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In Heemstede, several people paid rent for land sections in 1885:

• Maria Borrenberg, widow of Bisschap, paid 5 guilders yearly for Section A number 875
• Maria Jarnien, widow of Arie van der Weiden, paid 25 guilders yearly for Section A number 1346
• Theodorus Bouhuys paid 17 guilders yearly for Section A numbers 1177 and 1335
• Hendrik Nicolaas Vooges paid 7.50 guilders yearly for Section A number 996
• Ernst van Beudekom paid 10 guilders yearly for Section A number 1111
• Jacobus Van der Rette paid 10 guilders yearly for Section A number 1112
• Hubertus Peeters paid 10 guilders yearly for Section A numbers 359, 1360, and 1361
• Ernst Theodarus van Zuijken paid 7.50 guilders yearly for Section A numbers 1362 and 1363
• Willem Hendrik paid 4.50 guilders yearly for Section A number 1364
• Johannes Bernardus Serne paid 3.50 guilders yearly for Section A number 1365
• Adrianus Mais paid 10 guilders yearly for Section A number 1366
• Willem Leuven paid 9 guilders yearly for Section A numbers 1367 and 1368
• Martinus Vester paid 15 guilders yearly for Section A number 1033
• Willem Vester paid 10 guilders yearly for Section C number 737

The property included land between the Zand and Wippervaarten and the Spaarne, land east of the Binnenweg, property along the road to Zandvoort known as Stegerhoek, land in the Eenpolder, and a garden behind the church.

There was also a tithe right for corn, flax, hemp, and other crops in Heemstede east of the Haagsche Straatweg. Properties belonging to Jonkheer Meester Dirk Jacob Carel van Lennep were exempt. Some tithe rights were bought off according to a purchase agreement dated January 25, 1862, registered in Haarlem.

On January 22, 1665, notary Adriaen Lock documented a meeting in Amsterdam. The meeting was requested by Dirck Grijp, who was appointed by city officials as guardian of the children of Bento de Britto Ozorio (also known as Baronch Abendana).

Present at the meeting were:

• Rachel Salom Ozorio
• Jacob Aboab Ozorio
• Isaack Aboab Ozorio
• Josep Aboab Ozorio

They were questioned about several matters:

• Whether Baruch Ozorio (grandfather) had given 1,000 guilders to Bento de Britto Ozorio in 1642 when he was 4 or 5 years old
• Whether Fernando Dias de Britto (father of Bento) received this money in 1642
• Whether Jhana Abendana (mother of Bento) inherited 2,000 guilders in East India Company shares from her brother Bento Ozorio
• Whether Jhana Abendana promised her son 4,000 guilders as a wedding gift when he married Judica Abendana (daughter of Abraham Franco Mendes)
• Whether Fernando Dias de Britto paid 5,000 guilders to his son after the marriage
• Whether during the marriage arrangement it was agreed that Bento and his bride could live with Fernando Dias de Britto and his wife, receiving food and drink without paying rent

Most witnesses had limited knowledge of these matters, though Isaack Aboab Ozorio confirmed hearing about some of them from various people. The document was witnessed by Jacobus Snel and Cornelis van Meurs.

On September 19, 1644, Jan de Mas received approval for transferring money. On March 6, 1663, he transferred obligations to Diego Mendes de Britto in front of a notary and witnesses. Another transfer of 4,000 guilders bank money was dated May 4, 1645, and approved on June 27, 1645. This was also transferred to Diego Mendes de Britto on January 16 of that year.

The total amount of these three transfers was 16,000 guilders capital. An additional 730 guilders remained in possession of the accountant, to be invested as Diego Mendes de Britto saw fit. The accountant would keep the obligations until the case was decided by final verdict. If Diego Mendes de Britto lost the case, the money would be used to pay what he was ordered to pay, for which the accountant and Fernando Dias de Britto stood as guarantors.

