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On September 16, 1624, the Batavia fort received reports about potential threats to Dutch ships. A Dutch prisoner in Bantam and a Castilian reported that people in Bantam planned to set Dutch ships on fire using copper fire balls. Governor General ordered night patrols with two boats carrying soldiers and ammunition to prevent such attacks. He also increased security at the hospital. John Goningh, an English merchant, and a ship captain from the ship Reformation reported suspicious small boats around their vessels during the night. The Governor General explained these were Dutch patrol boats protecting against Bantam threats. The yacht Haringh arrived from the west coast of Sumatra with 589 units of pepper, reporting good prospects for more cargo. An Italian arriving from Macassar brought several pieces of news:

• People from Macassar obtained 150-160 units of cloves from Amboina
• The King of Macassar sent a spy to Batavia
• About 600 Malay and other foreign merchants were preparing to go to Amboina
• The locals in Amboina were unhappy about being forced to accept cloth as payment for cloves
• Around 500 Bandanese refugees had arrived in Macassar, seeking the king's protection after losing their land to the Dutch

On September 11, 1624, Francisco Lourenso, a Castilian, arrived at Batavia by boat from Bantam with 4 Javanese people. He revealed a plot where the ruler of Bantam had sent him to steal from and set fire to Batavia. He claimed he only sought escape from Bantam and wanted to help catch his fellow plotters.

Another plotter, Juan Caldera, was waiting at Ontong Java with 3 Javanese men. Ships with musketeers were sent to capture them but failed due to shallow waters and rough seas. The Javanese escaped, but Caldera joined the Dutch forces.

The captured Javanese were questioned and claimed they were just fishing when Francisco convinced them to come to Batavia with promises of rewards. Around midnight, a guard on the ship Middelburg spotted a boat trying to set it on fire.

On September 15, 1624, the ship Fortuijntjen arrived from Damak with news from harbor master Cornelis van Masenck. He reported poor rice harvests in the Mataram region, except for Tegal. The war against the Madurese continued, with Madurese women fighting alongside men. Some wounded men were killed by their own women for showing wounds on their backs, indicating they had fled battle.

Ambassador Jan Vos was in Damak waiting to deliver an Arabian horse to the Mataram ruler, who now called himself Susuhunan (emperor). The Javanese were preparing the road for the horse's journey, including building a stable where buffaloes would pull it uphill.

On September 6, representatives of the Dutch East India Company took possession of several islands near Batavia for the Dutch States General, following a resolution from August 23. They began building structures on Besse and Sebesse islands. On September 29-30, English merchants from the ship "Charles" arrived at these islands. They were surprised to find the Dutch there, saying they had orders from their president Brockedom to claim the uninhabited islands for the English East India Company. The Dutch informed them they had already taken possession. A Dutch prisoner in Bantam named Arent Jacobsz Clales reported severe food shortages there. The scarcity caused Bantam to prepare war vessels to attack Dutch ships. About 200 adventurers from Bantam were planning attacks. Additionally, 100 Javanese fighters, split under two leaders, planned to enter the Dutch settlement disguised as merchants to cause destruction. Two Spanish deserters in Bantam, Francisco Lourenso and Juan Caldera, sought Dutch pardon through the prisoner's letter. They refused Bantam's offers to attack Dutch ships despite promises of payment. The English ship "Reformation" departed for the Strait of Sunda, presumably to assist their ship "Charles". The yacht "Pouloxan" arrived from Banda with news of a small harvest there. In Amboina, Governor Speult was building fortifications.

• Ensure everything in Bouro runs smoothly
• Take care of the transport vessels being built
• Ship all unused equipment
• Prepare to give an account of these items

• A claimed crew of 50 (actually 60-70 people)
• A cargo of sago
• An agreement document signed by former governor Van Dam

On November 8, 1686, in Amboina at Castle Victoria, Guinelaha Hassij requested permission regarding a slave trade matter. He had previously bought a Butonese slave from the company during Governor Cos's time. Friends of this slave asked to exchange him for another person. Hassij agreed and received a Butonese person in return, who was later taken back to Buton by ambassador Lacamouga as a free person. Hassij requested that Orangcaij Tawaij from Boero, who gave him the Butonese person, be summoned to court.

On November 10, mixed-race Bandanese citizen Bastiaen Pieters left for Banda with his small boat, carrying letters about news from Xulant via Boero, and dispatches about 6 ships to Celebes and Ternate. That afternoon, merchant Rumphius came from Hitoe. A letter arrived from merchant Adriaen van Lier at Hommoa, responding to earlier letters, discussing the movement of people and boats.

