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This appears to be a section of a directory listing from Amsterdam containing businesses and residents. It includes:

• A funeral association (Begrafenis-vereeniging) run by W. Sax Jr. at P.C. Hooftstraat 38
• Multiple businesses and individuals with surnames including Bloemhof, Bloemink, Bloemist, Bloemkolk, Bloemsma, Blog, Blok and others
• Various occupations listed including diamond workers, tobacconists, tailors, postal workers, architects, shopkeepers and civil servants
• Business addresses with telephone numbers and bank account details (Giro numbers)
• Many addresses in neighborhoods around Amsterdam including Plantage, Transvaal, Watergraafsmeer and others

The directory appears to be from a period when both residential and business information was combined in a single listing, organized alphabetically by surname.

This legal document from 1904 describes the inheritance settlement after the death of Cornelia Vink, who was first widowed by Petrus Dijkreul and later by Hermanus van der Meij. The document details financial settlements and property transfers in Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude.

The total inheritance amounted to 4,368.76½ guilders in debts and claims, with a net balance of 940.93½ guilders. This was to be divided among multiple heirs, with each receiving 85.54½ guilders, while some minor heirs were to receive 6.11 guilders each.

Johannes van der Meij was assigned all assets under the obligation to:

• Take responsibility for all debts
• Pay out all beneficiaries their share in cash

The property involved was a house, yard, and garden in Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude, registered in section H numbers 403 and 404, measuring 23 acres and 47 centiares. This property was valued at 2,400 guilders by three expert assessors: Klaas Vriesekoop, Pieter Kroon, and Klaas Lieshout, all farmers from Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude. The valuation was sworn before the canton judge on March 18, 1904.

The property was originally acquired through a deed of division executed before notary Loeff in Haarlem on March 25, 1889, which was registered at the mortgage office in Haarlem on April 6, 1889.

• A house, yard and garden measuring 23 ares and 47 centiares
• The total value was 2,400 guilders

• Klaas Vriesekoop
• Pieter Kroon
• Klaas Lieshout

• Take responsibility for all debts
• Pay out shares to other entitled parties

These death records from Amsterdam in November 1949 show:

• November 14, 1949: Johanna Rozeboom, age 52, died at 12:30. She was the widow of Hendrik Snijder and daughter of Gerrit Jan Rozeboom and Hendrikje Mollema.
• November 16, 1949: Willemina Kramer, age 75, born in Assen, died at 7:15. She was the widow of Jochum de Boer and daughter of Roelof Kramer and Geessien Thiessing.
• November 14, 1949: Joseph Heinrich Eilers, age 72, born in Rodde bij Rheine in Germany, died at 20:30. He was married to Sophia Paula Knuf and son of Johann Gerhard Eilers and Josephine Feldkamp.
• November 16, 1949: Peternella Stoffels, age 81, born in Halsteren, died at 14:25. She was the wife of Hendrik Nicolaas Jacobus ter Rouwelaar and daughter of Johannes Stoffels and Maria Molenaars.
• November 14, 1949: August Paulus Klogg, age 65, born in Padang in Indonesia, died at 21:45. He was previously married to Emilia Julia Reiner and Anna Charlotte Davivser, and was the son of Nicolaas Leo Blogg and Elisabeth Petersen.
• November 13, 1949: Hendrik Bernard Heins, age 71, died at 8:15. He was the widower of Ariaantje Hensbergen and son of Ernst Hendrik Heins and Maria Magdalena Haverbus.
• November 14, 1949: Marritje Schouten, age 89, born in Landsmeer, died at 22:00. She was the widow of Christiaan Jansen and daughter of Hendrik Schouten and Lijsbeth Dekker.
• November 10, 1949: Meier de Vries, age 39, born in Hamburg, Germany, died at 4:45. He was a merchant, married to Margaretha Anna van Noorden, and son of Maurits de Vries and Kater.
• November 15, 1949: Johanna Rendina Elisabeth Vinkers, age 64, died at 1:00. She was the wife of Johannes Franciscus Stam and daughter of Adrianus Partholomeus Vinkers and Cornelia Tellekamp Booland.
• November 4, 1949: Hero Theodor Forma, age 84, born in Leer, Germany, died at 1:60. He was the widower of Borgiena de Vries and son of Dirk Forma and Jantje Kelthuis.
• November 15, 1949: Gerritje van den Vijver, age 86, born in Noordwijk, died at 7:30. She was the widow of Libbe Oostergo and daughter of Abraham van den Zijver and Aaltje van Dijk.

