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In 1767, a report from Maccasser (now Makassar) described the trade activities of several coastal settlements in South Sulawesi, including Silanger Kadda, Tarrang Gano, and Nataro. These places primarily dealt in foreign goods, especially British textiles like:

• Chitsen (a type of cotton fabric),
• Cansa bethilles (likely a fine cloth),
• Coarse and fine guinees (plain woven fabrics),
• Handkerchiefs (blue and white),
• Amphioen (a type of cloth).

Traders from these areas transported these goods to Caijelie (now Kajeli), the Bay of Correang, and Wadzo (likely Wajo), where they exchanged them for locally woven fabrics. These local textiles were then taken back to their home settlements. Another village, Saureto djampoe, was noted for its traders who sailed along nearly the entire coast of Java, including Samarang (now Semarang), carrying mostly local fabrics.

The report listed the prices of foreign and local textiles sold by the Wajoese (people from Wajo) to traders from Sunbauwe and other regions. Foreign goods included:

• Coarse guinees fabric,
• Catje Amphioen (a type of cloth),
• Pirel Tin (likely tin plates or sheets),

The report noted that Pirel Tin was bought in Silanger for 12½ reals per picul (a weight measurement). The foreign guinees fabric was described as denser and more uniform than the type sold by the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

Local fabrics varied in price depending on the village, but typical prices included:

• Corgie from Bonij (now Bone): 25 to 40 reals,
• Weidjo fabric: 18 to 30 reals,
• Soppingn fabric: 30 to 50 reals,
• Handkerchiefs: up to 50 reals,
• Fine red cloth: 150 reals,
• Other fabrics: 6¼ to 25 reals.

Fabrics from Batoe Batoe cost 10 to 17 reals, while those from Adja Tampakang were priced at 30 reals without further specification.

The report also listed villages in the Bonij and Wadjo provinces that supplied fabrics annually to Maccasser, though exact quantities were unknown. Notable villages in Bonij included:

• Alacka,
• Tjinrana,
• Wadjo,
• Oedjong,
• Lantja Otting,
• Toro,
• Palacka.

Villages in Wadjo included:

• Belawa,
• Panganja,
• Labroeng,
• Loempoeng,
• Tantjoeng,
• Mabala,
• Sekanasoe.

The report was signed by I.n H.k voll in Maccasser on May 27, 1767.

This record details the trade of different types of cloth from various regions to several Dutch trading posts in the 18th century. The data includes the types of cloth, their quantities (measured in Corgies), and their destinations.

• 1762/1763
  • Poutonse kleeden: 39 Corgies sent to Amboina.
  • Tourase kleeden: 3 Corgies sent to Amboina.
  • Boegineese or Macassarse kleeden: 80 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 60 to Batavia.
    • 21 to Amboina.
    • 35 to Ternate.
    • 12 to Bandjermassin.
  • Mandhareese kleeden: 50 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 22 to Amboina.
    • 28 to Ternate.
  • Saleijereese kleeden: 65 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 50 to Amboina.
    • 10 to Bandjermassin.
    • 134 to Cailie.
    • 25 to Ternate.
    • 99 to Loeuwe.
  • Batoe Batoe kleeden: 79 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 20 to Ternate.
    • 78 to Amboina.
  • Hoage kleeden: 78 Corgies sent to Ternate.
  • Endereese kleeden: 3.5 Corgies sent to Ternate.
• 1763/1764
  • Boegineese or Macassarse kleeden: 80 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 28 to Batavia.
    • 7 to Amboina.
    • 43 to Banda.
    • 1 to Samarang.
    • 330 to Cailie.
  • Saleijereese kleeden: 33 Corgies sent to Banda.
  • Batoe Batoe kleeden: 50 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 22 to Batavia.
  • Mandhareese kleeden: 22 Corgies sent to Banda.
• 1764/1765
  • Boegineese or Macassarse kleeden: 45 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 25 to Batavia.
    • 20 to Banda.
  • Saleijereese kleeden: 16 Corgies sent to Banda.
  • Mandhareese kleeden: 11 Corgies sent to Banda.
• 1706
  • Boegineese or Macassarse kleeden: 287 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 200 to Batavia.
    • 82 to Amboina.
    • 1 to Banda.
    • 4 to Samarang.
  • Mandhareese kleeden: 114 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 112 to Amboina.
    • 2 to Banda.
  • Saleijereese kleeden: 99 Corgies distributed as follows:
    • 4 to Amboina.
    • 8 to Banda.
  • Datoe Batoe kleeden: 8 Corgies sent to Banda.
  • Houtonse kleeden: 12 Corgies sent to Amboina.

The writer also reports that, after much investigation and gathering information from some people from Wadjo (a region), it was learned that this group lived in Passier.

On 17 May 1767, B. van Pleuren wrote from Makassar (in Castle Rotterdam) to the outgoing and incoming governors Cornelis Sinkelaar and David Boelen, along with the Council of Celebes. The letter discussed the results of a recent auction of unsold goods from the Negotie Pakhuijs (trading warehouse). These goods, which could not be sold locally, were to be sent to other locations as ordered by the High Government of the Indies.

• The unsold goods included:
  • 3 bales of peesen (a type of cloth)
  • 4 parcels of red nagapatnam cloth
  • 14 red salempoeris (a fabric type)
  • 34 chitsen pattenasse (printed cotton fabrics) of various sizes (2, 32, and 32 pieces)
  • 14 ordinary narrow fabrics
  • 77 pattholen (cotton pieces) of cattoene (cotton) in 5 bundles
  • 25 armosijnen (a type of silk-damask fabric), including old double Bengalen and new Cassemb
• A total of 51 packages were prepared for shipment.

The goods were divided for transport to different locations:

• To Banda:
  • 3 bales of peesen
  • 4 parcels of red nagapatnam
  • 6 salempoeris and chitsen (totaling 64 packages)
  • 20 pieces of chitsen pattenasse in various sizes
  • 2 ordinary narrow fabrics
• To Batavia:
  • 12 pieces of chitsen pattenasse in various sizes
  • 86 old double Bengalen armosijnen
  • New Cassemb

The remaining goods, kept for daily use and maintenance in Makassar, included:

• 21 parcels of red nagapatnam
• 14 red salempoeris
• 34 chitsen pattenasse in various sizes
• 14 ordinary narrow fabrics
• 77 pattholen of cattoene in 5 bundles
• 20 armosijnen, including new Cassemb

Van Pleuren also reported on his efforts to gather information about the trade in weapons and gunpowder in Celebes, as ordered by a resolution dated 13 March 1767. He noted that most foreign trade goods, including weapons, entered the region not through Makassar but primarily through other coastal areas ("de overwal").

