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• Hans Jonsz and his brother-in-law Cornelis Henricksz had rented a house called "Antwerpen" on Voorburg in June 1618
• On July 12, 1618, they went to the house but were denied entry by occupants who claimed Joseph Pinto wasn't there
• They climbed through a window using a ladder and found Pinto inside with 10-20 other people
• The occupants refused to let them leave through the door, forcing them to exit through neighbor Steven Cardoso's house
• Two days before this incident, Pinto had visited the witnesses with Cardoso acting as interpreter
• Pinto had requested to cancel their 20-year rental agreement, offering to find new tenants and pay a large sum of money
• The witnesses refused because they knew Pinto wasn't the legal tenant

On August 1, 1600, Daniel de Slanda, a merchant living in Amsterdam, and Manuel de Crasto, a Portuguese merchant staying in Amsterdam and heading to Spain, made a business agreement. The key points were:

• Manuel de Crasto owed Daniel de Slanda 435 pounds, 11 shillings, and 7 pence, which included money borrowed from Gaspar Coymans and Francois du Gardin.
• This amount also included 67 pounds owed to Diogo Nunes Belmonte.
• The payment plan included:
  • 100 pounds to be paid immediately through a note from sugar merchant Adam Nuyts
  • About 106 pounds paid in advance for 11 months at 8% per year
  • The remaining 329 pounds to be paid within 8 months
• Future trade agreements specified that De Crasto would:
  • Handle goods sent by De Slanda to Spain through France or Biscay
  • Pay 4 Spanish reales per florin within 6 months of shipping
  • Send payments through known merchants in Madrid, Valladolid, or Seville to Antwerp
• De Slanda would assume the shipping risk from loading until the goods reached Madrid, Valladolid, or Medina del Campo.
• De Crasto would pay all fees, duties, and expenses after unloading.
• Witnesses to the agreement were Joseph Pinto, Diogo Nunes Belmonte, and Jorge Lopez Pinto.

• Pieter van Beel
• Davidt D'Thommel
• Albert Schuijt
• Hendrick Beeckman
• Daniel vanden Eijnde
• Hillebrant den Otter
• Franchoijs Bouwijns
• Adriaen Andriessz
• Nicolaes Claesz
• Barent Sweerts
• Jan Janssz Smith
• Jacob Jacobsz
• Pietr Beijens
• Pouwels Janssz van Gelmont
• Jan Battr Bertelotti
• Govert Kerckrinck
• Dirck Vlack
• Willem Pauw

On July 29, 1616, notary Palm Mathijssen in Amsterdam dealt with a business dispute. Adolf Wenck, a merchant, had a contract with Diego Minnen Velmonte involving a debt of 1,572 guilders, five boxes of sugar, and eleven bales of ginger traded against certain textiles. When the deal went wrong, they went before local judges. On July 26, 1616, Willem Woste, a 36-year-old glimmer merchant, testified for Johan Vrunsweller, a Spaniard, declaring that certain items were not worth seven guilders each. On July 27, 1616, Augustyn de Kemel, a merchant's assistant, appointed his brother Hans de Kemel to collect money from Jacob Robbertsz Schil who lived in Delft.

On April 12, 1644, Jacob Meerhout, as a notary, reported that Pieter and Jan Andriessz Moerbeeck made a declaration about money owed by Alexander vanden Berge to Jochum Brander. They demanded that any payments should only be made to them as they had obtained the rights from Brander.

On May 22, 1614, at the request of Diego Nunez Belmonte, notifications were made regarding insurance for ships traveling between Porto, Angola, the West Indies, and Spain. The ship named Angel Michael was captained by Sebastian Ribero.

Also on May 22, 1614, Diego Nunez Belmonte informed insurers about three Portuguese ships:

• Nossa Sinora de Nas
• Nossa Sinora Damonte
• Nossa Signora da Cabo

The first two ships had arrived in Lisbon, while the third ship, carrying one-third of the cargo, was still at sea.

Later, Jacob Meerhout delivered notifications on behalf of Pauwels de Clerck, who was acting as a legal representative for Hans Bouwer in Mechelen. He delivered sealed letters and copies of transfer documents to various individuals and their households.

On June 17, Langerack wrote from Paris recommending Marquis de Clermont to replace Lieutenant Colonel d'Estiou. The council decided to write to the Deputies in the army about not filling positions in the Duke of Candale's regiment yet.

Laurens van Theilingen, the general assessor, was granted 800 guilders through Receiver General Doubleth, to be deducted from the Mint Generals' general ordinance.

