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In May 1636, Dutch traders in Martapura (on the island of Borneo) faced financial troubles. They owed money but managed to pay their debts using cash earned from selling pepper. However, the English had already bought much of the local pepper, leaving the Dutch with about 40 to 45 lasten (a unit of weight) in stock. Without ships or capital, they struggled to continue trade and still owed around 2,000 rijksdaalders (a type of currency), which they found hard to recover.

• To secure a ship and funds, they had sent a man named Mr. Gregorius to Macassar in March 1636 with a small boat (joncke) loaded with rattan mats, wax, resin, and little to no pepper. The goal was to:
• Protect the Martapura or Banjar River from enemy attacks.
• Prevent the English and other foreigners from transporting pepper.
• The local king asked the Dutch to keep a ship and two small boats on the river. In return, he promised to ensure the Dutch would have full control over the pepper trade.
• The king gave permission to a merchant named Geleijnsen to build a free storage house for the Dutch company about half a mile below the city, near the riverbank.
• The king prepared around 40 large and small warships (prauw) to attack Passir and Cate within two months, with help from Commandeur Lool (once he returned from Amboina). These rivals were causing daily losses in the pepper trade.

Around the same time:

• Five small ships (joncken) arrived from the coast of Java with salt, making good profits.
• A ship sent from Martapura to Quinam (likely Cochin China, modern Vietnam) in February 1636 had wrecked near Oedjong Salatan (a coastal area), losing most of its Chinese goods. Despite this loss, traders remained eager to restart the route and prepared two more ships to sail to Batavia (modern Jakarta) for trade permits in Quinam.
• A local leader named Orangcay Godja Babouw planned to sail to the Dutch with 25 lasten of pepper, some rattan, and other goods within 20 days after a man named Weesph left. More ships were expected to follow.
• On the same date, a ship arrived from Tayouan (modern Tainan, Taiwan) via the coast of China, carrying fine Chinese goods like porcelain, silk, and embroidered cushions, worth 6,203 guilders, 5 stuivers, and 8 penningen (Dutch currency units).
• This ship had been sent by Governor Hans Putmans from Tayouan on March 14, 1636 to deliver the latest reports to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) leaders about the state of affairs in Quinam.
• The ship carried a letter from Senior Merchant Abraham Duijcker, dated March 29, 1636, reporting that after the departure of Captain Major with the ships Grol, Warmont, and Huijsduijnen from the bay, he had delivered gifts and letters from General Governor Lutmans to the king of Sumatra, where they were received with great honor.

In 1635, two Dutchmen, Steven Barentsz and Roeloff Gerritsz, negotiated with a local king (unnamed) on behalf of the Dutch. They agreed to supply the Dutch with 5 or 6 ship loads of rice. The Dutch commander promised to buy the rice and pay upon delivery, even warning of potential war. The Dutch also requested a meeting with the king to discuss further matters. The king’s son arrived the next day with many armed people. Barentsz and Gerritsz went ashore unarmed to meet the king but were ambushed and killed along with 7 others:

• Steven Barentsz
• Roeloff Gerritsz (a merchant)
• Lambert Sloos (an assistant)
• A quartermaster named Toli
• Four sailors
• Another quartermaster (badly wounded but survived)

The attack was blamed on the Dutch being too trusting and careless. The killers claimed they were allied with the people of Macassar, and the clothes of the victims were later found there. This showed that the king of Macassar might be open to opposing the people of Bongijs, who were also enemies of the Dutch. The report criticized the Dutch for not fully understanding the local people’s loyalty to their Muslim faith, which united them against Christians. The Dutch had previously warned their commanders to be cautious, as shown in orders dated January 23.

The Dutch did not immediately punish the killers. Instead, they left the area and arrived near Bouton on March 3. Under the command of Pool, they successfully rescued Elsken Hostelck Jans Jansz (also called Mr. Smits’ daughter) and 6 other Dutch prisoners. They also killed 35 to 36 enemy fighters in revenge for the earlier murders in 1635. The king of the area even asked Pool to forget the conflict, but the details of the rescue and treatment of prisoners were recorded on June 22.

