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• The document describes the estate of Berend Arendsen, who lived in an unspecified location and passed away on December 4, 1853.
• After his death, his widow, Weduwe Arendten, remained in possession of their shared estate. The heirs were:
• Jacob Arendsen, Berend Arendsen's brother, entitled to one-third of the estate.
• Anthonius Arendsen, representing his late uncle Evert Arendsen (another brother of Berend), entitled to one-third.
• The children of Berendina Arendsen (a deceased sister of Berend), namely Willem Schut, Gradus Schut, Jan Schut, Theodora Schut, and Antonia Schut, entitled to the remaining one-third. These heirs were also named in Berend Arendsen's will.
• The movable goods were valued by two experts from Doornburgh:
  • Arnoldus Janssen, a master carpenter.
  • Antonij Klaassen, a farmer.
  Both swore an oath to the notary to perform the valuation honestly.
• The inventory of the estate included:
  • In the barn:
    • A brown horse valued at 80 guilders.
    • A black mare valued at 90 guilders.
    • Two carts (one valued at 41 guilders, the other at 50 guilders).
    • A small cart (30 guilders), a dump cart (3 guilders), and a cutting box (3 guilders).
    • An oat chest (1.50 guilders), a box (0.25 guilders), and a plow (10 guilders).
    • Three ladders (2.50 guilders), horse harnesses (15 guilders), and a set of harrows (1.25 guilders).
    • Planks and sleds (6 guilders), buckets (1 guilder), and tools like a shovel and wheelbarrow (1 guilder).
    • Old wheels, a yoke, a basket, and miscellaneous items (8 guilders).
    • A fish cart and junk (1.50 guilders), a manure heap (3 guilders), and a supply of oat straw (20 guilders).
    • A lever (0.90 guilders), potatoes (15 guilders), and hay (13 guilders).
    • Old iron, shovels, ropes, and planks (6 guilders).
  • In the attic of the house:
    • Chests (2.50 guilders), a ladder, saddle cloth, fly swatter, and saddle cushion (2 guilders).
    • Firewood, sleds, and harrows (0.50 guilders), and a riding saddle (0.50 guilders).
    • A rest, small chests, and two windows (0.30 guilders).
    • Men’s clothing including a jacket, trousers, vests, and a mourning coat (50 guilders).
    • A pound of tobacco and junk (1 guilder), a pillow, cushion, and blankets (3 guilders).
    • A sack with flour and a measure (0.75 guilders), a sieve, a baking tray (1.25 guilders), and a steel, sack of flour, and baskets (1.50 guilders).
    • A chest with 3 muds of rye and a pile of apples (30 guilders).
  • In the front room:
    • A table and six chairs (3 guilders), 8 paintings and a mirror (2.50 guilders), and a clock (3 guilders).
    • Six plates (1.20 guilders), a bed and rush mats (10 guilders), and a headrest and ironing items (1 guilder).
  • In the back kitchen:
    • Fireplace tools, two chairs, and a rack (1.50 guilders), a deaf pot (0.20 guilders), and a bed with pillows and blankets (15 guilders).
  • On the small attic above:
    • A supply of peat (3 guilders).
  • In the wash house and carrying barrel:
    • A sieve, two baskets, a watering can, iron pots, a tub with gravel, a ladder, and junk (4.50 guilders).
  • Under the house:
    • A barrel, a grab, and a bucket (1 guilder).
  • In the large barn:
    • Three chicken coops (0.80 guilders), an iron pot, tin plate, and earthenware (1 guilder), and a stove with accessories (3 guilders).
    • Seven paintings and a mirror (5.75 guilders).
• Willem Schut declared he could not write or sign his name. The other heirs, the valuers, and the notary signed the inventory after it was read aloud.

