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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The witnesses declared that in Amsterdam on 1696, Andries Jochemsz had died leaving no living parents, sisters, brothers, or any of their children, whether from full or half blood relations. The witnesses knew this because they had close contact with the deceased brother of the petitioners for many years. The document was witnessed by Carel Claes and Luwe Dircksz, with Roeloff Pelgrom making his mark, and Carel Claasen Coeck serving as notary.

In Amsterdam, on October 27, 1672, in the presence of witnesses Cornelis Spijker and Eghbertus Daalder, several transactions were recorded. On October 29, 1672, Cornelis De Ghrijp helped transfer property at the request of Jan Jansz van Alkmaar, a master mason, and Jan Barentsz Ghruijs, a broker. The transfer was made to Andries Jochemsz, who was the doorkeeper of the Amstelkerk.

Jan Jansz van Alkmaar and Jan Barentsz Bruijs acted as guardians for the underage children of Jan Dirksz Roos. They also had legal authority from Neeltje Gerrits, a widow, and Engeltje Jans Roos, an adult daughter of the late Jan Dirksz Roos. This authority was granted through documents signed on June 3 and 29 before notary Pieter Pathuijzen.

The property in question was a plot of land with a house located in Kerkstraat, opposite the Amstelkerk. This had been purchased at an orphanmasters' sale on January 22, 1672. The transfer deed was prepared on September 8 of the same year.

On an unspecified date, before notary Jan Barels in Amsterdam, David Vaz Martens appeared, giving a statement about his sister Ribea Vaz Martins, widow of Samuel da Costa Mendana.

Due to special affection for his sister, David agreed to:

• Give her an annual payment of 35 guldens and 12 stuivers, which was originally a legacy payment his father had received from the Portuguese Jewish Nation
• Pay her an additional 50 guldens annually from his own money, to be paid in half-yearly installments of 25 guldens

These payments would continue as long as his sister remained alive and unmarried. The agreement was witnessed by Leon Bongas and Andries Vlaming. Ribea appeared before the notary and gratefully accepted this donation from her brother.

On March 8, 1753, several people appeared before notary Daniel van den Brink in Amsterdam. The document concerned heirs of the late Judike Vaz Martins, widow of Isak Mocata, who had died in the city. Her will was dated November 8 and notarized on November 21, 1752.

The heirs included:

• David Vaz Martins (one-fifth share)
• Aron Rodriques Nunes, David Rodrigues Nunes, and Salomon Rodrigues Nunes (children of Lea Vaz Martins and Moses Rodrigues Nunes, sharing one-fifth)
• David Martins Junior (only child of Ester Vaz Martins and Abraham Vaz Martins)

These heirs appointed two executors: Benjamin Vas Martins and Doctor David de Meza Salomons, both living in Amsterdam. The executors were given power to sell all goods, furniture, bonds, and other effects left by the deceased, either publicly or privately. They could receive payments and transfer ownership of the sold items.

The document was witnessed by Willem Appels and Hendrik Wylhoff.

• A house and back building on the Herengracht
• A yard extending to the house called "The Orange Apple" on the Koningsgracht

On an unspecified date, Jan Bosch, a public official, witnessed several parties appearing before him. On one side were the appointed guardians of Maritgen Jans Cramer (daughter of Jan Jansz Cramer and Celijtgen Willems): Jaspe Lasse (a blue dyer), Jacob Teuns (a broker), and Herman Wasselincx (a pump maker).

On the other side were the grandchildren of Celijtgen Willems through her daughter Fransgen Cornelis:

• Andries Johansz (who married Celftgen Fredricx)
• Thomas Fredricx
• Jannetgen Fredricx
• Neeltjen Fredricx

These grandchildren were entitled to one-fourth of Celijtgen Willems' inheritance according to her testament. The parties declared they had reviewed the inventory and accounts of the estate of Jan Jansz Cramer and Celijtgen Willems. The grandchildren's quarter share amounted to 5,000 (likely guilders).