If Diego Mendes de Britto won the case (which was expected), the accountant promised to return all obligations and interest to him or his heirs. The document was signed in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jacobus Snel and Dirck vander Groe, and notary A. Lock.

• Collect money from the ship's sales
• Collect freight payments and other outstanding monies
• Issue receipts for payments
• Appear in court if necessary
• Handle all legal matters related to the ship

On February 21, 1659, several merchants and insurers appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. The group included Andries Pels, Fernandes Dias de Brito, Selomon Salom, Manuel Rimenes, Francisco Vaer Isidero, Abraham Parent, and Denijs Jennes.

They appointed three fellow insurers - Jaques Thierij, Jeronimo de Haes, and Volckwein Momma - to represent them in a legal dispute against Diego Barraza, Andre Nunes, and Christoffel Nunes.

The representatives were given full legal powers to:

• Defend their interests
• Appear before the city court
• Take legal action against the Nunes and Barraza
• Act on behalf of the merchants both in and out of court

The document was witnessed by Jacobus Snel, Adriaen Kinneman, and Van der Groe, and officially recorded by notary Adriaen Lock.

On September 12, 1651, Hercules Troonenburgh, a 32-year-old merchant in Amsterdam, testified before notary Pieter Van Buytend. He gave evidence at the request of merchant Samuel Santin about a business transaction involving Fernando Dias de Britto, a Portuguese merchant, and his son Barnch Abandam de Britto.

In 1658, the younger de Britto had signed an insurance policy for 1,000 guilders on the ship "Santa Maria Amsterdam", captained by Pieter Jansen. The ship was sailing from Amsterdam to Genoa and Livorno in Italy. When Fernando Dias de Britto paid the sum later that year, he had to pay an 8% commission, while Christian merchants only had to pay 3%.

Troonenburgh also testified that around late 1658, he overheard a conversation between Fernando Dias de Britto and Denis Jems where one of them mentioned that if Santin would accept an 8% commission cut, they would have settled with him too.

The testimony was witnessed by Adriaen Duijm and Everardus Blocq in Amsterdam.

On October 27, 1616, Fernando Dias de Britto, a Portuguese merchant in Amsterdam aged around 60 years, made a statement in front of notary Adriaen Lock. The statement was requested by merchant Diego Mendes de Britto and concerned the following events:

At the beginning of 1653, while in Pinjorada near Bayonne in France, he received orders to arrange shipping in Amsterdam for 232 barrels of syrup to Motril. The syrup belonged to the requester and was under the management of Fernando Lopes Matos, who lived in Granada.

In April 1653, he chartered the ship "Hollandia", captained by Pieter Sasties, to sail to Malaga and then to Motril to collect the 232 barrels and bring them to Amsterdam. He gave the captain a letter for Raphael de Mesquita in Malaga, which contained another letter for Fernando Lopes Matos.

Captain Sasties loaded the 232 barrels in Motril. Upon arrival in Amsterdam, they were delivered to wine cooper Philip vander Noot. Fifteen barrels had leaked and were kept by vander Noot as payment for freight, so only 217 barrels were received.

All barrels were marked with the requester's mark, which Fernando Dias de Britto recognized from previous shipments of oil and other goods he had received from the requester.

The statement was witnessed by Grnoud Raard and Jacobus Sael in Amsterdam.

On March 19, 1659, Jacques Thierij, a merchant living in Amsterdam, declared that Fernandes Dias de Britto, also a merchant, had insured 1,900 guilders on the ship Santa Maria. The ship's captain was Ewout Jansz, and it sailed from Cadiz to the West Indies and was supposed to return to Cadiz. However, the English fleet burned the ship near the Canary Islands during its return journey.

Thierij and de Britto agreed that de Britto would pay 96 percent of the insured amount. However, Thierij had to repay this money if Henrico Schuijt and other insurers, who had insured Jan Tillij on the same ship and voyage, were cleared of paying damages by a judge. If Schuijt and the other insurers reached a settlement with Tillij, Thierij promised to repay de Britto the same percentage that Schuijt and the others would pay less than their full signed amount.