On 8 November 1848, a notary in Doesburg recorded a rental agreement involving several individuals. The following details were documented:

• Jacob Lederman, a tanner from Doesburg, rented a piece of farmland called Schaapshamse for an annual rent of 60 guilders.
• Jan Berend Arendsen, a carrier also from Doesburg, rented another piece of farmland in the same area for 46 guilders per year. Since he could not write, his signature was not included.
• Theodorus Lummers Jr., an innkeeper, and Hendrik Willemsen, a blacksmith, both from Doesburg, jointly rented a courtyard outside the Meipoort (a city gate) for 52.5 guilders per year.

The agreement was signed in the office of the notary, Andries Gerhardus Velthuysen, in Doesburg, with Adriaan Joseph Sloot as a clerk witnessing the document. The total fees for the rental contracts, including taxes and additional costs, amounted to 4.26 guilders.

The document was officially registered in Doesburg on 10 November 1848 by the receiver Buijs, who confirmed the payment of 3.5 guilders in registration fees, plus an additional 0.76 guilders, totaling 4.26 guilders.

The document describes an auction of crops held at the home of Petrus Daurentuus Rieff in Dverborgt at de Kraak on an unspecified date. The crops were sold at the full risk and benefit of the buyers, who could not demand any discounts on the purchase price for any reason.

• 19.50 guilders – Berend Teunissen bought HertswinKel wheat.
• 20.50 guilders – The same buyer, Berend Teunissen, made another purchase.
• 27 guilders – Antonij Arendsen bought rye.
• 28 guilders – Theodorus Adams made a purchase.
• 27 guilders – Willem Tiekeloven bought crops.
• 24 guilders – Gerrit Besschop made a purchase.
• 17.50 guilders – Gerrit Besschop bought again.
• 20.50 guilders – Berend Teunissen bought more crops.
• 30 guilders – Huner (location) purchase.
• 23 guilders – Another purchase at Huner.
• 21.50 guilders – Jan Willem Roenders bought crops.
• 20 guilders – The same buyer, Jan Willem Roenders, made another purchase.
• 25 guilders – Antonij Arendsen bought buckwheat.
• 17.50 guilders – Gerrit Arend Bremer made a purchase.
• 17.50 guilders – Gerrit Hendrik ten Bruek made a purchase.

The total amount from the auction was 287.50 guilders. The auction was conducted publicly in the presence of Andries Gerhardus Welthuijsen, a city messenger, and Adriaan Joseph Sloot, a clerk, both residents of Dverborgt. They confirmed the process alongside a notary.

The document was registered in Dourburg on July 17, 1800. The cost of the sale included a registration fee of 3.20 guilders and additional taxes, bringing the total amount collected to 320 guilders.

• Martinus Gerardus Franciscus Weijn, an innkeeper from Doesborgh.
• Antonij Arendsen, a tavern keeper, also from Doesborgh.
• Christiaan van Valburg, a farmer from Angerlo.

On 16 November 1818, a marriage agreement was officially recorded by Adriaan Rudolph Willem Jan Ketjen, a public notary based in Doesburg, in the district of Zutphen, Gelderland. The agreement was made between two people:

• Antonius Arendsen Verberg, a widower with four children from his late wife Johanna Sibilla Bruens. He lived in Doenburg and was the son of the late Evert Arendsen and his still-living widow, Dina Banninks (the groom).
• Catharina Reinira Bruens, an unemployed adult woman from Doenburg, the daughter of the late married couple Johannes Albertus Bruens and Gerarda Henrica Kraaijvanger (the bride).

The couple agreed to the following terms for their upcoming marriage:

• The marriage would follow a profit-and-loss community system. This meant that any property or money received through inheritance, gifts, or similar means during the marriage would return to the original owner’s side if the marriage ended.
• The groom, Antonius, brought into the marriage his share of the joint property from his first marriage with Johanna Sibilla Bruens. This share was officially recorded in an inventory on 18 May 1809 and registered the next day in Doenburg.