On May 25, the council received a letter from Amsterdam's mayors about David Franco, a Portuguese merchant. He was sent to London to help release goods belonging to Diego Nunes Belmonte and Francisco Vas that were seized from Aert Adriaenssen's ship coming from Salé in Barbary. Franco was imprisoned for being Jewish.

Arent Gerrits, an Amsterdam citizen, requested payment from the West Indies Company for his service in helping capture Bahia Todos Santos, where he served on the secret council.

The council also dealt with:

• Continuing Vander houve's service as Commissioner General of convoys for one more year
• Allowing Ysselburgh residents to get seed corn from Emmerick or Rees due to their losses
• Complaints about army quartering in Zutphen county causing poverty
• Discussion about enemy frigates in Calais and Boulogne harbors
• Funding for English companies in the army

• Andre Nunes, about 15 years old
• Balthasar da Cunha, about 30 years old
• Jacob Delmonte, about 15 years old

• Jael de Haro, assisted by her father Eliasar de Solis, agreed to settle accounts with Moses and David Judalion
• She promised to review and close the tobacco trading accounts within one month
• She would hand over to the Judalions their portion of the tobacco business
• She would pay any remaining debts to the Judalions after the final accounting

On December 29, 1672, several Jewish elders from the German-Jewish community in this city made sworn statements before notary Dirck van der Groe. The elders were:

• Josephabia Hamsz, about 49 years old
• Isaack Cosen, about 49 years old
• Levi Abrahams, about 38 years old
• David Mendels, about 34 years old
• Jacob Isanck Isaacks, about 55 years old
• David Ruben Isaacke, about 54 years old

They testified at the request of Mrs. Rifica Gabai Jaro, wife of Aron Gabai Jaro. The case involved David de Solis, who had won a large sum of money gambling from another person of their community. When questioned by the elders, De Solis admitted to using loaded dice. He showed them the false dice he had used for cheating.

De Solis also confessed that another person who had won money from the same victim wanted a share of his winnings, since De Solis had received a share of that person's winnings. When this person refused to share with De Solis, he confessed to his cheating to expose the other person's similar dishonesty.

The statement was witnessed by Moijses Abrahams and Jan van der Scheuren.

In 1008, a legal case was heard involving Joan van Twis, the former governor of Malacca. The case involved multiple parties:

• Joan van Twis (former governor of Malacca) as plaintiff
• Sebalt vonderen and associates as defendants
• Crijn Claesz Sterck (senior merchant) as curator of the estate of deceased Cornelis Jansz van Coppenhagen (gunner)
• Pieter Cornelisz (tree guard for the Company) as heir to his deceased brother Andries Cornelisz (gunner)
• Laurentius Enoetfius (overseer of Company slaves)

The case involved a claim of 27 reals. The Council absolved the defendant from the case and directed that the plaintiff should direct his claims to the Company.

On February 12, 1683, Jacob de Winter, a notary in Amsterdam, visited Claude Cavallier, a merchant, at the request of merchant Arnout Weijmans. The purpose was to ask about payment of an accepted bill of exchange.

The bill, written in Bayonne on December 9, 1682, was for 500 crowns. After several transfers through various merchants including Noel du Sanl, Francois Le Maie, Lauray Morian, Salvador de Palacios, and Athias, it came to Arnout Weijmans.

Cavallier was willing to pay but wanted protection against future claims regarding an endorsement by Francois Launaij Mordan instead of Lones Moreau. The notary then formally protested about payment, exchange fees, and interests.

On February 15, 1683, Samuel and Jan Alvares agreed to pay the 500 crowns to Weijmans on behalf of Francois Mordau.

On March 2, 1683, Weijmans confirmed receiving payment from Samuel and Jan Alvares. On the same day, Samuel and Jan Alvares confirmed receiving payment from Cavallier and promised to protect him against any claims regarding Francois Moreau's endorsement.

