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Moses Meyers, born in Suriname and living in Amsterdam, and Caatje Jacob Jacda, living in Suriname, were both of the German Jewish faith. Moses wanted to return to Suriname to marry Caatje, who was his sister's daughter. Their marriage was prohibited by the political ordinance of 1580 issued by the States of Holland and West Friesland, which was reaffirmed in a resolution on May 30, 1703.

They requested permission to marry despite this prohibition because:

• Their marriage was permitted under Mosaic law
• Similar dispensations had been granted before by the States of Holland
• Both were born in Suriname and would be more compatible than a West Indian with a European
• The German Jewish community in Suriname was small, making it difficult to find suitable marriage partners
• They had been raised together and shared deep affection
• The States of Holland had already granted them dispensation on April 7 of that year

On May 26, 1783, at the Civil Court of Justice in Paramaribo, Suriname, attorney C.W.J. Meurs appeared representing Aron Emanuels and Moses Sanches. They were acting as executors of the estate of the late Iuda Jacobs Polak and as guardians of his underage son Iacob Iuda Polak.

The case involved:

• Iacob Iuda Junior
• Caatje Juda (widow of Moses Meyers)
• Sara Juda (wife of Daniel Elias Daniels) as debtors
• Reyna Meijers (widow of Jacob Iuda) as guarantor

The attorney presented a deed of mortgage and surety to the court, witnessed by council members H.W. Talbot and G. Leysner. Prosecutor G.C. Meurs, representing the defendants, agreed to the terms. The court approved and ordered the defendants to comply with the deed's contents.

On May 22, 1788, Gysbertus Johannes Fellnader, a sworn clerk at the Secretary of the Colony of Suriname, together with witnesses, went to the house of the late Mrs. Caatje Iuda, widow of Moses Meyers. Acting on behalf of Salomon Meyers and Jacob Iuda, who were executors of the will and guardians of the minor children of the late widow Moses Meyers, they unsealed various documents that had been sealed on May 13. This was done to begin taking inventory. The unsealing was witnessed by Samuel Louiszo and Hubertus Norman in Paramaribo, and signed by:

• J. Salomon Meyers
• Janan Trunkon
• Jacob Juda
• H. Norman
• J. Felespsalgh, sworn clerk

On November 8, 1824, Moses Myers, a resident of Suriname, appeared before Berhardus Pieter Schisten, a sworn clerk at the Secretary's office of the Colony of Suriname Rivers and Districts. In the presence of witnesses, Myers appointed Jacobacinitrins as his legal representative. Jacobacinitrins was a lawyer who worked at the Civil Court and the College of Commissioners for Small Claims in the colony. He was given full authority to handle all of Myers' current and future legal matters, whether as plaintiff or defendant, following local legal procedures until their completion. The document was signed in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses Aon Robles de Medina and George Volkert Chalmur.

• Isaac van der Poole (14)
• John Hasselt (13)
• Engle Samet (3)
• John Munnick Junior (5)
• Andrew Mildrum Senior managed the plantation of Jan Zewendt, rented by Jasper Daly (36)
• Plantation of Abraham Sim Domeker (2)
• Daniel van der Poolen (5)
• Aaron Westerband (8)
• Anthony Patterson (5)
• Lawrence Westerband (2)
• John Anderson (1)
• Abraham Valanie (3)
• William Bany (5)
• Wouter Bany (2)
• Jan Robertien (9)
• Abraham Arrindell paid the highest amount (257)

A list of residents and their holdings was recorded in 457-458. Notable residents included Giles Mardenbrough, Joseph Cooper, James Pearke, Moses De Lion, Doctor William Wallace, and Abraham Salomons Wade. The document lists 34 residents with their associated numbers, possibly representing property or tax values. Most entries show values between 1 and 3, with a few exceptions like Alexander Daves who had 13 units and an unnamed resident with 6 units. The total sum recorded was 824 units.

