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On May 14, 1680, Nathan Swaab (also known as vanvelde) and his wife Magdalena Teunis Alras Lea Vande Selde, residents of the city, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. They acknowledged receiving 2,000 guilders from Aron Agilar Cain and Isaack de Brsiel agilar, who were executing the will of the late David Aguilar.

This money was left to Magdalena in David Aguilar's will, including all interest. The couple confirmed they had no further claims on David Aguilar's estate. They promised never to make any additional demands on the executors or the estate, and would protect the executors against any future claims.

Additionally, Magdalena kept half of the household goods left by David Aguilar to his child Ghana daguilas, whom he had with Magdalena. This half was valued at 500 guilders.

On May 5, 1666, Pieter Dias and Aaron d'Aguilar, living in Amsterdam, sold to Gillis Brouwer from Amersfoort one-third ownership of a dye kettle with equipment and other belongings. This dye workshop was located outside the Koppelpoort of Amersfoort in the barn of Willem Paffert, who was in charge of wagons.

The price was 150 guilders, which Brouwer had to pay in cash to Pieter Dias. The sellers and buyer agreed that none of them would allow anyone else to dye in this workshop, directly or indirectly. All dyeing work had to be done by themselves.

Since Pieter Dias and Aaron d'Aguilar had given Claes Claesz Brabander permission to dye 18 half-cloths in this workshop, Gillis Brouwer had to allow this specific dyeing job to be completed soon, as the sellers had already compensated the buyer for this arrangement.

• When news reached Tamarica and Pariba that Portuguese forces had taken Recife and Pernambuco and were killing inhabitants, all residents fled with only what they were wearing, leaving their possessions behind
• The witnesses escaped to Martinique
• They saw a refugee from Tamarica arrive there with his wife and children, having saved nothing and living in extreme poverty
• Members of the Jewish community in Martinique provided food and shelter to this family
• The Jewish community also paid for the family's travel expenses from Martinique to their current location

On March 2, 1673 and several following days, multiple creditors of Moses and David Juda Lion appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. The group included Jon de Vrije (representing Adriaen van Groenendijck, secretary of Gouda), David Thanies, Thomas de Pinedo, David Drago, Estevan Andrea, Christoffel Boitet, Diego Mendes de Britto, Joost Kemp (representing the widow of Jacob Tammeau), Isaack Mendes de Pinha, Abraham Telles, Josep Franco Nunes, Jacob Tartas, Benjamin de Cea, Lourens de Wolf, Balthasar de Bruyne, Daniel Planck, Isaak Brobio de Cache, Moses Nasar, Jeronimo Amnes da Costa, the widow of Mathys Snoek, Jan Snoek, Avon d'Agular (for the heirs of David Agnear), Josep Abenjacar, Gabriel Henriques, Jacob and Moses Nunes Henriques, Manoel da Zerra, Joan van Wossenaer, Manuel Namias de Crasto, and Aron Capadoce.

These creditors declared they had received 12.5% of their respective claims from Josep and Manasse Barbosa, who were guarantors for Moses and David Juda Lion. This payment represented the first half of a 25% settlement.

On August 15, 1658, two witnesses appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. The first witness was Joseph de Pharo, son of Josua, about 50 years old, and the second was Mordochaij de Crasto, son of Emanuel, about 40 years old. Both were of Portuguese descent and lived in this city.

They testified under oath at the request of Sara de Prado and Saron Gabba Faro, who also lived there. The witnesses confirmed that on June 12, they were present along with several others when rabbis granted the requesters a divorce according to their law. The rabbis performed all the necessary ceremonies according to their religious customs.

The witnesses further declared that at the time of divorce, the rabbis provided a divorce letter written in Hebrew, which they signed as witnesses. This divorce letter was delivered to Sara Gabbaij de Prada by Moijses d'aguilar, who had special permission from Aron Gabbiij Faro to do so.

The divorce letter was dated Wednesday, the eleventh.

