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In 1726, three ships—Risdam, Hogermeer, and Prins Eugenius—arrived in the Netherlands from Siam (modern-day Thailand) on the following dates:

• January 2: Risdam
• January 7: Hogermeer
• February 19: Prins Eugenius

The ships carried goods ordered for 1726, including:

• Gomlak (a type of resin) on sticks:
  • The Netherlands requested 12,000 to 24,000 pounds for 1726.
  • It had to be dark brown or black, with little wood content, to ensure good profits.
  • Previously (1721), the price was around 29 guilders and 10 shillings per 118 pounds (one picul, a Siamese weight unit).
  • Now, Chinese and other traders had driven the price up to 57 guilders and 12 shillings per 118 pounds.
  • Despite the high cost, the Dutch trader Vrageman had not yet sent any gomlak on previous ships.
  • The Prins Eugenius and another ship managed to collect 135 chests of it.
• Preserved (candied) ginger:
  • The Netherlands ordered 40,000 pounds for 1726.
  • It had to be fresh, not old or dry, and white (not brown) and well-dried.
  • The first shipment was expected to arrive in Siam by early January 1726, with more in February and September via tea and coffee ships.
  • Any remaining amount would be sent later for the 1727 order.
  • The ships Prins Eugenius and Hogermeer carried 43,213 pounds of it this time.
• Liefhebbers (a type of spiced ginger confection):
  • 7,291 pounds were brought by the same three ships.
  • Packed in 61 barrels and 516 pots.
  • The Dutch had to act carefully to keep trade profitable; otherwise, the costs of maintaining a permanent trading post in Siam might need to be cut due to lower revenues.

The summary explains a financial and trade agreement involving silver and goods:

• A deal was made where 47.25% of the displayed goods were accepted. This was based on a negotiated total amount of ƒ20,171.16.
• An advance payment of ƒ9,528.10 was made, which was 47.25% of the total agreed amount.
• The latest shipment of silver had not yet been minted (turned into coins), so the final payment would happen later.
• Official letters were sent to a local ruler (referred to as "the prince") and his officials, along with the usual gifts.
• A shipment of 1,832 rosewood chambers (likely a trade good) had arrived and would soon be sent on to Java.
• The ruler of Siam (modern-day Thailand) had not yet received the Dutch East India Company's (VOC) return gift.
• The king of Siam made his usual request to transport his rosewood chambers to Java to buy horses with the help of the VOC.
• These rosewood chambers were sent via Risdam (likely a ship name) and arrived at the local port. They were then sent on to Samarang (modern-day Semarang, Indonesia) to fulfill the trade agreement.

In 1830, there was discussion about a similar type of mineral found in the kingdom of Siam (now Thailand). This mineral was meant to be used as payment for the annual trade agreement between the ruler of Siam and the Dutch East India Company (VOC). According to the contract, the value was set at 16 thaels (a type of currency) at 7.40 guilders per thael in cash.

The decision was made, but it was noted that the matter would be examined further during upcoming discussions with Siam. Additional instructions would be given as needed.

• The Dutch East India Company (VOC) prepared orders to protect trade and sent two shipments of tin, totaling 65,008 bahars (or 165,288 pounds), to Ligor (modern Nakhon Si Thammarat).
• The tin was cast into 3,828 bars as usual and transported on the ship Risdam to Siam (modern Thailand).
• Following standard procedure, half of the shipment was transferred to another ship, the Hogermoeder, along with 1,831 pieces (likely of another trade good).
• The two ships (Risdam and Hogermoeder) delivered additional goods, including:
  • 856,375 pounds of sapanwood (a type of dyewood),
  • 7,921 pounds of elephant tusks,
  • 12,600 pounds of gum lac (a resin used in dyes and varnishes),
  • 27,470 pounds of candied ginger,
  • plus other goods from Siam.
• The total value of the cargo on both ships, based on the sent invoices, amounted to ƒ95,918 and 4 stuivers (Dutch currency).
• It was also reported that linens and fabrics were brought in by many ships, but these were confiscated by local officials (the "king’s factors") upon arrival.

