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On February 11, 1942, four marriages were registered at the civil registry office in Amsterdam:
View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 2363258 / 40 Under the leadership of van Wien in Prouijs on September 19, 1664, several military and administrative matters were handled. A detachment of troops was stationed at Baose wershaven. D. Blogg was granted leave. Various payments and assignments were processed, including one for Petrun Wulot, a military officer. The ship named "Culio Cluine" transported military personnel to Anotie. The ship "Augo" also carried military detachments. Supplies were requested for Suriname in 1641. Several personnel matters were addressed:
The document also mentions trade agreements between Nederland and België, and various administrative matters in Curaçao, including pension payments of 472 and the arrival of the ship "Carota Maaa."
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 5581 / 0341 On April 1, 1285, 5 copies of a Malay poem titled "Worutjan Petihun Be Lajoe Poesvelck" were to be sent by ship to the Colonial Department. Several military and administrative matters were recorded:
The firm Chance Brothers from Birmingham was asked to provide specifications for crystal glass, chimneys and lamp housings for the coastal lighting at Belawan. Military convict J. Hoezerig was sent to the Netherlands on the ship Johannes Wenelnihiis Verdinanol. A widow, Mrs. Delders, received confirmation for her pension payment of 500 guilders for the first quarter. Information was requested about weapon trials in the Netherlands with rifles of calibers 8, 17, and 58. 58 copies of a Malay spelling and reading book were to be sent to the Colonial Department.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 5580 / 0593 The text appears to be a Dutch administrative record from the colonial period, listing various people and their reference numbers. The key points are:
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View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 2139 / 0281 Throughout 1936, several military personnel left The Netherlands for various destinations. The Dutch military ship named Baloeran made multiple trips during that year, transporting soldiers and personnel. Among the passengers were:
Several destinations mentioned include Soerakarta, Meester Cornelis, and Batavia. Some of the men were noted as being recruited locally ("te lande aangenomen"). Another ship mentioned was the Marnix van Sint Aldegonde, which also participated in these military transports.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 483 / 0134 Several Dutch soldiers embarked on military ships during the 1936 period. They departed from various ports including Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Most men served as second-class gunners (kanonniers) or cavalrymen.
The soldiers came from different regions of the Netherlands, including:
The main ships mentioned were the Marnix van Sint Aldegonde and the Baloeran. Notable soldiers included:
Some soldiers had German connections, with a few being born in Duisburg and Essen. Several soldiers were also stationed in Dutch East Indies locations like Batavia and Soerakarta.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 483 / 0132 The document appears to be a military personnel record from the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia). Several soldiers are listed with their ranks and places of birth. Many were fusiliers and gunners (2nd class).
Notable soldiers include:
Many of the soldiers were recruited locally ("Hier te lande aangenomen" - recruited in this country), while others arrived by ship from the Netherlands. Several of the ships mentioned were named "Marnix van Sint Aldegonde".
The soldiers came from various places in both the Dutch East Indies (including Batavia, Semarang, Soerabaja) and the Netherlands (including Rotterdam, Leiden, Nijmegen).
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 483 / 0130 On July 16, 1891, a letter was written in 's Gravenhage regarding a request for a bonus payment. The request came from W. van de Dobbeloteen, who was a soldier in the national army. The matter was referred to the Minister of War, who needed to make a decision about granting the bonus. The document references several previous decisions dated between March 7, 1889 and February 12, 1891.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 4529 / 0550 In 1891, V. L. Blogg, an Adjutant Non-Commissioned Officer and Quartermaster in the Dutch East Indies, submitted a request dated August 22, 1891. The Governor-General in Buitenzorg received a report about this on September 15, 1891. Based on salary regulations from 1876 and a ministerial dispatch from November 27, 1888, Blogg was granted permission, starting September 1, 1891, to receive his annual pension of 480 guilders while still receiving his regular salary. This money would benefit his wife Elizabeth Beleren and their minor children:
The document mentions that Blogg was newly enlisted on July 10, 1871, and this extract was certified in Batavia on August 15, 1891.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 4529 / 0546 On January 18, 1761, there were legal proceedings involving several merchants:
On January 19, 1761, a meeting was held presided over by van Wassenaar, with representatives from various provinces including Gelderland, Friesland, and Overijssel. They discussed:
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.01.02 / 3562 / 0128 The document lists military officials who were on leave in the Dutch East Indies. Among them were:
Various dates in 1865 are mentioned for their departures and returns. For example, some officials embarked to return to the Dutch Indies on March 28, 1865, while others arrived in the Netherlands on dates like August 14, 1865 and August 20, 1865. One official is recorded as having died on December 7, 1865.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 1752 / 0632 Ho. Blogg, a military official of the 8th class working as an expeditor at the Artillery Department, was granted a 2-year leave to go to the Netherlands. This was awarded after more than 15 years of continuous service in the Netherlands East Indies.
His financial arrangements included:
The paperwork was processed through Governor-General of the Netherlands East Indies in Buitenzorg and sent to the Minister of Colonies.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 1525 / 0149 This appears to be a historical Dutch registry or administrative record from an unspecified date listing names and numbers (possibly identification or registration numbers). The list contains the following patterns:
The list appears to be organized alphabetically by surname within the 'B' section of what was likely a larger registry.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 44 / 0010 These are death records from Amsterdam registered between May 17-23, 1949. The deceased were:
View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 2446989 / 76 On 1 July 1858, L. S. Mielder, a professor at Utrecht, wrote about sugar production in the colonies. Stolle had kindly sent a new copy to replace a lost memo. The Minister of Colonies requested an examination of this document on 14 May 1853.
