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In Japara on April 4, 1689, there was unrest among soldiers about their food allowances. The native soldiers complained strongly about being stationed in one place for too long and having money deducted from their wages. The Mardijkers (freed slaves), particularly Sergeant Murmont, were also dissatisfied, though they barely deserved their basic rice rations from the Company. Sergeant Suirmont appeared to be one of the main instigators of the complaints.

To prevent potential problems, officials decided to maintain the old system of food allowances for the current month and immediately inform the higher authorities. This was especially important during these dangerous times when the loyalty of Muslim soldiers could not be guaranteed. The native soldiers were tired of being posted in one place for so long, and even the best officers complained about their situation. Among the common soldiers, there was continued grumbling and muttering, and they spoke differently among themselves than to their superiors. The officials were concerned about this situation and eagerly awaited orders from their superiors.

The text describes military guard duties in a Negorij (settlement) around 1720. The military unit consisted of 1 Lieutenant, 2 ensigns, 2 adjutants, 1 clerk, 8 sergeants, 12 corporals, 4 drummers and additional common soldiers recruited from citizens, including Christians, Muslims and other religious groups called Mardijkers.

The guard duties, particularly at night, required 24 men, depending on availability and circumstances. They were divided as follows:

• New settlement: 1 sergeant, 1 corporal, 12 common soldiers, 1 drummer
• Old settlement: 1 corporal with 8 men

Chinese residents were exempt from guard duty but had to pay 9 Rijksdaalders annually to the citizens' fund. Citizens who wanted to be excused from guard duty, especially when sailing elsewhere, had to pay monthly fees:

• 30 stuivers for a sergeant
• 24 stuivers for a corporal
• 18 stuivers for a common soldier

Those present in the settlement who wanted to be excused had to appoint and pay for a replacement, though genuine illness was a valid excuse.

On May 30, 1693, in Bantam, van Lier received gifts from the Sultan, including one of his horses and two oxen. Although the horse was lame, van Lier politely accepted and thanked the Sultan for these gifts, which were given as compensation for many kindnesses shown to the Sultan. Since the gifted horse was lame, van Lier had to buy another horse to ride to court with the kingdom's administrator, rather than constantly borrowing horses.

As the authority figure, van Lier was careful in his movements and stayed close to base. He intended to continue this practice. The soldiers and everyone else were kept under similar restrictions. No free citizens, natives, Moors, or Chinese were allowed to go to Ceram, which was two miles away, without a pass from the East India Company and knowledge of the kingdom's administrator.

van Lier had gained experience about the dangers of Muslims during his travels in Arabia, particularly during Puasa (fasting period).

In the records, there were 32 fewer Christians across adults, adolescents, and youth that year. The population in Amboina consisted of Bambuese and Chinese people, including Christians, Muslims, and heathens. Those who converted to Christianity were called Mardijkers, similar to 123 others who earned this name by being freed from slavery, along with their children. Compared to the previous record, there were 7 more men from Macassarese and other restricted nationalities, and 42 fewer of that type of slave.

The clove trees were counted as follows:

• 362,675 mature trees (5,825 fewer than the previous year)
• 154,329 semi-mature trees (2,837 fewer)
• 166,708 young trees (6,940 fewer)

The document also included a list of 34 military personnel.

From Maccasser on October 20, 1751, the following military personnel were reported:

• 1 ensign
• 6 sergeants
• 2 corporals
• 1 clerk
• 36 common soldiers (15 Europeans and 21 Mardijkers)

Despite unrest with the local population on this island, they decided to comply with orders to demonstrate their obedience to their superiors. The governor then mentioned that since the Muslim fasting period would end in a few days, they should follow the old custom of congratulating the courts and regulate the customary gift to about 190 guilders.

At Macassar Castle Rotterdam on August 24, 1751, a letter was written containing several official documents:

• A list of European military personnel being released from service
• A payroll document
• A list of Mardijkers (freed slaves) being released
• A register of salary books
• A qualified muster roll
• An original report from the junior merchant and chief interpreter

The letter was signed by Secretary C. Jacobsz and addressed to Governor-General Jacob Mossel and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. It appears to be a follow-up to previous correspondence.

In Macassar during 1695, several important documents were exchanged between Dutch officials. Isaacq van Thije, the governor at Macassar, sent multiple letters and papers to officials in Batavia. These included secret correspondence dated May 28, 1695 and August 29, 1695. Important events discussed in these documents included:

• A report by merchant Hendrik Berghuijsen to commander Matthijs Schenkenberg about events in Chinrana in Boni from December 21, 1694
• Council resolutions from January 20 and 26, 1695 regarding unrest in Goa
• Minutes of meetings between Governor van Thije and the Raja of Boni concerning the Queen of Biema from August 11-24, 1695
• Council decisions from July 12 and 19, 1695 about surrendering the Queen of Biema

Additional documents included correspondence from Biema's rulers to officials in Batavia, and reports about a shipwrecked vessel called the Wiltschut from September 23, 1695. Francoijs Hassing was mentioned as the designated resident of Biema.

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In Macassar on May 20, 1728, there were many different groups living near the castle. These included free traders north and south of the castle, and near Vlaardingen. The residents included free people from Ternate, Ambon, and Banda, as well as Buginese, Makassarese, Tamborese, and Domponese people.

When ships from the Buginese and Wadjorese people came from Batavia, they usually anchored near the Buginese bazaar instead of following orders to anchor near the castle or the harbor master's house. This practice needed to be changed.

On January 6 and July 5, 1727, and again on June 10 of that year, orders were given about supervision of the neighborhoods north and south of the castle. Houses had to be kept at least 60 to 70 rods away from the castle.