In 1721, a shipment was organized by Westerbeek from an unspecified location. The following goods were sent to various trading posts:

• Samarang: 6,000 pounds via the ship Risdam.
• Tagal: 10,000 pounds via the ship Voorburg.
• Manila: 30 bales via Westerbeek.

Additionally, on May 21, 1721, the ship Cornelia was sent with:

• Copper, indigo, and pots (based on received models).
• Supplies including provisions, equipment, artillery, weapons, and other goods for Samarang and its related trading posts.

A remaining balance of 50% was noted for expenses related to:

• Cash, provisions, weapons, equipment, and goods for the trading post in Sourabaja.
• The outpost in Passourouang.
• Stationed troops, both at the trading post and in Passourouang, for a full year (12 months).

A respectful request was made to the High Indian Government in Batavia to cover the following costs:

• 8,000 in local payment for necessary expenses at the trading post and Passourouang.
• 20,000 in Dutch payment for the stationed troops, both at the trading post and in Passourouang.
• 12 barrels of beer.
• 4 pots of Bengali butter.
• Various artillery, weapons, and other goods for a year’s consumption and use.

After losing all their supplies and belongings, a group of 3,820 people decided to follow a local man from Jawa named Jenang Dul to the mainland. He promised to provide them with rice and other food supplies. They traveled to the mainland without having eaten much—only a few jars of a type of porridge and oysters they had gathered from the rocks. They set up camp near the mouth of the Murgessiem River (likely Musi River in modern Sumatra).

• They stayed there for 28 days, barely surviving on the small amount of rice they received.
• After much begging and pleading with Jenang Dul, they finally left on February 4, 1727, in the evening around 7:00 PM, using two local boats and their own small boat (schuit).
• Jenang Dul refused to take them to Malacca because he claimed it would cost him his life, as it went against the orders of the king of Riouw (modern Riau). Instead, he agreed to take them to Riouw if they pretended to be part of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
• Around 11:00 PM that night, they were forced to sail up the Kak River after the rudder of the larger boat broke. They lost sight of the second local boat but managed to reach the river with their small boat.
• On the morning of February 5, 1727, while repairing the rudder, the cook’s assistant—who had been placed on the other boat with the helmsman—returned to them.

After doing everything possible to get the ship back to sea to rescue the remaining survivors from the sunken vessel, the crew had to pull the boat back to shore. The waves were too rough, and they also spotted several hidden rocks in the water, making navigation dangerous. They decided to wait until the next day, hoping the sea would be calmer and the rocks easier to spot, giving them a better chance to save any remaining survivors.

• On 4 January 1727, the sea was still just as rough, so they did not dare launch the boat again, fearing it would meet the same fate as the first one.
• Around 11 AM, pirates brought the following people ashore:
  • the chief mate and his wife,
  • the chief steward (oppermeester),
  • the constable (Constabel),
  • and two others from the ship.
• They reported that the ship had completely broken apart around noon, with the masts now underwater. Because of this, the provost marshal (provoost) and another sailor drowned.
• On the same day, the pirates brought 6 more men to the island, plundered them, and then left.
• On 5 January 1727, the constable’s servant and an enslaved person belonging to the bookkeeper arrived, also plundered.
• On 6 January 1727, nothing notable happened.
• On 7 January 1727, 6 more men were found on the island during a crossing.

In this report, a French merchant ship named la Seine, commanded by a Monsieur de Pallas (a captain of light frigates under the Toulon department), arrived in port. The ship was hired by de Pallas, who loaded it with wine allegedly purchased in Tunis. He now intended to acquire a ship’s load of grain in the region to return to Toulon.

The long-awaited Venetian convoy also arrived, consisting of 5 merchant ships escorted by 2 warships with three decks. The convoy was under the command of the nobleman Pesaro, a squadron captain of the Venetian Republic. The ships anchored near the islands in the gulf, and 2 merchant vessels later set sail for Constantinople (via Tenedos). Pesaro visited the author and his wife out of old acquaintance before returning to his ship.

The warships carried 204 freed Turkish slaves of the Republic, intended as a gift to the Ottoman court. This was part of the 932 agreements in the recent treaty between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic. Additionally, valuable gifts were reportedly being transported to be presented by the Venetian ambassador (Eno Baillo) to high-ranking Ottoman ministers in Constantinople.

