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On February 2, 1741, in Coromandel, various transactions were recorded. Several people including Bontekoe, David Verschuijlenburg, Guilliam Pietersz, Pfeiffer, De Milde, Hendrik Nepik, Cent Abraham, Van Veen, and Severin were involved in trades.

The document lists various beer transactions:

• From Nieuwstad: 1 barrel of beer
• From Adrichem: 2 barrels of Roskamer beer
• From Gasperdam: 2 barrels of Trucel beer

The document also records transactions of wooden planks, including torn mill planks for E. Vosmar and Chinese planks for Chelembron Bode. The total sum came to 309 guilders and 17 stuivers. The document was signed by B. van Duijn in Nagapatnam and witnessed by I.D. Dafonseca and P. Hooreman.

• Called together the merchants
• Presented them with demands for their trading post
• Asked for their best prices on bethilles and moeris textiles

• 1,000 pieces of fine moeris
• 1,000 pieces of bethilles tarnatanes

At Palleacatta on August 17, 1697, several officials including B. van Slingelant, I. Scloover, H. Alewijnsz, H. Wolf, P. Elsevier, D. Hackaart, and Joannes Dubbeldaard (sworn scribe) signed a document about shipping goods. They loaded a ship with:

• 29 packages of various goods
• 2 packages of salempuri cloth that was washed to remove salt water damage, bleached, processed, and packed by type
• 5 bales of fine wide bleached moris cloth for India
• 5 bales of mixed fine bleached moris cloth for the homeland
• 7 bales of rye skins for Japan
• 15,000 pounds of local iron in 30 bags of steel
• 64 pieces of red caliatour wood weighing 3,425 pounds total

They would send an invoice and expense report for the bleaching of the water-damaged textiles, along with an inspection report, via the land route in their next letter.

On July 23, 1697, in Palliacatta, officials wrote about receiving and unloading cargo of 110 pieces of Caliatour wood, weighing 50,913 pounds, worth 2,319 guilders and 7 stuivers. They requested credit for their office and included shipping documents. They had previously written on the 18th of that month. The letter mentions commissioners Pieter van der Burgh and Abraham Isembaar who checked oil-related items. The document was signed by:

• B. van Slingelant
• I. Scloover
• H. Aleweijnsz
• H. Wolff
• P. Elsevier
• D. Hackaart
• I. Dubbeldaart (sworn scribe)

The letter was addressed to officials in Nagapatnam.

In February, several trading vessels left from various ports with their crews, weapons, and trading goods. The traders included both Chinese merchants and local inhabitants. Here are the details of their journeys:

• A vessel headed to Amboina and Bugis, owned by Chinese trader Oeij Jauwting, carried Chinese linens and Javanese clothing.
• Thekoeijko sailed with a crew of Chinese and local people, carrying velvet, black satin, Chinese silk, linens, clothing, dishes, umbrellas, tea trays, wheat flour, and slaves.
• Limjiko, Limkongaij, and Mima traveled as passengers to Boutong.
• Intje Moesa, Ian Hendrik, and Poeto Dangang headed to Banda, carrying Chinese and Javanese tobacco.
• Kosstoatko sailed to Boneratte with Chinese linens.
• Daenna Mariang transported cotton, tobacco, and oil.
• Intje Bidolla headed to Boutong carrying linens, clothing, and weapons.
• Intje Abas traded in clothing, linens, and dishes.
• Tje-Entjong carried Chinese goods and two servants.
• The ship "Flying Fish" carried Tjasoegoangen, Intje Aboe, and Momina Candoe as passengers, along with weapons, clothing, rice, dishes, oil, tamarind, and slaves.