Later, Pool sailed from Bouton to Amboina on March 6 with 6 ships. On March 22, they reached Castle Victoria. From Amboina, Pool was sent with the ships Jacht and Cleen Wesel to explore Nova Guinea (New Guinea) and nearby lands. He left Banda on April 16 after receiving information from Governor Acoleij about the eastern areas near Banda. Sailing west of Goram, he reached the coast of Nova Guinea on April 24, continuing to explore possible harbors where sandalwood (a valuable resource) might be found.

In 1622, officials in Amsterdam reported on supplies, ship repairs, and events in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). Here’s a summary of their key points:

• Supplies Sent and Requested:
  • Good-quality goods were sent to Amboina (now Ambon), including Amsterdam beer (4 to 6 barrels yearly). The beer arrived safely on the ship Middelburgh and sold well at 30 to 35 rijksdaalders (R.) per barrel.
  • The yacht Westhoven, repaired in Middelburg, needed more wood. Local repairs were expensive, requiring:
    • 160 Jati (teak) planks (1 to 2.5 inches thick).
    • 44 Siamese planks.
    • 12 Jati and 2 Carboucx beams.
    • 10 large and 15 small Cromhouten (curved timber pieces).
  • Yachts Prins Willem and Zutphen were prepared for use in Amboina and renamed Jonge Prins and Klein Enhuizen. These small yachts were useful locally, and officials requested 4 to 6 more yearly until further notice.
• Ship Conditions and Losses:
  • Ships Middelburgh and Jansch Sluerch, repaired poorly in Zeeland, needed extra work in Amsterdam. This delayed their voyages and increased costs.
  • Two yachts were lost:
    • The Wieringen sank during a battle near Malacca.
    • The captured Maria was lost near Solor and Timor.
  • Ships bound for Cape de Spirito Santo (now East Timor) were delayed due to Spanish reinforcements in the Moluccas.
• Mission to Macassar and Bungaya:
  • On 1622-01-24, Commander Gerrit Thomasz Pool left Amboina with 6 yachts, 110 sailors, and 50 soldiers.
  • They reached Martapura (now South Sulawesi) on 1622-02-03 but found the local king, Martagnia, already gone to the pepper harvest. A letter and gifts were left for him.
• Reports and Records:
  • Officials sent a detailed daily register (dachregister) of events in the East Indies since the last update (1622-02-02).
  • They avoided long reports to keep things clear and asked the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to review the register carefully.
  • No major ship losses were reported since Governor-General Brouwer’s departure, except for the two yachts mentioned.

The officials hoped the VOC would continue supporting their requests to strengthen Dutch operations in the region.

• The Dutch East India Company (VOC) leaders in Batavia received reports that local officials in Indonesia were not following earlier orders (178) about land and tree ownership. They decided to send back the unfairly traded items and reminded officials to enforce the rules strictly.
• Officials were ordered to ensure that no company employees could own or lease nutmeg or other fruit-bearing trees. Existing trees had to be sold to free citizens within a short, set time, with proper taxes paid to the Company (VOC). Only long-term employees with families in the colonies could keep their trees temporarily, but their details had to be reported.
• Employees without families in the colonies would get no special treatment—the rules had to be followed exactly to avoid further instructions from Batavia.
• Despite earlier bans, too many small nutmeg seeds were still being shipped from Indonesia. Officials were told to enforce the rules more carefully and improve the quality of large nutmeg shells, as recent shipments were uneven in size and generally too small (178 units too small in total).
• The Company was disappointed that good-quality nutmeg was mixed with broken or lower-grade ones ("Rompen"). When inspected, about 56 pounds of good nutmeg were found hidden in the bad batches. This mixing caused losses, as good nutmeg was sometimes burned as waste when supplies exceeded demand.
• To prevent cheating, sellers were paying the price of good nutmeg even for broken ones, making them careless in sorting. Buyers were also not strict enough in checking. The Company ordered that, in the future, good and broken nutmeg must be separated and recorded accurately.
• A suggestion was made to adjust prices—either paying less for broken nutmeg or increasing the price for good nutmeg—but no final decision was taken yet. Local officials were asked to provide advice on how to handle this issue properly.