Around this time, an officer of the Grand Vizier, named Thiure Esman Aga, arrived from Constantinople. He was accompanied by two servants of the disgraced and exiled Captain Pasha Haggi Mehmed Pasha (also called Gramin Chograe). After a failed attack on the Dey of Tripoli, Haggi Mehmed Pasha had fled to Bona (under Algerian rule). Thiure Esman Aga brought a letter of recommendation from the Pasha’s son, requesting help in securing a French ship to transport the Pasha back to Bona. The purpose was to deliver the Sultan’s pardon and an invitation for Haggi Mehmed Pasha to return to Constantinople to command the Sultan’s warships, a position he had been appointed to.

• On 20 January 1926, two marriages were recorded in Amsterdam by a civil registrar.
• First Marriage:
  • Jacob Franco, a 52-year-old baker, widowed from Judith Polak, son of the late Wolf Franco and Adilhut Marius, married Sara Pesaro, a 45-year-old woman with no occupation, daughter of the late Mozes Pesaro and Hanna van Minden.
  • The marriage announcement was posted on 9 January 1926 without objections.
  • The couple confirmed their commitment to each other and their legal duties as spouses.
  • Witnesses were Lion Pesaro (46, cinema operator) and Samuel Pesaro (48, traveling salesman), both brothers of the bride.
• Second Marriage:
  • Pieter Cornelis Jacobus Wiertz, a 25-year-old laborer, son of Henri Louis Wiertz (57, cigar maker) and the late Stijntje van der Laar, married Dirkje Elisabeth van der Pluus, a 21-year-old woman with no occupation, daughter of Pieter Jelle van der Pluis (62, dockworker) and Jannegie de Bruin (52, no occupation).
  • The groom’s father and the bride’s parents gave their consent in person.
  • The marriage announcement was posted on 9 January 1926 without objections.
  • The couple confirmed their commitment to each other and their legal duties as spouses.
  • Witnesses were Jan van der Huis (31, laborer, bride’s brother) and Gerrit Pris (33, cocoa worker, groom’s brother-in-law) from Zaan dam.
  • The bride’s father, Pieter Jelle van der Pluis, could not sign because he never learned to write.

On 10 March 1727, a group led by H. Schoon and B. Holscher arrived in Batavia (now Jakarta) around 8 PM after sailing for about one hour. Before their journey, a polite and kind Chinese man had escorted them to the dock and warmly said goodbye.

The two men, Schoon and Holscher, wrote a formal letter to a high-ranking official (referred to as "uw hoog edelheijd" or "your high nobility") to confirm their arrival. They expressed great respect and loyalty in their message.

The letter was signed on 14 March 1727 and approved by W. Sicres.

• The group received a letter from a local ruler named Radja Moeda, who informed them that in 10 to 12 days, 3 Chinese ships would depart from his location to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). He asked if they preferred to travel to Batavia or Malacca.
• The group requested Radja Moeda's permission to travel to Batavia with the first 3 ships, as they knew their business in Malacca would take too long and waste time.
• On February 28, the group, along with the chief mate, visited Radja Moeda again. They returned the borrowed rice and 20 realen (Spanish coins) out of the 3,825 they owed. They mentioned that their governor had sent 100 pesos worth of Spanish mats as partial payment.
• Radja Moeda seemed slightly displeased and claimed he had not expected repayment. He said his gifts were a sign of friendship and gratitude for the Dutch ("hollandse natie") and asked them not to speak of payment again.
• On March 1, Radja Moeda informed them that a Chinese merchant, Taan Tjuko, would depart the next day. That evening, the second mate, the boatswain, the constable, and 14 other men were sent aboard the ship.
• On March 2, Radja Moeda had two state boats pick up the group from their lodging to continue their journey.