On 24 July 1800, several land lease agreements were officially recorded in Loerborgh (likely Lobith or a nearby area) by notary Gerrit Jan Bloem and his assistant Hendrik Vervoort, both from Didam. The following leases were signed:

• A plot of land (parcel 24) was leased for an annual rent of 11 guilders to:
  • Antony Klaassen (farmer),
  • Willem Giesen (shipper), and
  • Antonij Arendsen (innkeeper),
  all residents of Doornburg. They jointly accepted the lease as "solidary tenants" (meaning they shared full responsibility for the rent).
• A plot called Dregstaer (parcel 25) was leased for an annual rent of 13 guilders to the same three men listed above, who again accepted joint responsibility.
• Another plot (parcel 26) was leased for an annual rent of 12 guilders to the same three men, who also accepted joint responsibility for this and the previous two parcels (24 and 25).
• A fourth plot (parcel 37) was leased for an annual rent of 10 guilders to:
  • Jan ter Zaak,
  • Evert ter Laak, and
  • Arend ter Zaak,
  all residents of Angerlo. They also accepted the lease as solidary tenants.

All the tenants were personally known to the notary. The document was signed in the presence of witnesses, but some tenants, including Arend ter Laak, Jan ter Zaak, and Arend ter Zaak, stated they could not sign because they were illiterate ("could not handle a pen"). The notary, witnesses, and the literate tenants signed instead.

The document was registered on 6 August 1800 in the regional records (volume 83, folio 40). A fee of 11 guilders and 30 cents, plus an additional 9 guilders and 29.5 cents (totaling 15 guilders, 59.5 cents), was paid to the tax collector Casteer for the registration.

The following witnesses and others present signed the document:

• G. Bereytsen,
• M. Klap,
• G. Bolsenbroek,
• W. Giesen,
• D. Klaassen,
• A. Arendsen,
• J. Klas. H. ter Maat,
• H. Briensveld,
• J. Derksen,
• N. Verwaay,
• J.W. Borendsen,
• J.S. Eitink,
• J. Samners,
• H. Kuster,
• J.R. ten Hulzen,
• E. Huijting,
• R. Jansen,
• H. Wijers,
• J. Gerritszn,
• Pollefs,
• Lan van Hal,
• G. Baane,
• J. Koopman,
• R. Kummeling,
• L. Denkcher,
• J.W. Velthuysen,
• A. Janszen,
• W. Buiting,
• C. Creerkleng,
• A. ten Bergen,
• A. Bleekendaal, and
• A.W. Poerborgh.

• On 12 January 1854, at 10 AM, a formal request was made by several individuals to document the shared possessions of Hendrika Peters, a widow, and her late husband, Berend Arendsen, who had no profession and lived in Doesburg.
• Hendrika Peters was married to Berend Arendsen on 11 May 1816 without a prenuptial agreement, meaning they legally shared all their belongings.
• She also acted as the beneficiary of the use (but not ownership) of her late husband’s estate, as stated in his will.
• The request was also made by:
  • Albertus Mulder, a blacksmith, and Jacobus Harbers, a dyer, both from Doesburg, who were named as executors of Berend Arendsen's will. The will was written on 11 March 1851 in Doesburg before notary Willem Bloemets and registered on 8 December 1853.
  • Anthonius Arendsen, an innkeeper from Doesburg, acting for himself and as a representative for his uncle, Jacob Arendsen, who lived in Katwijk.
  • Willem Schut, a day laborer from Zevenaar.
  • Gradus Schut, a road worker from Wehl.
  • Jan Seegers, a tailor from Didam, acting for himself and his wife, Theodora Schut, protecting her rights.
  • The same Jan Seegers, acting as a representative for Jan Schut, a coachman from Bubberich.
  • Derk Stoksbergen, a day laborer from Didam, acting for himself and his wife, Antonia Schut, protecting her rights.
• The inventory of the shared possessions took place at the home of Hendrika Peters in Doesburg, located at Verbrande Straat Wijk B, Number 70.
• The process was officially handled by Gerrit Kersten Vervoort, a public notary based in Doesburg, part of the Zutphen district in the province of Gelderland.
• Witnesses present were Andries Gerhardus Velthuijsen, a messenger for the city government, and Adriaan Joseph Sloot, an office clerk, both from Doesburg.