The agreement was witnessed by Jacobus Snel and Adriaen Kinneman, and recorded by notary Adriaen Lock.

In Amsterdam on April 5, 1655, several agreements were made:

• Workers would receive one-third less pay during the three winter months than in summer
• If workers were injured, directors would pay for doctors, surgeons, and medicines
• Workers would be paid for holy days and Crown prayer days even if no work was done
• Dismissed workers would receive 4 Rijks for travel money
• Monthly pay would start when workers arrived in Kalmar, or if traveling via Stockholm, when reaching the Stockholm archipelago
• Sr. Hommers would pay each worker one month's wages in advance
• Workers were responsible for their own food and drink

Later that day, Adriaen Kock notified Sr. Fernandes Dias de Britto and Sr. Bento Osorio about a payment dispute involving Jacob Delmonte, Manuel Franco (also known as Christoffel Mendes), Michiel Dias, and Gabral Alveres regarding 12,000 guilders.

Also on that day, Jorge Fernandes de Crasto, representing several heirs of Branca Henriques, and Dona Florense Dias, widow of Fernandes Alveres Vega, reached an agreement about releasing certain arrested funds. Samuel Montesmos and Salomon Machiorro served as Portuguese-Dutch translators.

• 4 packs or cases of linen belonging to Niclaes Blaeck, who owed money to de Britto
• These items had been stored in a warehouse for several years
• About 10 years earlier, Denijs Hennes (now deceased) had ordered the money and goods of Blaeck to be seized

• Sell the linen through court order to recover his debt
• Place any remaining money in the city's trust

• The goods were seized by Josua Abendana de Britto or the heirs of Fernandes Dias de Britto
• The linen was given to him by Fernandes Dias de Britto
• He did not recognize Diego Mendes de Britto's claim

• 15,000 guilders for her dowry and marriage goods
• 250 guilders that had been gifted to her during the marriage

• He would not claim any more money from Fernando or Bento's estate
• He would protect Fernando and the estate against any future claims
• His daughter was fully satisfied with this payment and had no further claims

On October 15, 1664, Judica Abendana, widow of Bento de Britto de Jorio (also known as Barouch Abendana), appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. She was assisted by the notary who acted as her chosen guardian. She confirmed and approved the power of attorney she had given on October 7 to her father, Franco Mendes. She extended this power to authorize her father to:

• Negotiate with the orphanage masters of the city
• Work with Fernando Dias de Brito, who was appointed by the orphanage masters as guardian of:
  • Her child with her late husband Bento de Britto
  • The unborn child she was currently carrying
• Settle matters regarding her ketuba (marriage contract)
• Handle all claims she had to her late husband's estate
• Provide full receipt of settlement

The document was witnessed by Dirck vander Groe and Cornelis van Meurs, and signed with Judica Abendana's mark.

On 8 August, the ship Leiden arrived from St. Thomas. It had sailed from there on 8 July with slaves from the Guinea coast. 14 slaves died during the journey. The remaining slaves were ordered to board the ship Corveert to recover.

Adriaen Cornelisen Ackersloot was to oversee the artillery position. If he was not capable enough, someone else would be appointed, as the plan was to have only one commissioner at most positions.

In Paraiba, various houses and properties that had been taken by the Company were ordered to be sold.

Since no sugar could be made on St. Thomas island without molds, and the soil there was unsuitable, molds had to be brought from elsewhere. The Sugar Commissioner was instructed to order 2000 molds according to the samples that were sent.

The ship Abraham's Offering was sent to the homeland via Seychelles.