The text describes the experiences of a group of people who received help from a local ruler, Raja Moeda, during their stay in an unspecified location. Here’s a summary of the key points:

• The group had earlier received permission to assist the servants of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) because one of their members claimed to have served as a sergeant under the Buginese (people from South Sulawesi) allied with the Dutch and was trusted by them.
• On 11 February, Raja Moeda provided them with supplies, including:
  • 600 gantangs (a traditional unit of measurement) of rice,
  • a bag of salt, and
  • a quantity of salted fish.
• When they asked Raja Moeda for 20 reales (a type of currency) to buy additional supplies, he gave it to them immediately. He also assured them that if they needed more money or had any other needs, they should not hesitate to ask.
• The group continued to be treated kindly until 26 February.
• On that day, they received a letter from the Governor of Malacca via a local boat, along with a small bag containing 100 Spanish mats (likely a type of coin or trade good). The letter informed them that the 19 men who had gone missing from their ship had been found. These men had drifted away and were picked up by a Portuguese ship on 13 February and taken to Malacca.
• The group believed this was the same Portuguese ship they had encountered earlier near Singapore Strait (straat Sinka Poera).
• The Governor of Malacca wrote that he was sending a sloop (a small sailing vessel) to bring them to Malacca as soon as possible.
• In response, the group sent a brief report of their arrival back to the governor using the same boat and informed him that they had reached their current location two days earlier.

After their ship sank, the survivors arrived near sunset at a tree in the Riouw river. Soon after, the first signatory (the writer of this account) was picked up by a small boat on the king’s orders and taken to a local building.

There, Clana Jaija Poetra, an official titled Raadja Moeda by the locals, questioned the writer. He asked:

• Where they had traveled from,
• Whether the wrecked ship was Dutch (from the VOC, the Dutch East India Company),
• What cargo it carried and what they had salvaged,
• How the locals had treated them,
• How the shipwreck happened, and
• Why they had taken so long (about 15–16 days) to reach Riouw, since orders had already been sent to a man named Jenang Dul to bring them quickly.

The writer answered honestly. Then, he requested lodging for himself and his group starting the next day. Raadja Moeda kindly refused to make them wait, immediately relocating two Chinese residents and their belongings to free up space for the survivors that same evening.

That night, they were provided with:

• 20 gantangs (a local measure) of rice,
• Firewood,
• Fish,
• Candles, and
• Lamp oil.

Raadja Moeda assured them they could ask for anything else they needed. He expressed sincere sympathy for their misfortune but also happiness at the chance to help.

• On November 7, a Dutch ship anchored one mile north of the Burboquet reef near the shore, waiting for other ships and boats to join them. They hoped the moonlight would help them spot the vessels to sail together again.
• By November 8, early in the morning, no ships or boats had arrived. Assuming the others had already left, the crew decided to set sail again. After passing the west point of Burboquet, they found a stranded local vessel in a bay between Johor and the last point of Burboquet.
• Around 7:30 AM, they anchored near the local vessel but learned its crew had no news about the missing boat (number 3822). The Dutch then prepared a small amount of rice to eat before sailing toward Riouw (Riau).
• At about 9:00 AM, they spotted a Portuguese ship sailing toward the strait. They quickly returned to their own vessels and chased it, hoping to board it and force it to take them to Malacca.
• After an hour of pursuit, they realized they couldn’t catch the Portuguese ship. They continued their journey to Riouw and, by sunset, anchored at Pulau Labuan Gorab near Tanjung Museri, a green plain on the port (left) side. They stayed there overnight.
• On November 9, at sunrise, they prepared to depart again.

On October 38, 1718, a Dutch ship sailed near the coast, about ¼ mile from the corner of the mainland where it curves inward toward the Murgesiem River. The crew measured the water depth at 9 to 10 feet along the ship’s hull. They prepared the lifeboat and skiff (a small boat) for an emergency. By around 5:30 PM, the ship tilted heavily to the starboard (right) side, forcing the crew to abandon ship using the boats to save their lives. Shortly after leaving, the ship briefly righted itself before sinking deeper—its lower deck nearly submerged and the upper deck close to the water. By around 7:00 PM, the crew reached the island of Satendan (or Satindan). In total, there were 68 people:

• 61 employees of the Dutch East India Company (VOC),
• 2 enslaved Black boys belonging to the captain,
• 1 enslaved boy belonging to the chief mate,
• 3 enslaved women belonging to the same chief mate.

