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This document lists soldiers stationed at the forts on the island of Ternate, including Fort Orange at Maleye, Willem Stadt at Tacome, and Calouco. The soldiers served under different commanders and on various ships. Here are the key personnel and their monthly wages in guilders:

• Captain: Cathys Hendrickxs van Ditmars (70 guilders), served on ship Delft under Admiral Verhoeven
• Lieutenant: Jan Hendrickxsz de Waert from Gorcum (40 guilders), served on ship Banda under Captain Cornelis de Goeijer
• Sergeants: Joost Prs Deutser (20 guilders) and Boudewyn Janssen from Hoorn (20 guilders)
• Corporals: Barent van Brouck, Dirck Aelbrechtsz from Swol, Hendrick Janssz from Embden, and Cristoffel Janss from Luynnenborch (18-20 guilders)

The rest of the list includes lance corporals, young soldiers (adelborsten), a drummer, coopers, gunners, and regular soldiers, with wages ranging from 12 to 17 guilders per month. They served on various ships including the Delft, Banda, Hoorn, Erasmus, and Der Veer, under different admirals such as Matelieff, Verhoeven, and Pieter de Boot.

On November 14, 1636, several matters were discussed in a meeting. Jan Iansen Coninck requested payment of property taxes for 1635 and 1636 for his warehouse rented to the Company.

Captain Comas Nickelsz complained that the Chamber of Hoorn in North Holland refused to pay his boy's wages and his own salary for the period when he served as ensign, lieutenant, and captain. He requested a letter to the Chamber requesting payment of 215 guilders and 10 stuivers.

Dester Jansdr, widow of Ibrahim Schellekens, requested payment of her late husband's wages, who had sailed on the ship Haarlem and later served as constable at Fort Nassau.

Dirck Evertsen, former captain of the White Lion ship, requested his final settlement. Pieter van Conincxloo, a glazier and glass writer, was granted permission to travel by ship after paying freight and recognition fees.

The ammunition commissioners were instructed to place 8-10 pieces on the ship Waterhout. Lucas Pietersen Raven, captain of the Samaraca, was denied additional claims except for 200 guilders subject to arrests.

The meeting also addressed tobacco inspectors' reports about a pilot boat arriving from the West Indies with tobacco. A letter from de Laet was read, and discussions were held regarding the ship Alkmaar and a case involving Paeuw and Stachoner.

The meeting was presided over by Samuel Rommert, with attendees including Reijnier Reaet, Jean Raeij, Abraham Spiers, Eduard Man, and Pieter Verleck.

On October 25, Daniel Six, a merchant, made his report to Joan Maatsuijker, Governor-General in Batavia, about business and political affairs in the Japanese Empire. The report covers events since his last letters of October 22, 1667.

After three trading ships left, the remaining goods were sold through a system of written bids. The market was better than in the previous two sales. The company made a profit of 1,579.76 guilders on their initial investment of 1,345,509 guilders. After deducting all expenses of the Nagasaki office, ships, and gifts, the net profit was 1,451,653 guilders, representing a return of about 107.75%.

The Nagasaki Governor had Japanese doctors test samples of massoia bark, but this and nutmeg oil did not sell well because Japanese people were unfamiliar with their medicinal properties. These items should not be sent to Japan anymore. However, mineral oil, which costs one stuiver per pound and sells for 6.2 maes per catty, could be shipped in quantities of 300-400 pounds for further testing.

Vermilion brought by the ship Schelvis from Cambodia was sold to authorized Japanese imperial buyers at 170 taels per picol. A contract was made in the presence of interpreters and the island's ottona (headman) to buy 40-50 picols at the same price next year.

On March 2, 1641, a meeting was held following the death of Political Councilor Becker, who had also been treasurer. Since Nimuw Olphardh was left alone with treasury duties, and instructions required two political councilors to manage administration, Danel Albert was proposed as a new treasurer.

Three ships - the Leeuwinne, Stockmsch, and Snoeck - were sent to Bonaire to load salt. These ships had been chartered by the Amsterdam Chamber but couldn't get sugar cargo locally and lacked proper salt-loading equipment.

The ship Nassou, designated for slave trade, departed for Guinea with 140 barrels and letters for General Arent Jacobsz.

An agreement was reached with engineer Willem Loussen in Goijana regarding payment to the Company. He would deliver half of his sugar, both from what was currently in the purifying house and what would be ground in his sugar mill.