On 18 May 1849, at 3 PM, a legal inventory was conducted at the request of:

• Antonius Arendsen Tapper, a resident of Doesborgh, acting:
  • In his own name, as the surviving spouse of his late wife, Johanna Sibilla Bruens, under their shared property rights.
  • As the universal heir (sole beneficiary) of his late wife’s available estate, based on her will dated 22 December 1837, which was formalized by notary Willem Cornelis Ketjen in Doerborgh on 11 November 1847.
  • As the legal guardian of his four children with Johanna Sibilla Bruens:
    • Hendrina Arendsen, aged 11
    • Everdina Arendsen, aged 9
    • Albertus Johannes Arendsen, aged 5
    • Johanna Aleida Arendsen, aged 3

The process was overseen by Gerardus Bruens, a farmer from Baak (municipality of Heenderen), who acted as the supervisory guardian. He had been appointed by the district registrar in Doerborgh on 22 March 1848, following a family hearing recorded on 27 March 1848.

The inventory was carried out by notary Rudolph Willem Jan Ketjen of Doerborgh (under the Zutphen district, Gelderland province). Witnesses present were:

• Andries Gerhardus Velthuijs, a messenger for the city government
• Adriaan Joseph Sloot, an office clerk

The inventory took place at Antonius Arendsen’s home near the Ooipoort in Doerborgh, where his late wife had also lived and passed away on 5 October 1847. The purpose was to document the shared estate of Antonius and his deceased wife, with Antonius providing the details as the current holder of the estate. The focus was on assessing the value of movable (non-real estate) assets.

All actions were taken to protect the rights of involved parties, with standard legal reservations applied.

On 11 May 1449, M. John officially recorded the transfer of three enslaved women—Mawar, Camilla, and Pandan—who were owned by Bdanda in Batavia. The transfer happened without the usual fines, but only if:

• M. Vohn paid the remaining taxes owed for these women.
• The registration of any children born to Vandan and Nawar (likely two of the women) had to be completed within 6 months of this decision.
• Any future transfers or records must note if one of these enslaved individuals died.

A copy of this record was sent to:

• The Council of Justice (for information and guidance).
• The Prosecutor General at the High Court of Justice.
• The Director of Funds and Resources.
• The Resident of Batavia (for information and follow-up).

On 14 May 1649, a report dated 15 December 1448 from M. d'Anjou, a resident of Rotterdam, was reviewed. Based on a notice from the Orphan Chamber of Balavea (3 May 1449), officials decided to write to the Minister of Colonies.

The letter, signed by:

• Philippe Maris d'Angou (on behalf of the Minister of State and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies).
• The General Secretary (Vissches).
• The Minister of War and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (Rochussen).

On 14 May 1219, a record noted that the authorities in Dima would no longer receive certain past benefits, as confirmed by a letter from 9 November. The governor decided that previous interim payments to the Sultan of Odima would continue, but future use of these funds would be determined later by the governor, with government approval.

A copy of this decision was sent to the Council of the Indies for review and guidance, while the Secretary-General of Finance, the General Auditor, the Governor of Celebes, and other officials were informed for their records.

Another document from 11 May 1649 discussed a case involving Theodonis Landouw, who had sold three enslaved women—Mawar, Camilla, and Dandan (along with her deceased son, Hansworst)—to Monsieur John in Banda. The transfer was not properly recorded under the new owner’s name in Menado, as Landouw likely died during a voyage. The new owner, Monsieur John, took the enslaved individuals to Batavia with only a travel pass, and their registration was delayed there as well, along with the registration of one of their children. Because of these issues, required taxes were not paid.