On June 23, 1671, several members of the Del Soto family appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Holland. The group included:

• Isaack Del Soto
• Leonora Mendes (widow of Josep de los Rios)
• David Del Soto
• Abraham de los Rios (married to Sara Del Soto)
• Jacob de los Rios
• Abraham d'Aron Jesur (married to Hester Del Soto)
• Isaack de David Del Soto

They were all heirs of the late Jacob Delmont (also known as Del Soto). They met with David d'Aguilar regarding a payment of 20,000 guilders agreed upon in a contract dated March 30, 1670. This contract was confirmed by the High Council of Holland on April 1, 1670. The payment was made in two parts: 12,000 guilders received from Moijses and David Indalion on October 1, 1670, and 879 guilders and 17 stuivers for goods purchased from the estate.

On August 6, 1657, a legal meeting took place before notary Adriaen Lock. Sijmon Drago (also known as Isaac Franco) from one side and Hester Mendes, wife of Diego d'Agnirre (also known as David Mendes) from the other side, met to resolve a dispute. Hester Mendes, living in Antwerp, had power of attorney from her husband through a document made by notary Guilliame le Roussean in Antwerp on August 2 of the same year.

The dispute was about Drago freezing some goods and money belonging to David Mendes that were held by Aron Mendes. Through mediation by Jacob Marcusz and David Agnilar, they reached an agreement. Sijmon Drago agreed to lift the freeze on the goods and money, allowing David Mendes to freely receive and use his property as he wished. In return, Hester Mendes, acting on behalf of her husband, would provide full payment to Sijmon Drago for what was owed to him.

Hendrick Jansz Ruijser wanted to buy one or two bales of wool but had no connections with wool sellers. He asked someone to go with him to help get credit and ensure good wool quality. They went to see Aron d'Aguilar, who asked about Ruijser's character. The witness said Ruijser had worked for him and was good at paying his debts. They then went to see the merchant, who sold Hendrick Jansz Ruijser two large bales of Soria Segoriano wool at 39 stuivers per pound with 21 months' rebate. The merchant didn't know Hendrick Jansz Ruijser or his father Jan Cornelisz Ruijser at the time of sale, and Jan Cornelisz Ruijser was not present during the purchase. The merchant typically had his workers deliver wool to the weighing house without being present himself, recording the transactions afterward based on weighing house records. It was only recently discovered that Hendrick Jansz Ruijser had fraudulently listed his father Jan Cornelisz Ruijser as the buyer when the wool was delivered, even though he bought it for himself to make cloth. Later, Hendrick Jansz Ruijser repeatedly approached witnesses asking if they knew merchants who would buy his cloth, stating it was made from the same wool he had bought from the merchant.

• In 1659, when news reached Tamarica and Pariba that the Portuguese had captured Recife de Pernambuco and were killing its inhabitants, everyone fled those regions, leaving all their possessions behind
• The witnesses fled to Martinique, where they later saw the requester arrive from Tamarica with his wife and children, having saved nothing and living in great poverty
• Some Gothic people living in Martinique had to support the requester's family and paid for their food and travel costs to come to Amsterdam

On February 12, 1682, Joseph de Redina and Arondaguilar appeared before notary Dirck van der Bdroe. Arondaguilar had rented a house on the Nnjergraft from David de Mordochay Pinto for 120 guilders per year. The house was recently bought by de Medina in a city auction. Dagular had transferred the rental agreement back to Pinto.

All parties agreed to cancel and void the rental agreement, allowing de Medina to take possession of the house from May 1 onwards and use it as he wishes. David de Mordochay Pinto appeared and approved this cancellation, giving up any rental rights after May.

The basement of this house was still rented to Anthony Smits for one year after next May for 50 guilders. The official rental agreement states 37.5 guilders, with Smits providing a separate note for the remaining 12.5 guilders. Both documents will be handed over to de Medina to collect the rent.

On December 1, 1654, two witnesses appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. They were Isaack Levij, about 38 years old, and Aaron Dagilar, about 34 years old, both living in the city. They testified under oath at the request of Jan and Poulus de Sweers.

The witnesses declared they had lived on Marca Island in Brazil for several years. In 1653, they observed that the enslaved people on the plantation of Franchois de Sweers (father of the requesters) were mostly strong and capable workers. They were considered among the best on the island. The witnesses gained this knowledge because they saw these enslaved people frequently at the plantation before they were shipped to the West Indies.

The statement was witnessed by:

• Hendrick Jaspersz
• Arnoud Raard
• Vincent Swaerens
• Hendrick Geelehant

On March 29, 1662, Adriaen Lock, a notary, recorded statements from two witnesses: Hendrick Brouwer, aged 18, and Aaron d'Aguilar, aged 20, both living in this city. They gave testimony at the request of merchant Joan de Pas.