On 3 January around 9:30 AM, the ship faced severe trouble. The crew—including the boatswain, carpenter, and constable—approached the officers on behalf of everyone on board. They begged to steer the ship toward the shore, as they believed it was impossible to keep sailing. The officers and helmsmen agreed, especially since there was no reason to delay further without risking sinking.

The decision was made to release the tow rope and let the wind and waves push the ship toward land. Around 11:30 AM, they dropped anchor in about 3 fathoms (18 feet) and 2 feet of water. This was necessary to avoid being swept by a strong southward current near the shore, which could have driven them into a reef called Bato Bagadja (near Pulo Timaon, about 8 to 9 miles southwest). Hitting the reef would have destroyed the ship before anyone could launch lifeboats.

Later, after more water depth was lost and the ship swung into the wind, the stern became stuck in the mud. The ship ended up about two ship lengths above the wind and current mentioned earlier.

On January 2, 1700s (exact year unclear), a Dutch ship was sailing about 4.5 miles from Pulo Timan (likely Pulau Timon, an island in Southeast Asia). The crew discussed encouraging the ship’s progress, hoping that with good weather, they could reach the shallow waters near Pulo Timan within a meal’s time. They had been making slow but steady progress—5 feet of water depth at the front of the ship and 4 feet at the back.

• The crew agreed to adjust their course to Zuid (South) and Zuid ten Westen (Southwest).
• Rain and lighter winds slowed them down, but by noon on January 2, they spotted Pulo Timan to the south-southeast.
• They changed course to Zuid ten Oosten (Southeast), but rough seas and easterly winds forced them to steer Zuid en Zuidwester (South and Southwest) again to ride the waves.
• By evening, water depth was still manageable—5.5 feet at the front and 4.5 feet at the back.
• Around 10:00 PM, they anchored near the westernmost island of Pulo Timan in 12 fathoms (72 feet) of water, expecting shallower conditions.
• Instead, the water kept getting deeper, contrary to their hopes.

• On a ship, the crew managed to keep the water at bay using three pumps and bailing over two bows (front sections of the ship). They also worked on the stern (rear) near the powder magazine (storage for gunpowder).
• By the afternoon of an unspecified date, around 5 PM, they realized the situation was critical. Despite their efforts, only one pump remained functional, and bailing over four shifts was barely keeping the ship afloat.
• Around noon on December 31, 1726, water began overwhelming the pumps and bailing efforts. The crew estimated they were near the Ridang Islands, about 27 to 28 miles to the west-southwest (WZW) of their position.
• Using a sounding weight (a tool to measure water depth), they found the ship had 5 feet of water at the front and 4 feet at the rear.
• The crew kept the pumps and bailing going until around midnight, but the water continued to rise. They then decided to change course toward the southwest (ZW) and southwest by west (ZWtW) for two reasons:
  • To improve their chances of keeping the ship afloat.
  • At the boatswain’s (ship’s officer) request, on behalf of the entire crew, to seek land. This was a precaution in case the leak worsened beyond control, allowing them a chance to save their lives using the longboat (a ship’s boat) and reach shore by "God’s grace."
• On January 1, 1727, around 5:30 PM, they spotted Capas Island to the west-southwest (WZW 1/3 W) based on their visual estimate.

In December 1738, the ship's chief officer reported a leak on the starboard (right) side near the stern. The leak was about half a knot (nautical measurement) underwater. After plugging it, the crew estimated around 550 to 600 "steek" (small wood plugs) could fit in a glass of water from the leak.

On December 7, they confirmed the leak was still manageable. The ship set sail again on December 8, but after 5 to 6 days, the leak worsened. Upon closer inspection, they found a second leak at the front port (left) side of the bow, about 1 foot underwater.

Since the ship was anchored due to strong opposing winds and rough seas, they struggled to tilt the ship enough to reach the leak. After plugging it, they again estimated 600 to 650 "steek" in a glass of water. However, within 4 to 5 days, the leak grew so severe that the crew could barely keep up with pumping out the water.

The situation continued until December 29, when a strong storm with heavy seas made the leak even worse. By the morning of December 30, the storm and rough seas caused the leak to increase dramatically.

