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• Whether it was wise to send away these sloops with soldiers who were needed locally
• Whether to cancel the patrol and keep the vessels ready in case they were needed
• Who should be chosen to lead if ships were sent out
• Whether it would be useful to visit Keffing during this mission

On June 27, 1758, a court case was heard about Mr. Willem Cras, who was the legal officer of the Dutch East India Company in India. The case involved a junior surgeon named Cramer who refused to pay the standard capture fee for his runaway male slave named September from Bugis, who had been caught by Mr. Cras's officers.

The council decided that the slave should be sold by the secretary to cover the costs, with any remaining money to be given to Cramer with a proper receipt.

On the same day, prison warden Andreas Ketting reported that Jan Kleijn from Amsterdam, a house carpenter who was imprisoned in the Company's jail, had died that morning from consumption and dropsy.

On March 31, 1881, in Amboina, a group of 36 Europeans and 60 natives aboard the ship Merapi suffered from illness. The sick crew members were taken to the military hospital, while the less severe cases were handed over to the agent of the Dutch Indies Shipping Company. During their stay in Delilit, only 1 European and 2 natives died from illness and exhaustion. Governor Riedel was involved in managing this situation.

On the Paros islands and in other places in the Terimber archipelago, people wanted to have a school and requested teaching in reading, writing and arithmetic. There were no mutual disputes. From Delilit, the reporter went to Dolweilandt Wurmer in the Aroe archipelago to collect coal. On the Aroe islands, conditions were satisfactory. Disputes about collecting mother-of-pearl shells among the coastal population were settled by the chiefs. However, the raja of Doersja complained that in recent months several vessels from Australia had been coming to the Aroe territory to fish for mother-of-pearl shells, which could cause conflicts between the local population and the crews of these vessels. As usual, during the presence of Makassarese and Bugis people in Dobo, much theft occurred. All of this could only be stopped if a local administrator was established there.

On July 21, 1747, in Macassar, citizen Jan Christiaan Ohimn departed. On July 11, they had the honor of sending a duplicate of their previous year's missive about the death of Aro Tanette and its aftermath in a communication letter to the council. The duplicate is attached as usual. Furthermore, on the 2nd of this month, the Court of Justice passed a sentence against the Buginese Lamboe from Bugis, who was condemned for human trafficking to be:

• Whipped
• Branded
• Chained for 25 years

This verdict, along with the related documents, was handed over for approval to the first signatory upon review.

On December 16, 1713, officials in Bantam wrote to Christoffel van Swoll, the governor in Batavia, about several matters. They reported the delivery of pepper according to custom and included shipping documents. They also sent a runaway male slave named Abdul Ragman, originally from Bugis, who had been captured by the king's servants and delivered to the secretariat with his statement. The current pepper stock was reported as 200 bahars, of which 100 were ready for transport. The letter was signed by:

• G. F. van Beijlwits
• P. Wijtthoff
• E. Buijk
• P. Lhrebus

• Cloth was valued at 64 stuivers
• Cash payments were adjusted to 70 stuivers per rijksdaalder following new regulations

A letter was sent from Macassar on October 19, 1726, discussing affairs at Castle Rotterdam. The letter mentions that Makadantana was supposed to depart, but after delivering the letter, he announced he would delay his departure until Tuesday, October 22. He refused to travel in an overcrowded and unprepared vessel, preferring to wait until the ship was in better condition. He did not want to be burdened with an unusual number of people. Meanwhile, on Sunday, October 20, a disturbance occurred at the Bugis market caused by a gathering of people.

The letter was signed by several officials including J.F. Gobius, J. Steenhoff Snippe, Troman, Snuijts, and J.H. Nepoort.

On June 11, 1742, European soldiers headed towards Kampong Bugis. Captain Frans Hendrik Langert of the castle, although sick, went to the port when informed by the guard officer. He notified the admiral of this incident. Despite some troublemakers and inappropriate outbursts, he managed to get the men back to their posts. However, that day some Europeans went outside to the kampongs carrying only sidearms, as was customary for shopping. Some of them, out of revenge or mischief, attacked 3 or 4 locals with their swords, asking if they were "boeken" (a derogatory term) or Buginese. More misconduct was reported to His Excellency, including plans by the common soldiers to go out the next morning, just like the previous day, to kill and destroy everything in Kampong Bugis.

The text discusses trade regulations and taxes in Macassar around 1821. The document suggests that Chinese trading vessels (wankangs) paid 34,400 florins in recognition fees at Macassar, which was four times more than what commissioners proposed and five and a half times more than what was paid in Batavia.

