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• The heirs would drop their claims if certain conditions were met
• Da Cunsa would pay 77 Flemish pounds that were mistakenly left out of interest calculations
• A sum of 1,212 guilders related to seven bales of wool would be placed in the city's trust
• Da Cunsa would leave 425 guilders that he had paid to Sebastian Jonge (also known as Henriques)

• Had to attend meetings when called with 24 hours notice
• Would face penalties for not showing up three times
• Agreed to accept the arbitrators' decision as final
• Appointed legal representatives to handle the case before the High Council of Holland

In July 24, 1651, in Segovia, and September 1, 1651, at the fortress of Saint-Esprit near Bayonne, France, legal documents were signed. These documents involved Sebastiaen Henriques (also known as Nicolas Dosante) and Manuel Mendes Henriques, who were appointed as guardians over Anna Henriques, replacing David Anthonis and Henriques Nines. These people were children and heirs of the late Jorge Henriques and Leonore Mendes.

On June 18, 1652, a receipt was signed before notary Baddel. Later, on January 18, 1653 and February 5, 1653, two separate legal orders were obtained from the high council. The case involved Da Cunsa and dealt with a significant amount of capital and interest.

Through the mediation of Philippe Jorge and Jacob Barselaij, the parties reached an agreement. Manuel Dacuisa had to declare under oath before one or two rabbis of their community that neither he nor anyone under his orders possessed any effects from wool shipments, other merchandise, bills of exchange, money (coined or uncoined), silver, gold, or any other goods that might have been sent by Jorge Henriques or anyone on his behalf, belonging to the heirs of Jorge Henriques and Leonora Mendes.

• French ministers La Rivière and Auton, as representatives of the Synod at Selff, requested permission to build a new church in the city. The Company had promised 4,000 guilders for this construction.
• Miguel Fernandes de Sa, owner of the Ingenio Aratangi sugar mill, presented his case. He had bought the mill from Alexander de Mora for 60,000 guilders and still owed 19,500 guilders.
• Due to war damage, the mill had fallen into disrepair. De Sa requested 20 enslaved workers, some oxen, and copper to restore operations.
• Town officials Cosmus de Mincheren (Sheriff) and Manuel da Cunha de Andrade (Alderman) from the Serinham chamber inspected the mill and reported:
  • Only 21 enslaved workers were present
  • Only 17 plots of land were being worked that year
  • The mill's basic structure was in reasonable condition

On November 17, Johan Hoeck escorted three Franciscan monks and Mino da Cuna to the shore and their ship, the Berch, seeing them off in a friendly manner. Pieter Persijn and his companion had returned to the mine on November 16, not expecting the ship from Recife to return there.

The Portuguese admiral Jeronimo Serrao de Paiva informed Commander Hubbeldinck that the skipper from Amsterdam, who had brought prisoners aboard, had kept a wine cellar and a cloth belonging to one of the monks, as well as a small barrel of preserves, and had gone to Recife without informing anyone.

A letter was received from Johan Hoeck, sheriff in Rio Grande, dated November 2, containing various notifications about the departure of three Franciscan monks. He had also investigated, as ordered, accounts concerning a Jewish man named Manuel per de Motta and some bills of exchange with da Cunsa.

On January 19, 1642, Trijntge Engelen, acting on behalf of her husband Egbert Adriaensz Trommel, sold a house and property to Willem Cornelisz. The house was located on the Haerlemmer Dijck in Amsterdam. The price was 4,200 guilders, to be paid in installments.

On January 20, 1642, several merchants including Cornelis, Baltsasar Harmens, Garrebrant Dobbesz, and Guiljaem Momma appointed Lucas Luce, a merchant in London, to recover wool cargo from a shipwreck. The wool belonged to Portuguese merchant Manuel da Cunsa and was aboard a ship called "Arca de patience" captained by Wilsam Houwaert. Lucas Luce was to work with Anthonio Farnandos Carvajales in London on this matter.