On November 11, Corporal Job departed for Boero with instructions to:

• Bring equipment for the Boero boat
• Transport wood sawed by Chinese Mona
• Inspect Boero and Amblauw after locals finish planting rice
• Destroy all cloves and nutmeg
• Send Orangcaij Tawaij to answer to Quimelaha Hassij

A champan boat left for Manipa with a letter allowing the sergeant there to return with the new boat. He was instructed not to let Orangcaij Carbeu oppress new Christians or take their gardens, and to bring back equipment no longer needed in Manipa.

During this period in Amboina, the Dutch military presence consisted of various groups of people. There were 949 European men, 22 women, and 26 children. The population also included 32 mixed-race (mestizo) people, with 51 women and 129 children. The Chinese community numbered 142 people, with 34 women and 164 children. There were also 250 Mardijkers (freed slaves), with 136 women and 62 children.

The total Dutch administration in Amboina consisted of 873 people, including:

• 627 military personnel and officers
• 246 clerks, craftsmen, and sailors

The local population included:

• 13,852 Ambonese people
• 1,309 Macassarese and Butonese slaves
• 2,148 various other slaves
• 47 local schoolmasters

The text mentions that instead of the needed 200 men for replacements, they could only spare 40 people for Amboina. They were also allowed to recruit 100 more local Ambonese soldiers if necessary, who would be paid 3 rijksdaalders for their service.

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, a report was written about Malay men and women who married Chinese Parnakans (people of mixed Chinese-local descent). The report mentioned that these Malays were seeking shelter with the Chinese Captain to avoid serving the Dutch East India Company. The Malay leaders were concerned that if this continued, they would not have enough people to fulfill their duties to the Company.

They requested permission to keep all Malays, both men and women, who were married to Chinese Parnakans, except those who had no connection to the Chinese Captain. These people would continue serving under the first signatory for the Company's benefit.

The document was signed by several Malay officials:

• Malay Captain Abdul Cadier
• Jmnang Boejong
• Intje Obdoel Bachanan
• Intje Soeboe
• Intje Oesman
• Soe
• Calla
• Mamma

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, the Chinese Captain kept people with him continuously, just to exempt them from Company service. The Paranakan Chinese under his authority did no service or duties for the Honorable Company. However, the Malay subjects always had to be ready with their vessels and people to carry out the Company's strict orders. The chief interpreter could give a clear report about their willing services to the Company.

During the time when Mr. Soutijn was governor of Macassar and Intje Beende was Captain of the Malays, a Malay woman named Intje Roemia (who is now Intje Cappa's wife) went to stay with the Chinese Captain to be accepted as a Paranakan Chinese woman. After Captain Beende's complaint, this Malay woman Roemia was put in the prison until she paid her fines in money, after which she was released.

In Macassar on June 7, 1751, there was a discussion about Paranakan (mixed-heritage) Malay women who were married to Paranakan Chinese men. Several people were involved, including Alie, Abdoel Bachman, Kade, and Intje Hoesing (a Malay writer).

A record from December 14, 1750 lists Malay men and women who were married to Paranakan Chinese and stayed with the Chinese Captain without providing services to the Company. Some names mentioned include Intje Tidja, Intje Kama, Roemia, Rokima, Djaroita, Alima, Djia, and Tipa Intje.

Another record from June 7, 1751 mentions Intje Bimbie and her children, as well as others like Aming and Boedie who were married to Paranakan Chinese women. Some unmarried individuals were also listed, including Mamoe, Satoe, and Karoro.

The authorities considered whether it would be best to assign these Paranakan Chinese their own leader, as requested by them, to prevent problems among the kampong residents during these unsettled times. This practice had precedent from earlier years.

In Macassar on June 7, 1751, several administrative changes were made:

• 21 grenadier caps were purchased for 304 Dutch dollars for the governor's guard, to be paid from the Company's petty cash.
• Soldier Philippus Welvaart was promoted to junior assistant clerk with a salary of 16 guilders.
• Salomon Jacobsz, having reached the required age, was hired as a soldier-clerk for 10 guilders per month, after working unpaid in the writing offices.
• Assistant clerk Jan Henrik Moron was demoted to soldier with 9 guilders monthly pay due to poor behavior and disobedience.
• Several employees were allowed to receive their remaining salaries from the Company treasury:
  • Michiel Cielman from Dantzig: 120 guilders
  • Johannes Fredrik Tergant from Berkes: 264 guilders
  • Roeloff Dirksz from Uden: 120 guilders and 2.5 cents
• Senior administrator Jan Dirk van Clootwijk was tasked with checking two recent auctions of linens.