On 20 June 1726, the ship Risdam, under the command of its captain and accountant, left the harbor of Batavia (now Jakarta). At that time, the crew had to pump water out of the ship at a rate of 150 to 180 strokes every two hours using two pumps. As the voyage continued, the leaking slightly worsened, requiring up to 200 strokes every two hours after loading tin in Batavia.

The ship arrived at the Chinese harbor (likely near Guangzhou), where the crew had to pump 350 to 400 strokes per hour to keep the ship afloat. After loading more tin and sappanwood (a type of dyewood), the chief mate sent a letter on 27 November, reporting that continuous pumping was needed to keep the ship from sinking.

The captain immediately ordered an inspection. On 5 December, the chief mate and carpenters checked the ship thoroughly, both front and back, to find the source of the leak.

In 1726, officials in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) documented trade details involving several Dutch ships: the Cisdam, d'Coning Carel (King Charles), and Velser hoofd (Velser Chief).

• The ships were to transport as much high-quality Jappanhout (likely a type of valuable Asian timber) as their holds could carry.
• Other requested goods included:
  • Aguilhout (a type of wood), Namrak (possibly camphor), wax, and rice.
  • 150 small glazed pots (or "Hoogenaamde swarte Hond" black clay pots).
  • 40 pots of bamboo aatchiaar (likely a type of resin or dye).
  • 30 pots of red pinang kalk (betel lime) and 30 pots of regular pinang kalk (not from the bottom sediment).
  • An additional 40 pots of aatchiaar.
• A total of 465,300 pounds of sappanhout (sapanwood) were expected, but only the Coning Carel and Velser hoofd received some, amounting to 988,727 pounds.
• 50 jars of an unspecified item were noted as lost.

In 1725 or 1726, 5 packs containing 499 pieces of sanen bengaals (Bengal sarsenet, a fine silk fabric) were sent on recent voyages but returned because they did not meet quality standards.

• Other goods mentioned:
  • 50 pots of honey.
  • 100 pounds of yellow gum.
  • 1,000 pounds of hartshoorn (likely hartshorn salt or ammonium carbonate).
• Gold had been scarce in recent years, making it difficult to meet the demand for gold thread used in clothing on the Coromandel Coast (southeastern India).
• Officials in Siam (modern-day Thailand) were urgently instructed to gather as much gold as possible at fair prices, specifically gold of 24 carats, with a weight equivalent to 16-17 reaal (a unit of weight).
• A budget of ƒ233,048.18 was allocated for purchasing gold in Siam, using local currency (tikal). The ships Coning Carel and Velser hoofd were sent for this purpose.

The document was signed in Batavia Castle on August 10, 1726, by Anthonie Huijsman.

• Upon inspection, the following were received:
  • 200 thail and 1 maas (units of weight) of gold, in 26 bars.
  • 532 pounds of hartshoorn with the ship.
  • 100 pounds of yellow gum in a box with the Velser hoofd.
  • 50 pots of honey with the Coning Carel.

The Dutch trading posts in Asia reported the following in the early 1700s:

• 1727:
  • A shipment of somlak (a type of resin) on sticks was not sent from the Netherlands this time. The current stock was 24,300 pounds, with an additional 12,000 pounds excused for now.
  • The Dutch East India Company (VOC) ordered 40,000 pounds of preserved tamarind for 1727. It had to be prepared in firm, juicy cloves—not too dry or sticky—but well-soaked and clean. To support this, the ships Coning Carel and Velser Hooft carried 62,713 pounds of powdered sugar in 244 cans, plus 90 new water barrels. In Siam, the water had to be replaced every 8 to 10 days.
  • Only 26,171 pounds of preserved ginger arrived due to the loss of the ship Risdam. The Coning Carel and Velser Hooft brought 15 barrels, while 35 barrels (12,431 pounds) were lost with the Risdam on January 14 and February 25, 1727.
  • A shipment of gomlak (shellac) was also excused because of the Risdam disaster. The Velser Hooft only received part of the requested goods for 1727.
• Stockpile issues:
  • The mineral tin from Siam had grown so much that there was a surplus of over 940,000 pounds (excluding Bankas and Malacca). Traders were warned not to accept more than necessary to keep the market stable.
• Elephant tusks for Surat:
  • 50,000 pounds of the heaviest and largest tusks were needed—no cracked, broken, dead, or small ones (each had to weigh at least 15.375 pounds). Buyers had to negotiate fairly based on quality, as advised before.
  • Only 11,643 pounds of tusks arrived; 60,135 pounds of tin and 28,342 pounds of sappanwood were lost when the Risdam sank.