Also on January 20, 1642, Willem Jansz Jonckheijn appeared before the notary. He was preparing to sail to Angola as a provisions master on the yacht "de Brack" for the West Indies Company. He confirmed his previous will made on July 12, 1641 with his wife Heijndercktgen Heeren Schermer. He added that if his wife died without children before him, and he then died while traveling, half of his possessions should go to his mother-in-law Annetge Jacobs Sollenburch.

• He physically abused her, causing bruises
• She suffered 6 miscarriages (4 boys and 2 girls)
• Her parents often had to rescue her from his violence
• Despite making peace several times, Isaack kept breaking his promises to improve

• Visiting prostitutes
• Gambling in taverns and gaming houses
• Coming home at inappropriate hours
• Threatening Hester's life with a knife

On June 22, 1668, several Jewish residents of Amsterdam appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. They testified under oath for Hester Ergas. The witnesses were:

• Gaham Darhe and Isaack Aboaf, about 60 years old
• Manuel Duarte Brandon, about 61 years old
• Elisa Henriques, about 55 years old
• Abraham Telles, about 50 years old
• Jacob Abbas, about 34 years old
• Jacob de Pinto, 40 years old

They confirmed that Hester Ergas was the only surviving daughter of David Ergas and Lea Ergas. After her mother Lea's death (who outlived her husband), Hester took control of all goods, money and assets left by her parents. The local court had officially approved her authority to manage these inheritances. The witnesses stated they could confirm this because they were relatives and friends of the family.

• A request from Abraham de Pinto, a citizen of Rotterdam, along with Isaack and Jacob de Pinto, regarding legal matters in Rhijnberck
• A request from Henrick Steijnblock, a Lieutenant stationed in Zutphen, for leave
• Pieter Tiellius, a bookseller from Amsterdam, was granted a 14-year exclusive right to print and sell the second part of "Wetsteen der vernisten" by Johan de Brune de Jonge
• A letter from the Council of State dated December 21, 1657 was discussed regarding military discipline problems between senior and junior officers
• A letter was received from the Bishop of Munster, written in Coesfelt on October 1, which was a credential letter for his deputy Henrico Bats

On October 8, 1658, a meeting took place with several officials including van Gent, Gillecom, Ripperda, Huijgens, Ommeren, Merode, and others. The following matters were discussed:

• A request from Abraham de Pinto, a citizen of Rotterdam, and his relatives Isaac de Pinto, Jacob de Pinto, Moses de Pinto, Moses Cabecon, and Jacob Ergas regarding legal matters in Rijnbergh. The request was given to Rippers for review.
• A petition from Henrick Steynblock, a Lieutenant in Zutphen, who needed to provide proper documentation before his request could be considered.
• Pieter Niellius, a bookseller from Amsterdam, requested and was granted a 14-year exclusive printing license for the second part of "Wetsteen der Vennisten" by Johan de Brune the younger.
• A travel expense declaration from Johan van Schrieck, a delegated judge, was sent to the State Council for review.
• The Council of State sent a letter on December 21, 1657 expressing concerns about military discipline, noting that many officers did not know their subordinates and proper respect was not being shown to superior officers. They requested new regulations to address these issues.

• Abraham de Pinto, a citizen of Rotterdam, along with Isaac and Jacob de Pinto (father and brother of Moses de Pinto), and Jacob Ergas (brother of Isaac Ergas) requested letters regarding justice matters in Rhijnberck. Their request was approved.
• A letter was received from Leeuwarden dated September 27 about military companies in Friesland. The province was asked to provide one horse company and three foot companies. The province only released Captain Ockinga's foot company, keeping the others for local defense and political affairs.
• Andries Wibes requested to become service master for government companies stationed in Embden, following the death of Wibe Wabes. This was approved without salary, with payment of one quarter guilder per service, matching the rate paid to East-Frisian companies in Embden.
• The Admiralty in Rotterdam wrote on September 30 about Rutger de Haen, sheriff of Cuijck, and charges brought against him by inspector de Stercke.