• Barendt Rotman and Christias Hendricks who were involved in declarations
• Dominicus Herteamip and Cornelis who acted as curators
• Elisabeth who made a rental agreement with Barent van Hartoguelt
• Catharina Rodenburgh who gave power of attorney
• Daniel de La haije who dealt with a widow's affairs

• Testimonies
• Powers of attorney
• Rental agreements
• Compromises
• Declarations
• Protests

• Adam Balster owed 150 guilders and 42 stuivers
• Lijsbet Willems had accounts settled for 307 guilders and 1 stuiver
• Joost outside the gate had accounts settled for 345 guilders and 5 stuivers
• Daniel van Somme the cooper owed 251 guilders and 6 stuivers
• Nicolaes Flems the hatmaker owed 167 guilders and 2 stuivers
• Cristoffel Parpon owed 464 guilders, 16 stuivers and 18 penningen
• Relitge Dircx near the malthouse owed 481 guilders
• Jacob Jansz the corset maker owed 155 guilders and 6 stuivers
• Lijsbet Jans near the peat house owed 336 guilders

On September 9, 1652, several witnesses appeared before notary Henrick Schaeff in Amsterdam. The witnesses were:

• Pieter de Jager, age 66
• Sieuws Willemsz, former ship captain in Brazil, age 46
• Marritgen Sijmons, age 80, widow of waterman Lijck Jansz
• Geertge Gerrits, age 60, widow of Harmen Jansz
• Robberich Dircx, age 46, widow of former captain Jan Andriesz
• Celitgen Willems, age 36, wife of dogcatcher Frans Jans
• Giertgen de Vos, age 18

They testified about events on October 28, 1651, when deputy sheriff Vlasvath and his men forcefully removed furniture and belongings from the house of Liurens Pieters and his wife Jannetgen Douwes. This was done on orders from pharmacist Lubbert van Diephondt. The officials even pulled blankets and sheets off a sick daughter who was in bed. The eviction was so harsh that Jannetgen Douwes fainted and appeared lifeless on the floor.

Marritgen Symons testified that she went to Lubbert van Diephondt to ask if the family could stay one more night, but he refused, saying it was out of his control. Pieter de Jager witnessed the blankets being pulled off the sick daughter and questioned the officials' cruel behavior, comparing them to heathens and Turks. When he asked to see their authorization, the deputy sheriff refused and had him pushed out of the house. The deputy sheriff also forcefully took the house key from Jannetgen Douwes.

On December 17, 1672, a marriage contract was signed in front of notary Dirck vander Groe. The groom was Willem Cornelis vander Cloet, a stone baker and widower of Celitje Willems van os. The bride was Lysbet Joosten Perniet, widow of Carel Jansz van ujtrecht.

The contract included these conditions:

• The groom would bring all his possessions and money into the marriage
• The bride would bring her possessions, which would be listed in a separate inventory signed by both parties
• There would be no shared ownership of property between husband and wife
• If either spouse died, their property would return to their own family
• Any inheritance received during marriage would remain separate property
• The groom alone would bear all profits and losses during marriage
• The groom would be responsible for all household expenses

This legal document from 1653-1655 discusses several property and inheritance matters in Antwerp and Utrecht. Marritje Jans left a testament that involved multiple parties. Jan Stoop gave up his rights from this testament to other parties. The document mentions several witnesses including Jan Arentsz Bengt, Jacob Cloek, and Jacques Muts.

Later, Jan Willemsz Indewaringh (also known as Jan Hermensz), who lived outside the Anthonis gate but within city jurisdiction, was married to Annitje Cosmos, daughter of Josias Francker. On November 21, 1637, Cosmos Francken sold 11.5 morgans of land in Abcouw near Utrecht to Arnold vander Item, Knight of Nedersteijne. While the land was properly transferred, Francken failed to provide the promised guarantors for the property, causing Nedersteijn to hesitate in paying the remaining amount.

On April 9, 1657, several people appeared before notary Niclaes Kruijs in Amsterdam. These included Jan Arentsz Cramer (son of Jannitje Kramers), Jan Albrechse (married to a daughter of Elisabet Camers), and Jaques Ruts (son of Pr. Cramer Tanneken). There was a dispute about inheritances from Jan Jansz Cramer and his wife Celitje Willems, as well as from their daughter Marritje Jans Cramer and her husband Jan Stux.