• The Jewish community, represented by Duarte Saraiva, Jacob Schisor, Mardochai Abendana, and Ioan de Feuceca, agreed to pay a debt of 12,000 guilders. Each would be responsible for one-quarter of the amount.
• Due to extreme poverty and high food prices, the soldiers were to receive rations of salted meat and bacon for the upcoming week.
• Because soldiers were demanding payment and there was not enough money, they were to be given:
  • Clean linens
  • Jackets
  • English caps
  • Red caps without velvet
  • Hats
• Instructions were given to write to Seregippo del Rey about supplies and ammunition to be managed by a commissioner.

In Gelderland on August 6, 1642, De Heer Daniel Albertij reported about a dead Jewish man named Moses Abendana, who was sentenced to be hanged at the gallows. The leading Jews asked permission to bury the body, but this was initially denied and the execution was ordered to proceed.

Several Dutch creditors, worried about the insolvency of Abendana's estate, wanted to negotiate with the Jews. The debts included:

• Over 22,000 guilders to various creditors
• 5,058 guilders owed to the Company for the purchase of enslaved people

The creditors hoped to secure their debts by obtaining a pardon for the body. The matter was referred to the High Council because of its complexity. Multiple conferences were held between the Dutch merchants and the Jewish community to resolve the situation.

On September 4, 1642, 4 sworn fruit inspectors appeared before notary Jan Vander Hoeven in Amsterdam: Teunis Jansz (48 years), Jan Masz (46 years), Adriaen Philipsz (43 years), and Jan Adriaensz (30 years). They declared that during the fruit season, which started when fruits arrived and ended 14 days after the fair, they always measured on Sunday mornings until 9 o'clock.

On September 5, 1642, at the request of Portuguese merchant Diego Rodriges de Lenes, notary Jan Vander Hoeven demanded payment of 109 guilders and 14 stuivers from David CoenHenriques, another Portuguese merchant. This was the remaining amount of a bill of exchange from Recife dated February 28, 1642, originally for 1500 guilders. CoenHenriques replied he would only pay the value of six boxes of sugar he received.

Also on September 5, 1642, ship captain Jacob Sas van Rostich appeared before notary Jan Vander Hoeven and appointed Jan Draij, a local court lawyer, to represent him in a case against Cornelis Albertsz from Rijp, who had chartered his ship "St. Maria", and against Valerius Reuver and others. The lawyer was authorized to handle all legal proceedings, including appeals.

On September 24, 1639, Thomas de Mercado, a 57-year-old Portuguese man in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Jacob Jans. He testified about a business deal that took place in September. The deal involved selling three boxes of muscovado sugar to an English merchant at a set price. The deal included a specific condition that the seller could not deliver the three boxes of sugar until full payment was received. De Mercado stated he would confirm this under oath if required.

On September 3, 1630, Jan van Gansepoel, a citizen of Amsterdam, appeared before notary Nicolaes Jacobs. He appointed Jan as his legal representative in the court of Alkmaar. The purpose was to collect money from Balthasar van Rensende, a wine merchant in Alkmaar. This was regarding Spanish wine that had been sold on behalf of Francisco vas Pinto and Rafael Abendana. The amount owed to Francisco vas Pinto was 141 guilders for one pipe of Spanish wine. The document grants full legal powers to pursue the case in court, collect money, and issue receipts. The document was signed in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jan Balcken and Hermanus Soots.

• Muijlman claimed that Britto was dishonest in saying he didn't know Muijlman or his principal
• Muijlman stated that payment arrangements had been clearly communicated multiple times by several people, including:
  • Robert Sainthill himself
  • Jan Jaelsz, a Portuguese witness to the purchase
  • Pento Osoris, who was related by marriage
  • Willem Muijlman himself
• Britto was accused of falsely claiming he had asked for security or collateral for the sale
• Muijlman demanded immediate delivery of the sugar, or compensation for damages if the sugar had been sold to someone else
• Britto maintained his previous position and demanded proof of the claims

On an unspecified date, Jacob Jacobs visited the house of Portuguese merchant Fernando Dias de Britto (also known as David Abendana) in an unnamed city. The merchant was not home, so the message was delivered to his maid.