In The Hague during April 1707, several travel permits (passports) were issued for military and commercial purposes:

• Colonel Moor, adjutant general to the Duke of Marlborough, received permission to transport 12 horses to the army on April 28, 1707
• Colonel Preston was allowed to transport 30 horses on April 28, 1707
• Joannes Mousin from Antwerp could travel to Germany with his wife and three children on April 28, 1707
• General Major Coljar could transport his equipment on Aart Hendrikse's ship on April 29, 1707
• Several merchants received permits to transport food supplies to the army:
  • Johan van Emmerik from 's Hertogenbosch
  • Jan Ouendyk from Goes in Zeeland
  • Hendrik Crose from Dordrecht
  • Hillebrandt Groeneveldt from Rotterdam
  • Dirk Saal from Zaandam
• The Prince of Nassau, governor of Friesland, could transport 7 wagons, 1 cart, and 36 horses
• Secretary d'Ayrolles received permission to transport 750 cuirasses and 1,650 helmets from Germany
• Colonel Gdfrooy and Captain Stanhope could transport 40 and 8 horses respectively
• Colonel Landtsbergen could transport his equipment and 16 horses to Ostend
• Joseph de Palasios Torrantia from Bilbao could transport wool, iron, and fruits to Amsterdam
• Johan de Jongh was appointed as bailiff of Wake, Weert, and Halst, replacing Theodorus Immenhof

On an unspecified date in Amsterdam, various heirs of Francisco Vaes de Crasto (alias Jacob Attias) appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. The heirs included Isaack Attias (alias Rodriques Alvererbi) as father and guardian of his underage daughter Cachtel Attias, and as heir of his deceased daughter Branca Attias. Other heirs mentioned were Sara Attias (widow of Salomon Attias), Dr. Davidt Brandon, and Daniel Attias.

Although Jues de Crasto (the widow of Francisco Vaes de Crasto) had not initially made an inventory after her husband's death, she later created one showing all assets left by her husband. The heirs examined this inventory and found it accurate. The inventory was signed in 1655 by Davidt Les, Josua Derech, and Jacob Attias.

Each heir received 369 guilders and 8 stuivers as their portion of the inheritance. They declared themselves satisfied with the payment and promised not to make any further claims. Some questionable and bad debts remained undivided, totaling 11,732 Flemish pounds, including a share of 1,500 Flemish pounds in the West India Company's chamber in Amsterdam. Jues de Crasto would be responsible for collecting these debts and would have to provide accounts of any recovered money to the heirs.

The document was witnessed by Vincent Swaenenb and Hendrick Jaspersz in 1656. Later, on January 8, 1659, Isaack Cosen d'Azevedo (alias Henricx d'Azevedo) and Samuel (alias Manuel Duarte Brandon) also appeared before the notary.

On February 27, 1663, Henrico d'Assevedo requested payment for his services in peace negotiations with Algiers over three years. He was asked to provide a detailed list of his expenses.

The abbot of Floreff requested permission for Jacobus Raete, a religious member of the abbey, to visit the city and region of 's-Hertogenbosch. He was granted a three-month pass.

On March 4, 1663, no actions were taken. On March 5, 1663, previous resolutions were read and reviewed.

Several claims were filed at the High Council regarding Brazilian matters from the West India Company and various merchants from Amsterdam and New Netherland, including:

• Reynout Reijnous
• Isaac Cornel
• Daniel Cardosa
• Simon Elias
• And several other merchants

Representatives from Middelburg requested funding to rebuild their burned church, which was denied.

Servaets Nicolaeris, a resident of Sluizen, complained about being summoned to the court of Mall against Brabant privileges.

Agent van der Veken submitted concerns about issues around Rheinberg affecting the Elector of Cologne.

Arnoul Tempelaer, a lawyer from the Court of Holland, requested permission to challenge Count Montfort's claim to half the lordship of Oorschot.

Daniel le Mesureur, former procurator of the Carthusians who resided in Bacht, made a request regarding his death.

These are death records from the Amsterdam civil registry, all recorded on October 19, 1951, concerning six Dutch Jews who died in Poland during World War II:

• Israel de Wilde, born in Amsterdam on March 1, 1920, married to Sientje Kooker, son of Jacobus de Wilde and Sara Premselaar, died in Poland on March 31, 1944.
• Anna van Witsen, born in Amsterdam on April 3, 1917, married to Levie Sacksioni, daughter of Joseph van Witsen and Betsij Gobes, died near Oswiecim on February 11, 1944.
• Adolph Abraham Wilkens, born in Zierikzee on November 28, 1914, son of Abraham Wilkens and Regina Gras, died in Poland on March 31, 1944.
• Keetje Witteboon, born in Amsterdam on January 23, 1918, married to Meier Polak, daughter of Gerrit Witteboon and Rachel Pampel, died near Oswiecim on October 22, 1943.
• Ina Winnik, born in Amsterdam on August 30, 1942, daughter of Isaäc Winnik and Sophia de Jong, died near Oswiecim on October 22, 1943.
• Naatje Witzenhausen, born in Amsterdam on October 4, 1914, married to Joseph Stad, daughter of Ruben Witzenhausen and Betje Schellevis, died near Oswiecim on February 11, 1944.