Through mediation by lawyers Benedictus Engels and Pieter vande Gracht, the parties reached an agreement:

• The first group of heirs would receive a house on the west side of the Singel called "The Orange Apple"
• They had to pay 600 florins and 1,218 florins to Stoop
• Stoop would keep the house on the Oude Herengracht behind "The Orange Apple"
• The first payment of 600 florins was due within one month
• The remaining 1,218 florins could be paid when "The Orange Apple" was sold
• Interest of 4% per year would be charged on the outstanding amount
• Stoop would not be responsible for any water debts or legacies made by Jan Jansz Cramer
• Stoop would be responsible for the 2,600 florins borrowed by Marritje Jans after her father's death

On September 3, 1678, several relatives appeared before notary Dirck Vander Groe in Antwerp. They included:

• Cathalina Ruts, daughter of Jasper Ruts and Tanneken Cramers (sister of Jan Jansz Kramer, who was a mirror case maker)
• Elisabet Cramers, wife of Dirck Gobel, who represented herself and her siblings Elisabet, Peter, and Gabriel Cremers (aged 23), all children of Andries Kremers and Maria Moons
• Valsalina Cremers, widow of Gueljaem Wivenis
• Elisabet Creners with her husband and guardian Nicolaes Vivenis
• Maria Michielsz, widow of Pauwels Vermeulen and daughter of Samson Michielsz and Maria Cremers
• Jan Baptesta Ruts, son of Jacques Ruts and Maria Pauwels
• Josina Verbeeck, widow of Jan Van Den Hofstadt and daughter of Balthasar Verbeeck and Maijsen Ruts
• Peter Verbeeck and his unmarried sisters Cathalina and Maria Verbeeck

On August 31st, a meeting took place in Antwerp concerning inheritance matters. It involved a notary document from June 8th, 1638 by Jan Jansz Cramer and his wife Celitje Willems, and another from June 1st, 1645 by Jan Jansz Cramer alone. The document also referenced a testament from Jan Aerts van der Schuere. The parties involved were:

• Grietje Gerrits, widow of Jan Aerts van der Schuere, living in the city
• Representatives of Jan Jansz Cramer, who was a mirror maker and citizen in life

The agreement concerned inheritance goods that Jan Aerts van der Schuere had inherited from Jan Jansz Cramer. The inheritance consisted of:

• 2,000 pounds in bonds from the common land of Holland and West Friesland, dated August 21st, 1643, approved on September 10th, 1643
• 500 guilders in bonds dated August 8th, 1655, approved on October 22nd, 1655
• An additional 500 guilders in cash
• 16 guilders in received interest
• 84 guilders to be paid upon signing

• Leave for the French coast
• Sail through the harbor heads

• His own ships that were anchored
• The government vessel he was commanding

• Servaes de France, a pastry baker
• Huijbert Arent Mock
• Jasper Loderinck vander Plasse
• Jacob Thanisz
• Harmen Wasselanck, a pump maker

Three guardians appeared before Jan Bosh, a public notary. They were Jasper Loduwijcxsz vande plasse (a blue dyer), Jacob Thonis praeckelaer, and Herman wesselincx (a pump maker). They were appointed by testament as guardians of Maritgen Jans Cramer, daughter of the late Jan Jansz Cramer and Celijtjen Willems. They declared the truth about the inherited properties as specified in a document dated May 9, 1646. The properties were:

• A house and property on the Coninghsgraftt, with the sign of the orange apple, including a back house opening onto the heeregrafft, valued at 14,500 guilders
• The back house on the heeregrafft, with a side passage, valued at 4,600 guilders
• A house and property on the Egelentiers grafft with the merchant's facade, valued at 4,000 guilders

According to a document dated June 6, 1646, Maritgen Jans Cramer inherited the back house on the heeregrafft and the house with the orange apple sign. The heirs of Celijtgen Willems received the house on the Egelentiers grafft as their share, while the remaining goods went to Maritgen Jans Cramer.

On July 18, 1648, three guardians appeared before a notary in Amsterdam. They were Jasper Loduwicx van der Plasse (a dyer), Jacob Teunisz (a broker), and Herman Wasselinck (a pump maker). They were appointed by testament as guardians of Maritjen Jans Cramer, the daughter of Jan Jaksz Cramer and Celijtgen Willems.