• Most common allocation was 1 unit
• Several residents had 2-3 units
• Highest individual allocation was 13 units
• Some residents were noted as "Junior" indicating family relationships
• The list includes some Jewish names (Abraham Abendanon, Moses De Lion, Abraham Salomons Wade)

On an unknown date in history, several plantation owners in Dutch territory owned slaves and produced sugar. Salomon Semenes, Erechiel Van der hoost, Hendrick van den bosch, Gerrit Jacobze, Gabriel De mator, George Scholtze, David Judea Silva, Sara Prael Rodorigo, Jacob de Bruijn, Johannes de Camps, Johannes Bleij, and Fransois Anthi Bleij were among the first group of owners listed.

A second group included Widow Herman Dieveren, Jan George Tiefferd, Jan R Vos, Maragriet Steeven, Pieter van de Velden, Anthonij Neeven, Joseph and Isaac Pardos, Moses de Lion, Jacob hamelenburg, Emaenuel Mus japhia, and Jacobus Bedloo.

• The document records the number of white and red workers, black slaves, and sugar production in pounds
• The total number of slaves mentioned was 392 in the first section and 285 in the second section
• The records indicate sugar production was measured in 12-year periods
• Sugar production quantities varied among owners, ranging from 50 to several thousand pounds

On May 1, 1752, Judith Henriqus alias Freiro, widow of Eleasar de Lion alias de Leeuw, appeared before notary Daniel van den Brink in Amsterdam. She was the heir of her husband according to his testament made on July 13, 1739 before notary Johannes Sythoff in The Hague. She was also guardian of her two minor children, Sara de Leon alias de Leeuw and Moses de Leon alias de Leeuw, and administrator of their property.

She intended to determine her children's legitimate portion of their father's inheritance. She asked her brother-in-law, Dr. David de Meza Salomons, a medical doctor in Amsterdam, to whom she had given a true account of the estate's condition, to assist.

The inheritance settlement was as follows:

• Each child would receive 4,507 guilders and 16 stuivers
• Total amount for both children: 9,015 guilders and 12 stuivers
• She would keep this capital but use the interest to raise the children properly
• As security, 1,000 pounds sterling in South Sea Annuities would be registered in London in her name and David de Meza Salomons' name
• The children would receive their portion upon reaching adulthood or marriage

Judith would keep the remainder of the estate and take responsibility for all debts. She also appointed David de Meza Salomons as co-guardian during her lifetime and sole guardian after her death, explicitly excluding the orphan masters of the city.

On May 1, 1735, a bill of exchange for 1600 florins was issued in Lisbon by Suberkrub Höckel & Till. The money was to be paid to Paul & Etienne Acceptie through Henri Hooft, son of D. Renouard in Amsterdam. On May 8, 1753, the bill was endorsed to Walther Beckhoff in Hamburg. It was then transferred through several merchants:

• David Abendana Mendes, son of Isaac
• Moses de Leon
• Abraham de Mordecha Bennator & Company
• Finally to Abraham & Aron Capadose

A report describes how an American ship and a smaller vessel were targeted by raiders near Curaçao. The smaller vessel managed to escape during the night, and both ships later made it safely to harbor. According to the Governor's information, the raiders remained visible from Curaçao until October 14, likely staying near the island until being relieved by another group. The raiders typically operated near Barcelona on the Spanish coast, making those waters unsafe until Dutch warships could protect merchant shipping. While the Spanish insurgents were causing problems for trade, they were not considered a serious threat to Dutch territory. Two Dutch naval vessels were sent to help: the brig Daphne, which sailed from Hellevoetsluis on October 24, and the corvette Ajan, which was redirected from Suriname to Curaçao following a royal decision on October 25, 1816. These reinforcements would help the Governor protect the Dutch colonies and trade from harassment by the insurgents.

The governor received two letters dated October 5 and 16. He reported that the expedition of the Independents under Simon Bolivar and L. Brion, which was previously near Curaçao, had been defeated and scattered. The few remaining men on the Spanish coast moved inland, trying to reach other revolted provinces, but were pursued and destroyed by the King's troops.

On July 29, their squadron left Bonaire. On August 8, one of the Independent privateers appeared off Curaçao, inspected a local bark, and later captured a Spanish bark in Porto Marie Bay under the Dutch flag. The governor complained to President Petion in Aux-Cayes about this violation of Dutch territory but received no response.