The Director of Funds and Domains proposed resolving the matter without penalties, given the unusual circumstances, as long as the situation was corrected within 6 months of the government’s decision.

After reviewing advice from the Prosecutor General of the High Court of the Dutch Indies (20 April 1649) and the Council of the Indies (29 April 1649), it was approved that the enslaved individuals could still be registered in Batavia under Landouw's name, and subsequently under the name of the current owner.

On May 19, the city's public fund (Burger Cassa) was found to be in debt. The fund was meant to cover costs like charity gifts for the care of the sick in the hospital, totaling 12 guilders and 9 stuivers.

The fund was so far behind that the executors of the estate of the late Burger Captain Feit Landouw formally requested on December 30 of the previous year that the city repay 319 guilders. This amount had been advanced by Captain Landouw to the fund during his lifetime, as proven by the attached accounts.

The city council decided that whoever took over Captain Landouw's duties—or the current leader of the city's militia—should repay the estate annually. The payments would continue until the full amount of 129 guilders was repaid.

• In 1721, church leaders decided to delay their planned visits to churches in the area around this province. They postponed these visits until d' Rousselet had improved his skills in the Malay language. They expected him to work hard and learn it well because of his dedication.
• On August 29, 1721, the church council (Kerkenraad) made some new appointments:
  • Cornelis, a senior ship officer and equipment supervisor, was chosen as an elder to replace Resident Mertsz, who had moved to Manado.
  • A surveyor was hired as a teacher.
  • Four local Christian teachers were hired to teach and support the growing number of free local Christians and those working under contract.
• The Kerkenraad also sent a formal request (through an official summary and resolution) to higher authorities, asking for financial support for church expenses.

In 1720, the church council requested funding from the Diaconal Treasury (a church charity fund) for two things:

• An organ for their newly completed church, measuring about 9 to 10 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide.
• A skilled organist to play it.

The cost was estimated at 17,206 guilders, 17 stuivers, and 8 pennies (rd‚s 17206: 17: 8). They also noted that Brother Deacons (church officials) had properly settled the public charity accounts on January 15, but the Diaconal Treasury still had a remaining debt of 2,832 guilders, 21 stuivers, and 4 pennies (rd‚s 2832: 21: 4). This debt came from building the church and extra payments for a poorhouse, leaving the total capital at 17,206 guilders, 17 stuivers, and 8 pennies.

The council also supported Captain van der Plas, a former citizen officer who had set up a lime kiln on the island. He wanted to burn lime and make bricks using materials from Norway (called Noorweegen in the text) and local firewood. The council saw this as a useful project for both the Dutch East India Company (Comp:) and the community.

The people of Tidore were not allowed to harvest tin on the island of Noorweegen (called Maijtarra by the locals). The King of Tidore was expected to give up his claim to the island, as it was deemed unnecessary for the Tidoreans and Ternatans to have the freedom to grow crops there. They could easily do so in many other places instead.

The Governor planned to persuade the King of Tidore to abandon his claim to this uninhabited island. Meanwhile, it was noted that both the Kings of Ternate and the Kings of Tidore historically claimed ownership of Maijtarra. However:

• The Kings of Ternate had old titles called Ngoffamanjiras for Maijtarra.
• The Kings of Tidore had no such titles.
• No strong proof supported either side’s ownership.
• The island was rarely visited by Ternatans but often by Tidoreans.

Because of this, the Governor considered the King of Ternate’s claim to be weak.

On 29 December 1784, officials recorded a remaining balance of 61 guilders and 42 stuivers to prevent the people of Tidore from rebelling, following agreements made with local rulers in 1783 under van der Plas. Permission was granted to build a lime kiln and related structures on the island.

To restore civilian leadership, Fiscal Jun and the authorities replaced Teit Landau, who had temporarily served as civilian captain, with George Fredrik Durx as fiscal. Feit Landouw, previously a captain-lieutenant, was promoted to captain and put in charge of the civilian corps.

