Pannambahan on 29 April 1722. The Pannambahan himself was also supposed to get married on that day, and there was a celebration with all the nobles.

The letter was signed by A. van Tets, I. Legrand, Jan Timotheerman, Philip de Waal, and S. M. Hoogerwerff.

Another letter was sent from Batavia to Henric Zwaardecroon and the Council on 11 May 1722, acknowledging the receipt of the previous letter.

Article 10 of the agreement discussed the conditions of the proposed conversion but did not mention a specific deadline for the exchange. The last sentence of the article suggested that no one at the time considered a time limit. This limit was only found in the prospectus issued by the bankers, stating: “Holders of the 1567 bonds will be offered the opportunity to exchange their bonds and those of the current loan within three months after the close of subscription, with an additional payment of 7% on the nominal amount.”

Since the deadline for conversion was included in the subscription without warning that it would be final, could this provision from the bankers' prospectus be binding on the State of the Netherlands to reject a later conversion as conflicting with Article 5 of the agreement ratified by the Legislative Power on 8 December 1568?

Poolman, Pippel & Co. hoped that the question would be answered in the negative. They argued this would benefit foreign holders of the 1567 bonds, who might justly complain that the conversion deadline was unknown and repeatedly pressed them on the matter. Additionally, the conversion would greatly benefit their company, allowing them to manage with an annual lottery. If, however, the colonial authorities insisted on their view, the company would also have to hold a lottery for the 1667 bonds, potentially causing confusion in the allocation of funds for amortization between the two loans. The 1669 loan stipulated that the previous loan should be fully repaid by the start of amortization.

They added that the discussed conversion would bring significant advantages in terms of trust if the authorities allowed them to act as stated in their previous letter. They authorized their agent in Amsterdam to hold the 1667 bonds from the 1660 loan at their disposal for exchange with a certain number of bonds from the 1667 loan of the Nederl. Pd. Soorid. Maats..

In 1619, a dispute arose over the price of goods. To resolve it, merchants were offered an additional 8 ¾ pagoda (or ƒ 52.10) per pack on top of the existing 110 pagoda, replacing the previous rate of 137 ½ pagoda (or ƒ 825) with a new rate of 118 ¾ pagoda (or ƒ 312.10) per pack. This was a one-time offer with no future obligations.

The other party initially refused. However, after further consideration and the return of the goods (10 packs), they agreed to a new price: ƒ 140.15 (or ƒ 843.15 total) for the first pack and ƒ 134.9 (or ƒ 806.5 total) for the second pack, based on the receipt of the first shipment from Pulicat.

On 188, a request was made to her Highness for a decision regarding the necessary repairs to Castle Geldria and its fortress. The repairs, which were presented by the leaders in a report dated 11 November of the previous year, were discussed in a commission meeting on 21 April of the current year. Due to the importance and scale of the repairs, it was decided to seek her Highness's respected decision before proceeding. The mentioned report is enclosed with this request. Meanwhile, they have recommended sending the documents there.

On 186, it was deemed appropriate to free the people of Palliacatta from their obligations. Their passes, dated by Pieter Elsevier and authorized by the office, allowed them to rest, which would help the mentioned office prosper and satisfy the honorable request.

Following a petition from the farmers of EComp.'s island Erikan in September of the previous year, due to illness, it was decided on 20 April and communicated by letter on 14 May that they could be temporarily released under proper caution and surety for their obligations. However, the supervisor of the island, Pieter Elsevier, had already, either on the date or a few months prior, deemed it fit to release these people on their own recognizance by authority.

The reasons for this will be examined further. Additionally, in the unresolved matters of this office, the required redress has not yet been addressed by the honorable Bernard Phoonsen, Extraordinary Council of India, as the investigation and further necessary actions were postponed until his personal arrival. This matter is humbly referred to the previously mentioned report concerning the follow-up on the recommendations to his honor by the honorable instructions at the respective place.

• Nunes was acquitted on 18.
• Nehrkoen (H. P.) was recognized on 37.
• Nassij (M.C.) was acquitted on 53.