After leaving Bonaire, Brion cruised between Aruba and the Spanish coast, captured a Spanish warship, and conducted some raids on the coast before departing. During this period, trade with the Spanish coast nearly stopped, causing Curaçao to suffer significant losses.

On October 10, an armed vessel flying the Independence flag appeared near Curaçao's harbor. After exchanging warning shots, they sent a boat to shore. The officer wanted to speak with the governor and deliver letters for Admiral Brion, but was denied access by Adjutant Bikkert. The vessel, named the General Marino and commanded by former French naval officer Lieutenant Lebot, later captured two vessels near the harbor, including a locally-owned golet.

On July 9, 1816, from his headquarters in Carúpano, Simon Bolivar, as commander-in-chief of the armies of Venezuela and New Granada, sent a letter to Vice Admiral H. Kikkert, the Governor-General of Curaçao. In this letter, Bolivar stated that Admiral Louis Brion was fully authorized to negotiate friendship relations between their territories.

Kikkert replied from Fort Amsterdam in Curaçao on July 14, 1816. He explained that since his sovereign (the King of the Netherlands) did not recognize Bolivar's flag, he could not engage in negotiations. However, he would continue to ensure the prosperity of Dutch subjects under his command and promote trade on the island.

On July 10, 1816, Admiral Brion sent an additional letter to Kikkert, forwarding Bolivar's message and requesting a personal meeting in his capacity as Admiral of the Republic of Venezuela.

On February 15, 1817, the Governor General of Curaçao sent several documents, including a translated letter from ZouenBrian, who called himself Admiral of the Republic of Venezuela. This letter, written from Pampatar on January 13, 1817, included a proclamation from Simon Bolivar, who called himself head of the republic and Captain General of the armies of Venezuela and New Granada.

The documents also included:

• An extract from an extraordinary newspaper of Caracas from January 18, 1811
• An extract from the same newspaper dated January 29, 1811
• Reports about trade and shipping in the West Indies colonies
• Information about privateers of the so-called Independents and pirates using their flag

The Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam expressed concern on May 29, 1817 about the dangers to trade and shipping in the West Indies due to numerous insurgent privateers and pirates using their flags. This made it difficult to insure ships, except with clauses excluding damage from piracy. They requested the government to take measures to stop these irregularities.

On June 5, 1817, officials discussed maritime protection in the West Indies. A letter from the Governor General of Curaçao dated February 15, 1817 included several important documents:

• A translated letter from Admiral Louis Brion of the Venezuela Republic, written from Pampatar on January 13, 1817
• A proclamation from Simon Bolivar, who called himself leader of the Republic and Captain General of the armies of Venezuela and New Granada
• Two extracts from the Caracas Extraordinary Gazette dated January 18 and 29, 1817

The Dutch naval presence was being strengthened with:

• The corvette Ajax, commanded by Captain van Zuijlen van Nyweld
• The brig Daphne, under command of Lieutenant Captain Coertsen
• The frigate Euridice, which would be sent after returning from the Mediterranean Sea

This naval presence was deemed necessary to protect Dutch flags and possessions from so-called Independents and pirates using their flag. Dutch merchants had expressed concerns about these threats, requesting protection for their colonial trade routes.

Three military personnel records from Amsterdam are described:

• Johannes Leonardus Meter was drafted in Gerwerderadeel on June 18, 1919. He served in the Grenadier Regiment. From March 7, 1918 to March 7, 1919, he served as a volunteer in the Motor Transport Corps in Leeuwarden. He was promoted to Corporal on February 15, 1926. On December 30, 1927, he was transferred to serve with troops in Curaçao for 3 years. He departed from Amsterdam on the ship "Simon Bolivar" on January 22, 1928.
• The second soldier was drafted in Breda on March 20, 1923 into the 6th Infantry Regiment. He joined the Police Troops for border patrol duty on May 11, 1926. On December 30, 1927, he was also transferred to Curaçao for 3 years, departing on the "Simon Bolivar" on January 22, 1928.
• The third soldier was drafted from Arcen en Velden on June 18, 1919 into the Fortress Artillery Regiment. He was promoted to Corporal on October 9, 1919 and Sergeant on January 10, 1920. He served in various units including the Police Troops and was transferred to Curaçao on December 30, 1927. He departed on the "Simon Bolivar" on January 27, 1928. He received a Distinguished Service Medal on June 9, 1927.

