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This letter, written in January 1622, outlines a diplomatic and military situation between the kingdoms of Siam (modern-day Thailand) and Cambodia, involving the Dutch (referred to as Holland). Here’s a summary:

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The text discusses the role and responsibilities of interpreters at external trading posts, emphasizing the need for trustworthy individuals with deep knowledge of local customs, laws, and traditions.

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This document discusses the sale of enslaved people by the Council of Justice of Batavia Castle (in Batavia, present-day Jakarta) and the rules governing such sales between 1664 and 1691.

The document was signed by B:s Coop â groen and submitted to the Council of the Indies for final approval.

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On 30 September 1666, in Palembang, Chinese shopkeepers were allowed to bring their goods to the trading post but remained under the control of their self-proclaimed masters.

After the Commissioner settled matters and inspected the trading post, His Excellency left for Jambi on 28 September 1666. His findings and further actions would be reported in detail to the authorities.

The local leader recently sent a request to Malacca via loaded ships, asking for 1,000 reals in coins—either as a loan or in exchange for the spices he had provided. Though advised against it, he persisted in hope of success.

The escape of the former skipper Springer, who took a small ship with 6 crew members (both Dutch and local), suggested they might turn to piracy. Authorities in Palembang were alerted to watch for them.

Attached were financial records, including trade logs, inventory lists, cash books, and warehouse records from May 1665 to April 1666. The local ruler (Pangeran) also sent a letter in response to one from Pits, along with gifts: 2 rattan mats and 2 elephant tusks.

For the past 4 years, traders from Makassar had brought large numbers of enslaved people (men and women) from Bugis to Palembang, selling them at high prices. These individuals, captured in war by the King of Makassar, were sold as lifelong slaves. Many were sent to the highlands and traded for pepper to work in spice cultivation. As far as known, no free individuals were at the local ruler’s court.

The returning ship Eendracht carried:

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This document discusses a proposal to improve the trade and production of certain types of wood, particularly for military and naval use in the Dutch colonies. Here’s a summary of the key points:

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On 30 January 1744, permission was granted for a group of people to stay in the colony, specifically on the land called Pamanschan in the area of Kaarsang. The individuals listed were:

The necessary documents were to be given to those involved. A copy of this decision was sent to the Resident of Kaarsang for information and follow-up.

Additionally, H. H. Gelsken received a letter from the Lieutenant General, the commander of the troops, dated 22 January 1744. This letter informed him that the Dutch private ship Concordia, captained by Vesedore Willems, had arrived at the Rede van Batavia (the roadstead of Batavia) the day before. A detachment of troops had been sent to the ship. According to the enclosed muster roll dated 30 January 1621, the detachment consisted of:

The letter also noted that the soldiers had behaved well during the journey, the supplies were of good quality, and the troops had been registered according to the muster roll. The service records of the mentioned officer were included for consideration regarding their placement. The Lieutenant General approved the proposal for the officer's placement.

The letter was accepted for information, and a copy of the muster roll was included to confirm the arrival of the detachment.

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On 30 January 1524, a payment was approved equal to two months' salary as compensation for relocation costs. The Algemeene Askerkamer (General War Department) and involved parties were informed for follow-up.

H. 9. Velcker, widow of Mazia Dickser, requested that her son Gijsbert's pension (from her first marriage to L. Lindeman, a master carpenter) be granted. However, since Lindeman died on 28 February 1811—before the pension rules took effect on 1 July 1811—he never contributed. The request was denied on 30 January 1734.

On the same date, a letter from L. Herarf, M. Quarles & Co. confirmed that the following individuals could stay in Paramaribo to work for the Administrators:

The Resident of Cayenne advised on this on 17 January, and the decision was recorded for future reference, following rules set in 1728.

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On 10 November 1632, at Fort Sourousouangh, a group of 3 men and 2 women arrived. They reported that enemies from Macassar were passing by the bay and signaling to pick up deserters. Early the next morning, enemy forces were spotted near the riverbank, where rebel allies were stationed. During a skirmish, one of the Dutch soldiers was seriously wounded in the side, but the rebels retreated to the forest and their forts as usual.