• To Semarang: The Malay Iurgan Taeijl in a gonting of 3 loads with 6 crew
• The Gelisonder Poana Jalle with 6 crew, carrying 2 parcels of wax
• To Ambon: Citizen Andries Raadman with 15 crew, carrying 25 loads of rice
• To Sumbawa: Captain Care Mabela in Chinese Intje Croes's gonting with 15 crew, carrying 1000 parrings, textiles, and 10 copper gongs
• To Pasir: Captain Mama with 5 crew, carrying rice, sugar balls, and rice pots
• Additional departures to Semarang, Tambora, and Pasir with various captains and cargoes

From Macassar on October 19, 1722 until December 1722, several merchant ships arrived with their cargo. The skipper Toottie of Boegis arrived from Gonting with Intje Alie's Malay vessel of 3 loads, carrying 35 picols of Javanese tobacco and 1 picol of Chinese tobacco. Skipper Topate from Wadjo arrived with a prahu pankor of 2 loads and 13 crew members, delivering 35 picols of Javanese tobacco. The citizen Joan De Madera had permission to sail to Amboina with his sloop of 25 loads, but near Bollonrola or Boeloeboeloe island, his ship got stuck on a reef during a period of calm weather and was destroyed. He returned without cargo. On July 28, citizen Pieter Galois arrived from Batavia with the widow Jacomina Ketelaar's vessel of 6 loads and 18 crew members. His cargo included fabric, Chinese tobacco, and various types of tea. Skipper Care Makoele from Macassar arrived with a pankor of 2 loads and 6 crew members but brought no cargo. From Batavia, skipper Tosoenting of Wadjo arrived with his vessel of 5 loads and 24 crew members.

On this date in March 1663, several matters were discussed in a Dutch government meeting:

• A request from religious authorities in Maastricht and the Lands of Overmaze regarding Reformed religion practices was handed over to van Braeckel and others for review.
• A request from the orphanage in Maastricht for financial support following the death of van Mees, a canon of St. Servatius, was denied as his position had already been transferred years before his death on January 31.
• Thomas Ogle, a Sergeant Major in Colonel Sidney's regiment, was granted 3 months' leave to go to England for personal business.
• Hans Willem van Till reported from Valkenburg on March 23 about appointing Reformed officials.
• Reports were received from Resident Roomer in Hamburg and Commissioner Pels in Danzig, but no decisions were made on these.
• Multiple Brazilian claims from various individuals including Rodrigo Alvares da Costa, the heirs of Lieutenant Admiral Lichthart, and others were filed at the registry.
• Johan Roper's request against Arnold Huijn van Amstenraedt was considered.
• Philips van Zoerendoncq, a priest from Leuven, was granted a two-month pass to visit 's-Hertogenbosch.
• Steven Wolffsen's request for the clerk position in Valkenburg following van den Heuvel's death was sent to the Council of State.
• The province of Zeeland agreed with Holland's advice regarding the guaranteeing of Dunkirk.

The inhabitants of Aspomsters are Buginese people who are related to the populations of other Adjatupparang states. Their society is divided into three classes: nobility, middle class, and slaves/indentured servants.

The nobility includes:

• The ruler and their family
• High and lower ranking princes
• The main chiefs of the land

The middle class consists of:

• Lower chiefs
• Tampong chiefs
• Priests
• Wealthy people
• Free citizens

The slave class includes all non-free people, though their numbers are small and their social conditions are generally satisfactory. The population is described as proud and vengeful, but also lazy and indifferent, only working enough to meet basic needs, which results in widespread poverty.

Various titles are used in Soeppa:

• Datoe for the ruler (currently a female ruler)
• Porbitjara and sollewatang for council members
• Arweng, poewang, or patta for the ruler's family members
• Matowa and soero for lower chiefs
• Halee, imam, hatlee, bidala, dodja, and goeroe for priests

Professional titles include:

• Goeroe and santarie for religious leaders
• Panrieta or wallie for scholars
• Panre for craftsmen
• Palaoroema for farmers
• Palopie for sailors
• Andhoda or prenggawa for ship captains

Like other Buginese areas in South Celebes, houses in Soeppa are built on stilts. Most dwellings appear poor and neglected compared to other regions, with only the ruler's residence being more solidly built and better finished. The layout and construction style match those found elsewhere in South Celebes. The clothing is very simple and complete.

The report discusses military operations in Bonto Bonto. The northern districts remained calm with no significant reports from neighboring principalities. Military patrols were reduced to a small detachment of 1 officer and 30 men stationed at Paraweang to guard the camp.