According to records from the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, dated October 29, 1868, and additional reports from the acting governor of Sumatra’s West Coast on June 8, 1900, four locals were detained in Batavia prison for crimes committed in the Kampar region. These individuals were:

• Si Kasir (also called Pangszma Bjoeloe or Pang Sariboe Barans), a 66-year-old farmer from Bangkinang, Kota Kampar.
• Rosat, born in 1821, a farmer from Air Tiris, Kota Kampar.
• Manan, born in 1824, from Kota Ratu, Kota Kampar.
• Datuk Muda Haldet, born in 1825, a wine merchant from Air Tiris, Kota Kampar.

This section describes the importance of improving transportation and economic conditions in a certain area.

• The area needed better transport, not just for rafts but also for small boats (prauwen). Alternatively, a good road connecting to Vertabahroe would greatly benefit the entire region and support its development.
• The land was suitable for progress, and achieving this wouldn’t require much effort or financial help.
• The local governor (De Gylregverees) seemed isolated and burdened. He often left the area and only returned after many years.
• Most locals earned a living through fishing, trade, or small jobs. Many lived in simple huts near the water.
• The current leaders of the community had often gained their wealth through risky ventures or had to pay heavily to become leaders.
• Because of this, the region lacked its best workers, as many had left or were unable to contribute effectively.

On 13 February of that year, a group set out from Ternate under orders from Governor Alexander Cornabé. Their mission was to find the Ternatan slave hunters (called Nagul Extirpateurs) who were supposed to carry out their work but had reportedly been robbed by Papuans.

The group included:

• A leader named Tan Senko, a 39-year-old Chinese man from Parnakan, who had converted to Islam 26 years earlier. He lived in Ternate at the time.
• A sailor named Hamisie, also a Muslim and originally from Ternate.

They traveled on a two-masted boat owned by Captain Lieutenant Feith Landouw, a citizen of Ternate, along with two smaller boats (Pantjallings) owned by Captain van der Plas and the same Landouw.

Near an area called Salwattij, in a strait known as Batantaa, they anchored. A small boat approached from Salwattij, and they signaled it to come closer. A man named Kakea Quimelaha from Weda boarded their vessel. Tan Senko asked him where he was heading and if he knew whether there were any Europeans in Salwattij.

Quimelaha replied that he had only come to Salwattij to make sago (a type of starch) and was unaware of any Europeans. However, he promised to ask the local ruler (Radja) and return within 2 days to inform Tan Senko. For this effort, Tan Senko offered him 2 pieces of white Guineas (a type of currency).

On 30 December 1785, a record was made in Ternate (in Orange Castle) listing officials and their roles, including their start years:

• Johan Pieter Eberhart – Ensign in the militia (1782).
• Cornelis de Landmeter – Senior helmsman (salary paused, 1784).
• Arie Coomans – Police clerk and secretary (1782).
• Casper Vogel – Junior cashier (1782), later secretary (1784).

Another list named members of the Orphan Masters’ College (a city governing body for orphans) in session on 16 December 1785:

• George Frederik Durk – President (1784).
• Jacobus Josephus Bax – Bookkeeper and clerk (1783).
• Jacob Andris Roksien – Military captain lieutenant (1782).
• Frijt Landouw – Artillery lieutenant (1785).
• Andris Lohoff – Artillery lieutenant.
• Casper Vogel – Junior cashier and secretary (1784).

A separate record from 31 December 1785 listed members of the Marriage and Minor Legal Cases College:

• Jacobus Josephus Bax – Resident (1784).
• Casper Voges – Member (1784).
• Chrestiaan Smith – Member (1785).
• Jacobus Hanjer – Member (1784).
• Arie Coomans – Member (1785).
• Johan Paul Chrestiaan Wolff – Secretary (1780).

On 18 December 1785, a list of marine officers was signed by Daniel van Wanningen:

• Dirk van den Broek – Lieutenant.
• George Michiel Born – Ensign.
• Godlieb Daniel Wisse – Officer.
• Samuel Eijsenbag – Officer.
• Nicolaas Jurgens – Sergeant.

A civil officer list included:

• Frijt Landouw – Captain.
• Johan Bendsnijder – Ensign.
• Arij Caija – Officer.