This document describes events in Curacao and surrounding areas in 1817. Simon Bolivar, as commander-in-chief, and Louis Brion, as Admiral, led an independence expedition from Aux Cayes past Aruba to Margarita Island. Bolivar then took his troops to Barcelona on the mainland, where he had two encounters with Spanish troops and was defeated, though the Independents still held Barcelona. General Morillo arrived with 5,000 men to restore order in that coastal area. On the 12th, Louis Brion sent a proclamation from Simon Bolivar declaring the ports of:

• Quaijana
• Cumana
• La Guaira
• Puerto Cabello

José Ventura Santana, a refugee from Venezuela living in Curaçao, wrote a petition to Governor Albert Kikkert on July 11, 1816. Kikkert was Vice Admiral and Governor General of Curaçao and its dependent islands for King of the Netherlands. Santana explained that he had moved to Curaçao about 19 months earlier after being incorporated there through resolutions signed by M. Ricardo. Since then, he had been living peacefully and conducting trade, which respectable members of the community could confirm. During the previous English rule, he had sworn loyalty to the British Crown, which he now considered void after the island's transfer to Dutch control. Santana, who had established himself on the island with a large family, requested permission to swear a new oath of loyalty to the King of the Netherlands and the government.

The Governor General shared a letter from the interim Captain General of Caracas with council members. The letter explained that several refugees from Spanish provinces on the mainland were staying on various islands. These refugees were sending misleading writings filled with criminal ideas back to the provinces, disturbing the peace. The Captain General warned he might have to suspend trade between the colony and these provinces unless action was taken. He specifically mentioned that some of these refugees were on this island and requested their removal. After careful discussion, council members felt this warning should be heeded to avoid damaging the island's commerce. However, they noted that some of the named individuals, specifically the Camacho brothers and Thomas Santana, had long been peaceful merchants on the island. These men had brought many advantages through their trade, even with the motherland. The council believed a distinction should be made between such beneficial residents and others who had no occupation or brought no value to the colony.

On June 21, 1739, in Saint Eustatius, a bill of exchange was written for 136 pesos, 7 schillings and 2 stuivers, payable within 20 days. Jacob de Lion ordered payment to Pieter Runnels. The payment was to be made to merchants Van Hermael and Van den Boses in Amsterdam. The bill was later endorsed to Jacob van Paddenburgh.

A second bill was written on June 23, 1739 in Saint Eustatius for 50 pesos, also payable within 20 days. This bill was written by Jan Lispien to Pieter Runnels, and was also endorsed to Jacob van Paddenburgh.

On February 19, 1788, a passport was issued to Captain John Smith, who commanded the brigantine Mercury to New London. The ship John, commanded by Captain Elkanan Freeman, arrived from Boston, having departed on January 3 and last visited Cayenne on February 17, 1788.

On February 20, 1728, Sergeant Johan Friederich Dierderich took his oath as assistant commissioner at Mauritsburg. The receiver W.H. Poppelman submitted accounts for October, November, and December 1787.

On February 21, 1788, Captain Robert Allyn received a passport for his sloop Hope to St. Croix.

On February 24, 1788, Dominus Cros preached in the morning and Dominus van Groeneveld in the afternoon. The Dutch schooner Mary, under Captain Alexander Parkson, arrived from St. Eustatius.

The passengers included:

• Master Welcome and daughter Abigael Welcome
• Juda Haem De Leon
• Abraham Alendanona
• Jacob Juda Jessurun
• Martin David Juda and his wife Rebeud Juda
• A male and female slave with their child

The naval cutter Zeemeeuw, commanded by Lieutenant Cornelis Schalk, arrived after departing from Texel on December 19 and Plymouth on January 6. The ship was stopped at fortress Nieuw Amsterdam for improper identification signals.

During June 1785, auction sales were recorded in St. Eustatius. Alexander Leseune served as the auction commissioner. Multiple auctions were held, including those of Albert Thomas, Simon Aron Cappe, Salomon Levy, J.L. ter Hoeven, William Killip, and Anna Catharina Groebe.