On February 10, 1964, several death notices were recorded in Amsterdam. The deceased were:

• Mietje Valkenburg, age 76, died February 8, 1964 at 8:25. Born in Scherpenzeel, she was the wife of Christiaan Hennij and daughter of Jan Jacob Valkenburg and Clara Buddingh.
• Jules de Graaf, car mechanic, age 23, died February 9, 1964 at 1:15. Born in The Hague, he was the son of Julius Isidore de Graaf (driver) and Elizabeth Maria Baauw.
• Johanne Moses, age 84, died February 8, 1964 at 1:20. Born in Hannover, Germany, she was the widow of Bernhard Blogg and daughter of Hermann Moses and Bertha Rosenbaum.
• Matje Willeme, age 84, died February 9, 1964 at 0:15. Born in Haarlemmermeer, she was the widow of Willem van der Laarse and daughter of Cornelis Willeme and Matje Spaargaren.
• Jacoba Philippina Vermeer, age 81, died February 8, 1964 at 15:15. Born in Haarlem, she was the widow of Cornelis van der Sloot and daughter of Jan Vermeer and Aleida Hendrika Dietz.
• Cornelia Jannegje 't Jong, age 73, died February 6, 1964 at 7:00. Born in La Ensenada, Argentina, she was successively married to Jacobus van Kleef and Bernardus Johannes Faber. She was the daughter of Josinus 't Jong and Cornelia van Wijngaarden.
• Gerardina Kok, age 82, died February 7, 1964 at 3:30. Born in Amsterdam, she was the widow of Johannes Henricus Smit and daughter of Jan Frederik Kok and Maria Homans.
• Helena Margaretha Honing, age 51, died February 7, 1964 at 12:45. Born in Amsterdam, she was the wife of Willem Klein and daughter of Antonij Honing and Johanna Geertruida van Elsen.
• Christiaan Cornelis Bijleveld, age 73, died February 8, 1964 at 16:30. Born in Utrecht, he was the widower of Anthonia Bart and son of Egbert Hendrik Bijleveld and Maria Johanna Alida de Jong.
• Dirk Scheffer, age 75, died February 7, 1964 at 10:00. Born in 's-Graveland, he was married to Johanna Geertruida Schrijvers and previously to Japke Attema. He was the son of View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 2433508 / 153  

  
  

  The military records from November 15, 1950 show a detailed list of Dutch military personnel and their assignments in various locations in the Netherlands. The list includes officers like Captain H. D. Thomson, H. H. K. Dimono, and Lieutenant J. A. P. Breda. Several officers were stationed in Hooleghaven and Bommestein. Key figures mentioned include:

  • Denissen from Wouden
  • Piup and Blogg who served as officers
  • Beekveld who was stationed in Blieck
  • D'Abfans who served in Richshorn
  • Pennink who was an officer in Willemsan

  The document also lists several other military personnel including Coopman, Polkers, Delen, and Ende. Many were assigned to various posts across different regions, with specific military ranks and identification numbers recorded for each individual.

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  These are death records from January 5, 1961 in Amsterdam, documenting several deaths that occurred between January 3-4, 1961. Here are the deceased persons in order of record number:

