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1772/5 and 1773/6 were compared in terms of expenses and revenues across various Dutch colonial operations in Java.

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During the financial year 1775/6, financial records were presented showing the general expenses, profits, and income from the various trading posts on Java's northeast coast. These records were respectfully submitted to Jeremias van Riemsdijk, the Governor General, and the Council of Netherlands India.

The financial summary showed:

Compared to the previous financial year 1774/5:

Therefore, the government of Java had improved its financial position in 1775/6 compared to 1774/5 by ƒ30,372:8:0.

This improvement came from:

A detailed breakdown of expenses by trading post showed:

At Samarang:

At Sourabaija:

At Sumanap:

At Grissee:

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The date is not specified in the text. No persons, places, or events are described in this brief text fragment, which appears to contain only the number 8.

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On 24 December 1776, J. van Santen, N. A. Lebiveld, H. Ludewrig, M. P. Gaaswijk, A. p. Tullaken van Hogenhouck, and A. Barkeij were involved in a document. In the margin, it was noted that this took place in Samarang on 24 December 1776. Markeij, who served as secretary, agreed to or approved the document.
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The ship named the Cornelia Adriana de Reezenaar, captained by Htshauije de Corme, could not reach Palembang but instead sailed to Joana. The ship lost an anchor and had many sick crew members. Due to a lack of water, the captain was forced to seek a harbor on Java. On 17 August, the ship anchored at Joana. The writers informed the authorities about this and included a package from the first resident there, Jan de Vries. They also enclosed a bill of exchange for merchant Carel Fredrik Severin worth 12,000 reichsdalers and requested that it be paid. The letter was signed by J. R. van der Burgh, J. M. van Panhuis, and F. van Ardenne on 24 December 1776.
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On 24 December 1776, officials in Soerabaja wrote to the High Authorities about several matters:
  • Sailors from the ship Aschat, which had been shipwrecked during a voyage from Bima, were staying in the hospital in Soerabaja. The officials requested that these men be granted civilian freedom and that their wages be paid from the date the High Authorities decided appropriate.
  • Corporal Jacob Muller requested to be released into civilian freedom because his time of service had expired. The officials forwarded his request to the High Authorities.
  • Two assistants, Jacobus Christoffel Poulusz and Jan Jacob de Rodja, submitted requests to be released from the Company's service. Their wages had been stopped on 5 December after they asked to be excused from a journey to Banda.
  • The chief surgeon and hospital administrator Jan Fredrik August Bonneken reported about 3 old or disabled men: Hendrik Heijmans (upper sailmaker), Christoffel Ehrenschild (soldier), and Casper Snijder (sailor). He requested they be admitted to the almshouse with regular support.
  • The officials reported which regents had received weapons and ammunition.
  • They expressed gratitude for the policy to encourage quartermasters and sailors on land or on ships who did not already earn the highest wages to sign new 3-year contracts by offering them an extra 3 guilders per month.
  • They noted they would inform everyone about the renewed decree from 16 June 1762 that prohibited buying or selling subjects of the King of Spain who had been enslaved by the Moors.
  • They sent the military strength report for the end of November.
  • They sent a copy of the specifications for a large boat that had recently been sent from Rembang to Banjermassing.
  • They would write to Resident van Hogendorp to carry out the High Authorities' orders.
