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• On 15 May 1679, a report from Macassar discussed political tensions in the region, particularly involving Radja Sopingh and Radja Bonij.
• Radja Sopingh had left his home after a dispute, fearing accusations of jealousy. He had earlier removed a ruler named Matoulen (also called the King of Tannete).
• The writers noted that Radja Sopingh’s land was being ruled by the illegitimate children of the old Radja Sopingh, excluding the rightful king. This was allegedly part of a plan by Radja Palacca.
• There were concerns that Radja Bonij wanted to take control of Sopingh, just as he had previously tried to dominate Bonij. The writers doubted whether Radja Bonij could be stopped, as he had already gained too much influence.
• Radja Bacque had attempted to bring back his wife, the sister of Radja Bonij, but she refused. Instead, he decided to marry a 22-year-old woman named Dain Dapanij from the house of Sabito, though he did not formally divorce his first wife.
• The writers discussed military support with Radja Tamparangh, who claimed loyalty to the Dutch East India Company (VOC). He promised to provide 2,000 men, including kings and nobles, if needed for a campaign (likely against Bantam or in support of the Mataram Empire against Trunajaya). However, he lacked ships to transport them.
• The Mancassar leaders living near the Dutch castle also pledged support, offering 600 men, including 300 experienced soldiers. Their community had grown to around 3,000 people, but they also lacked ships.
• The ship Janskercken arrived with a small cargo: only 1,334 piculs of sapphwood (a type of dye), some clove oil, wax, and metal cannons (which were not useful in Macassar). The cargo was less than expected due to excuses from traders in Sumbawa and Bima.

In a letter from Macassar dated 15 May 1679, officials reported that without intervention, the land of Loubouw would likely face renewed conflict and destruction. They decided not to act further without clearer orders, especially since the ship De Kalkhoen had not yet arrived with supplies.

The letter also mentioned that Radja Bonij had sent envoys and letters without their approval, but no major conflicts were occurring across Celebes. However, Radja Sopingh had written to Matoulon (a deposed king of Tannete), complaining about his sister, Datoja Riwata, who refused to let him rule his kingdom. He accused her of submitting to Radja Bonij, who had stationed two representatives—Arouw Bella and Arou Mariouw—to oversee Sopingh and assist his sister. Radja Sopingh begged Matoulon to inform the Dutch East India Company (VOC) of his struggles, fearing he was too weak to resist Radja Bonij alone. He also asked Matoulon not to believe any false rumors spread about him.

Additionally, Radja Bacque had recently visited Macassar and shared that Radja Sopingh had secretly stayed in Laboeje (a place linked to his wife, the daughter of Radja Ipamanne). While there, some of his supporters had urged him to return to Sopingh. Radja Sopingh reportedly refused, saying he would only return if Radja Bonij treated him with the respect he deserved. He had also asked Radja Tamparangh for help three times, but was ignored, as Radja Tamparangh claimed to be too busy with his own affairs.

The Council of India wrote to Governor-General Rijcklof van Goens and the Honorable Directors of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) on May 15, 1679, confirming receipt of their letter from March 10, 1679, delivered by the ship Janskercken on April 27.

• The ship’s cargo was unloaded, inspected, and matched with its invoice. On April 7, the goods were sent with fiscal officer Adriaen van Daelen to Sumbawa to load sappanwood before returning via Bima.
• The Toadjor Toantje, a ship usually sailing for the ruler of Macassar, was preparing to depart. Meanwhile, Arouw Tjeballe received orders from the ruler of Macassar (referred to as His Highness Palacca) and, with Captain Malarij, first traveled to Mandar to urge the rulers of Mandar and Boni to either come to Macassar or go to Batavia.
• If they refused, Radja Bellenpa (a ruler from Macassar) would invite all the kings of Mandar to a feast, declare Radja Bonij’s wishes, and either lead them to Batavia or keep them in Macassar.
• Arouw Tjeballe delivered letters from Radja Palacca and the VOC to the leaders of Boni in Boerecomba. Though the land in Boni was reportedly dry and barren, people were arriving with belongings, claiming to seek farmland—but the Council suspected they were avoiding a summons.
• Radja Palacca also sent messengers to Kadja Louboe, though it was unclear if they arrived. Rumors suggested Kadja Louboe was willing to leave his land if the VOC insisted, having recently made peace with his enemies, the Turadjers (as previously advised by the Council).
• Radja Palacca noted his land was now more prosperous than Radja Bonij’s, whose people had previously refused VOC assistance against the Turadjers.