  • Johannes Achterbergh, age 76, born in Zeist, husband of Catharina Jacoba Rijke, died January 3, 1961 at 16:00
  • Johanna Kappel, age 85, born in Zwolle, widow of Johannes Matthias Franciscus Caesar, died January 4, 1961 at 01:50
  • Maria Johanna Mocker, age 60, restaurant owner, born in Sempal Wadak (Indonesia), widow of Francois Elisano Blogg, died January 3, 1961 at 21:45
  • Helena Potman, age 72, born in Haarlem, died January 4, 1961 at 07:30
  • Frederik van der Sluijs, age 66, born in Utrecht, husband of Cornelia Cosina Wijtman, died January 5, 1961 at 00:20
  • Gerritje Wilhelmina Haak, age 76, born in Delft, previously married to Hendricus Erken, Peter Anton Dethlefsen, and Pieter van Bon, died January 4, 1961 at 01:00
  • Hubertus van Heusden, age 77, born in Alkemade, husband of Johanna den Braver, died January 3, 1961 at 20:20
  • Abram Schruijer, age 62, deputy director, born in Rotterdam, husband of Jacoba Maria Zuidmeer, died January 3, 1961 at 23:24
  • Moenipah, age 33, born in Banjeewangi (Indonesia), wife of Oscar Wout, died January 3, 1961 at 16:30
  • Richard Hinderk Freij, age 38, stock exchange clerk, born in Wildervank, husband of Fennechiena Martha Drenth, died January 3, 1961 at 22:55
  • Gerritje Marbus, age 72, born in Nieuwer-Amstel, wife of Johannes Verwaijen, died January 3, 1961 at 16:05
  • Jan Groot, age 63, technical supervisor, born in Akersloot, husband of Aleida Carolina Sluijter, died January 3, 1961 at 14:00
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  On March 20, 1930, four marriages were registered at the civil registry office in Amsterdam:

  • Hugo de Groot, a 25-year-old tram supervisor from Roedoes in Dutch East Indies, married Willempje Poortier, a 23-year-old woman from Zwolle. Cornelis Jacobus Renssen, a tile setter from Hilversum, acted as de Groot's proxy.
  • Cornelis Davelaar, a 52-year-old railway master from Utrecht and widower of Jantje Bker, married Maria van der Graft, a 50-year-old woman from Amsterdam.
  • Christiaan Noppert, a 23-year-old warehouse clerk from Amsterdam, married Helen Glovinits, a 24-year-old Hungarian woman from Moson, Hungary.
  • Julius François Cahen, a 30-year-old mechanical engineer from 's-Hertogenbosch living in Eindhoven, married Frederika de Jong, a 30-year-old batik artist from Amsterdam.
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  Military service record of Hubert Jacques Antonius Egerard Hubertus, born in Roermond on July 6, 1906. His parents were Gerardus Hubertus and Sophia Kemmen. He last lived in Roermond. Physical characteristics when joining the army: 1.71 meters tall, with distinguishing marks noted. Military career:

  • Left Amsterdam on March 29, 1927
  • Served in Grinella where faced court martial on April 28, 1939
  • Promoted to Sergeant on March 2, 1936
  • Transferred to Royal Land Forces as Adjutant on July 26, 1950
  • Returned to Amsterdam on January 7, 1936
  • Served in Bali in 1916
  • Temporarily promoted to Non-Commissioned Officer
  • Returned on July 2, 1948

  Notable service:

  • Fought in military campaigns in Bali
  • Received several military honors and decorations
  • Served in both European and overseas territories

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  The text appears to be an index or register of various Dutch colonial administrative records. It includes multiple references to:

  • Colonial affairs in East Indies and West Indies
  • Financial records such as payment records from 1324 to 1544
  • Administrative documents regarding estates and inheritances
  • Books and written records from colonial offices
  • References to trading activities, including butter trade and ship cargo records
  • Military officer records
  • Shipping documents and maritime regulations
  • Records about Guinea
  • Botanical research in the Indian Archipelago
  • Various administrative personnel, including names like Blaauw, Blom, Bosch, Brouwer, and Bruyn
  • Financial documents from Bolivia
  • Records regarding Sumatra

  Many entries reference specific file or document numbers, suggesting this was part of a larger administrative filing system in the Dutch colonial administration.

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  This appears to be a military personnel record from the early 17th century in the Netherlands. It contains two main sections with lists of soldiers including Germanic/Dutch names in the first part and Indonesian/Javanese names in the second part. The records show details about their service time, ranks, and pay.

  From the first section, significant dates include 1608 and some soldiers held ranks such as sergeant, corporal, and quartermaster. Some were dismissed due to completion of service time ("volbrachten diensttijd") while others were discharged for medical reasons ("afgekeurd").