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In December 1776, 197 soldiers were sent to various locations. Some went to Surakarta and Djokjakarta to complete the garrison, but most were sent to the eastern corner. The soldiers had been commanded on 24 December 1776. The authorities expressed gratitude for the favorable consideration of their proposal. They were pleased to be allowed to provide soldiers who were still on debt 4 good months instead of only 3, and to raise the wages of those earning only 7 or 8 guilders to 9 guilders per month on their current contract. Regarding civil servants, they thanked the authorities for approving Willem Kerkman as secretary of the Court of Justice. They requested that Resident Keijzer's request to postpone his permitted trip to Batavia be excused for now. The Residents at Japara and Rembang, van der Beke and van Hogendorp, were informed they could postpone their trips until 1777. Resident Brustens of Paccalongang was also granted permission to make a trip to Batavia. Following orders from 29 October, 6 permits were issued by Resident Keijzer. Bookkeeper Born was proposed. Pieter Vincent Born, who was bookkeeper and former secretary of the Court of Justice, was sent to Banda. His salary was restored because he had deliberately delayed settling his affairs so long that there was no opportunity to send him to Batavia. Gerardus van Geugten, a student in the Javanese language who had advanced considerably and whose contract as young assistant was nearly expired, was recommended for promotion to full assistant. Similarly, soldier Martinus Bakhuisen at Djokjakarta and sailor Matthijs Elberths at Banyuwangi requested promotion to assistant with regular allowance, as both had served at their writing duties for a considerable time with satisfaction and deserved this favor at their remote locations.
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The 19th of April resolution required the Deacons to keep no more than 1,000 Rijksdaalders with the Administrators for daily expenses. All remaining money had to be stored in a specially made chest under their own lock, placed in the Company's large money safe. They were ordered to invest the money securely and report monthly to the First Governor about income received and amounts invested or paid out. The city treasury showed a favorable balance on ultimo February of 305 Rijksdaalders, 33 guilders, and 8 stuivers. According to the account included in the resolution of 16th of March, income exceeded expenses and charges by 33 Rijksdaalders, 15 guilders, and 8 stuivers. The writers noted they could not detail all household affairs in this document and asked permission to refer to their resolutions from that year. Regarding escaped prisoners:
  • On 20th of October 1775, certain escaped prisoners took 639 Rijksdaalders and 4 guilders
  • On 24th of December 1776, other exiles escaped from the island of Edam
  • Orders for tracking them were sent everywhere, including to Pasuruan
  • Nothing had been heard of them on this coast
  • Some were important Javanese exiles, and the writers hoped they would stay outside Java's territory and be captured or killed elsewhere
  • Former exiles would have to pay back weapons and ammunition goods given to them in Batavia for defense, according to the invoice dated December 1776
The ship Kroonenburg brought 40 snaphance rifles and 1 drum for the Regent of Pasuruan to use against hostile inhabitants of the island of Noessa. These were forwarded to Surabaya with orders to deliver them to that Regent. The military strength on this coast as of ultimo November was shown in a general strength statement. The writers thanked the authorities for sending reinforcements of 107 soldiers on 24th of December 1776.
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On 24 December 1776, it was reported that a tax of half a stuiver was still being collected from people who sold items outside the bazaars, even though this tax should have been abolished so that it would not need to be paid at the bazaars in Semarang. However, a certain fee or lease was still being collected by the Head Regent at all bazaars in the area, and he received important revenues from this. The Head Regent had been told about this situation, but without success, and his unwillingness appeared to come from his own self-interest. He also showed no interest in considering the Governor's proposal to lease the bazaar for the benefit of the retirement home for only 500 Spanish realen per year, which was the same amount he had paid less for the Ronging and Tandak lease since 31 December 1772, compared to what he had been required to provide in previous years and lastly in 1772 for the benefit of the Council Chamber of Justice and the retirement home. The officials felt obliged to report extensively about this bazaar, which had been set up according to higher orders but had not succeeded due to resistance to their efforts, and they requested to be provided with further orders and approval on this matter.