On March 4, 1641, after communication with Lieutenant Lichthart, the following supplies were ordered for the ship Utrecht:

• 2 foresail ropes
• Cable rope for a staysail
• 3 buoy ropes
• 2 large bundles of matches
• 1 anchor housing and marline
• 1 rope of 20 threads
• 1 Hamburg plank
• Shot nails and single middle nails

• 682 soldiers
• 1,538 sailors and seafarers of reasonable quality

• April 23, 1665
• November 7, 1665
• March 8, 1666
• April 17, 1666

• The Arms of Amsterdam
• Zuidpolsbroek
• Amersfoort
• Sparendam
• The Esperance

• Zeeland Chamber: Middelburg, Opperdoes, and Tiger
• Delft Chamber: Constantia
• Rotterdam Chamber: Eendracht
• Hoorn Chamber: Cecilia
• Enkhuizen Chamber: Castle of Medemblik

In March 5, 1669, Georgius Eb. Rumphius appeared as a commissioner in the church council at Middelburg. He read a letter about church matters that had been sent from Batavia on the ship "White Lion". The letter discussed several points:

• The village of Thiel had refused to help at the redoubt (small fort) of Middelburg, claiming they were busy working on the barricade at Amersfort. Since Thiel had recently helped rebuild this barricade, and it would soon be replaced by a stone guardhouse, it was decided to leave the current division of labor as it was, with Thiel remaining under the Amersfort barricade.
• There was discussion about placing Johannes van der Weerden as a sick-visitor in Honimoa, as another person was expected for Missalant.
• The council debated whether a permanent preacher should reside in Duliassers, as this would be better than making visits which were difficult, costly for the East India Company, and burdensome for the locals.
• The newest arriving preacher would traditionally be assigned to this position, but the decision was postponed until the new preacher's arrival or at least until the arrival of the last ship.

In 1614, Albert Albertsz van Dort sailed on the ship Morning Star. In February 10, 1620, he was given freedom and on February 12, 1620, was paid 31 coins at 49 stuivers for various goods, which remained as proof of his loyalty.

In 1616, Herman Jansz van Sutphen, a boatswain, sailed with the ship New Bantham. He was granted freedom on February 20, 1620 and paid 111 coins at 49 stuivers on February 24, 1620, which remained as proof of his loyalty.

Jan Gerritsz, a gunner from Enkhuizen, came with the ship New Bantam in 1616. He was granted freedom on February 29, 1620 and was paid 189 coins at 49 stuivers on February 24, 1620 in Jacatra, which remained as proof of his loyalty.

Wybbe Hetgesz, a boatswain, sailed with the ship New Bantham in 1616. He was granted freedom on February 20, 1620 and paid 106 coins at 49 stuivers on February 24, 1620, which remained as proof of his loyalty.

Magnus, a pewtermaker, sailed with the ship White Lion. He was granted freedom on February 10, 1620 and was paid 25 coins at 49 stuivers on February 24, 1620 for various goods received, which remained as proof of his loyalty.

In 1671-1672, several Dutch East India Company officials exchanged letters and documents across various trading posts. Francois Caron, an official in Basra, wrote to the commander and council in Malabar on February 17 and 18, 1672. DE Flacourt sent two copied letters on February 25, 1672 - one to the commander and council in Malabar, and another to the Governor-General and council.

Francois de Haze, Director in Persia, wrote multiple letters to the council of seventeen, including one dated October 1, 1672. The Governor-General and council sent letters to the chamber in Amsterdam on December 18, 1671 and January 31, 1672.

The commander and council of Malabar wrote to:

• The French fleet leaders on February 18, 1672
• Francois Caron on February 25, 1672
• Governor van Goens on February 19 and 21, 1672

A memo was written for chief merchant Robbertus Padbrugge regarding the Arab regent of Muscat. From Basra, officials Texelaar and Wallis wrote to the council of seventeen on October 26, 1672.