  • Notable names from the first section include van Heekeren, van Brandenburg, and van de Kamp
  • Notable names from the second section include Manasemita, Honggoetrono, and Sonokromo
  • Service periods ranged from 1 to 16 years
  • Pay amounts varied from 60 to 370 guilders

  The document shows evidence of the Dutch colonial military system that employed both European and Indonesian soldiers during the colonial period, with detailed records of their service terms and compensation.

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  This military roster from Amsterdam shows the arrival of soldiers and other personnel in Batavia around 1866-1867. The document lists several men including Jochem Glijser, Roel Slof, and Cieger Sielistra among others who traveled on the ship "Helena and Anna". The men came from various places including Holland, Gelderland, Utrecht, and Hannover.

  The document records their positions such as gunners (Kanonnier) and foot soldiers (Fuselier). Their destinations included locations in the Dutch East Indies like Samarang, Soerabaya, and Gombong. Some soldiers were recruited locally while others were brought in from the Netherlands.

  A later section from 1864 lists additional personnel including Albersus Weggers, Johannes Leeuwenstein, and Guilielmus de Seender. The document concludes with a note dated September 12, 1802 referring to the General Court's Chief.

  The records include details about where each person was born, their military rank, and whether they were recruited locally or arrived from the Netherlands.

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  Here's the summary in HTML:

  In 1868, A. van Ommen was granted a pension after serving in the Dutch East Indies. He received monthly support and was given passage on the ship Gravenhage to travel to Batavia. Starting from July 29, 1868, he was granted a pension of 990 florins, with additional travel allowances of 325 florins, representing half of the passage costs. The first payment was scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 1869.

  H. Blogg served in the marine for 12 years, from July 19, 1865 to 1785. His pension arrangements were to be regulated in consultation with the Minister of Marine in Westerland.

  P. van Bleeswyck, a former resident, had fully paid his contributions to the civil pension fund. He was repaid 18.52 florins that had been wrongly withheld from his pension.

  M.J. Guymans, a pensioned civil servant, had his pension increased from 156 to 210 florins annually, effective from June 1, 1867.

  H.L. van Bloemen Waanders was to receive 1,294.60 florins in capital funds, payable at Tiel.

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  This document appears to be a military or naval recruitment list from 1869. The men listed came from various regions in the Netherlands and were assigned to ships. Here are the key details:

  • The recruits came from various Dutch provinces including Brabant, Friesland, Gelderland, Utrecht, Overijssel, Groningen, and Zeeland.
  • Some notable individuals included:
    • Tjeerd Hendrik Spinhoven
    • Harmen Hoeksema
    • Christiaan Hansen
    • Johan Baptist Blogg
    • Pieter Secretan Gemser
  • Many were assigned to serve in Dutch East Indies locations like Batavia, Samarang, Soerabaya, and Banjoemaas.
  • The ship mentioned in the records is "Hoacht No. 246"
  • Most entries include the recruit's:
    • Full name
    • Place of birth
    • Military rank
    • Assignment number
  • Some recruits were noted as volunteers ("volontair") while others had specific military ranks like sergeant.
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  Between February 19, 1869 and March 20, 1869, several important administrative decisions were made regarding the Dutch East Indies:

  • W. D. Vicosen was appointed as Commander-in-Chief of the army in the Dutch East Indies
  • G. Jacobson, former Italian Consul in Samarang, received permission to accept a foreign decoration
  • G. S. Wiesegaes was recognized and admitted as Consul of the North German Confederation in Samarang
  • J. D. Roux was appointed as a consulting member of the Commission for Protestant Church Affairs in the Dutch West Indies
  • H. van den Hoorn and A. B. D. Veamarus were both appointed as Knights of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
  • D. D. Louvée, a health officer in the Dutch Indies army, was granted an honorable discharge with pension
  • The estate of van der Vers, a former East Indies civil servant, was granted a debt forgiveness of 26,416 florins
  • J. Forbes, former supervisor at the marine and steam factory in Surabaya, was granted an honorable discharge with pension
  • Changes were made to the judicial organization in the Dutch Indies, including the abolition of Residents' jurisdiction
  • G. H. J. Boers was granted an honorable discharge
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  In The Netherlands, from April 1876 to May 1876, various financial transactions and payments were processed. The documents show several types of transactions:

  • Opening of credit lines for payment orders
  • Payment orders for pensions to widows and children for the first quarter of 1876
  • Bills of exchange transactions at the paymaster in The Hague
  • Salary payments and leave allowances to various officials

  Several notable recipients mentioned in the documents include:

  • B.S. Homberg
  • A.F.F. Beuning
  • J.G. Schioter
  • P.P. Nobar
  • F. de Cock Brening
  • Widow G. Rombouts
  • Widow G.A. Rekhuit

  A significant financial transaction involved bills drawn by Hove Weelke & Cie for amounts of 1,888 and 385.12 guilders, which were to be paid at the current exchange rate of 12.87.

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  On February 11, 1942, four marriages were registered at the civil registry office in Amsterdam:

  1. Ernst Bodenheimer, a 38-year-old foreign trade agent from Zurich, Switzerland, married Ruth Chea Garetzhi, a 35-year-old widow from Posen, Germany. The witnesses were Keinz Blogg and Max Bernstein, both merchants.
  2. Johan Voorhorst, a 24-year-old assistant accountant from Wijke, living in 's Gravenhage, married Catharina Klepper, a 23-year-old from Amsterdam. The witnesses were the bride's brother Walter Klepper and the groom's brother Bram Voorhorst.
  3. Hendrik Magchiel Willem Croese, a 23-year-old from Amsterdam, married Johanna van Dijk Blok, a 19-year-old from Amsterdam. The witnesses were Willem Johannes Heubel, a leader in the Dutch Storm Brigade from Hilversum, and Hendrik Burger, a merchant.
  4. Jacobus Hendrikus Wilhelmus van der Looij, a 35-year-old shopkeeper from Weesp, married Cornelia Maria Albertina Stuster, a 38-year-old from Amsterdam. The witnesses were the bride's brother Antonius Maria Johannes Huster and the groom's half-brother Hendricus Wilhelmus Johannes Lodewijks from Utrecht.
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  Under the leadership of van Wien in Prouijs on September 19, 1664, several military and administrative matters were handled. A detachment of troops was stationed at Baose wershaven. D. Blogg was granted leave. Various payments and assignments were processed, including one for Petrun Wulot, a military officer. The ship named "Culio Cluine" transported military personnel to Anotie. The ship "Augo" also carried military detachments. Supplies were requested for Suriname in 1641. Several personnel matters were addressed:

  • Otjens requested funding of 39.91 for army operations
  • Hoeben requested leave for a commission
  • A payment of 1,128 was approved for transport on the ship "Friesland"
  • Lomberg from Cnversl was authorized to receive monthly payments of 25
  • Officer Panipaas was transferred to the ship "Heelen"

  The document also mentions trade agreements between Nederland and België, and various administrative matters in Curaçao, including pension payments of 472 and the arrival of the ship "Carota Maaa."

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  On April 1, 1285, 5 copies of a Malay poem titled "Worutjan Petihun Be Lajoe Poesvelck" were to be sent by ship to the Colonial Department. Several military and administrative matters were recorded:

  • Captain Scheirlen was granted a 2-year leave to Netherlands with a yearly allowance of 1,728 guilders
  • Lieutenant de Marchel received a salary adjustment of 45 guilders
  • Two lighthouse keepers were to be employed at Belawan with a monthly salary of 15 guilders and annual increases of 5 guilders

  The firm Chance Brothers from Birmingham was asked to provide specifications for crystal glass, chimneys and lamp housings for the coastal lighting at Belawan. Military convict J. Hoezerig was sent to the Netherlands on the ship Johannes Wenelnihiis Verdinanol. A widow, Mrs. Delders, received confirmation for her pension payment of 500 guilders for the first quarter. Information was requested about weapon trials in the Netherlands with rifles of calibers 8, 17, and 58. 58 copies of a Malay spelling and reading book were to be sent to the Colonial Department.