In October 1722, records were kept of ships arriving in and departing from Banda (part of the Dutch East Indies). The following details were noted:

• Governor Pieter Gabrij issued a pass on September 30, 1722, allowing:
  • A Chinese trader named Limmauko to sail with a small ship (a chialoup) owned by the widow Maria Jansz (formerly married to Cornelis Hardenberg). The ship carried 35 lasten (a unit of weight) and 24 cannons, but brought no goods to Banda.
  • A citizen named Adriaan Towaris to sail with another chialoup, owned by fellow citizen Michiel de Vrede. This ship carried 30 lasten and 30 cannons and brought goods to Banda, including:
    • 5 piculs (a weight measure) of gommelak (shellac)
    • 2 loads of old iron
    • 1 load of vernissel (vermilion, a red pigment)
    • 7 corgies (a measure) of large jars
    • 5 small jars
    • 5 large Surat cotton fabrics
    • 1 picul of low-quality white tea
    • 2 loads of tea leaves
    • 4 loads of Chinese tobacco
• A Chinese trader named Sououtho was permitted by the governor to sail with a chialoup carrying 30 lasten and 14 cannons to trade in Amboina.
• On October 13, 1722, a Chinese trader named Tssigoeko was licensed by the governor on September 28, 1722, to sail with a chialoup carrying 30 lasten and 14 cannons. However, after leaving the island of Bouton, the ship hit a storm and crashed into rocks. Tssigoeko and Limmauko later arrived in Banda on the widow Hardenberg's chialoup with their crew but no goods.
• On October 16, 1722, citizen and ensign Hendrik van Turkel sailed with his chialoup carrying 25 lasten and 21 cannons, based on a pass from acting commander Aldert Aldertsz dated October 5, 1722, but brought no goods to Amboina.
• On October 19, 1722, citizen and ensign Gerrit Vogel sailed with his chialoup carrying 40 lasten and 14 cannons, based on a pass from Governor Pieter Gabrij dated October 9, 1722, but also brought no goods to Amboina.

• On 21 July 1722, Somba the Maleijer, also known as Jntje Panjang, a resident of Batavia, arrived with a prauw pankor (small boat) carrying 14 crew members. He brought 35 piculs of Javanese tobacco under a pass issued in March 1722.
• On 24 September 1722, Soon Souhoko (alias Roksarij), a Chinese trader from Amboina, arrived with a chialoup (small ship) carrying 26 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Pieter Gabreij, allowed him to transport goods, but he did not bring any items this time.
• On 7 August 1722, Todjeng, a glissonder (local official) from Sumbawa, arrived with a prauw pankor carrying 8 crew members. He did not bring any goods under his pass.
• On 26 September 1722, Johannes van Bijstervelt and Philip Moreeuw, citizens from Banda, arrived with two chialoups carrying 14 crew members. Their pass, issued by acting commander Aldert Aldertsz, showed they did not bring any goods.
• On 28 September 1722, Limkhioeko, a Chinese trader from Amboina, arrived with a chialoup (owned by Oemtsjoeko) carrying 11 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Pieter Gabreij, showed he did not bring any goods.
• On 16 February 1722, Jan Vander Eulet, a citizen from Kupang, arrived with a pantsjallang (small vessel) carrying 17 crew members. He brought 50 piculs of sandalwood, 40 piculs of wax, and 8 slaves.
• On 2 October 1722, Christoffel Parera, a local citizen from Banda, arrived with a chialoup carrying 17 crew members. His pass, issued by acting commander Aldert Aldertsz, showed he did not bring any goods.
• On 5 October 1722, Paulus Claasz, a European citizen from Banda, arrived with a chialoup (owned by Sebastiaan Vatius Nonnius) carrying 22 crew members. His pass, issued by acting commander Aldert Aldertsz, showed he did not bring any goods.
• On 8 October 1722, Oesman, the king of Dompo (near Bima), arrived with 6 ships and 200 crew members. His pass, issued by resident Abraham Walburg, showed he did not bring any goods.
• On an unspecified date in October 1722, Captain Isaac Enko, a senior local citizen from Amboina, arrived with a chialoup carrying 31 crew members. His pass showed he did not bring any goods.

In this record, several key events were noted:

• Gaja Lankara was officially confirmed as the leader (Patae) of Lamoeroe after objections to his appointment were resolved.
• A mapping survey in Danetle continued without disruption.
• The leader (Datoe) of Popeng was instructed to prepare for a trip to Wakassar (modern Makassar).
• Traditional gifts, given at the end of the fasting month (pocoda), were presented for the first time to the ruler (Moc eMatoa) of Wadjo and his brother, the ruler of Sidenting. Both leaders appeared pleased with the gesture.
• In May, the ruler of Misole visited the government official in charge of the Molukka Islands on Amboina to express his loyalty to the Dutch government.
• On Amboina, the planting of cocoa continued actively, though heavy rains in July damaged many nutmeg fruits. Despite this, the harvest outlook remained positive.
• In April, the Resident of Simor traveled with the Dutch naval ship Vic Admiraal Woopmon to Goemba and Ende to settle some local matters.
• Following a treaty with Portugal, the small kingdom of Albaubara on Timor was formally handed over to Dutch control without resistance.

Between 4 October 1722 and 15 June 1723, trading ships from Amboina (modern Ambon, Indonesia) regularly traveled to and from an unnamed Dutch port (likely in the Dutch Republic or its colonies). The records list various types of vessels, including:

• Chialoups (small sailing ships),
• Pantsjallings (light, fast ships),
• Gontings (small boats),
• Pank:s (likely pinksters, a type of merchant ship),
• Paduas (flat-bottomed boats), and
• Bilos (small coastal vessels).

The log tracks the departures and arrivals of these ships by date, showing frequent trade activity. For example:

• On 1 November 1722, 19 November 1722, and 20 November 1722, multiple ships left for or arrived from Amboina.
• Between 7 December 1722 and 28 February 1723, voyages continued regularly, with some ships making round trips within weeks.
• By 10 June 1723, at least 25 ships had completed journeys, including transports likely carrying goods or passengers.
• On 15 June 1723, a notable entry records 15 ships linked to Banda (another Indonesian island), suggesting expanded trade routes.