On December 7, the controller of Panghadjene received news that Karaeng Bonto Bonto had gathered his people to discuss their surrender. The controller identified several key locations in the district of Labakkang:

• The village of Hokoa belonging to Karaeng Bonto Bonto
• The village of Lombasang belonging to Daeng Maaga
• The village of Ogawage belonging to Daeng Maekio

Earlier reports about Daeng Maekio being seriously wounded in the thigh during the November 2 incident were not confirmed, nor were reports about the Lt. Matowa of Tjamba. The health condition of the troops was reported as favorable.

The document includes a reference to a letter dated December 2 regarding education, industry, and trade, and mentions work on a Prussian-Dutch dictionary project.

In 1089, officials discussed whether formal confirmation was needed for the Aroe Matowa (a local ruler) in Celebes. Van der Wijck, as Vice President, and D. F. Uhlenbeck, as temporary secretary, considered this matter. The ruler had voluntarily signed a contract with the Dutch government, making his territory, which had not been under Dutch sovereignty for years, a fief of the Dutch state again. The Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, C. Pijnacker Hordijk, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies decided that no formal confirmation was necessary since the ruler had willingly entered into the agreement. If the ruler had wanted official confirmation, the Governor of Celebes would have communicated this in response to the government secretary's letter No. 632 of March 25.

In July 1891, a ship departed from Parepare carrying 600 picols of coffee. The cargo belonged to the Arung Matowa of Wajo, who was connected to the ruler of Addenreng. The ship was meant to trade in Singapore. According to information received, part of the profits from this coffee trade was intended to purchase weapons and ammunition. The Consul General's reports confirmed these weapons purchases were not meant for peaceful purposes.

Following this incident, the King of Gowa received recognition in the form of being appointed Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion. This appointment was seen as proof of the King's high standing with the royal recognition. The King pledged that he would never deceive the Government and could always be counted upon.

This document appears to be about trade relations in Makassar around 1870. It mentions that an important trading house was established there. The text discusses correspondence between Chinese and European traders under the name of the Sulawesi Chinese princes. This was well-known to both scholars and most princes in the inland regions, particularly to the High Matowa of Wa.

The document mentions J. G. Meijgegang's interactions with Chinese and Arab traders. His reputation was known everywhere as that of an honest and reliable merchant. The text notes that the Pasha of Goa sent him slave boys as a gift, and in return, he had sent some small gifts back to the Pasha.

The text also refers to communications with the King of Java regarding potential hostile intentions toward the Government, though the details are unclear due to the fragmentary nature of the source text.

• The Commission, along with the Secretary for indigenous affairs, returned to Mahasser by rental boat from Boni
• J. Meilonzo, who was the Toemailalang matowa (a high-ranking official) and son of the ruler of Gowa, arrived in Mahasser
• Meilonzo had been living in Sumbawa for some time and was married there
• While traveling by boat from Sumbawa to Gowa, he suffered a shipwreck near Saleier on November 2
• Nothing noteworthy occurred in the Northern, Southern, and Eastern districts, Saleier, Boni, and Ganelte during this period

• Not resist against troops
• Prevent Maradia Rape and his followers from mounting resistance in the area

In Soppeng, there were many districts including Haase, Auspa, Diding, Lohoeloe, Larroenga, Mia, Lisve, Madallo, Pinjong, Laro, Tjenrana, Maloharadja, Malaka, and Matlaranging.

After the royal family died out, 60 matoas (local chiefs) ruled the land for seven generations. One day, they heard about a manoeroeng (a divine being from above) who had descended to earth in Sekarigilie.

Upon hearing this news, Matoa Lintjong, Djannang Daese and other matoas of Soppeng informed Matoa Botto, Matoa Oedjeng, Oldjong and Matoa Bila. The matoas then gathered to discuss what to do.

The matoas decided to go meet the divine being, hoping that they would receive protection from rice thieves and that the being would rule over them. The 60 matoas then went to meet the heaven-sent being. Matoa Oedjeng, Bila, and Botto asked the being to have mercy on them and stay.