On June 9, 1679, the ship Pan Broeck received a General Register of all incoming letters and documents for the year 1679. These were sent from various trading posts in India and were being dispatched to the Dutch Republic with the return fleet under the command of Extraordinary Council of India Sibrant Abbema, following orders from the Governor-General and Council of India in Batavia. The register included documents from:

• A letter from Governor Robbert de Vicq and the Council at Fort Victoria in Amboina, addressed to the High Government of India in Batavia, dated May 23, 1679.
• An examination report by Merchant Jacob de Jongh regarding irregularities in the Dutch East India Company’s sago forest, dated November 4, 1678.
• A report by Witse van N... (name incomplete).

On 16 November and 18 November, two shipments of documents were sent by boat, including:

• A letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl in Makassar to the Noble Council in Batavia, dated 14 October 1697 (document 266).
• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thijl and the Council in Makassar to the same Noble Council in Batavia, dated 21 October 1697 (document 271).
• Another letter from the same sender and recipient, dated 24 October 1697 (document 277).

The records also mention a collection of documents with folio numbers: 156, 28, 234, 235, 243, 245, 251, 60, and 254.

This record details diplomatic and administrative exchanges involving the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) and Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) during the year 1697. Below is a breakdown of the key events and documents:

• October 24, 1697: Gifts (likely money or goods) were given to envoys from the Raja of Bone (also called Boni).
• October 31, 1697: A payment of 117½ real (a currency) was made to envoys from Goa via a Burger Chialoup (likely a local intermediary). Another payment of 25 real was given to envoys from Macassar.
• November 13, 1697: Documents were submitted to the General Secretariat, including records related to envoys.
• A translated letter in Malay from the Queen Dowager Daing Tellille of Macassar to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn in Batavia.
• September 1697:
  • A letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl and the council in Macassar to the High Government in Batavia, dated late September.
  • A report by the VOC’s interpreter Jan Ferdinandus on complaints from locals in the Bonthain region, dated August 27, 1697.
  • A written claim by the Raja of Goa, submitted to the governor and council in Macassar, along with a report by Jan Ferdinandus, dated May 11, 1697.
• September 7, 1697: A report in the form of questions and answers, prepared by gecommitteerden Steenkop, Thooft, and Mijer (likely VOC officials), addressing the claims of the King of Goa’s envoys.
• October 7, 1697: Another letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl and the council in Macassar to the High Government in Batavia.
• Translated Malay letters from:
  • The Raja of Goa and the Raja of Bone (and Daing Tellille) to the authorities in Batavia.
  • The Queen of Soping (likely Suppa, a region in Sulawesi) to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn.
  • Aroeg Mariouw and Arong Balouso, princes of Hoping (possibly a misspelling of a location in Sulawesi), to the same governor-general.
• Complaints from the envoys of Soping against the Raja of Bone, submitted to the governor-general.
• A Malay-language agreement ("tertoog") from the envoys of Goa to the governor-general.
• A Malay letter from the young King of Bima (an island in Indonesia) to the High Government in Batavia.
• Letters from Jenellijs Sappij and Rasmaij (likely local leaders or officials) to the authorities in Batavia.

This collection of documents, received in Batavia between 14 February 1697 and 28 August 1697, details political and military events in the region, primarily involving local rulers and the Dutch authorities in Macassar.

• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council of Macassar, dated 4 May 1697, was sent to the Dutch government in Batavia. It includes:
  • Instructions for Under-Merchant Abraham Holcher and Ensign Pieter Pietersz, dated 10 April 1697, regarding their mission to Raja Bonij in Chinrana.
  • A report from Holcher and Pietersz, dated 28 April 1697, detailing their activities and findings during their mission to Raja Bonij.
  • A translated letter from Raja Gea to the Dutch government.
• Another letter from Governor van Thije and the council, dated 8 June 1697 (with a postscript from 10 June 1697), was also sent to Batavia.
• A translated letter from Raja Bonij and Dain Tellille to the Dutch authorities.
• A list of complaints from Raja Bonij against the Portuguese in Goa, submitted to Governor van Thije.
• A report by Under-Merchant and Sabandhaar Adriaan Thooft, dated 1 May 1697, describing his activities and observations in Sumbawa, Dompo, and Bima.
• A statement from the interpreter Joannes Ferdiandus about goods taken by Crain Jeremika and Arou Teeko from the defeated king of Tambora.
• A letter from Governor Plaac van Thije and the council, dated 27 July 1697, sent to Batavia.
• Two short reports from Major Adolph Winckler, Chief Merchant Matthijs Schenkenberg, and the captain of the Malay soldiers, Abdul Bagus, submitted to the Governor-General. These reports include:
  • A confession from the Raja of Tambora regarding the attack on the Dutch fort in Bima.
  • The murder of the queen of Dompo.