Records from 29 December showed the civilian treasury still held 61 guilders and 43 stuivers at that time.

Additionally, the annual inspection of standard measures (weights, lengths, and volumes) took place on 17, 18, and 19 January as usual.

In this document, a letter was sent by heer Ardesch to the Resident of Nalavia (a colonial official), informing him that heer Ardesch would attend a meeting on Monday. The timing of the letter was unusual because:

• It was delivered late, at 11:00 PM one evening.
• It only reached the Resident the next morning at 7:00 AM.
• Just a few hours later, the contents of the letter had already spread through the palace.
• The news stirred up emotions among young people in the area.

A witness, M. G. A. M. E. Vestege, confirmed in a statement (attachment L. O) that:

• He had written the letter for heer Ardesch on Friday evening between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM, dictating it in his room at the home of heer van Elk, where he lived.
• The next day, between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM, he was at the office and was not surprised when a copy of the letter was read aloud to him and other young men by Aenkommis Landouw.
• Landouw claimed he had read and taken a copy of the letter from hommies Brouwex.

This report was sent to a high-ranking military official and details the health and population changes among workers, slaves, and soldiers at the Dutch East India Company (VOC)'s hospital in Ternate (a region in the Moluccas, modern-day Indonesia) over several months in 1783–1784.

The records track how many people entered the hospital, recovered, remained untreated, died, or were brought in already dead. The groups included:

• Military personnel (soldiers),
• Local sailors (working for the VOC),
• Artillery crews (cannon operators),
• Craftsmen (skilled workers),
• Local servants (Indonesian workers),
• Company-owned slaves (enslaved people owned by the VOC).

Key data points (numbers represent people):

• July 1783–June 1784:
  • Military: 5 entered, 2 recovered, 5 untreated, 3 died.
  • Local sailors: 18 entered, 8 recovered, 5 untreated, 1 died.
  • Craftsmen: 2 entered, 3 recovered, 3 untreated, none died.
  • Company-owned slaves: 2 entered, none recovered or died.
• July–August 1784:
  • Military: 5 entered, 2 recovered, 2 died.
  • Local sailors: 7 entered, 3 recovered, 2 died.
• September 1784:
  • 32 military entered, 36 recovered, none died.
  • 12 local sailors entered, 12 recovered.
  • 1 local servant entered, none recovered or died.
• October 1784:
  • 5 military entered, 2 recovered, 1 died.
  • 4 local sailors entered, 1 recovered, 1 died.
  • 1 craftsman entered, none recovered or died.
• November 1784:
  • 2 military entered, 1 recovered.
  • 10 local sailors entered, 7 recovered.
• December 1784:
  • 3 military entered, 1 recovered.
  • 16 local sailors entered, 6 recovered, 4 died.
  • 1 craftsman entered, none recovered or died.

The report ends with totals and is signed by Alexander Cornabé, the Governor and Director of the Moluccas for the VOC.

On 3 July 1732, in Amsterdam, two men named Adolph and Hend Rasch appeared before the notary Jan Barel, who was authorized by the Court of Holland. They officially appointed Fop van Arkel, who also lived in Amsterdam, to act on their behalf.

• Fop van Arkel was given the power to handle all their financial, legal, and business matters.
• He could represent them in court, both to make claims and to defend against them.
• He was authorized to appear before any courts, judges, or legal bodies.
• He had to follow all legal deadlines and formally respond to lawsuits.