Finally, the Pennisten Corps (a local militia) officers were listed on 16 December 1785:

• Judocus Hubertus Bax – Captain and police secretary (1784).
• Arie Comans – Lieutenant (1784).
• David Wolff – Ensign (1784).
• Casper Voges – Officer (1783).
• George Godfrid Hendrik van Greven – Adjutant (1784).
• Godlieb Carel Rouselet – Sergeant (1785).
• Johan Paul Chrestiaan Wolff – Officer (1784).

On 11 August 1787, the city council of Amsterdam had already decided in favor of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) regarding a dispute over a request made by Captain Landauw, a citizen and military leader. However, the officials reviewing the case believed they had the authority to judge it differently and chose to present it favorably to the city's ruling officials, known as Uw Hoog Edelheeden (Their High Noble Mightinesses).

Additionally, on 29 August 1787, a new document (numbered 6) was submitted by Captain Feit Landouw, which was also brought to the attention of the officials for consideration.

In 1756, a financial record listed debts owed to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) by several individuals and groups. The total amount recorded was ƒ3,074.18, with an additional ƒ313.12 noted separately. The debts included:

• Senghaadje from Pattanij: ƒ36
• Capitain Feijt Landouw, leader of the local militia: ƒ117.11
• Capitain Willem from Sangir: ƒ168.15
• The government of Maba: ƒ64
• A debt from Ternate, linked to Kasteel Orange (Fort Orange) dating back to August 1737: ƒ1,278.15
• An unspecified entry: ƒ1,196.5
• Another small entry: ƒ64

On an unspecified date, a person (referred to as the Comparant) formally agreed to give up any current or future claims to land or authority in Cheribon (now Cirebon, Indonesia). In return, the Comparant requested permission from the Dutch East India Government in Batavia to live peacefully in Batavia (now Jakarta) with an annual income of 2,000 Spanish reales (an old currency). The Comparant promised to accept this agreement without hesitation and to make any changes the government required.

The document was signed in an unspecified location by Casuma Di Ridja using Arabic script. Witnesses included:

• Bernardus van Pleuren (Governor and Director)
• V. A. Schilling
• B. Smissaart
• L. J. Haga
• N. Galloo
• H. Martens

A separate report, recorded by an unnamed military ensign, was addressed to Bernardus van Pleuren, detailing an expedition conducted along the northern coast of Ceram (now Seram Island, Indonesia). The report was submitted in compliance with van Pleuren's official orders.

On 11 April 1787, a group appeared before Bernardus van Pleuren, the Governor and Director of Amboina, along with other officials, including:

• Johan Adam Schilling (merchant and fiscal officer),
• Balthazar Smits (assistant merchant and secretary of police),
• Lambertus Ianszoon Haga (acting under-merchant and shopkeeper),
• Nicolaas Galloo (paymaster bookkeeper), and
• Casoema Di Ridja, the former Sultan of Cheribon, held as a state prisoner in Amboina since 1769.

Casoema Di Ridja clearly stated that he willingly gave up all rights and claims he ever had as Sultan.

Earlier, witnesses reported seeing many kidnapped people from Xulla, Bour Amblauw, and Hatiling—with the last group estimated by the Dutch East India Company to number over 100. The witnesses confirmed their statements under oath in the presence of Elias Mazel and Frans Stephanus Clercquen, police secretaries, and signed the record alongside L. I. Haga, the secretary.

After arriving at an unnamed village, the travelers found only small huts with people, not proper houses. They left and landed on the island of Sawaij, where Flamisie was handed over to the postholder Hoppius by Sinopa without any demand or payment of ransom. Meanwhile, Iansenko had taken goods on credit from the same postholder, including:

• 8 pieces of red karrikams fabric,
• 1 piece of blue salempoeris fabric,
• 3 brown baftas (a type of cloth) called zourats,
• 3 pieces of blue Chinese linen,
• 2 Javanese sarongs,
• 2 large porcelain dishes,
• 1 large porcelain bowl, and
• 2 wooden axes.

The total value of these goods was 100 rijksdaalders (a type of currency). For this amount, Iansenko had signed a private debt agreement in favor of Hoppius. He then gave the goods directly to Sinopa to secure his own release, as Sinopa had also covered his expenses earlier. Three days later, both men were transported from Sawaij to Manipa and then onward toward their final destination.