On April 19, 1653, Andre de los Rios, a Portuguese cook in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. Being sick, he appointed Jacob Marcusz and Gerrit vande Velde as his legal representatives in a case against Jacobo de Lange. The hearing was to be held before commissioner Gualter de Raet of the Court of Holland.

Also on April 19, 1653, Hester Ergas, wife of Isaack Ergas, appeared before the same notary to appoint Jacob Marcusz and Gerrit vande Velde as her representatives in a divorce case against her husband.

The document then includes a Hebrew translation describing the marriage agreement between Isaack Ergas (son of Abraham Ergas) and Hester Ergas (daughter of David Ergas) from the eleventh of Elul, year 5403. The marriage contract included:

• A dowry of 24,000 guilders:
  • 22,000 guilders in the city bank
  • 2,000 guilders in silver, gold items and household goods
• A marriage gift of 12,000 guilders
• Total value: 36,000 guilders

Isaack Ergas agreed to secure this payment with all his current and future possessions.

On June 3, 1615, in Amsterdam, before notary Benedit Baddel, David and Abraham Antunis, Portuguese Jewish merchants, declared that Abraham and Isaack Faro had transferred 1,072 guilders and 16 stuivers from their bank account. This money came from the leaders of Kasalkados of Ziorne for two underage boys, Isaack and Jacob Bernal, sons of the late Abraham Bernal who died in Nissa.

The money was paid to Isaack Haro's account, who was that year's treasurer. The Jewish leaders were to manage this money until the boys reached a suitable age. David and Abraham Antunes acknowledged receiving this sum and promised to protect the money from risk, ensuring the capital and any profits would be given to the children when they came of age.

As guarantors, they appointed Jacob Ergas Henriques and the widow and heirs of Diego netto de paiva. These guarantors appeared before the notary and witnesses, Emanuel de Lavello and Johannes Kemp, pledging their persons and property as security.

The document was later translated on May 4, 1665 by notary Emanuel de lavello and verified in Amsterdam on June 11, 1665 by notary Adriaen Lock.

On March 28, 1653, Anna Jans, an unmarried woman aged about 34, made a statement before notary Adriaen Lock. She testified about events concerning Hester Ergas, wife of Sebastiaen Ducinha. Anna declared that she had worked as a maid for about 5 years at the house of Manuel Dacunha, the father of Sebastiaen.

She witnessed how Sebastiaen treated his wife very badly and cruelly, including:

• Beating her
• Kicking her out of the house
• Using terrible insults against her
• Treating her worse than a prostitute

Anna stated she was called multiple times to help Hester escape from her husband's violent behavior. She described Sebastiaen as acting worse than a Turk or barbarian. On the previous night around 11 o'clock, he had beaten and kicked his wife so severely that they had to send for help at her father's house.

Furthermore, Anna testified that:

• Hester had suffered 5 miscarriages in 5 years due to the daily abuse
• About 6 months ago, when Sebastiaen was very ill and thought he might die, he confessed to visiting prostitutes in the city
• He regularly accused his wife of adultery

A second witness, Bloemetge Josephs, an 18-year-old maid who worked for the couple for about 4 months, confirmed the abuse. She testified that Sebastiaen had threatened Hester with a sword and knife, and had also assaulted anyone who tried to help her.

A contract was signed in Manado on July 14, 1859. The agreement stipulated that the Raja and regional leaders of Manganitu could not rent land to Europeans, people with similar status to Europeans, or foreign Asians without first consulting and agreeing with the Resident of Manado. Any rental arrangements had to comply with Dutch East Indies Government regulations.

This agreement was linked to earlier royal decrees, including one from October 10, 1857 (number 64) and another from July 3, 1856. Any changes to these regulations would be immediately communicated to the Raja and leaders of Manganitu. The document was signed by several officials, including Mogis Aly, Nederburgh, Joseph de Mapetein, Tamaringie Laoet, and the Raja of Manganitu.