• On 15 June 1647, a report was written by Eren Jansz Buijs, a junior merchant, addressed to the Governor-General and Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Batavia.
• The document describes a voyage starting from Batavia on 6 December (year not specified) with three ships: the yacht Limmer, and the fluyt ships Patience and Noorderster.
• On 21 December, the ships anchored near Tannekeka (near Macassar, modern-day Makassar). Due to strong currents and winds, they expected delays before reaching Macassar.
• A merchant named Haverlant, who was severely ill, had left the fleet two days after departing from Kosti (likely a misspelling of Gowa, near Macassar) and returned to shore hoping to recover. Buijs and others continued to Macassar with the remaining ships.
• On 22 December, they arrived in Macassar and informed the king (Sultan of Gowa) and Prince Patingeloang (likely Pattimang, a local prince) about:
  • Two camels and other gifts sent by the Governor-General.
  • Two letters from the Governor-General.
• The king and prince allowed the Dutch to unload their cargo and trade under their protection. The camels and some goods were unloaded that evening.
• On 23 December, the fluyt Patience and yacht Limmer arrived safely at the VOC lodge in Macassar. The Patience later departed for the Moluccas on 24 December, and the Limmer left for Amboina (modern Ambon) on 28 December.
• On 31 December, the letters and gifts were formally presented to the king and prince in a ceremonial procession with music and singing, as per local customs. Buijs and assistant Cornelis Francx attended the event.
• The king and prince were pleased to hear that Cornelis van der Lijn had succeeded Anthonio van Diemen as Governor-General. They reaffirmed their friendship and existing trade agreements with the VOC and expressed a desire to expand them.
• The prince asked about rare goods (likely spices or luxury items) that had been promised earlier but had not yet arrived from Batavia. Buijs explained that these would be sent later, after the west monsoon season.
• The king and prince also asked why they had not been informed earlier about the Dutch capture of Capaha (likely a reference to a conflict or territorial change). Buijs explained that the crew of the fluyt Dolphijn had been tasked with delivering this news but only informed them after leaving Macassar.
• The document ends with a list of ships and their captains, including:
  • Riel Happert from Oost with the ship De Bucq.
  • James Gromen from Delft with the ship We Delft.
  • Dircq Jansz Steur from Delft with an unnamed ship.
  • Cles van der Veer from Campen with the ship Baert van Middelburg.
  • France Backer with the ship Ter Dam.
  • Ships named Indenbroecq, Galpoen (1635), Rijp (1643), Medelst Is (1647), Nieuva Sterdam, and Cappel (1640).

• A ship from Den Haag (called the Isterdam) reported on the situation of the Portuguese at Larantuka in 1647:
  • The Portuguese had received no ships or supplies from China that year and were suffering from severe food shortages.
  • Many people, including enslaved individuals, were dying of hunger.
  • The fortress at Larantuka was in the same condition as previously described in reports involving Bater Cabral.
  • The Dutch had 28 healthy soldiers at the post, while the Portuguese had plenty of sandalwood but no other goods due to the lack of ships from China.
• A debt issue was mentioned:
  • Francisco Fiero owed the Dutch East India Company (VOC) a sum of 1,573 real de a oito (a type of currency) for goods supplied by Commander van der Beecq in 1645.
  • Since Francisco Fiero's son was held on the outer coast of Timor, he was expected to deliver sandalwood to the Dutch as payment.
  • Francisco Fiero had enough sandalwood stored at Larantuka and had written to the Bater (a Portuguese official) to either confirm the debt or provide a receipt.
• The Portuguese were planning military moves:
  • They intended to sail to Timor with all their strength, likely targeting Kupang to build a fortress.
  • If the local people in Kupang were harassed further, they might fully side with the Portuguese unless the Dutch intervened.
  • A similar risk existed for Amabi (likely Ambon or a nearby region).
• The report was written at Fort Henricus on Solor on July 5, 1647, aboard the ship De Bucq, with crew from other ships including:
  • Dircq Jansz Steur from Delft (ship: T’ Gromen We).
  • Heijndrick Heijnder (ship: Me).
  • Assum Nicq (ship: Van Zeelt).
  • P. Francebacker (ship: Ter Dam).
  • Clles van der Veer (ship: Ge Baert).
  • Others from ships like Galsoen, Rijp, and Cappel, with years of service ranging from 1635 to 1647.