Later that day, another group of 3 men and 2 women arrived from the enemy side. These women had previously been under Keeij Massor and came from the village of Tijcoloer. They shared key information:

On 11 November 1682, at the same fort, the ships Pijl and Brack were sent to Pitsjock. The next day, a Persian warning letter was opened and read, but no immediate action was taken. On 13 November, small local boats (pantsjalangs) entered the bay, and the yacht De Coopen, led by Captain de Rooij, landed. Pangiran Togia was at Canarij with his forces, but the whereabouts of other leaders remained unknown.

The yachts Pijl and Brack departed that evening for Pitsjock. Skipper Puijt was ordered to return if a cannon was fired from Carrangantoe or if a flag was seen signaling from there.

On 14 November, Major de Gheijn and Senior Merchant de Brieff reviewed a letter from Persian Director Rijcklof van Casembroot, sent to the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They decided not to send an express yacht to Batavia, as the situation wasn’t urgent enough. They would wait for the Macassar ship or another opportunity.

On 15 November, nothing significant happened. That afternoon, company boats and a chialoup from Paliacatta anchored near Pontangs Hoek. Soon after, the yacht Battavise Coopman arrived at the roadstead, along with Captain de Rooij and 3–4 Batavian trading proas near the lodge. The small war fleet had been patrolling between Tanara and Pontang for days.

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The Dutch sent ships to Tagal, Banda, and Macassar, starting with the government of Amboina as usual. Following earlier reports from November 29 of the previous year, they prepared for the regular trip to the Eastern regions.

On March 23 and April 9 of this year, three ships were readied for the government:

On April 12, the Driebergen was sent to Tagal with 50 soldiers to take control and transport a load of rice. It was also sent to Macassar and Banda to deliver 1,220 roof tiles belonging to the government of Amboina. More supplies would be sent soon.

Two small ships, the Ceram and the Kraanvogel, were repaired in Amboina and would be sent to the government after unloading. Their accompanying letters were included in the outgoing mailbook for review.

The plan was to send additional supplies with the remaining two ships, including:

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This section describes testimonies about the behavior and reputation of certain individuals and groups in a historical Dutch colonial context.

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This text appears to be a fragmented and partially corrupted list of names, ranks, locations, and dates related to Dutch military or colonial records, likely from the 18th or 19th century. Below is a structured summary based on the readable information:
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On 10 September 1807, a letter was received in Amsterdam by Mr. Moods from His Excellency Brigadier General Montgomery. The letter included an extract from the records of the Court of Police of the Colony of Demerara, written in English, along with a Dutch translation. The Court of Police was urgently requested to respond to the contents as soon as possible.

Mr. Moods asked for an extraordinary meeting of the Court of Police to be called for this purpose. The writer of the letter, W.G./S.J. van der Hoeven, then requested Mr. L.C. Abbens, the secretary of the Council of Government of Berbice, to inform him when the meeting would be scheduled. This would allow the other members to be officially notified and called to attend.

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On February 8, 1717, a formal complaint was raised regarding disputes over property in the areas of Ovenburg and Terder. The issue involved Zeever, also known as Doresche Cosijn or Generale Keegelschens, who had taken the name of the late Wenzer Peter de Dende. Under this assumed name, Zeever had:

The complaint also included a formal declaration (or manifesto) addressed to the authorities.

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On 15 April 1721, Ambassador van Borssele van der Hooghe received a document from Mr. Moodij, secretary of the Debt Review Commission. This document was a statement (or balance sheet) showing what the State Commissioners had determined was owed to the Dutch Republic and the certificates issued for those amounts. A copy of this statement and Mr. Moodij's note were sent to the ambassador.

The statement did not explain why the commissioners had rejected three items listed by Lord Slingelandt, even though they had earlier promised to provide a written explanation. Surprisingly, despite earlier assurances, the commissioners had deducted 2.5% from the amount owed to the state.