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  The text appears to be a Dutch administrative record from the colonial period, listing various people and their reference numbers. The key points are:

  • Notable people mentioned include van Blommesteins, Bleckmanis, Bosschart, and van Boetzelaar.
  • Several locations are referenced including Suriname and Noord (North).
  • The document contains references to colonial offices, including a residency office and postal workers.
  • There is mention of mistreatment of Dutch people in German North in 1412.
  • The text references a book collection about Suriname and mentions books ordered from M. Nijhoff from the Indies.
  • There is mention of the Boro Boudour work (likely referring to Borobudur) in 1249.
  • A cultural company (Cultuurmaatschappy) is mentioned with reference number 671.
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  This appears to be a payment record or financial ledger that is largely numerical and difficult to interpret meaningfully. The key elements that can be summarized are: The document is dated July 31, 1868 and relates to payments in Rotterdam and 's-Gravenhage (The Hague). It includes various individuals and businesses receiving payments, including:

  • G.A.L. Eitermann
  • H.M.G. van Cattenburch
  • W.R. Wilden
  • J.D. Maase
  • The Gebr. van Cleef company
  • J. Wammers
  • J.G. Meyer
  • L. Roggeveen

  The document appears to be signed by a paymaster ("Betaalmeester") and includes various payment amounts in what seems to be Dutch guilders. Some payments were made for poor relief ("voorkoming van verval tot Armoede").
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  Throughout 1936, several military personnel left The Netherlands for various destinations. The Dutch military ship named Baloeran made multiple trips during that year, transporting soldiers and personnel. Among the passengers were:

  • Laurens Guldemond and Herman Liestink, cavalrymen second class from Leiderdorp and Deventer respectively
  • Johannes Sulemeijer, who served as a first-class engineering soldier in Baloedjadjaq
  • Johannes van der Laan and Cornelis Klaassen, fusiliers from Amsterdam and Breda
  • Piet Vermeer and Hendrik Maliepaard from Rotterdam
  • Nicolaas Verdoes and Carel Gerardus Anies, fusiliers from Lisse and Renkum
  • Gerrit Jan Osjes and Willem Johannes Schreve from Nijmegen and Lochem

  Several destinations mentioned include Soerakarta, Meester Cornelis, and Batavia. Some of the men were noted as being recruited locally ("te lande aangenomen"). Another ship mentioned was the Marnix van Sint Aldegonde, which also participated in these military transports.

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  Several Dutch soldiers embarked on military ships during the 1936 period. They departed from various ports including Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Most men served as second-class gunners (kanonniers) or cavalrymen.

  The soldiers came from different regions of the Netherlands, including:

  • Noord-Holland
  • Zuid-Holland
  • Noord-Brabant
  • Limburg
  • Gelderland
  • Overijssel
  • Utrecht

  The main ships mentioned were the Marnix van Sint Aldegonde and the Baloeran. Notable soldiers included:

  • Jacob Bronger
  • Johannes Brandenburg
  • Theodorus Johannes van Vilsteren
  • Willem Gorman
  • Laurens Guldemond
  • Johannes Kann

  Some soldiers had German connections, with a few being born in Duisburg and Essen. Several soldiers were also stationed in Dutch East Indies locations like Batavia and Soerakarta.

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  The document appears to be a military personnel record from the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). Several soldiers are listed with their ranks and places of birth. Many were fusiliers and gunners (2nd class).

  Notable soldiers include:

  • Benjamin Sondre, born in Semarang
  • Nicolaas Dingerling, from Madioen
  • Pierre Maximiliaan, from Palembang
  • Ernst Emile Hooper Julius James Lodewijk, from Soerabaja
  • Theodorus Carolus Henrikus from Batavia
  • Carl Otto Vollorecht, from Rotterdam

  Many of the soldiers were recruited locally ("Hier te lande aangenomen" - recruited in this country), while others arrived by ship from the Netherlands. Several of the ships mentioned were named "Marnix van Sint Aldegonde".

  The soldiers came from various places in both the Dutch East Indies (including Batavia, Semarang, Soerabaja) and the Netherlands (including Rotterdam, Leiden, Nijmegen).

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  On July 16, 1891, a letter was written in 's Gravenhage regarding a request for a bonus payment. The request came from W. van de Dobbeloteen, who was a soldier in the national army. The matter was referred to the Minister of War, who needed to make a decision about granting the bonus. The document references several previous decisions dated between March 7, 1889 and February 12, 1891.

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