It was noted that the structures that had been built on the new bazaar, according to a report by Head Administrator van Panhuis and Commander of the Militia van Ardenne, cost 479 rijksdaalders and 5 stuivers and had been paid for without costs to the Company or to the retirement home.

The capital of the Deaconry poor relief fund, which at the end of February 1775 had increased by 3,661 rijksdaalders and 12 stuivers according to the account statement included in the resolution of 19 April of that year, continued to grow. However, the number of orphans had now risen to 134, and the number of outdoor poor was also increasing, which meant the costs were also increasing over time. Therefore, while taking all possible care for good administration of the Deaconry funds as recommended by the higher authorities, the officials had not only allowed at the session of 16 May a sum of 300 rijksdaalders to be loaned by the administrators of the fund on a mortgage that upon investigation could not be found, just as a sum of 1,234 rijksdaalders and 8 stuivers could not be found, and reduced this to 596 rijksdaalders in guarantees.

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24 December 1776 The cash account of the Proveniershuis (retirement home) at the end of February 1775 amounted to 2,390 guilders, 43 stuivers and 8 pennies. By the end of February 1776, according to the account registered by resolution of 16 March, this had increased by 33 guilders, 23 stuivers and 8 pennies, making a total of 2,424 guilders and 19 stuivers. However, after deducting 467 guilders and 18 stuivers paid out on 29 February on authorization from the High Noble authorities, and after repairs done in 1775, only 957 guilders and 7 stuivers remained. This represented a significant decrease. The large number of people being supported (56 persons, including the hired skipper Gerrit van Kragt sent from Batavia) made further reduction of this small capital very likely unless income increased. To support the expenses of this charitable institution, a bazaar was established in the city in early June 1776, with special authorization from the High Noble authorities given by letter of 29 February 1776. The first few days saw large crowds and an abundance of all kinds of food, bringing general satisfaction and great convenience to the inhabitants. However, country people were intimidated by many false rumors spread among the natives and suddenly stopped coming with their goods. The bazaar then failed and did not recover. The Head Regent of Samarang remained unwilling to contribute to this effort. He claimed that the natives, not being accustomed to it, would not be willing to bring their goods to this new bazaar in the city. This was actually a groundless excuse, since:
  • Bazaars throughout Java were regularly relocated and new ones established in places where there had been none before
  • The Head Regent not only did this at will but had himself established a completely new bazaar just 3 years earlier, a few minutes outside the city on the road to Bodjong, which had become one of the most important marketplaces near Samarang
The unwillingness of the Head Regent to help the city bazaar succeed was attributed to his fear that it would reduce the income he drew from the large number of bazaars outside the city. This was despite orders from the High Noble authorities repeated over the years and most recently in the Javanese lease conditions for 1776, 1777 and 1778 (Article 8, paragraph 512), which specified fees of 6 stuivers for each warong (stall) selling fine goods and 2 stuivers for each stall selling provisions.
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2 October and the following days, the council decided that its members would meet regularly from then on, as often as needed, taking turns every 14 days. These meetings would take place specifically on Thursday mornings. Even when there were no matters to discuss, the secretary still had to be available on that day from 8 to 11 o'clock to listen to people who had business with these councils and to give them proper answers.

On 25 October, the council addressed cleaning duties. The caretaker was made responsible for keeping the town hall clean, including the common areas and the meeting rooms of the Justice council and the Orphans and Estate administrators. For this work, and for providing oil and lighting the lamps in the lanterns at and inside the town hall daily, he was given 4 ducatons per month. This payment would come half from the city treasury and half from leftover fees collected by the Orphans and Estate administrators. The council asked for approval of this arrangement. They also requested approval for an earlier decision from 16 March, which stated that the city treasury would pay the salary of 2 ducatons per month to the bell ringer at the main guard post. This salary had previously been paid from the church treasury.

On 24 December 1776, the church treasury had a balance of 1,624 guilders and 18 stuivers and 8 pennies. However, the ordinary expenses and repairs to the church and minister's house exceeded the income of 818 guilders, 3 stuivers and 8 pennies. By the end of February of that year, according to accounts recorded in resolutions of 10 March, the balance was 1,619 guilders and 22 stuivers.

Following an earlier report from 15 December 1775, some old deteriorated graves in the old churchyard had been repaired, and others that nobody looked after had been cleared and leveled. On 20 January, the council authorized the church warden to give proof of ownership for the repaired graves to people who claimed them, provided they paid 10 guilders to the church and took care of further maintenance. The council also decided not to grant any more graves or cellars in the old churchyard. Instead, it would be used as a burial place for the Company's servants from the Hospital and for poor members of the community who needed a grave provided for them. In contrast, on the new churchyard, graves would be sold to others for payment, with the money going to the church.