On the previous Sunday, the ambassador met Lord Cadogan and Mr. Walpole in England, where one of the commissioners was also present. Both Lord Cadogan and Mr. Walpole tried to convince the commissioner that the 2.5% deduction was unjustified. However, the commissioner argued that:

Mr. Walpole mentioned he would speak to the commissioners again, but this did not lead to any further progress. Lord Cadogan then advised the ambassador that:

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On 7 April 1613, after addressing a local issue about the forests of this county, officials received a serious request. The Court of Holland and the Royal Inventors had already traveled to England to discuss a shared discovery. In a later letter, they mentioned a "secret invention" that could greatly benefit the States General (the Dutch government).

The request caused some disagreement—some officials were eager to support it, while others were hesitant due to the uncertainty. As a result, the Court of Holland and the Council of Zeeland acknowledged the request but decided to send it to the States General for further action. Key figures involved included Kishel Hinkle and Cart Bathurst.

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On 28 April 1798, Iohannes Adolph van Claveren, the First Sworn Clerk of the Colony of Suriname and its rivers and districts, officially recorded a request. This was done in the presence of witnesses.

The request came from Capitein Moodij, the captain of the ship Betsij d’Alexandrica, which sailed to North America. Capitein Moodij presented a handwritten document to the Governor of Suriname, J. H. Frederici. This document was a translated and approved version of a French text, originally written by Van Claveren in his role as Chief Administrator in Cayenne and Roustagueng.

The document included an assignment from the Agent of the Directoire Executif (the ruling government body of France at the time), appointed in French Guiana, named Jeannet. The content of the document stated:

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On 13 September 1758, a sale agreement was made in Deurburgh (now known as Doorwerth). The document states that a property, including its land and rights, was sold to a buyer for 200 guilders. The buyer agreed to follow all future rules tied to the property.

The agreement was officially recorded in Deurburgh on 15 September 1758 in register 80, on page 24 (back side), section 3. The registration fee was 11 guilders and 4 cents, broken down as follows:

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At a public auction in Doetinchem, several land parcels were sold on an unspecified date. The auction was overseen by notary Gerrit Kistenmaker ter Voort and clerk Hendrik Jan Bloemendaal, with witnesses H. Zillinger, de Ryn, and N. Nuovert present. The following sales took place:

The eighth, ninth, and tenth parcels received no further bids. The auctioneer, Jaforan, withdrew these last three parcels and kept them. The auction was officially closed, and the notary registered the sales.

The total fees collected for the sales were as follows:

The total amount collected in fees was 519.95 guilders, plus an additional 38% tax, bringing the total to 717.53½ guilders. The document was registered in Doetinchem on August 8, 1860, with the receiver being Cenbr.

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On 22 May 1849, a legal statement was recorded in Doornburg by notary AG Velthuysen. The following people were present and known to the notary:

Most of the witnesses could not write their names, so Jan Hendrik Weijman and the others confirmed their identities verbally. After the document was read aloud, Jan Hendrik Weijman, the other witnesses, and the notary signed it. The original copy remained with AG Velthuysen.

The document was officially registered in Doornburg on 23 May 1849 in record book 64, page 157. A fee of 80 cents was paid for the legal power of attorney, plus an additional 38 cents, totaling 1 guilder and 10.5 cents. The receiver was Buijn.

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This document records a list of sales (likely from an auction or market) in the Netherlands, detailing items sold, their buyers, and the prices paid in guilders and cents. Below is a summary of the transactions:

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On an unspecified date, a public auction took place at the home of Adolph Maandag in Hoog-Keppel. The auction resulted in the following sales:

The total amount from the auction was 504 guilders. The auction was conducted in the presence of Andries Gerhardus Velthuijsen, a messenger for the city government, and Alliaan Josenh Sloot, an office clerk, both residents of Doesburg. They, along with the notary, signed the record after it was read aloud. The document was registered in Doesburg on July 19, 1800, with additional fees and taxes bringing the total to approximately 550 guilders.

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The document describes a legal sale where the fees and prizes totaled 70 guilders. The agreement was officially recorded on a specified day by a notary in the presence of several witnesses.

The following people signed the document immediately after the sale:

Others present earlier had already left by the time the document was finalized. The signatures also included:

The document was registered in Harderwijk on February 5, 1800, recorded in volume 74, page 44 (back), section 8. It consisted of three pages with no additional references. The receiver, Jaassen, confirmed the payment of 62 guilders and 70 cents in taxes for the registration.

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