• A commander of troops in Pantladjene was authorized to select a suitable location near Tondong Beera for a military detachment
• Their mission was to prevent disturbances from followers of a former matowa (local leader) from Sjamba and if possible arrest him
• The Controller of the mountain regions reported spending 2 days in Tondong Beera to discipline the ex-matowa of Sjamba, who was staying near Bosalong Poaddjoe
• Lieutenant Doal was expected to arrive at Tondong Beera on the 11th
• On the 15th, 12 soldiers with bayonets were sent to Tondong Beera as reinforcements
• The Governor of Celebes and Dependencies and the Assistant Resident of the Northern Districts received reports about these events on March 18

The text describes political events in Sampalagiang and surrounding regions. When Maradia Hapa had limited power, he paid for slaves, showing the weak nature of the people of Sampalagiang and the Mandai region in general. The exiled ruler of Balangnipa was also there with many followers.

The former Pabiljana Maigjang S. Bongai had gone to Sxhatidoeng with the council of Tampalagiang to request Awe Maloeva to confirm Andi Djai as Maradia of Sampalagiang. Awe Matowa didn't reject this request, saying Andi Djai had the most right to be Maradia because she had the council's support. However, he also didn't reject the party that wanted Maradia Goda Aot as Maradia, telling them that whoever had the most supporters among the local population should rule. As a result, unrest in Sampalagiang continued.

No one could provide information about Pingeang and other small territories between Sampalagiang and Pare Pare. The next day, the journey continued to Bamse, but neither the princess nor her husband Maraeng Rotangha were there. They had reportedly gone to Gowa, so the writer immediately returned by ship to Masaosar.

The text describes political tensions in Parepare in the January 10th period. Aide Matoion refused to leave his position due to fears that if he relocated to Eex, the government would take control of the area. He believed this wouldn't happen as long as he lived there and collected income from the bay, since he thought the government wouldn't want to take away his revenues.

Aide Matowa traveled to Masesia and planned to go to Evadje with the ruler of Videnrang to build a tomb at Pagoesie on his mother Datae Laggesie's grave. He didn't intend to stay in Evadje long and planned to return to Parepare quickly.

During the ruler of Videnrang's stay in Scte adjie, only two visitors came to see him:

• Hoe Suaveette
• The Sadjaempongae

These visitors were only allowed to visit the ruler in his residence. The ruler received an official visit in the morning when traditional gifts and congratulations were presented by the chiefs.

• Datoe
• Mlangkole
• Mascho
• Leia
• Galeempang
• Arol

• Court fees (tjuke) were 10% of the disputed value
• The winning party had to pay these fees
• Lower chiefs could impose fines for minor offenses

The text describes the political structure of a historical Dutch-controlled region. The ruling system had similarities to other states in the area. The ruler was chosen by council members, but the real power lay with Cabitjara Haijang, Cabitjara Sanga, Da bihara Kaltje, Capoerwenhang Roelacda, and Maracija Pa meoddo, who also had the power to remove the ruler.

In Sijeurana, there were often disagreements about the selection of a new ruler, and it could take a long time to reach the required agreement.

The council (Hadar) consisted of:

• Maracija matowa (appointed and dismissed by the ruler)
• Maracija malolo (position largely inactive)
• Cabitjara Haijang (also called Loelona Ooua)
• Cabitjara Sanga
• Cabitjara Haetje (or Loelona Harema)
• Soero Sjengana
• Carattas bitjara
• Capoewangang Roelaada
• Maracija Samerodo
• Arregoeroe Morso
• Arregoeroe Genraux

A unique feature in Sijeurana was that only the positions of Cabitjara Haijang and Cabitjara Sanga were hereditary within their families. All other council members were elected by the population, though all positions required official appointment and could be dismissed by the ruler.

In Doni on February 29, 1888, discussions were held about succession rights to the position of Hlawiang Valotanreng in Wadjo. The meeting included several important officials:

• The Awoe Matowa
• The Dilla
• The Dalae Suuictlo (representing Sja Hoeridi)
• The Oulecsjara of Wadjo
• Various other Wadjo princes

While they agreed that through inheritance rights of Waridimatongang, the person in question had the strongest claim to the position, they concluded that they could not grant the title because the claimant did not live in Wadjo.