• On 21 September 1725, Anthonij Huijsman sent a letter from Siam to the directors of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), congratulating the newly appointed leaders:
  • Wijbrand Blom (promoted to ordinary council)
  • Johannes Hertenberg, Jacob Willem Dubbeldecop, and Joan Overhard van der Schuur (new extraordinary council members)
  He wished them strength and health for their important roles.
• The letter included a price report for goods shipped on the Hogermeer and Prins Eugenius, listing:
  • Elephant tusks: ƒ1.9 per pound
  • Candied ginger: ƒ8.8 per unit
  • Bamboo atchiar: ƒ1.16 per pot
  • Red pienang (betel nut) and lime: ƒ0.9 per unit
  • Empty pots: ƒ12 per 2 units
  • Honey: ƒ12.3 per unit
• Due to deaths on the Prins Eugenius and Risdam:
  • The skipper Cornelis de Kaa and chief helmsman Cornelis Boom had died.
  • Hendrik Jurriaansz van Beek (chief helmsman of the Prins Eugenius) was promoted to acting chief helmsman of the Hogermeer.
  • Magnus Boij (under-helmsman of the Hogermeer) was reassigned to the Risdam as chief helmsman, replacing Boom.
  • Arij Landsbergen (under-helmsman of the Tingietar) became chief helmsman of the Risdam.
  • Fredrik Afslager (butler of the Hogermeer) became under-helmsman, replacing Boij.
  These changes awaited approval from the VOC directors.
• The merchant and second-in-command of the Siam trading post, Rugier van Alderweerelt, respectfully requested:
  • Resignation from his post due to long service, hoping for a new assignment elsewhere.
• The head of the trading post (unnamed) supported Van Alderweerelt's resignation, stating:
  • He could no longer work with Van Alderweerelt, who was described as "unbearable."
  • The head had served the VOC honorably for about 22 years and had good relations with Siamese ministers.
  • He trusted the directors would maintain him in his position while approving Van Alderweerelt's resignation.
• The bookkeeper and senior clerk also requested to replace Van Alderweerelt if his resignation was granted.

On 31 January, officials reported decisions made on 27 December to prevent the collapse of governance in their region. They had previously informed Ambon and Siam about recent events.

• The ship Risdam was lost on its return journey from Siam due to overwhelming enemy forces. Details would be discussed later.
• A new trade effort was started with the government of Tagal (likely referring to a region in the Philippines).
• The ship Beesvliet was sent carrying nails (likely cloves or another spice) washed in Wassenaar, along with letters confirming the appointment of Johannes Bernard as the new governor, replacing Stephanus Versluijs, who was needed elsewhere in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) territories.
• Copies of official letters (both general and secret) dated 11 February were sent via the ship Beekvliet and a small vessel called Chialoup Die Agelboom.
• A total of ₭147,152.12 worth of goods and cash was sent to support the government in Tagal.
• An additional 300 lasten (a unit of weight, roughly 2 metric tons each) of rice, valued at ₭14,724.18, was shipped via Wassenaar and Beekvliet, as confirmed by Resident Hendrik Gouset in a letter dated 20 January.
• A small vessel, Chialoup Banda, was also mentioned in the records.

On 28 March 1727, officials in Batavia (located in the Castle of Batavia) wrote to the Governor-General and Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) to inform them about recent events.

• The letter reports the death of Cornelis ’t Lam, the chief accountant (referred to as the "opperhooft van het soldij comptoir"), who passed away on 26 March 1727.
• His position would soon be filled by someone new.
• The letter was signed by multiple officials, including:
  • Matthijs D: Haan
  • Aert Huijsman
  • Cornelis Hasselaar
  • Willem Blom
  • Diderik Durven
  • Pieter Gabrij
  • Jacobus Willem Dubbeldek
  • Isaac Evert van der Schuer
  • Matthijs Westpalm
  • Hendrik van Baarle
• The letter was formally approved on 14 May 1727.