• 35 pounds of plate and refined copper was sent to Bengal and Suratta for trial sales
• Profit on staff copper was expected to be only 15%
• Tin was mostly sold at an 84% profit
• The demand for 200 English pounds was fully met through shipments from both local sources and the ship "Spreeuw" from Malacca

In Bantam, resident Willem Caart sent numerous official letters throughout 1670. The correspondence began on February 8, 1670 and continued regularly through the year. Letters were exchanged between the resident and various ship captains of vessels including:

• The hooker "Hengelaer" (February 18, 1670)
• The ship "Huys te Noortwijck" (February 24, 1670)
• The fluyt ship "Schermer" (March 10, 1670)
• The fluyt "Alphen" (March 1670)
• The fluyt "Wapen van ter Veer" (April 11, 1670)
• The ship "Sticht van Utrecht" (June 3, 1670)
• The ship "Middelb" (June 7, 1670)
• The ship "Voorsichtight" (July 10, 1670)
• The hooker "Swaertvis" (July 13, 1670)
• The "Rysende Zon" (October 1670)
• The "Oostenb" and "Rotterdam" (October 24, 1670)
• The ship "Polsbroeck" (October 29, 1670)

The correspondence continued through November 30, 1670, with regular communications between the resident and various authorities.

On June 22, 1670, from the Dutch trading post in Palembang, Melchior Hurdt and Johannes Schilhoorn wrote about several matters:

• Five Chinese shopkeepers had debts to pay, of which two had paid in full and others nearly completely
• Account books were not sent because copying was incomplete and they didn't want to delay the ship
• Schilhoorn requested a promotion to under-merchant with corresponding pay like his predecessors
• They planned to investigate whether the islands of Belitung and Bangka were historically forced subjects or true subjects of Palembang
• They requested stones from demolished Makassar forts to pave a muddy courtyard and repair a warehouse floor
• Three days earlier, they had requested permission to send Portuguese prisoners and a youth named Georg Gonsalvos by ship
• The harbor master (Shahbandar) suggested they should write a letter to His Highness about this matter

On September 9, they resolved to gather all their forces, consisting of 9 ships and the yacht Arent which was near Ciau, along with the yacht Pau. They hoped to find the ships Leeu and Maen at Crau or Sangy before heading to the Caldera strait. On September 10, command was transferred to Lieutenant Captain Vyanen during their absence. They informed the King and council of Tarnata of their plans.

On September 11, they set sail with seven Malay vessels. On September 13, they noticed the current had pushed them lower. On September 14, they saw Siau but couldn't sail above the island. They decided to send boats from Seelant and Middelburg to Efort to gather any yachts there. They agreed to meet on the west side of Sangy.

On September 15, they reached their fort on the west side of the island. They found the yacht Arent there, the ships Leeu and Maen in Sangen, while the yacht Pau had sailed away without proper orders after Captain Mathys had died. Sir Possingern had appointed a local leader called Ritchil Caluwan (known to the Spanish as Don Duarte) as king, since the previous king had been taken to Manilhas. They left 30 European soldiers there under the command of a major sergeant from Captain Mathys's company.

The Siamese Ambassador returned to Oeglij via Decca from the Dilli court. He was richly gifted and treated honorably at both courts. He assured Director Ranst that his king had no intention of trading silk with Japan. The King of Bantam sent a ship of about 150 loads (manned by English sailors and two helmsmen) to Bengalen with copper, zinc, and other goods after returning from Mocha via Zuratta in May.

Two ships, the White Lion and Cinnamon Tree, were sent from Bengalen to Batavia on September 6 carrying cargo worth 376,458 florins, including 618 bales of silk for Japan, textiles for the homeland, and 2,896 sacks of saltpeter. Unfortunately, these ships were lost near the Bengalen coast. Near Palliacatta, wreckage was found including the White Lion's boat and a damaged office containing a merchant's writings.

On April 29, the ships Durgerdam, Blue Fisher, and Alphen safely returned from Cormandel with cargo worth 414,289 florins. The ships Arms of Rotterdam and Oostenb were sent back via Jaffanapatnam with various goods. Letters dated February 13 and March 4 of that year reported peaceful conditions and the safe arrival of ships carrying Japanese relief goods worth 1,253,394 florins via Malacca.

• Military commanders included Count Maurice of Nassau, Count Frederick Henry of Nassau, and the Count of Hohenloo, who received 1600, 800, and 1500 pounds respectively
• Military officers included Colonel Veer (930 pounds), Colonel Morray (400 pounds), and Colonel Gruenevelt (300 pounds)
• Local commanders included Jan Bax, Floris van Bredenroede, Arent van Duuenboirde, and Jan van Egmont
• The cities of Amsterdam, Alkmaar, Dordrecht, and Gorcum maintained local defense forces
• Two companies in Amsterdam had 300 men each
• Alkmaar had 60 soldiers
• Dordrecht and Gorcum each had 200 men serving as city guards
• The total force numbered 1429 men, whose wages were paid every 48 days

On September 30, 1616, Hans Keyser, a sergeant who arrived on the ship White Lion under General Bot, was granted freedom. He received several payments: 300 reals on October 30, 1616, and 84¾ reals on November 6, 1617. His loyalty was noted in 1619.