A significant auction was held for the heirs of Hanna Benjamin (born de Lion), which yielded 2,595 pieces. The total value of goods sold was 6,392 pieces. Operating expenses included:

• Paper, pens, and ink
• Office security
• Office partitioning work (8 days)
• Book transportation (26 days)
• Clerk salary
• Office rent

Later that month, more auctions were conducted for various individuals including:

• Captain Daniel Robertson
• Josiah Hill
• R.D. Jennings & Company
• The executors of the late Herman Gosling: Jan Stiesel, J.G.C. Zeelig, and Jacob H. Schmaltsz
• Captain Welch
• Matthieu Bumbry
• Fabrij and Sugnin
• William Halman (in his capacity as court messenger)
• W. Hill
• Raatjes and Rousman
• Jan Sadler
• Dirk Dyckman
• Thomas Haliburton
• Richard Orven

A commission of 2 percent was charged on most sales. The total value of goods sold in this period was 2,285.5 pieces.

On September 10, 1794, several matters were discussed regarding the colony:

• Multiple land requests were rejected, including those from Tillis Hobus, J.C.W. Herlen, I. Schumacher, I.G. Rausch, and A.J. van Imbijze van Batenburg for 500 acres behind various plantations in Maripaan.
• A land dispute involving a 500-acre plot near plantation Nieuw Sans Souci was discussed. This land was originally granted to Christ. Swaving in April 1789 but was forfeited due to non-occupation. The land was later requested by L.C. Abbensetz.
• A payment delay was approved for David Benjamin Bourgeor (representing G. Cruijs) and I.G. Rausch and F. van de Velde (representing Governor J. Runnels of St. Eustatius and Saba).
• The Directors expressed surprise at the Council's rejection of the Governor's proposal to have the Reformed Church Deaconry submit annual financial accounts each April.
• The Directors strongly approved measures taken by the Governor and Council to protect the colony and arrange monthly payments.
• They acknowledged the colony's vulnerable position due to the complete lack of warship protection and promised to address this with higher authorities.

In March 1795, Thomas Ramseij incorrectly charged several people in the ledger book B, using signed receipts. These people included Wan Lordick, Benjamin Wright, Jan de Weever, and Indah H. de Lijon. The latter was in St. Croix at the time, where J. H. Schmalz had seen the receipt. Others who were wrongly charged and who swore oaths about having paid Ramseij included:

• Charles Mussenden
• Mozes Fonseca
• Samuel Mozes Frank
• Jan Carel Hendriks
• Leon Jacobs

On January 21, 1650 in Amsterdam, a notarial deed was made in the evening around 7 o'clock before notary Johannes Hellerus. The document concerned Cake Cornelis, a baker, and his wife Trijntje Noerten, who lived on the corner of Lenhorens sluijs in the Haerlemmer straet in the building called "The Gilded Lion".

Both were healthy and of sound mind. Considering their mortality, they revoked their previous marriage contract made before notary Jan Volckersz Oli on March 30, 1649. They made new arrangements stating that if one of them dies leaving children from their marriage, the surviving spouse would inherit all possessions, movable and immovable goods, and rights.

However, if Trijntje were to die first, the surviving spouse would need to pay:

• 2,000 guilders to her father Hans Coerten (or his descendants if he was deceased) along with all her clothing
• A portion to her brother Jan Coerten (or his descendants if he was deceased)

Andries Jochemsz (soldier, about 35 years old) and Sander Cornelisz (cooper, about 24 years old), both living in Amsterdam, made a sworn statement on 22 February 1666. They testified for Theunis Jans, also a resident of the city, about the following facts:

• Ariaentje Laurens, widow of Cornelis Sandersz, married Jan Hendricxsz Graver
• After Ariaentje Laurens died, Jan Hendricxsz Graver married Belitje Jans
• The witnesses knew all these people personally
• Cornelis Sandersz was the legal father of the second witness
• The first witness married the stepdaughter of Cornelis Sandersz

The statement was witnessed by Dirck de Reijger and Dirck van Rumbelcq before notary Jacob Pondt.