The message was on behalf of merchant Willem Muijlman, who was representing English merchant Robert Samthill. About 3 weeks earlier, Samthill had purchased 3 boxes of muscovado sugar from Dias de Britto for 13 Flemish groats in cash.

Dias de Britto was supposed to deliver the sugar to the weighing house immediately, as was customary, but had delayed the delivery despite being asked about it at the stock exchange. Through the notary, Muijlman demanded immediate delivery of the 3 boxes of muscovado sugar, offering payment according to the agreed conditions. He also warned that any further delay would result in a claim for damages.

The maid received this message to pass on to her employer Dias de Britto.

On June 22nd, in Amsterdam, a banking settlement was made between several merchants. Jacob Mocata settled one-fourth of the amount, being 866 guilders and 15 stuivers, through the heirs of Jan de Bansoule on behalf of Elisa Aberbanel da Sousa. On the same day, Josias Mocato, representing Josias and Aaron Mocate, settled another fourth for the same amount of 866 guilders and 15 stuivers.

The remaining half was paid for the account of Samuel de Elisa Aberbanel, who represented Elisa Aberbanel da Sousa. With these payments, the parties settled their mutual obligations regarding these bills of exchange. They declared each other free from any further claims, while preserving their rights to recover their payments from Samuel de Raphael Abendama and his goods.

The document was witnessed by Gerrit van der Groe and Gysbert Bruyne, with Van der Groe acting as notary public.

• Hester da Costa, widow of Jacob da Tosta
• Jacob Aboas Ozori
• Abraham Bendes Cotinho, married to Abigail Cotinha
• Joseph Aboas
• Abraham Gabay Mendes and his wife Rachel Gabay Mendes
• Abraham de Barongh Aboas

• The testament of Rifica Abendana dated January 12, 1694
• A codicil (amendment to the will) dated November 18, 1686

In Amsterdam on May 30, 1816, two marriage ceremonies took place:

First marriage:
Pieter Molenberg, a 27-year-old sailor's mate from Enkhuizen in the Hoorn district, married Evertjen Bosch, a 38-year-old fishmonger from Harderwijk in the Arnhem district. Pieter was the son of Willem Molenberg (a skipper) and Grietje Bruin from Enkhuizen. Evertjen was the daughter of the deceased Hendrikas Bosch and Aaltjen Klok.

Second marriage:
Benjamin Moses Fransman, a 24-year-old shoemaker from Amsterdam, married Mietje Abraham Sons, a 19-year-old from Amsterdam. Benjamin was the son of the deceased Moses Fransman and Sipora Geier. Mietje was the daughter of Abraham Moses Sons (a porter) and Judits Emanuel Rootveld. The couple declared they had a child together, Moses Benjamin, born on April 13, 1816, whom they legitimized through this marriage.

Both marriages were witnessed by local craftsmen and workers, and were conducted according to the law of 25 Ventose Year 11.

Several rental agreements were made in Paramaribo:

• No. 2: C. Varenhorst agreed to pay 85 guilders, with J. C. Geijer and Eliezer Soesma Jacobsz as guarantors.
• No. 3: C. Varenhorst agreed to pay 100 guilders, with I.C. Geijer and Elieze Soesmen Jacobsz as guarantors.
• No. 4: Isak Abraham de Vries agreed to pay 40 guilders.
• No. 5: The same person agreed to pay 42 guilders.
• No. 6: Jan Marken Derees agreed to pay 60 guilders. For Isak Abraham de Vries, Jacob Abraham de Vries and C. Varenhorst acted as guarantors.
• No. 7: Abraham Jona agreed to pay 42 guilders, with Abraham Fernandez and Elieu Pachelo as guarantors.
• No. 8: I. D. Bartholomaij agreed to pay 2 guilders.

The witnesses to these agreements were Daniel Parnander and Jaij Soesman. The document was signed by Direk van der Kry, Jan Kernander, Jaij Soesman, and W. Esser (First Sworn Clerk).