The documents also include a translation of a Malay account describing the campaign of the new king of Benij against the ruler of Soping.

This collection of documents, received in Batavia between 14 February 1697 and 28 June 1697, details political conflicts and diplomatic missions in the region, primarily involving the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The records were transported by the ships Domburgh and Boswijk and include the following key points:

• A translation of a Malay account describing the military campaign of the new King of Bone (Radja Bonij) against the ruler of Soping.
• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar to the Honorable Government in Batavia, dated 4 May 1697, discussing regional affairs.
• Instructions for Under-Merchant Abraham Holcker and Ensign Pieter Pietersz, dated 10 April 1697, for their mission to Chinrana to meet with Radja Bonij.
• A report from Holcker and Pietersz, dated 28 April 1697, detailing their activities and findings during their assignment with Radja Bonij.
• A translated letter from the Radja of Goa to the Honorable Government in Batavia, outlining his concerns.
• Another letter from Governor Van Thije and the council in Macassar to Batavia, dated 8 June 1697, with a postscript added on 10 June 1697.
• A translated Malay letter from Radja Bonij and Dain Tellille to the Honorable Government.
• A list of grievances from Radja Bonij against the rulers of Goa, submitted to Governor Van Thije.
• A report by Under-Merchant and Sabandhaar Adriaan Thooft, dated 1 May 1697, on his observations and activities in Sumbawa, Dompo, and Bima.
• A statement from the interpreter Joannes Ferdiandus regarding goods handed over by Crain Jerenika, a former rebel general. This includes a confession from the Radja of Tambora about attacks on the VOC fort in Bima and the murder of the Queen of Dompo.

The documents highlight tensions between local rulers, the involvement of the VOC in regional politics, and the diplomatic efforts to manage conflicts in the area.

On 20 May 1697, a report was sent from Amboina (Ambon) to Batavia (Jakarta) via the ship De Voetboog. The letter was written by Willem van Wijngaarden, an Extraordinary Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), who also served as Governor and Director of Amboina. The letter was addressed to:

• Willem van Outhoorn, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, and his council in Batavia.
• The Governor and council in Macassar (Makassar).

The report included:

• A short summary of events in Amboina during the leadership of Cornelis Stull, the former Chief Merchant, up to 3 April 1697, when authority was handed over to Willem van Wijngaarden.
• A list of all the projects and tasks completed in Amboina since Cornelis Stull was in charge.

The document was registered as No. 5 and contained 22 pages.

The records from Amboina in 1697 include official letters and reports sent to the government in Batavia by Willem van Wijngaarden, the Extraordinary Council and Governor of Amboina, along with the local council. These documents were received in Batavia on 6 June, 9 August, and 11 October 1697 via different ships.

• A complaint from Cornelis Stull, a senior merchant, dated 20 May 1697, about 250 gold coubangs (coins) lost at sea from the ship Htobre near Amboina in the previous year.
• A report by Cornelis Stull, submitted to Willem van Wijngaarden, summarizing key events in Amboina during his time in charge.
• A daily log by junior merchant Pieter Nuijts, handed over to acting commander Cornelis Stull on 2 November 1696, detailing the destruction of clove trees on the north coast of Ceram.
• A statement by former fiscal officer Jan van Hoorn, dated 13 May 1697, explaining why he did not start legal action against de Haas, the commander of the Chialoup, for seizing a Papuan vessel from Massoal.
• A short letter from Willem van Wijngaarden and the Amboina council to the government in Batavia, dated 30 May 1697.
• A letter from Willem van Wijngaarden and the council, dated 25 September 1697, including notes on the recent destruction of clove trees in Alang, Lileboij, and Hatou, as well as others discovered and cut down in the Hila district.
• A report by appointed officials on their mission to Tengatenga to resolve conflicts within the village, dated 13 March 1697.
• A legal verdict related to the above conflicts.