On 7 October 1854, from Berlin, Stolle sent a letter explaining that he was sending a replacement copy of his first memo about improvements to colonial sugar industry, which had been lost. The document was marked as confidential. He mentioned his absence from Berlin was due to his role as Prussian Commissioner at the German Industry Exhibition in Munich, where he had spent nearly 3 months and would be returning in a few days.
The correspondence also mentions Schimmelpenninck, who forwarded correspondence in The Hague.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 5864 / 0692 In Utrecht on January 5, 1895, various administrative matters were handled. A request for a name change was made to be directed to the military leadership. A person identified as De Noos was removed from service with a discharge letter dated June 4.
Several people received official documents, including J. de Bouche, Na Blogg, and others. Military actes were issued to multiple individuals including St Huekers, G. Aydeweed, Chanma, J. Jannen, D. Scheepens, St Thoux, W. Rynders, and several others.
Additional military documents were provided to Eib Beberharst and various other soldiers. There were matters regarding payment of military wages, including a case involving L'Exccsij.
The text mentions hospital matters in Utrecht and payment instructions regarding D. Philipson in Amsterdam. There are also references to investigations about O. Celtulles that were concluded without results.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 5793 / 0290 Between November 22-24, 1949, the following deaths were recorded in Amsterdam:
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View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 6256 / 0422 On May 9, 1804, at the courthouse in Ntabroek in Rio Demerary, several legal property transfers took place. First, Mr. M La Mairon as president and J.C. Doncke as council commissioner witnessed a transfer dating from May 4, 1802. I Luike, acting as general representative for Joseph Ward and his wife Elisabeth Ward, transferred ownership of two pieces of land located at the front of a plantation. This land was marked as No. 24 on the general map, including all buildings on it. The property had been previously transferred to the seller on January 11 by I.P. Muncker. The buyer was G Egeling, who accepted the transfer after full payment was made.
In a second transaction on the same day, Gysbert Egeling transferred four pieces of land, also located at the front of the plantation "Werk en Rusten," to the company of A.J. Kolwijk & Company. I Kolwijk, representing his firm, accepted the transfer after making full payment.
Both transactions were properly witnessed and signed by the officials present.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.05.21 / AZ.3.12 / 0199 This appears to be a Dutch administrative record listing surnames, given names and reference numbers for individuals between 1813 and 1900. The entries show people with surnames beginning with 'B' in chronological order. Most common surnames include variations of Berg, Boer, Brouwer, and Beek. Notable patterns in given names include combinations of traditional Dutch names like Johan, Willem, Hendrik, and Cornelis. Many entries include multiple given names, reflecting Dutch naming customs of the 19th century. The document references various locations including Deusekom, Baarsel, and Berlijn. Reference numbers (folio numbers) range from 6546 to 7625, suggesting this may be part of a larger administrative registry or civil record book.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 42A / 0008 This document concerns military service records for J. Herman Blogg, who was born in Hannover on August 16, 1818. He was the son of Salomon and Nina Jonas. He served in the East Indies for 9 years, 2 months, and 3 days. His military service began on February 1, 1843. On June 7, 1843, he embarked for the Dutch East Indies, where he served until September 1861 when he received his discharge papers.
The document was issued in The Hague on December 22, 1868 by the Minister of Marine, Broch, and was addressed to the Minister of Colonies. It was a response to a request dated January 22, 1869, concerning Blogg's service record in the Marine.
The documentation includes references to various royal decrees and regulations, particularly those from October 15, 1849 and August 28, 1851, which governed military pensions for the land forces.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.02 / 2190 / 0379 The document appears to be a passenger list of people who sailed on the ship Koning Willem II around the years 1640-1643. The passengers came from various parts of the Dutch Republic, including:
Notable passengers included Johan Abraham, Willem Johannes de Poul, Friedrich Keiffers, and Maximilian Wagensees. Some passengers also came from outside the Dutch Republic, including areas that are now part of modern Germany and Russia.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 452 / 0109 This military personnel record from the Dutch East Indies lists soldiers who were either recruited locally or departed from The Netherlands. The entries include:
Additional soldiers who departed from The Netherlands include:
The records show their military ranks, including privates, corporals, sergeants, and artillery sergeants major. Some soldiers were locally recruited while others were transferred between units.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 2.10.50 / 472 / 0350 Hermann Blogg, born on 6 August 1818, was a civil servant working as a temporary assistant bookkeeper at the State Medical Supplies Warehouse in Batavia. On 11 November 1867, he was granted an honorable discharge from government service while retaining his pension rights. He requested his pension on 21 November 1867 but received no response. Due to financial difficulties, he left for the Netherlands on 13 January 1868.
Upon arrival in the Netherlands, he learned at the Ministry of Colonies that no documents regarding his case had arrived from the Dutch East Indies. Having exhausted his financial means, he submitted a request on 1 June 1868 from the Druif's Hotel on Schiedamsche Dijk in Rotterdam to receive his pension payments dating back to December 1867.
His final monthly salary was 120 guilders plus housing allowance. He had paid all required pension contributions, including:
The document confirms that he was unmarried, had no delegations, and owed no money to the government or private parties as of 2 December 1867.
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