The log highlights the busy maritime trade between the Dutch and their colonies in the 18th century, with ships constantly moving goods like spices, textiles, or other commodities.

In October 1732, several ships arrived in an unspecified port, carrying goods and people:

• Care makoele, a captain from Macassar, arrived with a prauw pankor (a type of boat) weighing 2 lasten (a unit of weight) and a crew of 6 people, as per a pass dated 15 August 1732.
• Care madjakkala, also from Macassar, arrived with a prauw poubior weighing 2 lasten and a crew of 5 people, based on a pass from June 1732.
• Rijtger van Nesse, a citizen from Samarang, brought 6 lasten of Javanese salt on his pantchiallang (a type of boat) with a crew of 14 people, as per a pass dated 15 October 1732.
• Thanlok, a local resident, arrived with a Chinese gonting (a type of boat) carrying 2 enslaved individuals.
• A ship named de vrouw arrived on 13 October 1732 from Ens with a crew of 12 people, carrying:
  • 200 small quitasolle (a type of cloth)
  • 6 korgies (a measure) of large gerrasse (a type of fabric)
  • 3 chests of Japanese gold thread (declared as 50 common large iron pans)
  • 9 picols (a unit of weight) of Chinese tobacco
• Jntje alie, a Pernaccan Moor (a person from Pernac) and local resident, arrived with a gonting weighing 4 lasten and a crew of 13 people, carrying:
  • 40 picols of Javanese tobacco
  • 10 corgies (a measure) of double mats
• Abdulhasis, the king of Tambora, arrived with his prauw bilo and a crew of 140 people, but brought no goods.
• Jntje Toelee arrived from Amboina with a ship weighing 5 lasten.
• Tsjekong, a Chinese sailor, arrived with a chialoup (a type of boat) named Doenthoutje, weighing 35 lasten and with a crew of 30 people, but brought no goods.
• Tosirie, a captain from Wadjo and a local resident, arrived with a prauw pankor weighing 2 lasten and a crew of 4 people.

On 13 October 1722, the following goods arrived in Batavia:

• 7 small baskets of fine fabrics (gerassen) from Zaleijer, the captain (nachoda) of a Boegies ship.
• 7 large Zuratse fabrics (chitsen) on credit (op bata).
• 5 pounds of white tea.
• 1 pot of Bengal butter.

The captains (nachoda) Totiema and Toanna, both from Boegies, arrived in their boats (prauw pankor) with 8 crew members each. They had passes dated 28 March and 18 April of that year, but only Totiema brought goods.

The captain Tosalli from Wadjo arrived in his boat (prauw poubior) with 8 crew members and a pass dated 26 May. He brought 7.5 picols (a weight unit) of wax.

Joost Abrahamsz, a citizen of Batavia, arrived in his boat (gonting) with 17 crew members and a pass dated 28 August. He brought:

• 6 baskets of Zaleijerse clothes.
• 10 baskets of fine fabrics (gerassen).

On 10 October 1732, the following goods arrived:

• 10 baskets of large fabrics (gerassen) on swarte (black) fabrics.
• 8 similar fabrics.
• 2 manielhasleer (a type of leather).
• 18 pounds of Chinese tobacco.
• 26 iron pans with 2 handles.
• 2 picols of mixed tea.

The Chinese man Soon Krantsjanko arrived from Amboina in a small ship (chialoup) owned by the widow Anna Tiesera (wife of the late citizen Jan Hansdje). The ship had 30 crew members and a pass dated 18 August, but brought no goods.

The captain Tjintjoe from Macassar arrived in his boat (prauw pankor) with 11 crew members and a pass dated 19 March. He brought:

• 2 slaves.
• 10 pounds of black pepper (tripans).

The citizen Octavianus Mourits from Banda arrived in his small ship (chialoup) with 14 crew members and a pass dated 14 August from Governor Pieter Gabrij, but brought no goods.

On 28 October, the captain Tohoema from Wadjo arrived.

• The Dutch spent nearly 30 months in Macassar (Makassar). When peace was agreed, the old fleet set sail for Banda and Amboina (Ambon) at the end of March.
• The King of Loeboe (or Radja Choning), who was believed to have defected to the enemy in the previous state, was feared to have joined forces with the people of Wadjo (Wajo). This alliance could have threatened the Dutch allies in Bonne (Bone).
• However, Cheningh's brother, Daijn Lolo, and other local leaders rejected Cheningh entirely. They renewed their alliance with the old King of Bonne in March, swearing loyalty and promising to fight against the forces of Macassar, Wadjo, and Boeloe Boeloe (Bulu-Bulu).
• They declared their willingness to follow all orders from the admiral and, if necessary, send a strong military force to support him in Macassar.
• With this, there were no more concerns about the loyalty of the inland peoples allied with Radja Palacca and other allies.
• Both the old Radja of Bonne and Daijn Lolo were very eager, even going to sea in a small boat called the Chaloup den Tonijn ("Tuna Longboat"), equipped with some gunpowder and lead.