On June 7, 1751, in Macassar, a situation arose between Chinese and Malay communities. The Malay captain Intje Abdoel Cadier and his fellow Malays reported to Governor Cornelis G Rosenboom and the council about two issues:

• When a Chinese Peranakan (person of mixed Chinese-local ancestry) married a Malay woman, or when a Malay Peranakan married a Chinese Peranakan woman, the Chinese captain claimed them all as his own people. He insisted that anyone who married Chinese Peranakans had to serve under him and be considered as born Chinese Peranakans. These people were not required to serve the Dutch East India Company under the Malay captain.
• When Malays grew tired of serving the Company, they would go to the Chinese captain, who had no rightful authority over them.

On April 29, 1768, a letter was sent from Maccasser regarding an Englishman who had been brought from Passir by Datoua Pamana and sent away by sea to an unknown destination. The sender was concerned that the Englishman might be smuggled onto an English ship in the harbor. The letter instructed Resident Swellengrebel to investigate if this had happened and how the man might have gotten on board, suggesting possible negligence or corruption by the guard officer.

Another letter was sent to Governor David Boelen confirming that Ensign Jacob Roedolph had arrived to take command of local military forces. A messenger named Simong was sent to Bira with a letter for Crain Bira to retrieve a bissu (priest) named Pate.

The letter also mentioned that English Captain Carteret had received a warning note about 800 Bugis people planning to attack his ship. The note was secretly handed to an English sailor while collecting water. The local authorities assured Captain Carteret that such an attack was impossible while his ship was under the protection of the Company's fort.

On Sunday December 20, 1767, at 11 AM, the governor received a written report from harbor master Voll about his visit to an English ship the previous day. The report was addressed to Governor David Boelen, director of the coast. Following a Political Council decision, harbor master Voll and bookkeeper Abraham Donglas had visited the English brig Swallow. They informed the captain about the governor's understanding of the reasons why the ship needed to come to this location. They offered the captain to sail to Bonthani, which he reluctantly accepted under specific conditions. These conditions were that he would not lose the protection he had sought and that the location would remain under the governor's authority. The captain also declared he had no money.

Due to many sick people on board, most of whom were infected with scurvy, it was suggested to set up a kind of hospital on shore. The governor's house on the beach could be used for this. Any improvements needed would be at their own cost. 2 ship's doctors and 2-3 young helpers, along with their cook who prepared food for the sick, would be allowed on shore. They had to stay within the fence of the lodging house to prevent problems.

For security, day and night watch would be kept by:

• 1 sergeant
• 2 corporals
• 12 common soldiers

Guards would be posted in front and back to prevent attacks from natives, theft, and unauthorized communication. If the Captain preferred to treat his sick on board, this would be safer and cheaper. No healthy people were allowed on shore except when the Captain wanted to take a walk, for which he needed to give notice in advance. He would then be picked up and accompanied, but not allowed inside the fort or to stay overnight on shore.

The text describes rules for ship inspections. All vessels sent by the Resident to that area must carry a pass or sealed permit stating their cargo and the number of European and Islander crew members. Before going directly on board, they must show this to one of the patrol ships, which will check if everything matches what is written on the pass. When these vessels leave again, they must stop at the same patrol ship for another inspection, particularly to verify if the specified number of crew members is returning.

In 1507, there were rules about supplies and security for ships in foreign waters. A trusted Corporal and 6 regular soldiers had to escort supplies, including water and firewood, to the ships. Neither these escorts nor local people were allowed to board the vessels - they had to leave immediately after unloading their cargo.

The rules also prohibited accepting any English subjects who might present themselves. If they came ashore secretly, they were to be arrested. This rule applied equally to both European and local subjects, with the expectation that both sides would faithfully observe these regulations.

Guard boats had to maintain permanent watch positions at the front and rear of ships. Each position was staffed by 6 trusted soldiers under a Corporal's command. These guards had specific instructions not to allow local people to approach the ships, call out to them, or engage in conversation. They were to stop anyone who tried to come too close against these orders.

On December 20, 1767, officials in Macassar Castle wrote instructions about military arrangements. Lieutenant Lecerff, along with 2 sergeants, 2 corporals, and 36 regular soldiers, were being sent to reinforce guard posts. The soldiers and sailors at the Pantchial post, Oppas, and Bedrieger had received their rations until the end of February. Additionally, 5,600 pounds of rice needed to be distributed to the military there.

The letter instructed that Lecerff should work together with others in managing these matters. Any English or French soldiers, or those who spoke those languages, were to be sent back to Macassar, as care had been taken not to include such individuals in the current deployment of troops.

The letter was signed by:

• D. Boelen
• B. van Pleuren
• M. Leters
• F.W.H. van Blijdenberg
• I.A. Voll
• A. Ravensberg
• A. Lekman
• J. Smoder

In 1508, when patrol boats needed to communicate something important to the Resident, they had to hoist their flag and fire a shot. The Resident would then immediately send a trusted person with a vessel to learn what they needed to communicate. The patrol boats, like other vessels, were not allowed to dock alongside or board the ship. When the English needed to tell something to the Resident, they could write a note and call one of the patrol boats. This patrol boat would then position itself alongside the ship and receive the message at the gangway, after which it had to leave immediately as mentioned in article 13, section three.

