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On March 12, 1740, in Ceylon, command of a Company ship was transferred to Gerrits, who had previously left the Adriana due to illness. The King of Candia had given gifts to the governor and ambassador Cramer, including a female with her young. On February 12, Popta was removed from his position. According to the resolution of January 20, skipper Juriaan Popta was relieved of his duties because he was:

• responsible for delays between the Cape and this location
• considered unworthy to command any Dutch Company vessel
• made incomprehensible proposals to extend the journey further

The command was given to idle skipper Hendrik Gerritsz, who had stayed behind due to illness when the Adriana departed for Malabar in November of the previous year. He had to hand over his subordinate vessel to the chief mate and commander of the Cochin yacht Anna Catharina.

In Harlingen on January 18, 1847, several family members signed a legal document authorizing Cornelis Neerop, a commissioner in Amsterdam, to collect inheritance money. The inheritance was from their deceased son and brother Frans Spallingie, who was born in Harlingen and died as a soldier in Battaroesck on July 4, 1845. The inheritance amount was listed as 33 guilders and 71.5 cents, though this amount could vary.

The family members who signed the document were:

• Tybren Spallingie, merchant
• Ryke Pontein
• Dirk Gallingie, merchant
• Martha Gallingie and her husband Hermanus van Schouwenburg
• Catharina Gallingie, widow of Sikko Popta

On March 27, 1884, Hendrik Popta, a typesetter living at Marnixstraat 128 in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Jean Frederik Herbschleb in Nieuweramstel. He gave permission for his underage daughter Antje Popta to marry Lourens Vlaanderen, a government official living in Nieuweramstel on the Overtoom. Antje was born from Hendrik's marriage to Engelina Catharina Meijer. The groom was the son of Lourens Yslaanderen and Cornelia Ariana Alida Sierig.

The document was signed at the home of Hendrik Popta in Amsterdam, with two witnesses present:

• Johannes Schotel Junior (no occupation) from Nieuweramstel
• Hendrik Kabout, a retired Sergeant Major from Nieuweramstel

The document was registered in Amsterdam on March 28, 1884, with a fee of 1.20 guilders paid to receiver U. Nouhuijs.

On January 23, 1674, a marriage contract was made between Jacobus Popta, a legal adult bachelor, and Catharina van Vollenhoven, a young unmarried woman. The contract was made in Amsterdam before notary Jacob van Loosdrecht.

Jacobus was accompanied by his stepmother Catharina, his uncle Lover Popta, and his cousin Hendrick Vaste. Catharina van Vollenhoven was accompanied by her mother Maria Hasebaert (widow of Joan van Vollenhoven), her brother Joan van Vollenhoven, and her uncle Coenraet van Vollenhoven.

The main terms of the marriage contract were:

• There would be no shared ownership of property between the spouses
• Each person's property would remain their own and return to their family in case of death
• If Jacobus died first without children, Catharina would receive 8,000 guilders
• If Catharina died first without children, Jacobus would receive 4,000 guilders
• Personal items like linens, wool, silk, jewelry, and gold and silver items would return to the family they came from
• If they had children and one parent died, that parent's property would go to the children according to local law
• If their last child died, half of that child's property would go to the surviving parent and half to the relatives of the first deceased parent
• All household items, including gold and silver items used in the house, would go to the surviving spouse

On February 5, 1682, Catharina van Dollensooren, widow of Jacobus Papta Henricx (who was a merchant in this city), appointed her brother Joannes Papta as her legal representative. He was authorized to:

• Settle accounts with Leonard Popta
• Handle business with the sons and heirs of Catharina Smit (widow of Hendrick Papita)
• Deal with matters concerning the company partnerships between the late Hendrick Papita (her deceased husband's father) and Leonard Popita, as well as between Hendrick Copta and his wife Trijntge Smit
• Settle accounts with Jan Block, who was guardian of her children, regarding the inheritance of Lucia Papta
• Negotiate any disputes
• Submit matters to arbitration if necessary

This document was witnessed by C. Colterus and Claes de Vries, and signed by Catarina van Vollenhove, widow of Jacobus Popta Hendricks.

On April 27, 1681, in Amsterdam, Jacob Popta from Oostdrecht transferred his inheritance rights to his brother Joannes Popta. This inheritance included everything that came to him through the death of his parents Hendrick Popta and Jannetgje Cornelis, as well as what he inherited from his deceased brother Cornelis Popta. The transfer also included his share in the company of his late father and uncle Leonart Popta, and in the company his father had with his second wife Catharina Bets. Jacob Popta acknowledged receiving full payment for this transfer according to the price agreed upon with his brother. The witnesses to this legal transaction were J. Meije and Cornelis Costerus.