The writer argues against reducing import duties on Chinese junks and wankangs. They note that exempting sea cucumber (tripang), agar-agar, and other Chinese-bound products from Celebes coast is already beneficial enough for traders as it reduces prices.

The document explains that Chinese vessels won't go to Singapore as long as they can get cargo and sell Chinese goods in Macassar. Since 1819, the port has been open to them, and trade has increased since 1821 under existing regulations.

The writer states that the low import and export duties in Batavia haven't prevented vessels from trading with Singapore. Lower import duties at Macassar wouldn't necessarily attract more ships because the port lacks European and Indian goods such as:

• Wool and cotton goods
• Paper
• Iron
• Camphor
• Tin
• Benzoin
• Rattan
• Bird nests
• Sandalwood

The text concludes by recommending against the commissioners' proposed reduction in recognition fees, suggesting it would inappropriately encourage trade between Macassar and China.

• 6% import duty on goods worth 1,000 florins
• 5% export duty on Chinese goods to the East Indies
• 10.8% export duty to China on sea cucumber and agar-agar worth 1,800 florins

• 10.5% duty when buying local Celebes products like:
  • Thread
  • Sea cucumber
  • Agar-agar
  • Bird's nests
• 21.5% duty when trading non-local products

• 9.3% of capital from foreign (non-Javanese) traders under current regulations
• Maximum 21.5% under the new commissioner's proposal, unless the goods included bird's nests, tortoise shells, or shark fins imported directly from places outside Celebes

In June 1766, several trading ships departed from Maccasser to various destinations. Here are details of their journeys:

• On June 12, a ship owned by Captain Hanbokon sailed to Sourobaija. It carried 1000 picols of sea cucumbers and 10 picols of wax.
• Ships carried various weapons including brass and iron cannons, blunderbusses, muskets, and gunpowder. Most ships carried trading goods like sea cucumbers, wax, and bird's nests.
• Notable merchants included Chinese traders Tantienko, Goutjaetko, Hankebing, Toasamko, Siepenko, Quepenko, and Liekambong.
• Other merchants included the Malay trader Intje Sale and Buginese trader Laizi.
• The ships ranged in size from 2 to 80 loads and had crews of between 3 and 42 men.
• Destinations included Batavia, Bandjarmassing, Grisse, and Sumbawa.
• The document was signed by J.H. Voll in Maccasser at the end of June 1766.

In Maccasser on May 31, 1774, ships arrived and departed. The document lists details of shipping traffic between June 1-30, 1774.

Arriving vessels included:

• The Malay trader Intje Tjone arrived from Bima with sea cucumbers and wax
• Niboenko, a Chinese trader from Sumbauwa, brought cotton and rice
• Intje Sale from Boneratte delivered sea cucumbers
• Barend Jansz, a citizen from Amboina, brought 50 picols of sea cucumbers
• Intje Radjioeng from Camodo delivered 100 picols of seaweed

Departing vessels included:

• Sousonko, a Chinese merchant, left for Batavia with 170 picols of seaweed, 30 picols of sea cucumbers, and turtle shells. His ship carried 2 metal guns, 2 swivel guns, 2 blunderbusses, 4 rifles, and gunpowder
• Intje Iohan's ship carried 150 picols of seaweed and 25 picols of sea cucumbers
• Gustaaff Adolphs' ship named Victoria was armed with 2 blunderbusses, 6 rifles, 2 pistols, and gunpowder
• Ongpoehtjong's large brigantine carried 400 picols of sea cucumbers, 600 picols of seaweed, and turtle shells. It was armed with 24 cannons, 12 rifles, and gunpowder

On November 19, 1699, several people met with notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. The meeting included Rodrig Albares Pinto, Rachel Alvares Sito, and Carlo del Soto, who were guardians of the minor children of Antonio Albares. They also represented their fellow guardian Francisco Delis.

They appointed Isaac Semach Ferro, a merchant in Middelburg, Zeeland, as their representative. He was to collect a 15% payment from the Board of Directors of the East India Company at the Middelburg Chamber. This payment was to be made on December 1 and was based on 1000 pounds of capital shares that the guardians held in the East India Company's books at the Middelburg Chamber.

The document was witnessed by Hercules van van Daml, Araugoomans, Samuel Carcos de Pole, J.D. Goombeeck, Raquel Ananis, and Jan vander Maersche.