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On 24 December 1776, the Orphan Masters reported about estates from May of that year. They had approached the authorities with a request to take over their secured capital of 370,002 guilders, which was held in the Company's main treasury, at whatever interest rate the authorities thought appropriate. Since no other ways or means had been found to relieve the orphan chamber of its idle money in another secure manner without burdening the Company, they were now forced to present the Orphan Masters' request to the High and Noble authorities, asking them to take over the idle money at 3.5 percent interest with the Company, on the same basis as ordered by the highly respected letter of 5 July 1765. According to the account statement incorporated in the resolutions of 16 March, the Orphan Masters' capital at the end of February 1775 had increased by 1,371 guilders, 34 stuivers, and 8 pennies. This increase came from more income from various estates and collected interest than from paid-out estate debts, maintenance expenses for orphans, and chamber costs. Therefore, at the end of February, the total had risen to 12,156 guilders and 45 stuivers. The Board had received complaints that some subordinate offices were failing to comply with orders, and others were not complying at all, regarding:
  • The requirement to notify the orphan chamber when Chinese or other non-Christian natives died leaving behind property
  • Sending testaments of those who had made wills
  • Reporting estates of those who died without wills
To ensure that widows, orphans, or others with legitimate claims would not be disadvantaged, measures were taken on 15 June through a circular letter issued that day. Extracts were sent from the letter of 3 April 1744 and from the Instructions for Orphan Masters, stating who on Java fell under their jurisdiction and how their chamber should be informed. The heads and residents were respectively instructed to ensure that testaments of Chinese and other non-Christians who died within their districts were sent to the Orphan Masters, and that estates of those who died without wills were either transferred or that orders were requested and awaited. The officers or heads of the Chinese were to be informed and given necessary instructions to ensure everything was done properly in the future. The Orphan Masters were allocated and granted a specially constructed room in the renovated city hall to serve as their chamber and meeting place.
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On 24 December 1776, the Dutch colonial administration reported on construction and military works across several locations. When work began on buildings in Djocjocarta, suitable cannons had been sent there. Repairs to the lodge and warehouses in Rembang were about to start. Work was also beginning in Soerabaija and Grissee, as authorized by a letter from 29 February of that year. Wood and other materials had been gathered at those posts. The administration reported that 28 iron cannons of 3 pound balls, sent for the new lodge in Djocjocarta, had been transported up the Solo River and properly stored. The resident there was ordered to ship the old, unsuitable cannons back, as there were more than the required 40 cannons for the lodge's defense. These were to be sent to Grissee. Permission was requested to use 16 of these old cannons to make gun carriages. The resident Domis in Grissee was also permitted to renew 5 unsuitable gun carriages there. Regarding church matters, the minister Johannes Lepscus had conducted his regular visit that year to the eastern part of the district to administer Holy Communion. There was nothing to report about justice matters. The administration then reported on other institutions. The capital of the Orphan Chamber on ultimo February 1775 had been 62,565 rijksdaalders and 31 stuivers. According to accounts received on 16 March of this year, it had increased by ultimo February of this year to 71,103 rijksdaalders and 18 stuivers due to more income than expenses. Of this amount, only 29,550 rijksdaalders were lent out on mortgage, while 41,553 rijksdaalders and 18 stuivers lay idle earning no interest. The interest income had decreased from 565 rijksdaalders and 25 stuivers a year earlier to only 121 rijksdaalders, 40 stuivers and 15 penningen by ultimo February of the current year. The Orphan Masters were concerned about this decline and feared further deterioration as the orphans' capital grew while they had no opportunity to invest the idle funds. On 4 December 1776, they passed a resolution requesting permission to accept funds at interest.
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24 December 1776, a report was made about various inspections and construction activities. 60 pounds of cotton were brought in for the construction of lodges in Surakarta and Yogyakarta. Rice was transported on the company's ships for permitted loads of authorities and brought to the main location by coastal rulers. Other goods and a large quantity of woodwork were also transported there according to 2 notices received. On 15 March of the previous year, an order had been given to promote small-scale shipping in every possible way and to encourage local traders under government guarantee to transport rice, salt, tamarind, oil, timber, and other Javanese products in large quantities. All ships arriving at Samarang from the other coast were inspected by judicial commissioners according to orders in successive resolutions. No contraband goods were brought in, but a small amount of approximately 60 pounds of cotton yarn was confiscated at Gresik because someone tried to transport it there. This was confiscated for the benefit of the Company and sent to Batavia along with other confiscated items. Regarding fortifications and buildings, lieutenant engineer Fredrik Sustman provided a written report on 24 December 1776 about which buildings were completed and construction still in progress. At the royal courts in Surakarta and Yogyakarta, lodges were being built outside the Society's costs. The renovated and enlarged hospital in Samarang was now completed according to a report from chief administrator Van Panhuis and militia commander Van Ardenne. All major works in Samarang that they had been authorized to do were finished, and the Company's buildings were generally in such good condition that, barring unforeseen circumstances, they could be maintained with ordinary repairs for a long time. At Tegal, a second warehouse was built at the regents' expense. At Pekalangan, the riverside embankment in front of the fort was also completed by the regents, and a new flagpole was erected. At Japara, the powder house was being repaired. At Juana, the flagpole was old and poor, so they requested authorization to erect a new one. The resident there, Rutgert Reijnier Keijzer, received notice on 14 November through a letter about a favorable decision regarding buildings and properties. He had taken these over from his predecessor for an assessed price of 6,850 guilders. These would have to transfer to his successor in time for the same amount, and subsequently from one resident to another.