On April 18, 1663, Abraham Coronel, a resident of Amsterdam who was married to Hester Brandon (formerly widow of Gaspar Francisco da Costa), appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. He declared that Gaspar Francisco da Costa during his lifetime held various bonds and assignments from David da Costa amounting to 3,824 guilders and 7 stuivers, approximately, which were to be paid in Portuguese currency. The obligations and assignments were intended to be paid to the bearer, and though they had been endorsed, the declarant later recovered these documents when David da Costa settled the debt. Coronel acknowledged that David da Costa had fully paid these obligations and promised not to make any further claims against him, either legally or otherwise. He also promised to protect David da Costa against any future claims regarding these matters, pledging his person and goods as security under all laws and judges.

This was done in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Diack vander Groe and Floris van Winde, and certified by notary A. Lock.

On July 7, 1756, Isaac Pessoa and Benjamin Pessoa, residents of Amsterdam, appeared before notary Isaac Pool. They testified regarding Abraham Rodrique Dacosta's request about his father, Moses Rodriques Dacosta, who died in Amsterdam in 1749. They declared that:

• Moses Rodriques Dacosta died without a will
• His children became entitled to his inheritance by law
• The division and distribution of his estate was completed
• The city council appointed the witnesses as executors of the estate and guardians of his underage children
• They helped settle the estate and signed the division documents

The declaration was witnessed by Gerrit van Houten and Corneli Spruytenburgh.

On September 15, 1750, in Timor, there were concerns about insufficient gunpowder and ammunition to assist allies, as the last ship arrived too late in the season. A Chinese trader from Lifao delivered a letter from governor Correa, who sent a protest to the king on behalf of the Portuguese king. The protest concerned letters being sent to Portuguese provinces encouraging rulers to abandon the Portuguese, including one allegedly from the Chinese captain.

When questioned, the Chinese trader claimed he only wrote about trade to the regent of Soaaij, as was yearly custom. The governor of Lifao reportedly visited Toelan Jkan 2-3 times weekly to meet with Tenentij of the Toepasses, seemingly to prevent him from seeking pardon and pledging allegiance to the Company. Since these rumors, their broken friendship was restored. Tenentij repeatedly expressed desire to write and ask forgiveness but preferred to wait for an opportunity to send a suitable messenger. Traders there were treated more politely than ever before under da Costa. This Tenentij Juan Ornaij was a grandchild of...

On December 17, 1657, the Governor and Council of India sent a letter discussing negotiations with the rebels. As a sign of peace, the Company had demanded the return of all Dutch people and slaves - both Mardijkers (freed slaves) and others - who belonged to Batavia but were found at sea.

From a report about Macassar dated May 20, 1728, describing the naval vessels belonging to the trading company in that area:

• 1 sloop: 60 feet long, 19 feet wide, 10 feet deep
• 3 panchialangs (local vessels):
  • One 61 feet long, 17 feet wide, 7 feet deep
  • One 55 feet long, 16½ feet wide, 14½ feet deep
  • One 54 feet long, 12 feet wide, 6 feet deep
• 2 barges:
  • Both 40 feet long, 12 feet wide, 4 feet deep
• 2 landing crafts:
  • One 46 feet long, 7½ feet wide, 3½ feet deep
  • One 30 feet long, 7 feet wide, 4 feet deep

On May 26, 1728, it was suggested that 2-3 more panchialangs might be needed to increase patrols from 2 to 4 per year. This would help prevent illegal trade, as greater control at sea meant better control on land. This led to thinking about allowing Christian citizens to sail to Timor.

Since taking office, repairs to company fortifications and buildings had been reduced where possible. The Point Amboina, the house above the land gate, and the redoubt Mandersaha were completed. Since 1724, daily repairs were needed on roofs, windows, doors, frames, and attics of warehouses and residential buildings.

In Macassar, on May 20, 1728, a construction project was discussed that had originally been approved on September 19, 1726. The project's costs had decreased, and officials hoped expenses would become more manageable as the completed parts were sturdy and would require less maintenance.

They wanted to reduce the amount of timber requested from Batavia and instead obtain it locally for building 2 barges, which had been approved in a letter from February 1728. Only half of one barge was completed due to lack of suitable wood.

According to a note from patrol officers dated July 9, 1727, suitable timber might be found on Pangasang island north of Bouton. This would require further investigation and a proper vessel for transport. The King of Bouton would need to have the timber prepared by a skilled craftsman before collection. There was also mention of Sati wood in the Suratta district near the Bojong mountains by the village of Nassara.