Tansenko also mentioned that he had asked Sinopa to make every effort to locate and free the captured European helmsman Ian Post, the Indigenous helmsman Barend, the captain Nanij, the Chinese scribe Tjankinkong, and Kamonij from Quandan—all previously mentioned individuals. Sinopa had promised to do everything in his power to help.

Finally, when directly questioned by the secretary, the men stated that during their stay in Salwattij, they had neither seen nor heard anything about spices or spice trees. The same was true for all other places they had visited.

• The first witness, Tansenko, stated that while he was on Salwattij, he heard from Sengadja Makoeti (who had become his servant after being captured) that an English missionary had stayed on the island for 6 to 7 days with Tidorsen Prins Bakanoekoe.
• The missionary then left for Solok by a small boat called a Corra Corra, accompanied by four Tidoreese men: a Djoegoegoe, a Hoekom, a scribe, and a Cassie.
• These Tidoreese men had asked the missionary, on behalf of Prins Bakanoekoe, to quickly appear with three ships near the cape of Pattanij, which the missionary promised to do.
• Prins Bakanoekoe reportedly told his officials that he preferred the English over the Spanish or French.
• After 22 days on Salwattij, Tansenko was taken to Micoal by Sengadja Makoeti and freed by Sinopa in exchange for:
  • 2 Papoese male slaves
  • 1 large and 1 small porcelain dish
  • 1 Chinese-style dagger (Chitse Bardjoe)
  • 1 striped pair of long pants
  • 1 piece of blue and white Baftas cloth (zourats)
• At Micoal, Tansenko met the second witness, Hamisie, and they stayed there together for another half month.
• Both witnesses then traveled with Sinopa by a small boat (Mahoelij) toward Sawaij but were delayed by wind and currents, landing on Groot Hottij for 4 days.
• Afterward, they sailed to Hatiling, where they waited for 2 more days.

Survivors reported the following events after witnessing brutal acts:

• They saw many beheaded bodies left on the shore in Tidor, exposed to wild animals, with other shameful acts committed against them.
• Prins Bakanoekoe of Tidor shouted to them (while they and other prisoners were held near the shore, not on land) that he had 200 Corre Corre (war boats) ready.
• He was expecting another 200 boats from Oning and nearby Papoese Islands, plus 200 more from Ceram.
• His plan was to attack Saway and Manipa first. If unsuccessful, he would target Macquian and Ternaten.
• Prins Bakanoekoe had received "gifts" from the English, including:
  • 12 snaphaans (early firearms),
  • 20 pieces of fine wool fabric (lakens),
  • some torches (flambouwen),
  • white wax candles.
• The English had promised him support with 3 ships.
• On the small island where Prins Bakanoekoe stayed, the survivors saw a man who looked European. The prince called him a "writer and messenger of the English" and his friend.
• They described the man as:
  • light brown-skinned,
  • wearing a green shirt (kamisol), red breeches, and white stockings,
  • holding his hat under his arm,
  • having poorly styled, curly hair tied in a knot.
• The first survivor, Tansenko, believed the man was Portuguese.
• After seeing this, the survivors were taken back to Salwattij.
• The second survivor, Hamisie, was moved from Salwattij to Micoal three days later by Sinopa, who they claimed was the son of the late ruler of Micoal.

• A large group of people, estimated by the witnesses to be around 600 men, attacked three boats. The attackers captured everyone on the boats amid loud shouting.
• During the attack:
  • Iansenko (the first witness) was beaten with oars and then a stick until he fell to the ground.
  • The European helmsman Jan Post was wounded three times.
  • One local sailor was killed.
  • All those who had gone ashore were captured and tied up, except for the witness Hamisie.
• Hamisie escaped because a man named Sinopa (from Mixoal, who had come to collect sago) warned him about the attack just before it happened. Hamisie was called onto Sinopa's boat and thus avoided capture.
• Immediately after, the first witness (Iansenko) and the other prisoners were taken by Raja Salwattij to a small nearby island. The second witness was taken there by Sinopa.
• On that island, they saw Bakanoekoe, a prince from Tidor, sitting on the shore with a large group of his followers.
• Bakanoekoe's people showed the prisoners two dead bodies lying on the beach and said to the first witness:
  • "Look, these men were killed because your company (the Dutch) has wronged our prince. They sent his father and brother to Batavia and caused him great trouble."
  • "To take revenge, he has killed these two Europeans, and he will do the same to all Europeans, Chinese, people from Ternate, and Mardijkers he can capture."
• The witnesses saw more Europeans on the shore with their arms and legs bound at the elbows and knees.