On February 22, 1681, Leonard Popta, a merchant in the city, made a declaration before notary Jacob van Lootdreght. The declaration concerned an agreement between him and several family members about inheritance matters:

• Catharina van Vollen, widow of Jacobus Popta and guardian of their children
• Johannes Popta and Hendrick Popta, children and grandchildren of Jan Hendrick Popta
• The sons and heirs of Catharina Smnt, who was a widow and inherited a child's portion from Hendrick Popta

The agreement concerned a business partnership that had existed between Leonard and his brother Hendrick Popta. Leonard approved this agreement and declared it valid. His nephews and fellow contractors had settled the portion belonging to Luna Popta, daughter and co-heir of Hendrick Popta. Leonard agreed that the executors of Pieter Black and Luna Popta could arrange her portion of the partnership with Jan Block and David as they saw fit.

In this transaction, Catharina van Vollenhoven, widow of merchant Jacobus Popta from this city, owned 5/18 parts, merchant Johannes Popta owned 10/18 parts, and Joan Oets owned 3/18 parts of two cloth presses. They sold these presses to Wilhelmus Barckman. The presses were located in the attic of Catharina van Vollenhoven's property. The buyer purchased them as-is after inspection. The sale price was 1,100 guilders. The buyer could pay off his debt by pressing or preparing cloth for the sellers, according to the sellers' choice. Any work the buyer had already done for the sellers would be deducted from the purchase price. However, if the buyer died before paying off the full amount, his widow and heirs would have to pay the remaining balance in cash to the sellers or their legal successors.

• His stepmother Catharina Smit, widow of Hendric Jacobsz Popta
• His brothers Jacobus Popta and Johannes Popta
• His uncle Leonard Popta
• His cousin Hendric Vastric, who was also his former guardian
• His brother-in-law Joan

• Her father Jacob Tergen
• Her mother Catharina Balemans
• Her uncle Gerard Kuijcken
• Salomon vander Burgh

• Both would bring all their possessions into the marriage
• A detailed list of these possessions would be made and signed
• There would be no community of property between the spouses, whether they had children or not
• In case of death, each person's original property would return to their own side of the family
• Profits and losses during marriage would be shared equally
• Inheritances received during marriage would not count as profit but as original capital

On an unspecified date, Jan Block and David Block acted as executors of the will of Pieter Block Jansz and Lucia Popta in Amsterdam. Lucia Popta was a daughter and co-heir of Hendrik Popta, who was a merchant in Amsterdam. Hendrik Popta had a business partnership with his brother Leonard Popta and Leonard's wife Catharina Smit.

The executors decided it was not advisable for Lucia's brothers' children to continue in the partnership. They arranged a settlement agreement in which Catharina van Vollenhoven and Joannes Popta were involved. The settlement amount was set at 2,500 guilders.

On August 14, 1681, Jan Block and David Block confirmed receiving the 2,500 guilders payment, with Catharina van Vollenhoven paying one-third and Joannes Popta paying two-thirds of this amount. The agreement was witnessed by Simon and Hendrik Meijer in Amsterdam.

On June 27, 1672, several members of the Popta family appeared before Jacob van Loosdrecht, a public notary in Leeuwarden. The family members were Leonard Popta, Catharina Smitt (widow of Hendric Popta), and their children: Jacobus Popta, Joannes Popta, Cornelis Popta (a medical doctor), Lucia Popta, and three other Popta siblings.

They appointed Ballingius as their legal representative in Friesland to:

• Collect debts owed to the family
• Issue receipts
• Take legal action if necessary
• Appeal unfavorable verdicts

The document then describes a separate transaction on the same date where Catharina Mits, wife of Gulliam, acknowledged a debt of 400 guilders to Cathelia de Vogel. The debt was to be repaid within one year with 5% annual interest, starting from March 19. As security, Catharina Mits provided a bond issued by Holland and West Friesland dated December 1, 1653, with an agreement from May 22, 1654, registered at the office of receiver Joan uijtte bogaert.

On February 10, 1683, a legal document was made in Amsterdam by notary Jacob van Loordreyjt. It involved Catharina, the widow of Jacobs Popia, along with her children from Hendrik Popta. Also involved was Joan, the sole heir of Catharina Zmit, who was herself a legal heir of Hendrik Popta. The document concerned Culia Popta, another daughter of Hendrik Popta. The matter dealt with Leonard Popta and Hendrik Popta who had been business partners. After Hendrik Popta's death, this partnership continued with Catharina Zmit. However, no final settlement had been made until this time. The parties could not reach an agreement about the company's accounts and division of assets. To avoid future difficulties, they came to an arrangement where Leonard Popta would remain independently responsible.