• On 13 March 1723, several ships arrived in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) with goods for trade, as recorded by officials:
• Captain Tojoenie from Bliton arrived with a ship (Gonting) of about 80 Lasten (a unit of cargo weight), crewed by 20 men. His pass, dated 12 September 1721, listed:
  • 2,500 pieces of bliongs (likely a type of cloth or textile).
  • 15 pikuls (a weight measure, ~60 kg) of Pripans (possibly pepper or another spice).
• A Chinese trader, Resianko, arrived with a smaller ship of 25 Lasten, crewed by 12 men. His pass, dated 19 February 1723, listed:
  • 3 corgies (chests or bundles) of small gerassen (likely fabrics).
  • 2 doses of coarse Suratse Chitsen (a type of Indian cotton cloth).
  • 1 dose of plain Hammans (another fabric type).
  • 1 dose of black gerassen.
  • 1 dose of Ioan (possibly a fabric or dye).
  • 75 pikuls of Chinese tobacco.
  • 1,000 large bowls.
• Citizen Zybrand Pietersz and Cornelis Brughman (both from Batavia) arrived with a 30 Lasten ship, crewed by 20 men. Their pass, dated 26 January 1723, listed:
  • 3 pikuls of tin.
  • 2 doses of old iron.
  • 2 cellars (large storage units) of brandy.
  • 6 pikuls of Chinese tobacco.
  • 4 doses of candy sugar.
  • 2 doses of mixed tea boxes.
  • 4 corgies of large gerassen.
  • 3 doses of coarse Suratse Chitsen.
  • 1 dose of mixed cassa (likely cassia, a spice).
  • 1,200 jars of knijp arack (a type of distilled liquor).
• Taxes paid on these goods totaled 173 real (currency), 6 stuivers (smaller currency unit), and 15 duiten (even smaller unit), recorded on 17 December 1723.
• Citizen Pieter Strydhage arrived with a chaloup (small ship) of 30 Lasten, crewed by 12 men. His pass, dated 19 February 1723, listed:
  • 2 pikuls of mixed tea boxes.
  • 12 doses of powdered sugar.
  • 6 cellars of distilled water.
  • 2 leggers (containers) of knijp arack.
• Captain Boasie from Wadjo (a region in modern Indonesia), sailing with Amana Radjea (another Wadjorees trader), arrived with a small ship of 3 Lasten, crewed by 22 men. Their pass, dated 23 February 1723, listed:
  • 5 corgies of large gerassen.
  • 5 doses of Chinese goods.
  • 2 doses of black sollogesjes (likely a fabric or garment).
  • 4 doses of Hammans.
  • 3 doses of mixed cassa.
  • 2 chests of Japanese gold thread.
  • 100 iron pans.
  • 10 picols (a weight measure, ~60 kg) of Radix China (likely Chinese medicinal roots).
  • 20 doses of Chinese tobacco.
  • 2,000 large water jugs.
• Captain Tosie, also from Wadjo, arrived with a much larger ship of 146 Lasten, crewed by 17 men. His pass, dated 23 February 1723, listed:
  • 10 corgies of large gerassen.
  • 3 doses of sollogesjes.

In February 1723, a ship record was kept by Jan Lantsheer detailing arriving and departing vessels in Macassar (modern-day Makassar).

• On February 28, 1723, a small boat (prauw) named Bankor, captained by Care Sidjarra from Macassar, arrived. It carried:
  • 40 lasten (a unit of weight) of rice,
  • 5 doyen (small containers) of salt from Java,
  • 26 doyen of salt from Boeton (modern-day Buton),
  • 10 crew members,
  • 2 corgies (baskets) of white salempoeris (a type of fabric), and
  • 1 last of salt and rice, destined for Rotterdam Castle in Macassar.

A later report from March 1723 listed incoming ships:

• The maleyer (a type of ship) Jntje Tapa, captained by Jntje mariam (widow of the former captain Jntje ts Joeka), arrived from Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) on a pandchald (small vessel). It carried:
  • 4 lasten of cargo,
  • 2 crew members,
  • 2 corgies of large gerassen (earthenware jars) from Batavia, and
  • 1 oyen (a coin) worth 8 black duiten (small coins).
• The gonting (a small sailing vessel) of Cokiankoinw=r, a Chinese merchant from Samarangh (modern-day Semarang), arrived with:
  • 5 lasten of cargo,
  • 50 bundles of Javaese tobacco,
  • 1 coyang (a measure) of salt,
  • 2 picols (units of weight) of onions, and
  • 2 doyen of pommerijn (a type of citrus).
  The ship had a pass dated October 15, 1722, with a tax payment of 171 oyen and 13 duiten.
• The gonting of Intje Zade, a Pernakan Maleyer (a local merchant), arrived with:
  • 4 lasten of cargo,
  • 10 crew members, and
  • no goods declared (no pass listed).
• The prauw Pankor of Say, a trader from Mandarees (modern-day Mandar region), arrived with:
  • 2 lasten of cargo,
  • 7 crew members, and
  • no goods declared (no pass listed).
• A chaloup (a small boat) co-owned by Bandas citizens Pieter Jansz Schuyler and Willem van Leyborg de Jonge arrived from Batavia with:
  • 35 lasten of cargo,
  • 20 crew members, and
  • no goods declared (pass dated February 25, 1723).
• The gonting of the nachodatotame (a local leader) from Wadjo (modern-day Wajo) arrived with:
  • 9 lasten of cargo,
  • an unspecified number of crew, and
  • goods including:
    • 5 pikols of gum lac (a resin),
    • 25 corgies of large gerassen,
    • 7 doyen of sollogesjes (small jars),
    • 5 doyen of mixed sarasses (a type of cloth),
    • 1 doyen of goefo hammans (a type of fabric),
    • 1 doyen of mixed casta (likely another fabric),
    • 600 black gerassen,
    • 43 doyen of mixed cust chitsen (a type of cloth),
    • 2 doyen of coarse chitsen (a type of cloth),
    • 6 chests of Japanese gold thread,
    • 2 bundles of radix china (likely a type of root/herb), and
    • 25 oyen and 8 duiten worth of Chinese tobacco.
  This ship had a pass dated February 23, 1723.

On February 22, 1723, several ships arrived and departed from Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). Here’s what happened:

• Three ships arrived with traders and goods:
  • Nachoda Tosinala from Wadjo arrived in a prauw pankor (small boat) carrying 12 crew members. The ship had no cargo.
  • Boanna Pitjo from Macassar arrived in a similar boat with 7 crew members, bringing 30 picols (a weight unit) of Javanese tobacco for Jan Swemberg, a citizen of Batavia.
  • Jan Swemberg also received goods on his own ship, a gonting (larger boat) with 12 crew members. The cargo included:
    • 5 barrels of Dutch beer
    • 2 cellars of brandy
    • 6 barrels of distilled water
    • 1 basket of manilhas (a type of leather)
    • 50 pounds of Dutch tobacco
    • 15 gross (1,728) tobacco pipes
    • 1,200 cans of arack (a strong alcoholic drink)

• Five ships departed to various destinations:
  • On February 4, Anthony Michiel, a citizen of Batavia, sailed to Amboina in a chaloup (small sailing ship) with 24 crew members, carrying 25 lasten (a weight unit) of rice from Sumbawa.
  • Nachoda Porading, a trader from Boegis (modern Bugis), left with 1,000 old clappus (a type of cloth) and 5 other items.
  • On February 5, Nachoda Cosabie, also from Boegis, departed for Baleijer with only food supplies for the journey.
  • Jntje Pansang sailed for Somba with a ship owned by the Chinese trader Jntje Adoel, carrying 1,000 pieces of parrings (a type of fabric) and other small goods.
  • Caremakoele left for Chindos to pick up scattered people from Glisson.
  • Poabie from Borgus sailed to Pekal with 1,000 old clappus and 1,000 round sugar loaves from Banda.
  • Limnauko, a Chinese trader, sailed for Amboina on behalf of Maria Jansz Wede and Cornelis Hardenbergh, carrying 35 lasten of rice.
  • Thomas Jacobsz Carper, a citizen of Batavia, departed for Amboina with 40 lasten of unspecified goods.