On 14 October 1697, Isaac van Thije wrote from Macassar (in the Rotterdam Castle) to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. He noted that while it seemed safest to favor the Boni side in local conflicts for the sake of general peace, only time and experience would show if this was the right choice. His letter was sent via sloops under the command of Burgher Jacob du Mee.

On 21 October 1697, another letter was sent from Macassar, this time aboard a Chinese vessel, accompanying a set of unchecked payroll books due to time constraints. The letter referenced an earlier report from 7 October, which was attached as a copy since the original was missing. The main purpose was to send the payroll books—closed at the end of the previous August—along with other annual documents. Due to lack of time, the books had not yet been reviewed post-by-post as required by a 6 September 1694 resolution. However, the governor assured that the pay had been managed carefully:

• Officials with debts in their homeland received just enough to balance their finances.
• Those in poor standing received only 3 months of pay per year.
• Others, who were better off, had their pay delayed by 1–2 months due to high local costs and lack of subsidies.

The books would later be properly inspected by Fiscal Hendrik Steenkop and Sabandhaar Adriaan 't Hoofft, who were assigned for this task on 17 September.

On 14 October 1697, a report from Macassar highlighted the urgent need for defenses. The Raja of Goa and his deputy admitted during a meeting in July 1697 that they had fortified their city without notifying the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They claimed this was only for protection against the hostile people of Bonij and not against the VOC. They asked for forgiveness, arguing that Bonij’s king had also built strongholds in Chinrana and Massepij, including one reinforced with bamboo and earthworks.

The young king of Bonij initially had little respect from his people but later strengthened his rule with harsh punishments, advised by Aroe Tanette Matoea. Though he might never gain the same respect as his predecessors, the VOC feared his growing power. They noted that Bonij relied on the VOC for stability, either out of gratitude or fear of losing support if they turned against them.

The report suggested caution in shifting power dynamics. It warned against pushing Bonij too hard to repay debts or Goa to give up privileges, as this could backfire. Instead, the VOC should gradually adjust the balance of power among allies, ensuring stability through careful management. A sudden shift in favor of one side could disrupt the region’s equilibrium.

• On 14 October 1697, a report from Macassar described tensions involving Goa, Bonij, and Soping.
• Bonij threatened Goa, leading to urgent fortification efforts. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) advised Goa to close its open city gates and stay alert against surprise attacks, though a full siege was unlikely.
• Meanwhile, Macassar secretly strengthened its defenses, while Bonij watched but did nothing to stop it.
• The VOC refused to mediate between Bonij and Soping, fearing failed negotiations would worsen tensions. The VOC also disapproved of Aroe Ponij's aggressive actions in Soping.
• The VOC took two Soping princes, Dain Mabanij and Aroe Mario, under protection in Goa. This move was welcomed by Radja Goa and his advisor Crain Bontosongo, who saw it as a sign the VOC would protect oppressed allies.
• Bonij and Soping demanded the return of the two princes, but the VOC feared they would be executed to deter others from seeking help. Protecting them (along with 120+ relatives) would strengthen the VOC's influence and discourage future abuses by local rulers.
• The VOC believed this protection would help maintain a power balance in the region, justifying their refusal to hand over the princes despite formal claims from Bonij and Soping.
• The report also mentioned plans to further fortify Goa.

• On 24 October 1697, Jacob Cuijck van Mijerop, secretary in Macassar, sent a private letter from Castle Rotterdam to Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General, and the Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Batavia.
• The letter included:
  • An inventory of equipment from the small ship De Gerechtigheid (The Justice), signed by the helmsman.
  • A final account of hidden supplies and other items for the same ship.
  • A small invoice for purchased horn.
  • A receipt signed by helmsman Isaacq Laurense.
• Cuijck van Mijerop noted that while most matters were already discussed in earlier letters (such as the one from 5 March 1697), he felt it his duty to provide additional private insights.
• The main goal since the death of the old king of Boni had been to restore the lost balance of power, which had weakened over time due to the actions of an old and reckless warrior. The death of the king and the rise of a young, inexperienced successor seemed like an opportunity to restore this balance.
• Initially, it was unclear how to achieve this, as the balance had to be sought between the kingdoms of Boni and Goa. Despite family ties—Lappatauw (a key figure) was married to the daughter of the king of Goa and had five children with her—conflicts arose.
• The attempt to restore the deposed king of Soping (a relative of the king of Goa) led to tensions. The people of Boni grew suspicious, believing the restoration was pushed by the king of Goa, which ultimately failed.