• Theunis Lourensz Cruijstenberch, a merchant
• Leonard Popta, a merchant
• Catharina, widow of Hendric Jacobsz Popta
• Arnout and Joannes Popta, sons of Hendric Popta
• Cornelis Popta, a doctor

• The payment would be 3,000 guilders in cash
• An additional gift of 100 ducats would be given
• 2,319 guilders and 2 stuivers would be paid to settle a debt

On February 7, 1661, Jacob van Loosdreght, a public notary, recorded a legal agreement between multiple parties:

• First party: Joan Block and David Block as executors managing inheritance from Lucia Popta (who was married to Pieter Blocjamsz)
• Second party:
  • Catharina van Vollenhoven, widow of Jacobus Popta and guardian of their children
  • Joannes Popta and Hendric Popta, children and grandchildren of Hendrick Popta
  • Jan Oots, heir to his mother Catharina Smit's portion of Hendrick Popta's estate

The parties met to settle the division of business partnerships that had existed between Hendric Popta and his brother Leuard Popta, as well as between Hendric Popta and his wife Catharina Popta. Lucia Popta, as Hendric Popta's daughter, had a share in these partnerships.

They agreed that the widow Catharina van Vollenhoven, Joannes Popta, Hendric Popta, and Jan Oots would together take full ownership of all partnership assets, including movable and immovable property, debts, and rights, along with any associated obligations.

During a government meeting on April 8, 1616 in Willemstad, Vice Admiral and Governor General Albert Kikkert presided over a session with council members Cancrijn, Duijckincke and Besitner. Several members were absent due to illness.

The council discussed three main points:

1. A proposal from the Civil and Criminal Justice Council to have commissioners from both courts meet in person to discuss matters. This was rejected in favor of written communications.
2. Reports of an expedition against the Spanish coast by rebels from Spanish colonies. The council decided to maintain strict neutrality and not allow these ships in any of their harbors.
3. A street paving project for the area across the harbor. The council approved this with the following conditions:

• Homeowners would pay costs based on their house size
• Cornelis van Groot Davelaar would supervise workers under direction of the Captain of Engineering
• Council members Duijckinck and Beutner would serve as commissioners overseeing the project
• Work would begin on May 1
• The supervisor would be paid 16 reals per day
• The government would pay for paving half of the waterfront area

During this meeting, several matters were discussed. The Council Fiscal or his deputy was authorized to summon merchants residing on the Island and warn them not to interfere with political divisions on the mainland. Those who disobeyed would be expelled from the Island. Foreigners without means of support were to be told to leave as they were considered harmful to the colony.

The Lutheran Church Council's request was read. It was decided to inform them that their minister's salary of 600 pesos, which he received under the previous government, would continue to be paid monthly at the Receiver General's office.

A request from various dry goods shopkeepers was read and rejected.

The financial statement and balance of the Reformed Church was received and handed over to Council members Cancrijn and Beutner for review.

• Patents needed for snuff factories and shops
• A fee of 15 pesos every 3 months for these patents
• Street vendors needed special permits for selling dry goods
• Street vendor permits cost 12 reales every 3 months
• All permits had to be obtained by April 8
• A 100 peso fine for operating without a permit after April 8
• Illegal goods would be confiscated
• Fines and confiscated goods would be split between informants, the Fiscal Council, and the government

On the position of 15 degrees and 54 minutes latitude, Jan Riebok spotted 2 ships and some small vessels on 1720. These turned out to be 13 or 14 sails in total, which they presumed to be pirates. Both ships prepared for defense. In the afternoon, a large three-masted vessel approached his ship without showing a flag. He fired 5 shots (not 12 as the English captain at Couchi claimed) to make them show their flag. They then showed an English flag, followed by the entire fleet doing the same. When passing each other, they realized it was the English fleet hunting pirates, which they couldn't have known earlier since no flags had been shown.

Writing from Colombo on October 20, 1721, Riebok explains that his actions were not strange, as it was common practice for smaller vessels to yield to fleets of three or more ships and show their flag when requested. He defends his actions as necessary to avoid being surprised by enemies or pirates, and to protect the ships under his convoy from being cut off from the Company's ships.

On October 11, 1736, in Makassar, the ruler's forces were in the field at Manepe. Dain Mabonij demanded a flag from the regent of Polembankeeng on behalf of Dain Mamaroe, threatening to take it by force if not given willingly. The Governor and council showed patience to avoid breaking general contract rules.

The Company had planned to fight together with forces from Aroe Sinkang and Toassa, but due to Makadantana's inability, they agreed to attack alone. The enemy escaped during the night, and the next day hardly any trace remained of them.