In January 1723, the following ships and traders were recorded in Macassar and Samarang:

• Tjakeenko, a Chinese trader, sailed with a Gonting (a type of ship) carrying 30 lasten (a unit of weight) of rice. The ship had a crew of 17 men.
• Care nieko, a captain from Macassar, sailed a Prauw Pankor (a small vessel) with a capacity of 2 lasten and a crew of 8 men. He carried only supplies for the journey.
• Paidja, a captain from Boegies (Bugis), sailed a Prauw Pankor with a capacity of 2 lasten and a crew of 4 men. He carried 2,000 bundles of paddy (unmilled rice).

The record was signed by Jan Landtheer.

From February 1723, the following ships arrived:

• From Samarang, Totawa, a captain from Boegies, arrived in a Prauw Panker with a capacity of 2 lasten and a crew of 12 men. He brought 167.60 picols (a weight unit, ~61.76 kg each) of Javanese tobacco, as noted in a pass dated October 23, 1722.
• Poana Bawa, another captain from Boegies, arrived in a Gonting with a capacity of 3 lasten and a crew of 12 men. He carried 50 picols of Javanese tobacco, as noted in a pass dated September 27, 1722.
• Pottie, a captain from Boegies, sailed a Gonting owned by a Malay named Alie. The ship had a capacity of 4 lasten and a crew of 14 men. He carried 50 picols of Javanese tobacco, as noted in a pass dated September 3, 1722.
• Willem van Leyburgh the Younger, a citizen from Banda, arrived in a chaloup (a type of boat) owned by his father, Willem van Leyburgh. The ship had a capacity of 40 lasten and a crew of 13 men. He brought:
  • 4 corgies (large jars) of preserved fruits,
  • 3 barrels of Dutch butter,
  • 50 kelders (containers) of distilled water from Batavia,
  • 1 pair of white Chinese trousers,
  • 10 pounds of common white tea,
  • 1 rose tea box,
  • 10 boxes of brown powdered sugar, and
  • 200 pieces of a fabric called pierings.
• Thomas Jacobsz Carpar, a citizen, arrived in a chaloup with a capacity of 45 lasten and a crew of 13 men. He did not bring any trade goods.

These records were based on passes and notes issued by authorities, including one from January 12, 1723.

The council of justice in Cormandel made a decision on 7 May 1709 regarding two workers, Hendrik Tjerksz and Harman Jansz, who had been accused of misconduct. Their case was settled on 8 February of that year. Hendrik Tjerksz was demoted to the rank of sailor with a pay cut of ƒ9, while Harman Jansz was suspended from his position and pay for 4 months. Both were also ordered to pay half the cost of the damages they caused to the ships due to their reckless and willful actions. They were then sent back to Trincomalee.

The military leaders had filed a complaint against English allies in Visakhapatnam for refusing to hand over a deserter, Soldier Frans Jacobsz, to Dutch authorities. The English did not respond to the complaint. However, out of 5 soldiers and 2 sailors who had deserted from Masulipatnam and the ship Reijnenburg the previous year, two returned: Soldier Coenraad Choosterman and Sailor Laurens Barentsz Willing. They were pardoned and rehired by the Dutch company, then sent back to Masulipatnam as ordered.

Additionally, two sailors who had recently escaped from the sloop Drakenstein near Narsapur—mentioned in resolutions from 5 February and March—were captured by the Eloersen of the village Kaldinda.

In February 1784, a financial record listed debts secured by properties and enslaved people in an unspecified Dutch colonial area. The following individuals and assets were noted:
• G. Thepoere: owed 50 guilders.
• Simon Andris van Velsen (also called K. Koenes): owed 500 guilders.
• Hendrik Amelius de Schalmot: pledged 4 enslaved people and a property named Settig Willem Simet for a debt.
• Christiaan Izaak A. van Plaas: owed 200 guilders for a property called D: Brand and 150 guilders for another.
• Johan George Heekel: owed 500 guilders for a house and land, plus a silver item and 4 enslaved people linked to J.G. Vegele and D: van der Plaas.
• Anthonij van der Plaas: owed 600 guilders for an empty property and 29 florins to M. Bax Ten Tjelko.
• Lamtakko: owed 400 guilders for a house and land.
• Johan Pieter Eberhartt (or C. Adolfs): owed 500 guilders.
• Christiaan Fredrik Schulz: owed 1400 guilders for land called Zanden Boorden and D van der Brook.
• G.W. Hilsber and Gerrit Hend. de Goede (a Berbice landowner): owed 80 guilders for an enslaved person and 1200 guilders for a property linked to F.B. Hemmekan.
• Achtb: Heer A. Cornaber: owed 3000 guilders for a farmhouse and land (Feit Landouw) and 2000 guilders for Hemmekan en Duryf.
• George Jacobut Hutter: owed 650 guilders for a house linked to J.B. Hemmekam.
• Van der Staal Lim Ganko: owed 300 guilders.
• Tio Tonko (or Antkatko): linked to a debt.
• George Fredrik Duw: owed 2500 guilders for a house, garden, land, and 10 enslaved people tied to F.C. Nemmek and W.F. Mersz.
• Ab Zas: owed 400 guilders for 6 houses linked to Ibrahim en Hande.
• The Kamko (or G.F. Durr): owed 500 guilders.
The remaining cash in the account was 1578 guilders, 38 stuivers, and 12 pennies, totaling 2038 guilders, 38 stuivers, and 12 pennies.
• The record was signed in December by W.F. Marst and A. Coomand.