In her will, the testator left the following:

• A small diamond finger ring to her nephew Abraham Fernandes.
• All her remaining clothing (silk, linen, and wool), as well as her gold and silver jewelry and other trinkets (except those already bequeathed to others) to her sisters Tael Fernandes and Rachel Fernandes (wife of M.C. Nassij), each receiving half.
• Her half share in a house and property located in Paramaribo on Heeren Straat to her sister Tael Fernandes, provided she takes over the mortgage and repays it as her own debt.
• A diamond brooch and a diamond finger ring with a yellow stone (which she had received as a gift from her brother) to her brother Samuel Fernandes.
• Freedom to her enslaved woman named Noortje, at the expense of her estate. Additionally, all of Noortje's existing and future children were to be freed.
• If her mixed-race enslaved woman Coba and her son Jan, along with any future children born within a year of the testator’s death, wished to buy their freedom, they could do so for a sum of 2,500 guilders.
• Freedom to her mixed-race child Kekie, the daughter of her enslaved woman Cornelia, with the costs of obtaining the manumission papers to be covered by the estate or someone acting on its behalf.
• If the freed mixed-race woman Judie van Zehusschen wished to buy her enslaved girl named Selfie, she could do so for 800 guilders.
• A request that any claims found against her estate not be legally pursued against her brothers and sisters for at least the first two years after her death. Instead, efforts should be made to settle these claims amicably, in a manner consistent with both their interests and those of her estate.

• For 71 weeks, to show a small sign of gratitude for the unearned favors that the East India Company had shown him, which he should have respected more, he or his men, without orders and hoping for better loot, drove the unfortunate king of Sumbawa from Hampang—as the narrator later learned.
• He kept the king’s shield and two richly decorated spears until the narrator had to reclaim them, which he now hands over to the respected addressee.
• Raja Sumbawa never formally complained to the narrator about this, so the narrator did not bring it up with the allies but silently tolerated it.
• On Sumbawa, as the king informed the narrator on 21 of the current month via his envoy Cattze Nikzo, things were still going well.
• Krai Taliwan and his followers had rescued the young king of Salemparang in time and captured him, while their troops still held Lombok, the coastal area of Sasemparan, preventing the Balinese, a force of about 7000 men, from crossing to Sumbawa.
• This might have lasted if they had followed the narrator’s advice to fortify and hold their position without first attacking the Balinese.
• However, their boldness did not allow this; when they exposed themselves and the Balinese tried to cross the open field, the main warriors of Sumbawa—Mackela Soemading, Demoncroij, and Makkakiepa—along with 20 others, paid with their lives.
• Krai Baliaang was forced to retreat to his village, just as Raja Sumbawa had done, as the narrator was informed by an express message while outside the bay of Bima on his way back, which did not bode well.
• Nonetheless, the narrator had already acted on the respected addressee’s earlier order received by letter on 72.

On 26 June, a letter from E. Discrete s=r L was sent. It arrived in Bima on 3 July, delivered by Iokamma, who came safely with Raadja Bima and handed over 8 piculs of wax as mentioned in the letter. This was recorded in the books with a credit of ƒ336 for the Comptoir.

The letter also mentioned that times were difficult for traders in Cumbawa. This was confirmed by Crain Taliwan, brother of the king of Cumbawa, who arrived safely on 1 July. However, on 13 July, Crain Taliwan was murdered in his home in Bontouale by Radin Sangelea, a relative of the king of Srembawes. The murderer was soon executed by the king of Cumbawa and his officials, to whom the exercise of justice had been deferred by Comptoir and Bonij.

Additionally, the queen of Cumbawa died in her residence on 20 July. These events might cause unrest in Cumbawa.

The letter also discussed issues with Elkat, who refused to obey their old regent Jenellij pekat and instead wanted Fenellij Core, whom they considered the rightful heir, as their regent. They claimed this was to avoid excessive taxes imposed by Dompose Jock and Turelij gampo.

The E Comp=e stated that it was not their place to intervene in the affairs of the subjects whenever they refused to obey their lord, especially when the complaints were vague and lacked specific details about the taxes.