Egbert Willemss Cocxmaes arrived on the ship Gelderlait in 1615 under the flag of Block Martenss. He was granted freedom on August 23, 1619 and received 300 reals on August 31, 1619 for his loyalty.

Andries Parys, a soldier, arrived on the ship Black Lion in 1615. He was granted freedom on August 26, 1619 and received 61 reals on August 31, 1619 for various goods he needed and for his loyalty.

Tielleman Meurkens, a cadet, arrived on the Black Lion in 1615. He was granted freedom on August 23, 1619 and received 37 reals on August 31, 1619, plus 38¼ reals on November 15, 1619 for various goods he needed.

The final accounts show:

• Hans Keyser was owed 1,844 reals
• Andries Parys was owed 388.15 reals
• Tielleman Meurkens was owed 415 reals
• Egbert Willemss was owed 836 reals

On March 7, 1201, a letter was sent to Governor-General Joan Maatsuijcker and the Council of the East Indies from Palimbang. On March 12, the ship White Lion arrived with documents dated May 28. The ship delivered goods, money, and supplies worth 30,233 guilders.

Since their previous letter of February 19, they had received about 600 pieces of pepper as debt payment. The White Lion transported 2,550 pieces of pepper, costing 37,983 guilders including taxes and other expenses.

The king still owed the Company 6,016 reals (excluding the Chinese harbor master's debt). The king was owed 7,100 reals for previous year's transport taxes. He insisted that pepper should not be valued at less than 9¼ reals per piece. The king had waited three to four years for toll payments on shipped pepper.

The Company accepted 247 pieces of pepper at 4¼ reals per piece as partial payment. The king promised to send 100 pieces of pepper in the coming season for the remaining 592 reals he owed for ammunition. He refused to settle this against toll payments.

On October 8, 1636, officials dealt with various shipping matters in Amsterdam. Claessen Bordingh, helmsman of the ship White Lion, reported having too much cargo and requested gunpowder and supplies. A letter from Count Maurice of Nassau requested expedited dispatch of ships and soldiers to Brazil. Officials read a letter about releasing a yacht from Hoorn and decided to send two chartered ships, the Saltcase and the Brand van Sroijen, directly from Hoorn to save time.

On October 9, 1636, Jacques de Pours and Company requested permission to send beer to Brazil, but this was denied despite similar shipments being allowed in the Maese region. Captain Provo, arriving with the ship Overijssel, had a dispute about a chest of sugar delivered to the company warehouse at the Cape. The crew of the White Lion, arriving from Guinea, requested payment settlement, but four pipe-layers who had refused to move cannons were to be punished. Soldiers arriving on the ships Sampson and White Falcon requested their pay. Ditur Cueets requested payment of 200 guilders based on a bill of exchange from the Political Council dated June 30, 1636.

On February 16, 1667, from Banda in Castle Nassau, Jacob Cops, Justinus van Wijk, and M Roos sent 18,000 guilders in various currencies via the sloop Diamond, with Jan Dirxs Panne as helmsman. They requested 2-3 loads of Ambon bricks and 2-3 grinding stones, as they were completely out of bricks. They mentioned having trouble paying this month's cost of living and subsidies.

On February 21, 1667, Pieter Jansen wrote from the Rotterdam redoubt in Larique about:

• The celebration of a victory by Cornelis Speelman over the Makassarese
• A general day of fasting and prayer held on Wednesday the 16th in Ourien and the Vlissingen redoubt
• A request for 300 rixdollars and 3-4 books of paper
• The payment of 1,150 guilders in monthly wages to garrison holders

In Bengal, rumors of war persisted. English ships were anchored at Bellesoor, including two from Madraspatnam. A frigate dispatched on September 12 from the English fort arrived in Bengal. News had spread in Bellesoor about the war between England and France against the Dutch State. The hoeker 'de Baers' from Ceylon via Paleacatte sailed to Bengal in September, passing Bellesoor's waters and staying at Piplijs without being troubled by English ships. Mr. Ranst advised caution when sending Company ships. Since Bengal often experiences storms and hurricanes in November, as evidenced by the ships Canneelboom and Witte Leeuw sinking in such a tempest in 1670, it was decided to send several ships together at the end of November or beginning of December:

• Wimmenum
• Goude Leeuw
• Duijnvliet
• Bunschoten

Their cargo would include:

• 6,050 sacks of saltpeter
• 1,000 bales of silk
• 102 pounds of opium
• Wheat
• Textiles
• Sugar

The ship 'de Cogge' would escort them into deep waters. This route through the new channel would make it difficult for English-Chinese ships to intercept them. While initially expecting 500 pounds of sugar for Gamron, the amount was revised to 200 pounds, making a special ship unnecessary. The Cogge, armed with 28 cannons and loaded with provisions for Ceylon, would carry this sugar as ballast.

At the Nagasacki trading post on September 25, 1667, they tried to bring in the fluyt ship "White Lion" using tow boats. Since the ship was about 5 Japanese miles from shore, they had to pay double wages of 24 per boat. Due to heavy rain and wind, the boats couldn't reach the ship. By evening, the ship anchored near Fishers Island and signaled for help. The interpreters Issierobe and Jochem were reluctant to ask the governor for permission to assist.

On September 26, they hired 40 boats which successfully brought in the ship. Constantin Ranst and his sick wife were brought ashore and welcomed. On September 27-28, they unloaded the White Lion's cargo, which matched the inventory.

The first sales day was held on September 30. On October 1, after difficult negotiations, they agreed on a price of 12 tael 5 maas per picol. Most goods sold well. Ranst's wife gave birth to a stillborn son who was buried in the Dutch cemetery by one of the interpreters.

From October 2-4, they were busy delivering the sold goods, which went slowly due to new rules from the Nagasacki governor about hiring laborers. On October 6, during the second showing day, several thieves were caught and beaten with sticks. The second sale was held on October 7, selling various Dutch goods.

During 1666 and 1667, several ships transported goods between Batavia, Japan, Ceylon, Persia, and other Asian locations. Key shipments included:

• Japanese and Chinese silver (measured in teijlen)
• Pepper (measured in cattij and pounds)
• Copper from Japan
• Sappanwood from Siam
• Spices including mace (foelij) and cloves (nagelen)
• Ships involved included the Golden Lion, White Lion, Black Lion, and several others
• From Persia via Coromandel on September 4, 1666:
  • 2 horses
  • Bottles of rose water
  • Persian wine
  • Dried fruits
  • Garden seeds
  • Earthenware
  • Preserved walnuts
• Textiles shipped included:
  • White armosijnen (silk fabric)
  • Fine mallemollen (muslin)
  • Saanen (fabric type)
  • Hammans (bleached cloth)
  • Adatheijs (cotton fabric)
  • Gerras (fabric type)

On black mourning cloth that consisted of 1 whole piece and 24 smaller pieces (counted as 4 pieces in total in the invoice), they found a shortage of 61¼ ells from the expected 227½ ells, as only 166¼ ells were delivered.

In a previous letter sent on October 22 via the ships "Spreeu" and "Witte Leeu", they reported that Tonkin silk had a 1% overweight. However, the Batavia silk shipment showed an unusual underweight, with a shortage of 46½ pounds from a 61,493¾ pound shipment. The Bengal silk, weighing 121,477 13/32 pounds, only showed 9 13/32 pounds overweight, which was much less than previous years. After investigation, they concluded the silk from Bengal must have been received either more moist or drier than before.

They had written earlier about borrowing 250 taels at 1% interest to increase capital for Coromandel, but since the Japanese merchant was short 5,000 taels, they decided to only take 20,000 taels.

They searched for ambergris upon the arrival of their ships but couldn't obtain any, suggesting it was only occasionally available. Since benzoin, Kalamkari cloth, coarse chiavonis, bethilles, tarnatanes, red bethilles, and berams brought from Cambodia via the "Schelvis" were unwanted in Japan and would result in losses, they redistributed these goods: the Kalamkari cloth was sent to Siam with the "Hilversum" to be delivered to Poolvoet, and the benzoin, which they learned was bought in Cambodia for Surat, was sent as fragrance.

Jacob Cops, Cornelis Franx, Paulus Andriessen, Georgius Eb. Rumphius, Willem van Zijll, Gerrit van Voorburgh, and Adriaen de Leeuw sent an invoice for two ships named White Lion and New Court, totaling 160,623 guilders, 16 stuivers, and 6 pennies. They signed this document at Castle Victoria in Amboina on May 1, 1669.