The guardians acknowledged a debt of 450 Carolus guilders to Jannetgen Fredricx, who inherited a quarter share of a quarter part of Celijtgen Willems' (her grandmother's) estate. This was documented in an earlier act from June 6 of the same year.

The terms of payment included:

• 5% annual interest (22 guilders and 10 stuivers per year)
• Interest period starting from June 14, with first payment due June 14, 1647
• Three months' notice required for repayment
• All of Maritjen Jans Cramer's current and future possessions served as collateral

The same guardians also acknowledged an identical debt of 450 Carolus guilders to Neeltjen Fredricx, who held the same share in the inheritance. The witnesses were Teunis Jans (a pastry baker) and Jan Henricksz Dam.

On May 4, 1647, Jasper Loduwijcxsz van der Plasse (a blue dyer) and Jacob Teunisz (a broker) appeared before the notary in Amsterdam. Along with Herman Wasselinck (a pump maker), they were appointed as guardians of Maritgen Jans Cramer, daughter of Jan Jansz Cramer and Gelygjen Willems.

They acknowledged owing 1,800 Carolus guilders to Herman Wasselinck. This debt came from money Wasselinck paid to settle two obligations:

• 1,200 guilders dated May 15, 1643, issued by Jan Jansz Spiegelcasmaecker (father of Maritgen) to Clara van Neck Simons
• 600 guilders dated July 18, 1646, for the benefit of the Reformed Dutch Church's poor relief fund

The guardians promised to repay the 1,800 guilders with 5% annual interest starting May 8, 1647. The repayment would be in two parts: 1,200 guilders in crown dollars and 600 guilders in evaluated currency. Both parties agreed to give 4 months' notice before making any repayments. All of Maritgen Jans Cramer's possessions were offered as security.

The witnesses were Jan Jansz (carpenter) and Jan Henricxsz van Dam (pillow maker).

On the notary Jan Bosch acted as witness for Jasper Leduwijcxsz van Plaste and Hemnan Wasselinck, who were pump makers and guardians alongside broker Jacob Teunisz. They were appointed by testament as guardians of Maritjen Jans Cramer, the surviving daughter of Jan Jansz Cramer and Gelijtgen Willems.

On July 18, 1646, they signed two debt agreements of 450 guilders each. One was for Jannetjen Fredricx and one for Neeltjen Fredrix. Both women were each entitled to inherit one-fourth of one-fourth of the possessions left by their grandmother Gelijtgen Willems.

Jacob Teunisz had paid these obligations to Neeltjen and Jannetjen Fredricx with the knowledge of those present. The guardians acknowledged they still owed these amounts and promised to repay Jacob Teunisz with interest for his advance payment. The debt would be paid from Maritjen Jans Cramer's possessions as specified in the original obligations.

On August 12, 1643, several financial and legal transactions took place in Amsterdam. Benjamin van Martsz, a merchant, received 3,000 guilders in bank money and 1,500 guilders in cash and household goods from Rebecca Brandon, widow of Jan Salvador de Palacossel. This was payment for a marriage settlement, with 1,000 guilders still remaining to be paid according to the marriage contract from January 2 of that year.

In 1698, merchants Jacob George Roeters and company appointed Paulus Jan to handle matters concerning the ship Elisabeth, captained by Pieter Hoppenaer. The ship had wrecked on the banks near Norkoping while traveling to Amsterdam in 1646. They authorized him to collect salvaged goods and deal with the salvagers in legal matters.

On August 12, 1648, Paulus van Voorsz represented several merchants including David Rutgers Junior, Dirck Gout, Pieter van Halmael Adams, Adriaen Rutgers, and Jacob and George Roeters. They appointed Jan Bellyn, a city councilor, to collect salvaged materials from George Liberton from the Elisabeth shipwreck, including planks, iron, copper wire, and ship equipment.

Also on August 12, 1648, Johannes Voordagh, a merchant, transferred an obligation worth 3,000 pounds to Abraham Keller. This obligation was originally issued by the receiver general Cornelis de Jonge Jan Ellant on February 18, 1643.