In 1766, several ships departed from different ports carrying goods and passengers. The recorded journeys include:

• Intje Aron sailed to Banca Belo with 8 crew and 2 female passengers
• Jurragan Jamaliea sailed to Surabaya with 23 crew, carrying 50 picols of Siac gamber, 10 picols of benzoin, and various goods
• A servant of Sultan Rathoe sailed to Semarang with 18 crew and 2 female passengers, carrying 60 picols of Siac gamber, 100 picols of benzoin, 15 picols of wax, 5 picols of Bliton iron, 5 picols of copper, various goods, and 3 Chinese passengers
• Leebe Malijer and Toeaboe Boeginees sailed with 20 crew, carrying 2 picols of sea cucumbers, 2 packages of rattan mats, 2 packages of Buginese cloths, various goods, and 1 female passenger
• Jurragan Barnadie sailed to Surabaya with 12 crew, carrying 5000 pieces of Palembang gamber, 20,000 wet betel nuts, 200 water vessels, 1 picol of Bliton iron, 200 Cadjang mats, various goods, 2 small cannons, 3 rifles, and 13 spears
• Jurragan Bondjoe sailed to Gresik with 18 crew and 2 Javanese passengers, carrying wet betel nuts, gamber, water vessels, cotton, mats, weapons, and gunpowder
• Jurragan Pariena sailed to Gresik with 12 crew, carrying 25 picols of Siac gamber, 30 picols of iron, 15 picols of resin, 200 water vessels, various goods, weapons, and 40 catties of gunpowder, with passenger Van den Heuvel

P. V. Burg made financial calculations in Holland. The total value of goods sold was 81,291 guilders, 12 stuivers, and 8 penningen. The cost of these goods was 45,680 guilders, 4 stuivers, and 8 penningen. After subtracting losses, the net profit margin was approximately 7 23/32 percent. The document appears to be a trading ledger showing various transactions with different quantities and prices of goods.

At Masulipatnam the following goods were traded:

• 787 pounds of cloves, of which:
  • 782 pounds to merchants
  • 5 pounds to Company servants
• 40 pounds of mace, of which:
  • 38 pounds to merchants
• 389 pounds of nutmeg, of which:
  • 386 pounds to merchants
  • 3 pounds to others
• 413 pounds of cinnamon
• 90 pounds of round pepper to various buyers
• 1 cellar of Dutch distilled waters
• 97.5 cans of French wine
• 2 cans to Company servants
• 28,800 pounds of Japanese copper bars
• 1.5 pounds of vermilion
• 23 pounds of sandalwood
• 24 pounds of lead ore
• 4 barrels of various beers for the servants

At the Mazulij trading post, several goods were traded in 1398:

• 60.5 pounds of cloves, of which 60 pounds were weighed out to merchants using the large scale, and 0.5 pounds went to Company servants
• 90.5 pounds of nutmeg, of which 90 pounds went to merchants and 0.5 pounds to Company servants
• 0.5 pounds of cinnamon for Company servants
• 0.5 pounds of mace also for Company servants
• 24 pounds of sandalwood for merchants
• 14,400 pounds of Japanese copper bars
• 0.5 yards of scarlet fabric for the aforementioned servants
• 22.5 cans of arak api (a type of spirit) for the servants

These goods were sold for cash at the Mazulipatnam trading post.

The testimony discusses Oesterharen, who became the chief of Bimilipatnam. Trade was suspended there and moved to other locations, where better-minded merchants were chosen for the work. Governor Johannes van Steelant vouches that choosing Oesterharen as the chief of Bimilipatnam was the best decision for the East India Company. In his early years, Oesterharen served well as an assistant cashier and second-in-command. Due to his language skills, he maintained good relationships with local princes in the surrounding areas, which he continues to cultivate through his experience.

Around this time, there was unrest. After Rustumdilchan left, trade representatives from Amwaragopaal were rejected in Bimilipatnam and areas to the north. At the trading post, after the arrival of the new chief merchant Willem Oosterharen, and the hiring of several wealthy merchants, the sale of goods and receipt of quality cloth at reasonable prices improved somewhat. After receiving complaints about the employees and representatives of the Masulipatnam merchant Amwaragopaal, and because it was clear they were more focused on promoting their private trade than taking care of East India Company business, they were dismissed after settling their accounts.