• In December 1722, several ships departed from an unspecified port, primarily heading to Banda and Amboina:
• On December 5:
  • Joannes Bystervelden and Philip Moreeuw left for Banda with a small ship (30 Lasten) and 14 crew members, carrying 30 Lasten of rice.
  • Paulus Claesz sailed for Banda with a ship (35 Lasten) borrowed from Servatius Nonius, with 22 crew members and 35 Lasten of rice.
  • Barend Maurits traveled to Banda with a ship (30 Lasten) borrowed from Octavianus Maurits, with 20 crew members and 30 Lasten of rice.
  • Hendrik van Surke departed for Banda with his own ship (25 Lasten) and 21 crew members, carrying 25 Lasten of rice.
  • Christoffel Parera, a local citizen, sailed to Banda with his ship (30 Lasten) and 17 crew members, carrying 30 Lasten of rice.
  • Octavianus Maurits left for Banda with his ship (30 Lasten) and 14 crew members, carrying 30 Lasten of rice.
  • Jntje Alie, a resident of Bima, sailed with a small boat (2 Lasten) and 6 crew members, carrying only food supplies for the journey.
• On December 11:
  • Isaac Enko, an elderly local citizen and captain, departed for Amboina with a ship (50 Lasten) and 31 crew members, carrying 50 Lasten of rice.
• On December 16:
  • Johannes Enko sailed to Amboina with a ship (45 Lasten) borrowed from Levinus Homma, with 18 crew members and 45 Lasten of rice.
  • A servant of Jenely Popie sailed from Bima on behalf of the King of Bima with a small boat (2 Lasten) and 15 crew members, carrying only food supplies. He returned with official permission.
• On December 15 and December 19:
  • Barend Maurits and Octavianus Maurits returned to Banda with their ships (each 30 Lasten) and 20 crew members each, with official permission.
• On December 19:
  • Tsji-inko, a Chinese sailor, sailed to Amboina with a ship (50 Lasten) borrowed from the Chinese captain Tsji-tienko, with 18 crew members and 50 Lasten of rice.
• On December 20:
  • Rutgert van Esse departed for Banda with his ship (30 Lasten) and 19 crew members, carrying 10 Lasten of rice and 20 loads of Javanese salt.
• On December 28:
  • Care Managalla, a sailor from Macassar, sailed to Sumbawa with a small boat (2 Lasten) and 5 crew members, carrying 500 old hats and 500 brown sugar loaves on behalf of Maria Pietersz Wede and the attorney of Macassar.

• On 12 June 1621, a document from the Dutch Steamboat Company in Amsterdam was recorded, involving a financial and operational report.
• The document mentions a debt collection from Mellieyns and includes invoices for goods and services related to the Mauritius ship, which were prepared for dispatch.
• A request was made to Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire regarding accounts and the transfer of funds.
• A letter from the commander of the ship Rhoin reported minor issues during a voyage to Java.
• On 10 June (year unspecified), a response was given about the delivery of 18,412 stone coals needed for the China voyage. The price was initially set at 14.25 but later adjusted to 16.15 per unit in Dutch currency.
• On 14 June 1841, a decision was made to settle the invoices with the relevant departments, as noted by Greidcels.
• Additional notes mention names like Meenaten and Andie Landouw, possibly involved in the transactions or communications.

This document records financial transactions related to land revenues and salaries in a Dutch colony during 1812 and 1813.

• In 1812, revenues were collected from land taxes and amber-cutting licenses, totaling amounts like Sp. Dollars 14,735, 13,120, and 6,286 across March, April, and May.
• In 1813, salaries were paid to officials:
  • Roxburgh Esq., Revenue Commissioner, received Sp. Dollars 570 for 3.74 months (September–December).
  • Lt. Davies, assistant to the Revenue Commissioners, earned Sp. Dollars 150 for 1.5 months (October 16–December 31).
  • Mr. Cheuch, office clerk, was paid Sp. Dollars 188 for 3 months (October–December).
  • Mr. Landouw, Land Surveyor, received Sp. Dollars 300 for the same period.
  • An unnamed lieutenant was paid Sp. Dollars 120.
  • A total of Sp. Dollars 1,545 was noted for unspecified purposes.
• Additional records include:
  • Payments for Javaan Tuppers (likely a local supplier) in 1799, totaling Sp. Dollars 7,722.
  • An entry for "Birds Nests" (possibly a traded commodity) in 1799.
  • Extracts from treasury accounts for the residencies of Besuki and Panarukan.

On 12 October 1728, the following ships arrived in Macassar from Amboina:
• Pieter de Kok, a citizen, arrived with a rented chialoup (small ship) owned by the widow Oemtsjoko. The ship was about 40 lasten (a unit of weight) and had 21 crew members. The travel pass was issued by Governor Johannis Bernard on 6 October 1728. No goods were declared.
• Toidja, a Nachoda (captain) from Wadjo and a resident of Macassar, arrived with his pankor (small boat) of about 3 lasten and 14 crew members. His pass was issued on 7 June 1728. He brought 40 pikuls (a unit of weight) of Javanese tobacco and paid 13 units of local tax.
• Juurs Rodrigoes, a citizen, arrived with a rented chialoup owned by the son of Tsjihiko, a Chinese merchant. The ship was about 30 lasten with 16 crew members. His pass was issued by the governor on 6 October 1728. No goods were declared.
• Josua Hendriksz, a citizen, arrived with a chialoup owned by fellow citizen Philip Goan. The ship was about 35 lasten with 26 crew members. His pass was issued on 6 October 1728. No goods were declared.
• Joseph Claasz, a citizen, arrived with a chialoup owned by the Chinese merchant Quethoeko. The ship was about 30 lasten with 17 crew members. His pass was issued on 7 October 1728. No goods were declared.
• Philip Andriesz, a citizen, arrived with a chialoup owned by retired local captain Isaac Enko. The ship was about 40 lasten with 18 crew members. His pass was issued on 10 October 1728. No goods were declared.
• A ship named Hoksarij arrived, about 45 lasten with 25 crew members. Its pass was issued by Governor Johannis Bernard on 6 October 1728. No goods were declared.

On 19 October 1728, the following ships arrived in Macassar:
• From Zaleijer:
  • Amamiadjadia, a Mavor (local leader) from Wadjo, arrived with his pankor of 2 lasten and 6 crew members. His pass was issued on 13 May 1728. He brought 5 corgies (bundles) of Zalijer cloth.
  • Todammoe, a Nachoda from Wadjo, arrived with his pankor of about 2 lasten and 5 crew members. His pass was issued on 13 May 1728. No goods were declared.
• From Samarang:
  • The Chinese Parnakan (merchant) Intje Djalal, a resident of Macassar, arrived with his gonting (small ship) of about 8 lasten and 21 crew members. His pass was issued by Commander Willem ter Smith on 26 August 1728. He brought:
    • 200 pieces of parrings banke (a type of fabric)
    • 10 oorgies (bundles) of double ban kust mats
    • 15 oorgies of single mats
    • 10 pikuls of dammer (local resin or copal)
    • 11 pikuls of Javanese tobacco
• From Mangeraij:
  • Care Mangalle, a servant of citizen Abraham Fransz, arrived with his pankor of 3 lasten and 13 crew members. His pass was issued on 5 April 1728. He brought 12 pikuls of wax.
• From Batavia:
  • Totjamang, a Nachoda from Wadjo, arrived with his gonting owned by Lasati. The ship was about 3 lasten with 38 crew members. His pass was issued by the authorities in Batavia on 23 September 1728. He brought:
    • 11 corgies of large gerassen (likely a type of cloth)
    • 14 corgies of small gerassen
    • 5 large Suradse (from Surabaya) chests
    • 3 Bengaalse (from Bengal) chests
    • 2 corgies of unspecified goods.