On March 3, 1682, several parties appeared before a notary in Amsterdam. These included Isaack Brandon, Jacob Brandon, and Isaack de Samuel Athias as heirs of Francisco van de Castro. They represented themselves and other heirs. Jacob da Costa Athias appeared as guardian of his underage children and as representative of Simson da Costa.

The parties confirmed and expanded a previous agreement. They appointed mediators to settle their matters through:

• Friendly agreement
• Accommodation
• Any other suitable means

The parties promised to accept whatever decision would be made. The agreement was witnessed by Jacob van der Groe and Hendrick Lock.

On July 19, 1680, Isaack Brandon, Jacob Brandon, and Isaack de Samuel (also known as Bodriques Alvares), heirs of Francisco van de Crasto, appeared before notary Dirck Vandr. Groe. They met with Simson da Costa and Jacob da Costa, heirs of Rachel Attias, who was the guardian of Ines de Crasto (widow of Francisco van de Crasto).

The parties had disputes about inheritance matters and debts. To avoid further trouble and legal proceedings, they agreed to:

• Let Manuel Levy and Jacob Preto Henriques decide on these disputes as mediators
• Allow the mediators to choose a third person if they disagree
• Replace any mediator who becomes ill or unavailable
• Appear in person or send representatives when meetings are called
• Accept that if one party fails to appear after being properly notified, the mediators can make decisions without them

Jacob da Costa Attias and Rachel Gren da Costa Attias agreed to act as guarantors for Simson da Costa's portion up to 2,000 guilders. They promised to pay whatever amount the mediators would decide, without making exceptions.

The text discusses several matters related to Curaçao during the colonial period. The following decisions and instructions were made:

• Regarding slave trade: slaves were not to be sold for less than 108 pieces of eight. When slaves were scarce, they should be sold by public auction.
• The Chamber of Amsterdam was instructed to send ships, supplies, and necessities regularly.
• Director van Beeck's administration was reviewed and settled.
• Slave buyers heading to Jamaica received special instructions.
• Ship captains could only keep slaves with written permission from the administrators.
• Dirk Schroot was considered for a command position in either Bonaire or Curaçao.
• Cornelis Denis Junior was appointed as First Commissioner and Arent van der Hoeven as Second Commissioner in Suriname.
• Instructions were given about how to deliver slaves to contractors and sell remaining slaves through public auction.
• A new warehouse was built and approved.
• A 4% deduction was continued for those who paid for their slaves upon receipt.

On the death of Henningius, the council decided not to pass a sentence but to send authentic copies of all papers and testimonies to the Board Members. They noted that if Henningius had lived, he would have been condemned to forfeit his monthly wages and face other punishments. The evidence showed that Mathijs van den Broecke, a preacher on the ship Vlissingen, had partly caused the escalation of Zacharias's case through his bias and bad-mouthing. Even in front of the entire council, Van den Broecke called all witnesses against him liars without providing any proof beyond his own word.

The council resolved to:

• Impose silence between Matheus Toteels and Van den Broecke about this matter, with punishment and dismissal from office for breaking this order
• Fine Van den Broecke two months' wages (to be kept secret until further notice)
• Transfer Van den Broecke to the ship Amsterdam
• Transfer Willem Fransen to the ship Vlissingen to try to prevent further bad-mouthing

In September 1624, a meeting took place at the fort where English merchants Haulen and Coningh met with the Dutch General. After discussing health issues of their president and an operation by Specx against the Javanese, they talked about Macassar. The General asked about cloves from Amboina, to which Coningh responded that the Macassarese had obtained about 160 units, of which the English received 60 in Macassar.

The English merchants complained about unfair treatment in the rice market, where their buyer was specifically forbidden to purchase rice while other nations, even slaves, were allowed to do so. Javanese merchants had reportedly been instructed not to sell to the English. The General responded that he had not given orders to discriminate, but due to rice shortages from Mattaram, there were restrictions on buying large quantities to protect poor communities.

The merchant Maenin was called to confirm that the English buyer was not only allowed to make purchases but often received more than requested. The General ordered that during the shortage, the English should be allowed to buy one unit out of three or two out of six when rice arrived.

Later, Haulen raised concerns about Dutch occupation of the islands Bessy and Sebesse in the Sunda Strait, which had prevented their ship the Charles from settling there. The General explained that these uninhabited islands were taken for their wood resources, which were needed for the city and ships, as getting wood from Mattaram was expensive.