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A report from 24 December 1776 described shipping and trade along the coast of Java. Pirates operating in local waters caused fear but did little actual damage on Java's territory because they were constantly pursued and driven away by patrol ships. In November, returning patrol vessels from the main settlement managed to capture an empty pirate boat called a panjajap west of Cheribon. The pirates escaped by swimming to a larger vessel that was positioned upwind. They left this captured boat as prize money for the patrol crews, hoping for approval from the authorities. Trade flourished during this year due to a blessed harvest of local products, especially a rich rice crop. The shipping numbers for different ports were:
  • Samarang: 54 vessels arrived in 1775, 160 in 1776; 98 departed in 1775, 122 in 1776
  • Overseas vessels: 87 arrived in 1775, 175 in 1776
  • Surabaya: 279 vessels involved
  • Grissee: 5 vessels involved
In total, 381 vessels arrived and 274 departed in 1775, while 422 departed in 1776. According to travel passes issued on 24 December 1776, private traders transported rice to various destinations:
  • Batavia: 1,195.5 coyangs
  • Malacca: 406 coyangs
  • Palembang: 240 coyangs
  • Johor: 239 coyangs
  • Trangano: 232 coyangs
  • Riau: 11 coyangs
  • Kampar: 19 coyangs
  • Indragiri: 6 coyangs
  • Belitung: 13 coyangs
  • Mampawa: 80 coyangs
  • Pasir: 25 coyangs
  • Banjarmassin: 12 coyangs
  • Bali: 2 coyangs
  • Bima: unspecified amount
This totaled 2,524.5 coyangs of rice. Other private traders using their own vessels transported rice to:
  • Surabaya: 41 coyangs
  • Pacalonggang: 640 coyangs
  • Grissee: 160 coyangs
  • Joana: 760 coyangs
  • Japara: 702 coyangs
  • Tegal: 156.5 coyangs
  • Samarang: 169.5 coyangs
The total rice export from Samarang was 1,819.5 coyangs, making the overall total 4,407.5 coyangs.
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  • Hang Boeijko requested to rent the region of Pannaroekan and the salt village Pinger papas in Sumanap. He proposed a contract to buy, import, and transport salt from the Islander for 1,000 Dutch rijksdaalders per year.
  • When Hang Boeijko first rented Pannaroekan, the area was poorly populated and in bad condition due to war and poor management by a Sumanap leader.
  • He spent much effort and money to populate the area and encourage farming, not knowing if he would succeed. The district was now beginning to prosper because of his hard work.
  • He was worried about losing the area in the future. No Javanese ruler or other local leader could yet produce or provide what he offered.
  • The salt village Pinger papas currently brought no income to the company. If it were rented out, it would create new income for the government.
  • The Sumanap ruler could easily give up what he gained from this village, given his large income, to benefit the company and help someone like the petitioner who had suffered heavy losses through his service to the company.
  • On 24 December 1776, the writer supported these requests and asked the authorities to grant Hang Boeijko a lifetime lease on Pannaroekan and either a permanent or temporary 5-year lease on the salt village Pinger papas in Sumanap.
  • For Pannaroekan, he would pay 500 Spanish reals annually instead of 500 Dutch rijksdaalders, and provide a permanent garrison at the fort there without payment, supplying them with rice, oil, salt, firewood, and water.
  • For Pinger papas, he would pay 1,000 Spanish reals per year instead of 1,000 Dutch rijksdaalders.
  • Hang Boeijko told the governor he was willing to accept these terms if the authorities agreed.
  • Regarding foreign Europeans, nothing new was reported beyond what had been stated earlier in response to a letter from 29 September 1775.
  • The writer added a note about pirates and sea raiders, stating that during the monsoon season change, these criminals were active in the waterways.
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On 19 November, officials examined and compared the trade books and salary books according to orders. They presented their reports to the High Noble Lords, noting some errors and differences that needed to be corrected and compensated. They requested approval for these corrections. By 24 December 1776, they gave thanks for the granted write-offs of various items. Regarding domains and leases, they reported that:
  • The revenues from Madura
  • The recognition payments from Oeloedjamie, Iannaroeken, and Besoekie
  • The Tjatjas and Calangers fees
  • The lease payments
had all been properly collected and paid up to ultimo December inclusive. They also expressed gratitude for the consideration given to their proposal regarding the leaseholder of sugar exported from this coast, Than Lecko. For every 6,000 picols of powdered sugar shipped from Japara to Malabar, he was to pay 21 stuivers in lease, which had already been paid to him according to the calculation. The Captain of the Chinese community in Surabaya, Hang Boeijko, submitted a request in writing. According to a secret resolution from Batavia dated 27 September 1771, he had been leasing the district Pannaroeken for 500 rijksdaalders and 2 stuivers per year until further notice. He requested to keep this lease for his entire lifetime at the same recognition payment. He also requested the privilege, either permanently or for a specific number of years, to lease the salt village Pienger pappas located in the district of Sumanap, in the same way that the salt villages Paradessie, Brahan, and Wedong on Java were leased.
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The document lists various supplies and tools requested for Samarng (Samarang). The list includes:
  • Writing materials: sealing wax, lacquer, cipher lines, ink materials
  • Religious and educational books: church books, school books, psalm books in quarto format, prayer books for communion, catechisms from Heidelberg in octavo format
  • Office supplies: paper boxes, 2 parchments, ivory folding bones, letters
  • Various booklets: A:B:C booklets, booklets with Solomon's proverbs
  • Tools for craftsmen: hammers, saws, iron lifters, nail hammers, punches, crowbars, planes
Prices were listed in pees (pieces) and pounds for various quantities ranging from 1 to 150 pieces or pounds. The document noted that old versions of psalm books that remained in stock should not be treated unfavorably. On December 15, 1776, a request was signed by J. P. van der Burgh and J. A. van Panhuis asking for:
  • Medicine according to a catalog
  • Staff members and sick visitors
  • Military personnel to supplement the permanent garrisons and for a planned expedition to the island of Noessa
They requested the military personnel be sent without weapons because Samarang was still well supplied with those. The document also mentioned shortages in Grisse, Sumanap, Passourouang, and Joana. On December 24, 1776, remaining craft tools were listed as being requested for Samarang.
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This document is an inventory list from December 24, 1776, comparing supplies at three different locations: one location, Samarang, and requests for new supplies.