Representatives from the Dutch company requested some arak (alcoholic drink) from the Raja of Salwatti, mentioning that the company had previously given him a cellar full of the drink in Tansenko.

The two speakers reported that they had traveled to Salwatti with two boats, crewed by people from three different ships. Among them were:

• A European helmsman named Jan Post from their own ship,
• A local helmsman named Barend,
• The anachoda (leader) Nanij from the pantjalling (small boat) of Landauw,
• People from the pantjalling of Captain van der Plas,
• A Chinese scribe named Tjankinkong,
• The housekeeper of the first company representative, named Kamonij from Quandang.

Upon arrival, they were greeted under a chiaboua (shaded area) in front of the Raja's house in Salwatti. The Raja (whose name was unknown to them) offered them seats and welcomed them warmly, saying, "Do not be afraid, Anachoda; I have given you my word." The group did not suspect any bad intentions, believing they were there to negotiate the release of the previously mentioned Europeans, as agreed with Kimelaka Kakea.

After sitting for about 3 hours, drinking some sopjes (light drinks) and chewing betel, they noticed around 100 Papoens (local people) standing around the chaboa (shaded area). This did not raise suspicion, as it was customary for the locals to gather this way. They then began negotiations with the Raja about the release of the European corporal and sergeant.

On orders from the noble Alexander Cornabé, Governor and Director, a group left to find the Ternate slave hunters (called Extirpateurs) who were supposed to work in Obie but had reportedly been captured by the Papoen people. They sailed directly toward Salwattij.

Near Salwattij, in a strait called Patantaa, they anchored and spotted a small boat (praauw) approaching. They signaled it to come closer, and a local leader (kakea quimelaha) from Weda boarded their ship. When asked about his destination and whether Europeans were in Salwattij, he replied:

• He had gone to Salwattij to gather sago.
• He didn’t know if Europeans were there but would ask the local ruler (Radja).
• He promised to return in 2 days with an answer, for which he was offered 2 pieces of white guineas (a type of cloth or currency) as payment.

After 2 days, the kakea quimelaha returned while they were anchored near the island of Iopi (close to Salwattij). He reported:

• Two Europeans—an ensign (vaandrig) and a sergeant—were in Salwattij (believed to be Paulus and Heek).
• He could negotiate their ransom with the Radja of Salwattij.

• The witnesses stated that most people from Salawati had left after being called to Tidore by a letter (as the witnesses had heard). Only a few people remained on Salawati.
• They found an old, small boat on the shore and used it to escape. After 15 days, they reached Lisabata (likely a coastal area), where they were taken to Manipa and later transported back.
• The witnesses ended their account, confirming they were ready to swear an oath if required.
• The statement was recorded at Castle Nieuw Victoria in Amboina on the same date mentioned earlier, in the presence of Elias Mazel and Daniel van Rijswijk, both clerks, who signed along with the witnesses and I. Haga, the secretary of Amboina.
• I. Haga also wrote to Bernardus van Pleuren, the Governor and Director of the province, reporting that an old leader from Hatiling (called Massepeijt) had been sent by military officer Bourqquits to Grote Hotij.
• The purpose was to gather information about foreign ships that had arrived at Salawati on November 11.

On 23 June 1780, Iohannes Hoppius reported from Zawaij that a messenger had returned with unfinished business. The messenger had only reached Hottij and learned from the local leader (called orangkaij) that Manipes, a ship named Carihita, had also been stopped by pirates near Hottij. No news was found about the foreign ships mentioned earlier. The letter was written respectfully to an unnamed high-ranking official.

A later note mentioned that the resident of Manipa was received with his Chiampang (a type of boat) after 6 months, along with ransom money and living expenses for the settlement at the post.