On June 1647, a letter was sent from Makassar (in the Dutch trading post) to respected and wise leaders, along with their entire family. The writer wished them good health and sent warm greetings from Acassar (likely Makassar).

• The letter was short because there wasn’t much news to share.
• The writer ended by saying they had nothing more to report from Makassar.

In this document from May 8, 1645, Captain Francisco Tiero admits to owing a debt of 1,573 and ¾ rijksdaalders (a type of currency) to the Honorable Directors of the United Dutch East India Company (VOC). This debt comes from goods delivered to him by Commander Willem van der Beeck for a voyage during the west monsoon season. The goods included 31 bahars and 77 catties (units of weight) of high-quality sandalwood, measured by Malay standards.

• Francisco Tiero agrees to repay the debt after the voyage, surrendering this original document (or a copy) once payment is made to the designated VOC representative at the castle in Ternate (or another authorized person).
• He pledges his current and future possessions—including houses, farms, ships, and enslaved people—as collateral for the debt.
• The document is signed in the presence of Shipper Heere Jacobs and Abraham de Graeff aboard the ship De Sijp, anchored off the coast of Tollor near Negerije Congnos.

• Debuco from Alkmaar (ship: Rijp, 1643)
• Happert from Oost (ship: Cappel, 1643)
• Unnamed sailor from 's-Gravenhage (ship: Ricq van Zeelst)
• Unnamed sailor from Amsterdam (ship: Meisterdam)
• Vrederb (ship: Amsterdam Medecis Craijers)
• Baert from Middelburg (ship: Galsoen)
• Claes van der Veer from Kampen (ship: Fransebacker)
• Unnamed sailor (ship: Indenbroecq)
• Unnamed sailor (ship: Delfft)
• Dircq Jans Steur from Delft (ship: Te Namen)

On 26 October 1635, Francisco Pinto, an envoy from the King of Jambi, arrived in Batavia with a letter from the king. He was to be formally welcomed the next day with a ceremony that included:

• 3 cannon shots from a large ship as he left the vessel,
• 3 more cannon shots on land,
• A military parade of 3 groups of soldiers from the Batavia Castle garrison.

The Receiver General, the Bailiff of Batavia, and the President of the Aldermen were assigned to escort Pinto ashore. Additionally, the yacht De Dalm, which was leaking badly and needed urgent repairs, was to be unloaded and brought to the shipyard at the river’s mouth as soon as possible.

On 27 October 1635, after reviewing Francisco Pinto's proposal, translating the King of Jambi's letter, and considering reports from Cornelis van Houten (the local Dutch leader in Jambi), the authorities decided:

• To send the return ship Nassau and the small warship Batavia back to Jambi as soon as possible.
• To grant the king’s urgent request for 1,000 pounds of gunpowder and 250 iron cannonballs.
• To politely refuse the request for cannons.
• To order the return ships Emilia and Nassau to leave Jambi by 1 and 10 December, respectively.
• To write a polite reply to the king in both Portuguese and Dutch, a task assigned to the Governor-General and Cornelis van Houten.

• Gebr. Meenken (entrepreneurs) lived at Westzijde 3b.
• P. Tilkema (entrepreneur) lived at Westzijde 6 and employed multiple young workers.
• T. Keijzer (entrepreneur) lived at Gedempte Gracht 19 and employed multiple young workers.
• Gebr. Bischof (entrepreneurs) lived at Stationsstraat 2, 4 and employed multiple young workers.
• An entrepreneur in the lingerie industry employed at least 1 young worker.

• The document lists workers in the wood products industry, including children.
• It records:
  • Joost Zeeman, an entrepreneur, living at Kattegatdwarsstraat 124, employing multiple workers.
  • K. Zaman, living at Oostzijde 375, employing:
    • 33 adult workers.
    • 2 child workers (aged 8 and 14).