The inventory includes:

  • Ship equipment such as pulleys with 2 to 3 wheels, coal blocks, heavy blocks, tar, pitch, grease, lantern horns, sail needles, hand lanterns, and half-hour glasses
  • Weapons supplies including copper items, chamois leather, swords (205 pieces, 37 pieces, and 200 pieces), iron wire (43.5 pounds), sal ammoniac (6.75 pounds, 4.25 pounds, and 12 pounds), Brussels sand, drum carrying straps (12, 9, and 10 pieces), and small items for carbines and pistols that had not been received in a long time and were urgently needed
  • Various quantities measured in pounds, pieces, bundles, hooks, barrels, and guilders (2,029 guilders, 6 stuivers, and some pennies)
  • Other weapons storage supplies listed as excused
  • Borax (9, 6, and 6 pounds), drum hoops (17, 2, and 25 pieces), shark skins (10.25, 4, and 6 pieces), drum lines, and cartridge paper (452, 414, and 800 reams)
  • Requests from November 1775/1776 for various quantities in pieces, barrels, and pounds
  • Remaining stock of pulleys and other items (110, 105, and 50 pieces), harpoons (10.0625, 6, and 16 pieces), and tar brushes (53, 52, and 10 pieces)
  • Spices and provisions including cloves, clove nails, beer, brandy, gin
  • Writing supplies such as penknives (11, 7, and 10 pieces), penknife sharpening stones
  • Wheat (new), Dutch liqueurs (2 and 13 units), pencil lead and red earth (7, 1.25, and 10 pounds)
  • Cinnamon, Dutch vinegar (1,433 and 334.75 cans), Dutch butter (3,067 and 449 pounds), local butter, nutmeg (50.5, 32.5, and 50 pounds)
  • Cape wine (464 and 154.5 units), linseed oil (594 and 458 units), wax candles (981 and 626.5 units), Sack wine (192 units and 1,422 cans, with additional entries of 15 and 30 units)
  • Large format paper (159 bales, 35 dozens, and 50 pieces - stated as 50 reams), small format paper (1,740, 180, and 100 reams - stated as 100 reams), blue scrap paper (25.5, 27.5, and 1 ream - stated as 1 ream)
  • Pen shafts (392.5 dozens, 346 pieces, and 800 dozens, with some items excused)
  • Various amounts in pounds, including one entry of 50 pounds, and quantities of 58, 40.5, and 25 pounds (stated as 25 pounds), and 39.25, 54.5 pounds with some excused
  • 10 lasts with a respectful request for new supplies, 1 last of rye, 3 leaguers, 1 leaguer, 4 half-aums, 2 items, 40 barrels (stated as 40 barrels), 8 barrels (stated as 8 barrels)
  • French wine (1,401 and 692.5 units, then 2 leaguers), chalk (295 and 46 units, then 200 pounds - stated as 200 pounds)
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The document is a detailed inventory list of military supplies and ammunition goods. The items are organized in columns showing quantities that were on hand, in Samarang, and amounts requested. The inventory includes:
  • Stamped paper
  • Ammunition goods including exchange barrels, copper powder lanterns (1,388 pieces on hand, 1,035 in Samarang, 1,500 requested)
  • Powder horns (5,205 pieces on hand, 1,687 in Samarang, 5,350 requested)
  • Various lanterns (117 pieces on hand, 260 in Samarang, 100 requested)
  • Additional items (680 pieces on hand, 2,896 in Samarang, 50 requested)
  • 150 large printed passes according to model number 1
  • 150 Batavian printed passes according to model number 2
  • 1,500 to 5,350 land passes according to model number 3, of which 5,000 pieces were clean and 2,350 were printed
  • 16,000 pounds and 8 pieces
  • 20 straps of 40 pounds
  • 125 pieces, 4 bundles, 6 pieces (60 pieces total with various quantities)
  • Cardoes paper (242 reams with measurements)
  • Yarn (37 pounds on hand, 23½ pounds in Samarang, 40 pounds requested)
  • Needles (87 pieces on hand, 60 pieces in Samarang, 100 pieces requested)
  • Copper loading awls (24 pieces on hand, 54 pieces in Samarang, 25 pieces requested)
  • Cork (4 pieces)
  • Seals of 20 Rijksdaalders each (various quantities with prices of 12, 8, 6, 4, and 3 Rijksdaalders)
  • Gunpowder for muskets (17,104 pounds on hand, 4,206 pounds in Samarang, 6,000 pounds requested)
The document notes that some items were excused from certain requirements. The inventory was dated December 24, 1776, and refers to year 1776.
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This document is a continuation of a merchant's inventory from 24 December 1776. The list includes various trade goods with their quantities measured in different units (pounds/lb, pieces/p:s, barrels/b):