Hendrick Brouwer testified that Hendrick Jansz Ruijser (son of Jan Cornelisz Ruijser) had worked for him and learned the cloth-making trade. Ruijser had left his employment a little more than a year ago.

Aaron d'Aguilar testified that in late April or early May 1661, Hendrick Jansz Ruijser came to him, though he didn't know him at first. Ruijser asked if he knew anyone who would sell one or two bales of wool for him. d'Aguilar replied yes but said he didn't know him and that Ruijser would need to bring someone who could vouch for him. Ruijser then said "Don't you know me? I worked for Hendrick Brouwer for a long time." d'Aguilar responded that he didn't know him but if he came back with Hendrick Brouwer, he would introduce him to someone selling wool.

Hendrick Brouwer further testified that in late April or early May 1661, the aforementioned person came to him.

On June 24, 1727, a ship belonging to Chinese captain Japhongke sank about 6-8 miles west of Tannakelie. The ship had left Macassar on June 7, 1727 with 37 people on board. It was carrying rice, agar-agar, sea cucumbers, and wax.

The bootsman Kali Sourats reported that 16 days after leaving port, they noticed it took 2 glasses (about an hour) to pump out water that leaked in during just one glass (30 minutes). When the crew told Captain Japhongke about this serious leak, he dismissed their concerns, saying they would reach Batavia in 5-6 days.

Near the islands called the Three Brothers, the crew again urged the captain to turn back or find land, but he insisted on continuing, claiming they would reach the Javanese coast in 2-3 days. About 5-6 miles west of Tanakeke in the afternoon, they had to throw some cargo overboard. The water kept rising, and when they finally wanted to turn back, it was too late. The ship sank with most of its cargo.

13 survivors managed to escape in a small boat. Without paddles, they drifted to Tanakeke where they made paddles and a sail from leaves. They reached Glisson and then Goa where 5 crew members disembarked to find food. The survivors included:

• Aron Abrahams (Christian from Batavia)
• Johan Tot (Portuguese Christian)
• Johannes van Namen (mixed-race person from Batavia)
• Several Javanese, Buginese and Chinese sailors

All survivors testified that the accident was caused by the captain's negligence in ignoring the severe leak.

• 16 days after leaving the harbor, they noticed it took 2 glass-periods to pump out water that leaked in during 1 glass-period
• Captain Jap Hongko dismissed these concerns, saying they would reach Batavia in 5-6 days
• Near the islands called the Three Brothers, they again urged the captain to turn back or seek land due to increasing water
• The captain insisted on continuing, claiming they would reach the Javanese coast in 2-3 days
• 5-6 miles west of Tanakeke, around 4-5 PM, they were forced to throw some sea cucumbers and rice overboard
• As water levels rose dramatically, the crew wanted to turn back, but the captain abandoned ship
• Kali and some others managed to get into a small boat

On June 10, 1734, in Amsterdam, a marriage contract was made between David Idania, an adult single man, and Judica Abendana Mendes, an underage single woman. She was accompanied by her uncle Daniel Abendana Namias. All parties lived in Amsterdam. The contract was made before public notary Juan Barels. The couple agreed to marry under God's blessing. They declared it unnecessary to specify their assets and property.

• The contract followed Jewish customs and traditions
• A Ketubah (Jewish marriage contract) would also be created
• If the groom died first, without children from the marriage, the bride would receive 1,800 florins from his most liquid assets
• The bride would also receive 1,400 florins as her marriage portion
• If the bride died first, leaving children from the marriage, the husband would retain half of her dowry (1,400 florins) plus any inheritances

• Defend and pursue all current and future legal matters in Pinto Corpuu's name
• Appear before various courts and authorities, including:
  • The Chamber of Insolvent Estates
  • Small Claims Court
  • Maritime Law Court
  • Insurance Chamber
• Take legal action against creditors and others, particularly in matters concerning the estate of Hendrick Boelisz Cloet

• Willem Harmen Jansz, a fruit seller living on Sint Anthonis Breestraat, approached Cardoose from behind while he was standing on the Sint Anthonis Bridge
• Jansz pulled Cardoose's hat from his head
• Jansz then hit Cardoose in the face with his fists
• The attack caused Cardoose to bleed and left him with a swollen and bruised eye
• Cardoose did not fight back or do anything wrong

On March 27, 1654, Hendrick Stampeel, a merchant living in Hamburg but currently in the city, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. He declared that the case and package of fabrics, which had been removed from Dirck Heeren's ship by Daniel Abendana, Jacob Senior, and Juda Pimintel in the previous summer, were returned to him. He promised not to make any further claims against these men or the skipper, either legally or otherwise.