On 22 October 1728, records from Macassar detailed the arrival and departure of several ships and their cargoes:

• On 10 June, Nachoda Fouddie, a trader from Wadjo living in Macassar, arrived with a small boat (gonting) owned by Toadda. The boat was about 4 lasten (a unit of weight) and had 10 crew members. They carried a pass from 8 November 1727 and brought 100 bundles of binding rattan, 10 pieces of "gem" (likely a type of pottery), and 6 piculs (a weight unit) of local rice wine from Banjermassing.
• Nachoda Toasseng, also from Wadjo and living in Macassar, arrived with another gonting owned by Pangerang Manko. This boat was about 5 lasten with 24 crew members but had no pass and carried no goods.
• On 12 October, a Chinese trader named Tsjoegansen arrived from Amboina with a small boat (chialoup) owned by Tsjchiko. The boat was about 30 lasten with 17 crew members and had a pass from Governor Johannes Bernard dated 31 May of that year. They brought nothing from Baro.
• Nachoda Intje Mohamima Parna Kan Moor, a local resident, arrived with a gonting of about 7 lasten and 14 crew members. They had a pass from 30 August 1727 and brought 5 piculs of wax, 200 bundles of binding rattan, and 15 piculs of local rice wine.
• On 15 October, Nachoda Tonaga from Wadjo arrived with a gonting owned by Sa-anna Radja. The boat was about 3 lasten with 10 crew members and had a pass from 2 November 1727. They brought 2,500 pieces of bliongs (a type of knife or machete).
• On 18 October, Nachoda Robo Ibrahim, a Moor and mardijker (a freed slave), arrived from Tambora but no further details were given.
• On 21 October, Nachoda Angenamanie from Wadjo arrived from Bima with a pankor (small boat) of about 2 lasten and 10 crew members. They had a pass from 4 December 1727 and brought 7 slaves, 7 piculs of wax, and 2 small chests of Bimanese cloth.

Departures were also recorded in June:

• On 1 June, Nachoda Sihansinko Parna Kan, a Chinese resident, left for Batavia with a chialoup owned by Ongsiack. They took 200 piculs of agar-agar (a jelly-like substance), 40 piculs of stone tripang (sea cucumber), 10 piculs of white tripang, and 10 piculs of black tripang.
• On 4 June, Nachoda Bappadjamla, a Maleijer (likely from Malay origin) resident, left for Bima with a pankor of about 3 lasten and 11 crew members, carrying only food for the journey.
• Nachoda Soelemang from Wadjo left for Samarang with a pankor of about 3 lasten and 11 crew members. They took 10 piculs of white tripang, 1,000 pieces of old cloth, and 5 piculs of unspecified goods.
• Nachoda Poeanna Tawa from Wadjo left for the same destination (Samarang) with a pankor of about 3 lasten and 10 crew members.
• Abrahim, a Moor and mardijker resident, left with a lankor (small boat) of about 3 lasten and 10 crew members. They had a pass from 24 April of that year but carried no goods.

In January 1723, several traders arrived in Samarang (Semarang) with goods, primarily Javaese tobacco, as recorded in official passes:

• January 24: Care Njampa, a captain from Macassar (Makassar), arrived with a prauw pankor (small boat) carrying 250 bundles of firewood from Samarang. His boat was 2 last (about 4,000 kg) in size, with a crew of 6.
• January 25:
  • Jntje Ganie, a local Maleier (Malay) trader, delivered 60 piculs (around 3,600 kg) of Javaese tobacco using a gonting (small vessel) owned by Jntje a Goesing. The boat was 4 last (about 8,000 kg) with 10 crew members.
  • Care Roepa, another captain from Macassar, brought 40 piculs (around 2,400 kg) of Javaese tobacco in a 2 last (about 4,000 kg) boat with 11 crew.
• January 27:
  • Jntje Robo, a local Bernacan Moor (likely a Muslim trader of South Asian descent), delivered 60 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a 3 last (about 6,000 kg) boat with 8 crew.
  • A local Chinese trader named behiabko brought 60 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a 7 last (about 14,000 kg) boat with 11 crew.
  • Poanna Lemmara, a local captain, delivered 65 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a 5 last (about 10,000 kg) boat with 9 crew.
• January 28:
  • Djiarre, a captain from Macassar, brought 60 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a 2 last (about 4,000 kg) boat with 10 crew.
  • Jntje Alie, a local Pernacan Moor, delivered 60 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a 4 last (about 8,000 kg) boat with 12 crew.
  • Care Mangalle and Care Podjeng, both from Macassar, brought 60 piculs of Javaese tobacco in a shared 4 last (about 8,000 kg) boat with 10 crew.

Departing vessels included:

• January 5: Care Lewa sailed from Sumbawa to Macassar in a small boat with 4 crew, carrying unspecified goods.
• January 6:
  • Cornelis Harbergh, a European citizen, departed with a chaloup (large boat) of 30 last (about 60,000 kg) and 19 crew, carrying 30 last of rice.
  • Lodewyk Boomhouwer left in a shared 30 last boat with Michiel de Vreede, crewed by 24, though their cargo was not specified.