  • Berlin blue steel (Dutch): 760, 1486, 697, 600 pieces
  • Glass panes in assorted sizes: various quantities
  • Dutch sewing thread: 31, 34½, 5¾, 20 pounds
  • Cardboard paper: 38, 13, 41 barrels
  • Persian red earth: 5532, 5939, 30 pounds, 0
  • Stamped paper seal notes of 100 reichsdaler each: 2 pieces
  • Seal notes of 25 reichsdaler: 1, 11 pieces
  • Excused items: 2192, 1971, 15, 0 guilders
  • Various quantities labeled as "excused": 3000 pounds, 2000 pounds, 2000 pounds, 5000 pounds, 1000 pounds
  • 2000 pounds including 1000 pounds of yellow ochre and 2000 pounds of white lead
  • 6 pounds, 10 pounds (excused)
  • 600 pieces including 200 pieces valued at 10-13 ducat, 400 pieces valued at 9-11 ducat
  • 20 pieces (excused), 50 sheets, 20 pounds (excused), 7000 pounds, 100 pieces
  • Tin bangles: 10, 131, 32, 1000 pounds
  • Bar iron: 4810, 3212, 1078, 2000 pounds
  • Plate iron: 1757, 1694, 799, 2000 pounds
  • Boat lead: 2806, 5327, 8, 5000 pounds
  • Flat lead: 3793, 3773½, 3281½ pounds
  • Drawn lead: 7, 16¾, 60¼ pounds
  • Spelter: 183 pounds
  • Paint assorted: 2707, 2984¼, 350, 2000 pounds
  • Spanish green: 21, 244, 235½, 10 pounds
  • Vermillion: 5, 95 pounds
  • Paint yellows: 57, 8, 42, 20 pounds
  • White paint: 61, 31, 48 pounds
  • Double tin: 86, 126, 49, 50 pieces
  • Single tin: 67, 81, 54, 50 pieces
  • Sewing thread packages: 51, 61, 62 pieces
  • Needle packages: 8, 7, 43 pieces
  • Blacking barrels: 35, 25, 0, 1 pieces

The document mentions a claim by the youngest petitioner in Samarang (modern-day Semarang, Indonesia) that was filed in November 1776.

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This document is an inventory list dated 24 December 1776 and continuing into November 1777. It records ammunition supplies and equipment goods at Semarang.

The ammunition items included:

  • Coal sieves with their drums
  • Round sharp shot weighing 1 pound - quantities of 36, 57, and 50 pieces
  • Saltpeter
  • Steel cannon drills
  • Iron basalt balls weighing 7/8 pound - quantities of 500, 1830, and 1000 pieces

The equipment goods included:

  • Canvas or Flemish linen - quantities marked at 175, 283 3/4, and 100
  • Iron grapnels - quantities of 5, 6, and 10 pieces
  • Horse lines - quantities of 1 and 2 pieces
  • Dutch iron cables - 19½, 5, and 15 pieces
  • Dutch wheel cables - 40, 6, and 40 pieces
  • Old ropes (as sausages) - weights of 22, 12, and 25
  • Dutch sail thread - 291½, 38, and 50 pounds
  • Marlines - 52, 25, and 50 bundles
  • 3050, 2342, and 3500 pieces
  • 500 pounds
  • 50 pieces
  • 1000 pieces
  • 1500 pieces
  • 500 pieces
  • 8 pieces
  • 4 rolls
  • 100 ells
  • 4 pieces
  • 10 pieces of grapnels weighing 6 to 700 pounds for the boats being made at Rembang
  • 2 pieces, 15 pieces, 40 pieces
  • 50 bundles
  • 4 pieces, 50 pieces, 50 bundles
  • 25 sausages
  • Dutch sailcloth - 642, 32/25, and 20 rolls
  • Cable ropes of 9 diameter - 223 pounds, 505, and 500 pounds, with 1 piece
  • Land rope in sort - quantities of 63, 71¼, and 60
  • ½ piece - 1300, 2022, and 1000
  • ¼ piece - 400, 843, and 500
  • 1/8 piece - 400, 444, and 500
  • 1 and 2 pieces
  • Without sticks - 8, 8, and 8 pieces
  • Old sails - 2, 1, and 4 pieces
  • Lead lines - 6, 8, and 4 pieces
  • Lines in sort - 56, 20, and 50 pieces
  • Lordings - 16, 35, and 50 bundles
  • Housings - 43, 36, and 50 pieces
  • Canvas cloth - 4, 1 5/8 bundles

The document notes that all other ammunition goods were excused. It refers to remainder stocks at Semarang and a requisition from November 1776.