On July 12, 1660, a legal document was drafted in Amsterdam concerning the transfer of a grave. In this document, Trijntje Gijsberts Kuijper received full ownership and possession rights of a grave previously belonging to Jan Lambertsz Kuijper. The church officials were authorized to change the name in the grave registry book.

The document was witnessed by Jacobus Marcus and Isaac Junius, residents of the city. It was recorded by notary Frans Wtenbogaert, who was admitted by the Court of Holland.

Later, Mardachaij Pinto, a 52-year-old resident of Amsterdam, made a sworn statement at the request of merchants Dirck Willinck and Jacob Abrahamsz Bierens regarding Daniel Abondan (also known as Mendes), a Portuguese merchant.

On August 8, 1707, in Macassar, discussion took place about succession rights. If Arung Palakka, who was seen as the presumptive heir to the Boni crown, were to request inheritance of the land, it would be difficult to refuse without causing great displeasure. Questions remained about whether the deed should be as extensive as that of the old Raja Palakka and whether the fief should be hereditary or only for the lifetime of the vassal.

After the death of Raja Soping, Raja Boni was chosen as king of that realm by the Soping electors. On July 8, the nobles of the realm informed the authorities of this. On July 16, he personally notified them of this election in the Company's small garden, accompanied by the governor and council members, stating his intention to accept the Soping crown. Despite attempts to dissuade him, he appeared determined to take full control of that kingdom.

His plans were temporarily delayed by the death of the old Queen Widow and matters relating to her inheritance. Raja Joa claimed half of the estate due to his ancestry, while several Macassar princes and royal children came forward with debt claims against the deceased. Some of these debts have already been paid. Regarding Raja Joa's claim, it was reportedly answered that his deceased mother had received nothing of her own.

• The unusual meetings between the courts of Boni and Goa
• The Boniers' secretive behavior about their activities
• Their prevention of Boni ministers from meeting Company officials
• Their hostile treatment of smaller allies

• Carain Mamanpang, King of Sandraboni
• Carain Limpangan, second son of the King of Goa
• Several Goan nobles including Carain Grassi, Crain Bandjoe, and Dain Matoelang

On October 18, 1744, a meeting took place in Macassar regarding territorial disputes. The prince of Tanette was summoned to Oedjong Pandang to account for matters concerning the crown of Boni. After a friendly departure, the commissioners brought with them the alleged thieves of Bonian goods. When questioned about the seized paddy fields and people in the district of Sageri, the prince of Tanette openly admitted he had done this in retaliation because:

• The Bonians had taken over 30,000 bundles of paddy during his departure to Java
• The land had belonged to his grandfather Matinroa Rie Sompamboba and was his by inheritance

The prince was willing to hand over the people but requested to be excused from returning the paddy fields to the Boni court. The commissioners hoped to resolve this matter completely once the prince and other accused persons returned to the castle, especially since the Bonians had already appeared shortly after the commissioners' return to inquire about the proceedings. The matter was explained to them in friendly terms, with the hope that their handling of the situation would be approved, as it was necessary to keep weapons out of the field and to buy time until Arou Tanette's arrival.

The document from Macassar dated May 30, 1727 discusses political tensions between the Dutch East India Company and Boni. The Queen of Boni claimed that the authority of the Arou Betoes (electoral lords) had no power, and that she alone had the right to decide who would receive part of the kingdom of Macassar.

There were concerns that the Queen intended to make Carain Limpangan, the second son of the King of Goa, the King of Boni through inheritance from her husband Aroe Kaijoe. This was considered problematic given Boni's laws and their historical suffering under Goa's control.

The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar by I. Frederik Gobius, Joan Steenhoff, P. van der Snippe, I. Roman, E. Nuijts, and J. Hendrik Nipoort. They decided to delay sending any Dutch East India Company delegation.