On 24 October 1697, a report from Macassar was prepared for the upcoming year 1698, including a catalog of medicines. The following documents were listed:

• A duplicate general muster roll (No. 12) of all employees of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) stationed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar and surrounding areas, recorded as of 30 June 1697.
• A summary (No. 13) of the total strength (numbers) from the above muster roll.
• A list (No. 14) of qualified personnel, also dated 30 June 1697.
• A death roll (No. 15) of all deceased VOC employees from 26 September 1696 to 30 September 1697.
• A detailed list (No. 16) of chialoupens (small ships) and other minor vessels present in Macassar as of 30 June 1697.
• A brief summary (No. 17) of personnel transported to Batavia via the ships Domburg and Boswijk.
• A list (No. 18) of 3 individuals who still had outstanding debts, with requests for their original records.
• A set of payroll books (No. 19), including a journal and three ledgers, covering the period from 1 September 1696 to 31 August 1697, packed separately in a small chest.
• An additional document (No. 20), unspecified in detail.

In June 1698, multiple ships arrived in and departed from the port of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). The records list the following details:

• On June 16, an English ship named Toscane Gallij and another called Trumbal Galeij arrived from England.
• Other ships arriving included:
  • Tirnaten and Bedegale (no origin specified).
  • De Fluijt Nieuwland, De Purmer, Andromeda, Coydregt, De Geelvink, De Waelstroom, Sirjanslaed Goude Steijn, and Sara from Coromandel (southeast India).
  • Siran Marchiant, a small ship from Scandia (likely Scandinavia).
  • Dregterland (origin unspecified).
• On June 13, De Hoeker De Nijptang arrived.
• On June 14, 't Schip Goodestryne and the small vessel 't Jagt Boswijk arrived.
• On June 2, De Fluijt Warop and the small vessel De Schaapherder arrived from Bantam (modern-day Banten, Indonesia).
• On June 10, the English ship Siran Marchiant arrived from Japara (on Java, Indonesia) with an incomplete journey.
• On June 11, De Fluijt Walenburg arrived from Tagul (likely Terengganu, Malaysia).
• On June 26, De Fluijt Prinskant arrived from Banda (in Indonesia), and De Fluijt Schoonderloo arrived.
• On June 29, De Fluijt De Voetboog arrived from Banda via Amboina (modern-day Ambon, Indonesia).
• On June 18, 't Jagt De Purmer arrived from Bengale (modern-day Bangladesh/West Bengal).
• On June 25, 't Schip Dregterlaed arrived from Sosieralta (unclear location).

The following ships were present in Batavia by the end of June 1698:

• Large ships: De Vlieger, De Caauw, 't Casteel Batavia, De Moercappel, De Kuijper, De Tamboer, De Brack, Herderin, De Hengelaer, De Geregtigheijt, De Leeuwerlingalgoots, De Wijptang (a small ship called a hoeker), De Schaapharder, Voorschoten, Hobrecht Nierop, Walenboerg, Nassouw, Hoog Schepe, Prinsland, Schoon Daersoo, Nieuwland, and De Voetboog.
• Smaller vessels and yachts: De Conseisang (a Portuguese ship), De Fortuijn, De Lange Wijle, Herderin, Honsholredijk, Pamepus, De Swaag, Elisabeth, De Vnobber, 't Jagt 't Boswijke, Concordiae, Woggenerro, and De Vegt.
• Foreign ships: the English ships Crumbal Gallij and Nassouw (from England via Cadix, modern-day Cádiz, Spain), and the Portuguese ship S=t Pedro heading to Macao (modern-day Macau, China).

Several ships departed Batavia for various destinations:

• De Fluijt Bandboog sailed to Japan with senior merchant Hendrik Dijkman.
• A ship sailed to Surabaja (modern-day Surabaya, Indonesia) via Japara.
• A ship sailed to Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and another to Bengale via the west coast of Sumatra.
• A ship sailed to Cheribon (modern-day Cirebon, Indonesia) and Japara with official Pieder Durant.
• Ships numbered 316 sailed to various destinations, including China, Bantam, and other unspecified locations.

The records also mention the presence of Predikant Petries Vander Vorm traveling from Timor via Bina and Eactaen (unclear locations).