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The Dutch Governor at Macassar wrote on 14 June 1730 about his investigations into certain rumors. He reported that despite his efforts to uncover the truth, nothing concrete had been found. He noted that everything had remained quiet since then. The King had visited him on 24 November with the most important state officials, and again on 24 January many others had come. During these meetings, the Governor could detect no signs of dissatisfaction in anyone's words or facial expressions, even though he had been paying close attention. This was especially true during the second meeting when the King's Highness could not attend due to illness. On 18 January, the Governor had received complaints from fishermen about a certain Kraing Limbang Parang or some of his people, who had allegedly stolen 10 buffalo from them. The Governor brought this matter before the King and demanded the return of the animals. On 21 January, the animals were returned. Following the end of the fasting period, the Governor gave presents to the King and those from Boni, as was customary. He also gave two additional gifts on the occasion of the formal announcement of the death of the King's wife. The Governor requested approval for these expenses: 82 guilders and 4 stuivers for one gift, and 201 guilders and 10 stuivers for the two other gifts combined. The Syahbandar (harbor master) informed the Governor that he would try to track down the remaining stolen items. Meanwhile, the fishermen had pursued the thieves to a Macassar village called Mandella and had gotten into a fight with the inhabitants, in which 4 villagers were killed. The local ruler came to complain about this. The Governor ordered the fishermen to avoid such actions in the future and to report similar incidents to him first so he could help them properly.
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On Wednesday the 21st, the contract was fully approved and certain articles were to be expanded or changed as deemed necessary. The mentioned contract was shown in original form to the chosen king and read to him in the Malay language, with its content clearly explained. He then swore an oath on the Quran while drinking kris water. The contract was sealed with the royal seal and confirmed with his signature and those of the mentioned nobles.

This was done and signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on 12 May 1773. It was signed by P. G. van der Voort, B. van Pleuren, S. W. Peters, J. Raket, and C. Krane. By order of the governor and council, signed by C. Krane, secretary.

On Thursday the 22nd, the chief interpreter Brugman was sent by the writer to the king of Bone to find out if the tomilalang and glarrang of Bontualacq could travel with him to Maros the day after tomorrow to investigate the disputes between the Company and his highness's subjects there and in the further northern provinces. He was also to request that his highness give these officials full authority so that all matters concerning his subjects could be completely settled without any appeal to his highness, to prevent unnecessary delays in dragging out disputes that sometimes had no substance and became more difficult rather than easier to resolve. Brugman reported back that the king had told him that his commissioners would be ready at the appointed time and that he had ordered this in Brugman's presence. His highness immediately had his secretary put an order in writing according to the request, of which he gave notice.

On Friday the 23rd, nothing happened.

On Saturday the 24th, in the evening the chief interpreter Brugman departed for Maros in company with the Bone tomilalang and the glarrang of Bontualacq. The first mentioned took a note with him to the resident van Rossum.

Nothing happened on Sunday the 25th, Monday the 26th, and Tuesday the 27th.

On Wednesday the 28th, the writer received a report from the under-interpreter Blij that yesterday in the province of Siang, specifically in the village of Bone Bone, the Bone prince Lawajoe Anna, also called Danig Pagoeling, a brother of Danig Mandjaroengie, had gotten into a quarrel with a Buginese ship captain Pamana at a cockfight and was stabbed to death by him. The mentioned captain was then killed in turn by Danig Pagoeling's bodyguard.

On Sunday the 1st of November, nothing noteworthy occurred.

The regent of Tanette, who had been mentioned in a letter dated the 8th of the previous month, arrived there the day before yesterday and appeared before the writer this morning. The writer had the under-interpreter Blij tell him that he could not be unaware that his subjects had for quite some time brought serious complaints about his despotic and extremely harsh way of governing. Therefore, the writer had had to decide to summon him here to hear what he might say in his defense. However, far from excusing himself on any points, he openly admitted he had done wrong and had made himself unworthy of the regency. He therefore requested to be relieved of it simply through dismissal and asked permission to live with his family on View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 3389 / 0403  



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