On December 16, 1643, Codde and Dortinemt purchased water containers from Nncelai for the ship Hollandia and the garrison in Chile. Hamel and Bullestrate were present. They discussed the Company's debts at the treasury. They also recruited civilians as soldiers and sailors for the Hollandia's journey to Chile. They bought supplies from Mardocha Abandana for Johan Delfs for the Hollandia and the garrison in Chile at 24 schillings per container, to be paid with freight charges and acknowledgments. On December 17, 1643, Bullestrate dealt with Company debtors for payments. The accounts of Adriaen Michters, the artillery commissioner, were reviewed at the accounting chamber. Orders were given to buy Brazilian wood that had been lying in the forest for some time at 150 per hundred.

On August 27, 1657, Philippe Jorge (also known as Josua Abbas the elder), aged about 68 and living in Amsterdam, gave testimony about events from 1648. He stated that Abraham Abendana, who now lives in Jerusalem, had asked him to manage a sum of 5,341 guilders and 7 stuivers that was being held by Joan de Pris and Andre d'Azevedo.

Since Philippe Jorge did not have a bank account, he arranged for the money to be transferred to the account of his daughter Violante Abbas. Violante later returned this money to her father, who then paid it to Abraham Abendana partly in cash and partly through bank transfers. The final payment of 239 ducats and 4 shillings was sent by bill of exchange to Venice for Abendana or his order.

Philippe Jorge confirmed that Abraham Abendana never dealt directly with Violante Abbas regarding this money, but only corresponded and conducted business with him.

This statement was witnessed by Jacobus Sael and Elvert Lacher before notary Adriaen Lock.

On March 11, 1629, Abraham Rafael Abendano, a Portuguese merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Nicolaes Jacobs. Through translation from Portuguese to Dutch, he appointed Duarte Fernaudes, another Portuguese merchant, and his wife Madalena Fraandes to:

• Collect money owed by Balthasar Rersen, a wine merchant from Alckmaer, for delivered wines
• Take legal action if necessary
• Make arrests and detain persons and goods
• Receive payments and issue receipts
• Handle all related matters as if Abendano himself were present

The document was witnessed by Jors Jacobs and Gerrit Herck.

On March 11, 1630, Mattheus Ingeenraemen, a 59-year-old sworn broker, testified about insurance for the ship "Engel Gabriel" captained by Ocke Wybrantsz. On May 29, Jacques Wellens had ordered insurance for the ship and its cargo from Coperwyck in Norway to St. Malo. The ship was declared free from Dunkirk privateers, which affected the insurance premium.

On October 19, 1657, notary Adriaen Lock, at the request of Isaack Febos, met with attorney Arnout Vingbons regarding a legal dispute in Amsterdam. The case involved Isaack Febos and Rachel Cardoza, the widow of Moijles Cardose.

The dispute concerned the implementation of a previous judgment made on July 27 by arbitrators Mordochaij Abendana and David de Vercade. Febos claimed the arbitrators had overstepped their authority by ruling on matters not included in the original agreement, despite his protests.

As a result, Febos revoked the legal authority he had previously given to attorney Vingbons. He also declared he would seek compensation for damages already incurred.

The document was witnessed by Jacobus Snel and Govert Lacher, with attorney Meerhout also being notified of the declaration.

A legal document about inheritance was signed in Amsterdam and Nieuweramstel on July 16, 1843. The document concerns the estate of Lammert Damstra, who had been married twice. His first wife was Gerritje de Greef, who died without a will in January 1842. From this marriage, there were two children:

• Jan Damstra
• Maria Damstra

His second wife was Geertruy van Doorn, a butcher living near the Rustenburger path in Nieuweramstel. From this marriage there was one child:

• Lambertus Damstra (minor)

Roelof van den Laak, a milk seller from the Haarlemmerdijk in Amsterdam, was appointed as guardian for the children from the first marriage. Dirk van Doorn, a confectioner living in the Egelantierstraat in Amsterdam, was appointed as supervising guardian for the minor child from the second marriage.