On May 31, 1736, the prosecutor and council members met with the Governor. On May 29, 1736, at Castle Rotterdam in Makassar, Johan Sautijn signed a document. The interpreter Ian Bovel resolved slave distribution issues between Lemo Siam and the Boniers. The prosecutor Jeronimus Freese and paymaster Cornelis van Rosenboom later met to discuss sentences for the European Joseph D'Smit and the native Carre Mangewaij.

On June 9, 1740, a letter from Macassar discusses how in May 28, 1736, a war started against the Wadjorese to drive the pirate Aroe Sinkang and his companions from the Dopie river. However, this backfired when the Wadjorese chose Aroe Sinkang as Aroi Matoiarij. After his victory over Bonij, he became so prideful that he would rather face the Company's sea forces or fight on land to the death than give up his position. The rainy season prevented sailing operations after receiving orders. The letter requests a well-equipped small ship, similar to but slightly smaller than the ship Velsen, for transporting the Company's flag around September or October. The plan was to land forces in the bay of Bonij or another suitable location and join forces with the Bonij King and nobles. Since 1730, Aroe Sinkang and his sea captain Toassa had been successful at sea, commanding about 70 ships. In 1734, they had a victory near the Mandhareese coast. This made them so confident that in 1736, they attacked islands near the castle with 38-40 ships and burned houses, without the Company achieving any advantage against them, as reported in a letter dated June 29 of that year.

On December 9, 1718, near Cape of Good Hope, Captain Pieter de Vloming encountered pirates. When ordered to surrender, he refused and invited them aboard instead. After avoiding their initial boarding attempt, pirates fired muskets, wounding the captain. They then damaged the ship's rigging with cannon fire. The crew tried to escape by hoisting the jib sail. A second pirate ship, flying a blood flag, positioned itself behind their cabin. Though wounded, Captain de Vloming saw this and called to strike the flag, but this was not done immediately. The pirates threatened to kill everyone if they fired a shot or didn't lower their flag. The crew, fearing death, called to surrender. A sailor named Jacob Cornelisz de Boer from Alkmaar lowered the flag without orders. The pirates demanded they launch their boat and come aboard, threatening cannon fire if they refused. The second narrator took the boat to the pirates, while the first narrator threw the company's main papers overboard. The captain died during this time. 23 armed pirates then boarded their ship. The pirate ship was armed with 26 cannons, 20 swivel guns, and 2 mortars in each crow's nest. It was called the "Crown Prince of Prussia," but now "the Dragon," previously captained by Jacob van der Stolk as a merchant ship from Rotterdam. It had been captured at St. Jago Island. The pirate captain was named Candon. The second ship was an English South Sea Company vessel called "the Right," with 26 cannons and 6 swivel guns, captained by Spelt.

On June 26, 1728, in Macassar, a report describes encounters with pirates. Earlier, three Buginese pirate ships belonging to the Prince of Bonij Pangawa had stolen a vessel. After continuing the journey, they found a Buginese boat in the Callent Jussoe river. Its leader, Tosoleeng, had a pass for 13 crew members to search for sea cucumbers around the islands. Due to uncertainty about whether this meant the islands of Macassar or Bonton, and because the pass bore the Governor's signature, they did not arrest him. Tosoleeng was known to be registered in the Company's passport book and had sold or given four metal guns to the Raja of that settlement.

Later, on the island of Wantjes, they found two more Buginese boats. Around these four islands, they encountered about 10 boats, mostly Buginese, loaded with rice and paddy. The crews claimed the Governor had approved their goods. Local settlements refused to seize them, claiming they had no orders from their King to do so. A letter was sent to the Governor and council in Bouton.

The report was signed by Casper Cumper on April 18, 1726 at Wantjes island, Bouton, and verified by W.G. Tenpezel, secretary of Bouton.

On April 28, 1764, Fredrik Huijsen Janszon, a bookkeeper who had been appointed as trade transferor and secretary of the orphans' chamber, requested to be released from his last-mentioned position. The council agreed to this request and appointed assistant Fredrik Hendrik Beijnon to replace him, provided he continued his service at the Trade Office. Beijnon took the oath for the orphans' chamber secretary position before the Governor.

The council decided to hold an auction of linens at the trade warehouse on May 6, which would be advertised to the public by notices. Also, surgeon Godliep Schuts, stationed at Zaleijer, had his salary increased to 20 guilders per month upon his request and time expiration, with a new three-year contract.

This was signed in Maccassar by P. Sinkelaar, E.I. Beijnon, J.B. De Lahoutemais, F.W.H. van Blijdenbergh, J.H. Voll, and J.B. Bakker, with Joseph Smoder as Secretary.