• On 3 April 1723, three ships arrived in port:
  • A prauw (small ship) named Pankor from Tambora, led by captain Soemael from Macassar. The ship was 2 last (a unit of weight) in size, with 5 crew members. It carried 3 enslaved people from Bima and had a pass dated 21 September 1722.
  • Another prauw named Pankor from Goa, led by captain Djimali, an envoy of the ruler of Goa. The ship was also 2 last in size, with 10 crew members, and had a pass dated 3 September 1722. It carried no goods.
  • A gonting (small boat) from Banjer, led by captain Bapadjoema from Wadjo, sailing for Jntje Soke, a Malay woman. The ship was 5 last in size, with 12 crew members, and had a pass dated 17 November 1722. It carried:
    • 3½ corgies (a unit of measure) of rice
    • 1 picul (a unit of weight) of copper
    • 8 bundles of Chinese tobacco
    • 1 bundle of cloves
    • 2 piculs of tin
    • 600 pieces of tableware
    • 3 corgies of bawans (fine) mats
    • 100 small Chinese pots
    • 500 pieces of porcelain
    • 2 chests of Japanese gold thread
    • 500 large bowls
• On the same day, a prauw named Pankor from Macassar, led by captain Care Pasceere, arrived. The ship was 2 last in size, with 5 crew members, and had a pass dated 30 September 1722. It carried no goods.
• On 26 April 1723, a prauw named Pankor from Macassar, led by captain Care Pasceere, departed. The ship was 2 last in size, with 6 crew members, and had a pass dated 28 March 1723. It carried no goods.
• Five ships departed on 19 April 1723:
  • A gonting led by captain Jntje Zadar, a local resident, bound for Cajely. The ship was 3 last in size, with 9 crew members, and carried 2000 bundles of rice.
  • A prauw named Pankor led by captain Tohoema from Wadjo, bound for Samarang. The ship was 2 last in size, with 14 crew members, and carried:
    • 1 picul of wax
    • 3 corgies of Buginese cloth
    • 500 old clappus (a type of cloth) from Soemba
  • A prauw named Pankor led by captain Care Coepa, bound for Soemba. The ship was 3 last in size, with 16 crew members, and carried:
    • 2 piculs of large gums
    • 1 corgie of rice
    • 500 belijongs (a type of knife) from Cinrana
  • A prauw named Pankor led by captain Podjama, a Buginese sailor, carrying only food supplies for the journey.
  • A prauw named Pankor led by captain Hoemara from Boegies, bound for Bannang, carrying:
    • 300 bliongs (a type of knife) or chopping knives
    • 1 corgie of salempoeris (a type of cloth)

On 17 May 1723, a record was made of ships arriving and departing from Sedert (a port) in June 1723. The log was signed by Jan Lantsheer.

• Departing ships in May 1723:
  • Vos (likely a ship captain) took with him:
    • 20 bundles of black tripang (sea cucumber)
    • 28 bundles of white tripang
    • 10 stone measures of tripang
    • 2 units of wax
    • 1 unit of paper (cart)
    • Lead (loot)
  • Banjer, captain (nachoda) Jntje, sailed on a prauw (small ship) named Bilitong, sized 21 last (a unit of weight), with 13 crew members. They carried only food supplies for the journey.
  • Aboebakae, a Bugis representative of the ruler of Bony, sailed on a prauw named Pankor, sized 2 last, with 12 crew members. He carried nothing but was on a mission for his ruler.
  • Pogomjoe, captain from Sumbawa, sailed on a prauw named Pankor, sized 2 last, with 5 crew members. They carried only food supplies for the journey.
• Arriving ships in June 1723:
  • From Amboina, a Chinese trader named Bathiamko arrived on a chaloup (small boat) named Tsjitionko, sized 50 last, with 19 crew members. The ship had a pass from Governor Pieter Gabry, dated 27 May 1723. No cargo was listed.
  • Toserang, captain from Wadjo, arrived on a gonting (small ship) named Catjoe, sized 3 last, with 11 crew members. They brought:
    • 1000 large plates
    • 500 table piercings (likely decorative items)
    • 1000 large bowls
    • 50 large iron pans
    • 4 bundles of Chinese tobacco
    • 40 large umbrellas (quitasols)
    • 1 chest of Japanese kettles
  • Toeloe, captain from Wadjo, living locally, arrived on a prauw named Pankor, sized 2 last, with 9 crew members. No cargo was listed.
  • Gaarang, captain from Macassar, arrived on a prauw sized about 2 last, with 9 crew members. They brought:
    • 2 enslaved people from Batavia
    • Cloth (Soeroe Padjako) from Boutualag, amounting to 2 and 2/3 units.

• On 14 October 1724, records from Macassar noted several ship departures:
  • Nachoda Carre Djarre left for Adidem in a Macassar ship called a gonting, carrying 11 crew and 5 lasten (units of cargo) of rice. He took 2 chests of Buginese clothes, 10 boxes of small items, and minor goods.
  • A ship from Banka, led by Nachoda Banda, sailed for Parnackan in a Chinese ship with 6 lasten and 11 crew, carrying 2 lasten of rice, 2 chests of Buginese clothes, and minor goods.
  • Nachoda Bapa Djamila departed for Bima in a small vessel (2 lasten, 6 crew) to buy rice, taking no extra goods.
  • Nachoda Carenjampa, a servant of the ruler of Gowa, left for Bima in a similar vessel to handle official tasks.
  • Nachoda Bapa Tokeeng sailed for Adidem in a small vessel (2 lasten, 7 crew) to buy rice, taking no extra goods.
  • Nachoda Totawa, a Buginese captain, departed for Samarang in a 3-lasten vessel with 6 crew, carrying 10 bags of dried areca nut, 1 unit of wax, and minor goods.
  • A ship from Ternate, led by an unnamed captain, sailed for Bima with 5 crew and 2 lasten, carrying 1 chest of coarse Bengal cloth and 100 bundles of binding rattan.
  • Burgher Tevi Abrahamsz left for Adidem in a chialie (small boat) owned by Burgher van Surker, with 25 lasten and 13 crew, aiming to buy rice.
• On 29 September 1724, Motheko, a Chinese trader, departed for Batavia in a gonting with 6 lasten and 30 crew, carrying:
  • 50 bags of stone camphor,
  • 10 bags of black camphor,
  • 1 unit of wax,
  • 2 chests of Buginese clothes, minor goods, and 6 enslaved individuals.
• On 7 November 1724, a document was signed in Macassar under the Castle Rotterdam by:
  • Jan Lantsheer (main signatory),
  • Matthys Kok (for verification),
  • I. Cappron (for reading aloud).
• On 16 November 1724, a Malay letter was received in Batavia from the King of Buton and his nobles, addressed to:
  • Governor-General Hendrik Zwaardecroon and the Council of the Dutch Indies.
  The letter expressed:
  • Sincere friendship and loyalty,
  • Greetings from the king’s son, Padoeka Sirij Sultan Sakie Soeddien,
  • Maha Radja Sapatij, the Hoekom (high official), and Captain Lauwoet, along with all princes and nobles of Buton Island.