On 8 May 1781, in Heeden, Lambertus Iantz Haga, an assistant merchant and secretary of police, recorded statements from two witnesses at the request of Bernardus van Pleuren, the Governor and Director of the province. The witnesses were:

• Tansenko, a 39-year-old Chinese trader, and
• Hamisie, a 26-year-old Muslim local.

Both lived in Ternate but were present at the time. They testified that on 13 February 1781, they had sailed from Ternate on a two-masted boat owned by Feith Landouw, a local officer. They were accompanied by two pantjallings (small boats) belonging to Landouw and another officer, van Der Plas.

On December 31, 1737, a financial record listed debts owed to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) from various individuals and groups. The total amount owed was ƒ3,074:18 (3,074 guilders and 18 stuivers). The debts included:

• Captain Feijt Landouw of the civic guard: 117:11 (117 guilders and 11 stuivers).
• Captain Willem of Sangir: 168:15 (168 guilders and 15 stuivers).
• The government of Maba: 36 T (unspecified currency or unit).
• Senghaadje from Pattani: ƒ313:12 (313 guilders and 12 stuivers).
• An entry labeled weeda (possibly a place or type of debt): 1,278:15 (1,278 guilders and 15 stuivers).
• A subtotal of debts before the final sum: 1,196:5 (1,196 guilders and 5 stuivers).

The record was noted at Fort Orange in Ternate.

On June 23, 1772, officials noted that the rice supply in their settlement was dangerously low—only enough to last about 3.5 months (until October). Facing urgent shortages, they discussed finding ways to secure more rice without relying on shipments from Batavia or elsewhere.

They proposed a plan to Burger Vaandrig Feit Landouw, asking if he would use his private boat to transport 40 to 50 lasten (a last was a unit of weight) of rice from Manado and Kema for the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Landouw agreed not only to make the trip but also to cover the risks of the journey himself. In return, he requested:

• Payment and provisions (randzoen) for the free sailors he would hire.
• Support in the form of 4 two-pound cannons and 2 barrels of gunpowder for protection, which he would be responsible for.
• A request to the King of Ternate to provide additional local boats (corra) to assist in the transport.

• The King of Batchian (a ruler from the island of Batchian in the Moluccas, modern-day Indonesia) – owed ƒ 3,968:13.
• Hemmekamp, the head administrator – owed ƒ 616:9:4.
• The estate of the late Captain Fieij Landouw (a naval officer) – owed ƒ 117:17.

During a specific event, certain captured individuals (referred to as "geraakte Lijwaten") from Maba, Weda, and Pattani were allowed to be ransomed. The following details were recorded:

• Munitions were given under a guarantee to Captain Landouw and charged to the general accounting office.
• Goods were written off from the remaining artillery supplies by Captain Freit Landauw, a leader of the civilian militia.
• The cost of the munitions, amounting to rd:s 772: 8:-, was to be covered by the people of Maba, Weda, and Pattani. This amount included compensation for all losses caused by their rebellion.
• If the ransom for the captured individuals were to be taken from this fund, it would suddenly decrease by rd:s 211: 42: 15:-.
• A request was made to transfer only the purchase cost of rd:s 141: 12:- to the company’s cash fund, which was still weak. This amount would not cover all the other losses.
• It was presumed that after the expected submission of Maba, Weda, and Pattani, a decision similar to one made regarding the people of Tidore would be reached.

Additionally:

• On August 29, 1741, Captain Freit Landouw was loaned munitions for his ship under guarantee, which he was to return after landing.
• He was also loaned 6 iron cannons (3-pound balls), 60 round shots, and 60 long shots for his ship, which were written off from the remaining artillery supplies.
• Munitions and goods that had been loaned to the late Ensign Rauch were valued at rd:s 379: 11:- (or ƒ 750:16:8).
• An advance of 300 was charged to the general accounting office.

• The sloop would be inspected by Equipagie Opzichter Adolfs and the ship's carpenter van den Broek to ensure it was seaworthy for the planned trip.
• If approved, the sloop would transport between 40 to 50 loads of rice from Manado and Kema.
• Landouw would be provided with the requested cannons and gunpowder, but he had to return the cannons after the trip and account for the gunpowder used.
• The Indigenous sailors on the trip would receive supplies as outlined in the existing regulations for such voyages, including 40 pounds of rice and 2 pounds of salted fish per person.