The same day, skipper Dirck Heeren also appeared before the notary and witnesses. He confirmed hearing Stampeel's statement being read, understanding that Stampeel was satisfied regarding the case and package that Abendana, Senior, and Pimintel had received from his ship. Heeren promised not to make any claims against Abendana, Senior, and Pimintel regarding this matter.

The document was witnessed by Jacobus de Mol and Arnoud Haardaes in Amsterdam.

On March 30, 1654, Dirck Herren appeared before a notary and witnesses to confirm that he had heard the reading of an act by Hendrick Stampal. The act concerned a crate and package that Daniel Abendaria Jacob, Semor, and Juda Limentel had received from his ship. He promised not to make any claims against them regarding this matter.

On the same day, Niel Meensen from Bergen in Norway, captain of the ship St. Nicolaes, and Reijnmout Beuckman, owner of the ship, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. They acknowledged receiving 600 guilders (300 guilders each) from Anthori Hendricxsz Molenaer on behalf of Hendrick Harmensz Doot and from Cornelisz Noorman on behalf of Teuris Arentsz, merchants in Bergen. This was a maritime loan on the ship, its equipment, and related items for a voyage from their current location to Bergen in Norway. The sea risk coverage would begin when the ship passed the last buoy leaving port and continue until the ship safely arrived in Bergen.

This legal testimony from Amsterdam involves several people discussing financial and living arrangements related to a marriage. Bento de Britto Oorio married Judica Abendana. Fernando Dias de Britto and his wife promised to give their son 4,000 guilders for the marriage, drawn from a capital of 2,000 guilders. After the marriage, Fernando Dias de Britto paid 5,000 guilders into the city bank to fulfill this promise.

The witnesses Rachel Salom Osorie, Jacob Aboab Borio and his wife, Isaac Aboab Ozaio, and Joseph Aboab Ororio and his wife all confirmed these arrangements. The marriage agreement also included a condition that Bento de Britto Oorio and his wife could live with Fernando Dias de Britto for as long as they wished, receiving free food and drink without paying rent.

The statement was witnessed by Abraham Franco Mendes, Mordochai Franco Mendes, Jacobus Snel, and Dirck van der Groe, and officially recorded by notary A. Lock.

• Appear at the city's orphans' chamber
• Calculate and settle the interest due on money and bonds held there on behalf of her deceased son
• Collect both the interest and principal amounts
• Issue receipts for all received funds
• Handle all related matters as she would if present herself

• A diamond rosette ring with 7 diamonds
• A ring with 3 diamonds
• A ring with one thick diamond
• A pair of diamond pendants
• A diamond brooch or chest ornament
• A necklace of 136 pearls
• A headdress with 200 pearls
• Two pearl bracelets containing 600 pearls in total

Abraham Franco Mendes and Madochaij Francomendes were unsure whether events occurred in 1641 or 1642. They confirmed that Fernando Dias de Britt received 1,000 guilders. On January 19, 1665, notary Adriaen Lock questioned witnesses at the request of Dirck Grijp, who was appointed by the orphanage masters as guardian of Bento de Britto Ozorio's (also known as Baronch Abendana) children.

The witnesses were asked to confirm:

• That Baronch Ozorio, grandfather of Bento de Britto Ozorio, gave 1,000 guilders to his grandson when he was 4 or 5 years old in 1642
• That Fernando Dias de Britto, father of Bento, received these 1,000 guilders in 1642
• That Ghana Abendana, wife of Fernando Dias de Britto and mother of Bento, inherited 2,000 guilders in capital shares in the East India Company from her brother Bento Ozorio
• That Ghana Abendana, when her son Bento was to marry Judica Abendana, daughter of Abraham Franco Mendes, with Fernando's consent