The so-called Buginese market was known to be unsafe due to the Buginese people living there. However, after the incident of October 20, 1726, this improved significantly. To maintain peace, the Malays were ordered to guard this area and prevent any harassment of Company residents or subjects, especially Europeans.

A report from Macassar dated May 20, 1728 describes various population groups in the community. The European and native Christian citizens formed a group of 70 able-bodied men who were kept under arms, following rules from October 20, 1726 and November 1, 1726.

The Chinese and Parnachan people made up 60 able-bodied men. While they were supposed to contribute to guard duty in Vlaardingen, only 25-30 effective Chinese remained, as the rest had converted to Islam. By decisions made on May 15 and August 6, 1727, the Parnachans were required to pay half a rijksdaalder monthly instead of doing night watch, which would be distributed to the Christian citizens doing guard duty.

The Mardijkers (freed Christian slaves) lived behind the new Vlaardingen settlement. Though Muslim, they maintained good watch in their district with 70 men.

The Malays numbered 265 able-bodied men. This force proved useful during the rebellion of 200-300 Domponese people in 1727. Following a resolution on January 12, 1727, the Malays were organized under captains and lower officers. Their district, Kampong Malayo, was ordered to maintain three rods of space between it and Kampong Bugis.

This is a population record listing inhabitants of various backgrounds in colonial Ambon around 1724. The document lists several important people:

• Adriaan Pieters from Rotterdam
• Anthonij Machado from Macao
• Niclaas Rondok from Manila
• Jan Camerik, a Chinese descendant who was an ensign
• Salomon Philips from Macassar
• Joannes Anthonisz and Jan from Ambon who were lieutenants

The population included Europeans, people of mixed European descent (Mestizos), Chinese, free black citizens (called Mardijkers), people from Macassar, Ambon, and Boeton, and slaves. The document also records the number of men (M), women (V), and children (k) in each category.

The text specifically mentions Mardijkers (free citizens of native or mixed descent) who were sometimes called "green beggars." The document also records the ownership of clove trees (Nagelboomen).

A document from Macasser dated October 26, 1742 shows military personnel numbers at the colonial government:

• 883 European personnel including:
  • 1 prison warden
  • 1 executioner
  • 1 native writer
  • 6 pensioners
• 38 Mardijker (local Christian) soldiers:
  • 1 ensign
  • 3 sergeants
  • 3 corporals
  • 31 regular soldiers
• 37 Amboinese soldiers:
  • 1 ensign
  • 4 sergeants
  • 3 corporals
  • 29 regular soldiers

Additionally, 3 Amboinese prisoners were held in the Company's prison. The total number of wage-earning servants at the Macassar government was 982. The document was signed by Willem van Duijvenvoorde at the Castle on September 30, 1742.

The document appears to be a military personnel record from Macassar dated October 26, 1742. It lists various military and administrative positions at the fortress Valkenburg in Maros. The personnel included:

• 38 Mardijkers (local Christian soldiers), including:
  • 1 ensign
  • 3 sergeants
  • 3 corporals
  • 31 soldiers
• 37 Amboinese soldiers, including:
  • 1 ensign
  • 4 sergeants
  • 3 corporals
  • 29 soldiers
• European staff, including:
  • 1 governor and director
  • 1 chief merchant and head administrator
  • 1 fiscal officer
  • 1 captain
  • 5 junior merchants
  • 2 lieutenants
  • 6 ensigns
  • 12 bookkeepers
  • 1 garrison clerk
  • 2 native teachers
  • 1 church warden
  • 3 interpreters
  • 26 sergeants
  • 47 corporals

On December 13, 1875, officials discussed military actions that took place in Tjamba-jamba in March 1875. The case involved First Lieutenant C. Elbers and European fusilier S.H. van Gemert (service number 47661). A question was raised about why van Gemert had not been considered for a reward, even though he received the same commendation as Lieutenant Elbers for their actions against the former matowa (local leader) of Tjamba-jamba.

The commander of the army provided a secret missive on October 12, 1875, detailing the actions of both Lieutenant Elbers and fusilier van Gemert. This was in response to communications from August 19, 1875 and June 10, 1875 regarding military operations in the northern districts of Celebes.

In 1667, a letter was sent from the governor of Celebes and its territories to the head prince of Wadjo and the Villa. The letter described how about a month before, a government official named von Bosse was killed in a treacherous way near Dulippoe in Wadjo. Von Bosse had lived in the inland areas of Celebes for more than 4.5 years and was loved by most, if not all, princes for his good character.

The murder was considered treacherous because von Bosse was misled from his path and went with someone who called him to meet Oempongae. It was considered shameful because he was lured into a swamp where several attackers killed him. This happened at a time when hundreds of Wadjo traders were being given protection for their lives and goods, both at sea and on land. Even in Allahassac, two of these traders were being protected as subjects of the government from ill-wishers.

According to circulating rumors, von Bosse was murdered on the orders of Za Ollangkone by the Besseempe at Palippove.

On 12th, hired workers were sent ashore to search for needed items and gather information about missing goods, with promise of a reward. They reported that goods from this vessel were scattered among Datoe Soepa's people. A messenger from Bonij returned from Pare Pare with greetings from the Matowa (local chief), offering some cut ropes and pieces, which were refused unless more goods were returned. The Matowa promised to gather the village elders the next day. Meanwhile, the vessel was bailed out and floated to deeper water.

On 13th, the Bonij messenger returned, promising the Matowa would come personally. In the evening, the Matowa arrived onboard with various recovered items:

• 1 copper lamp
• 1 flag
• 1 iron hatch lock
• 2 gun carriages
• 21 iron barrel hoops
• 2 buckets (one with tar, one empty)
• 1 bucket with yellow paint
• 3 iron staves from the galley grate
• 1 pump shoe
• 2 pots (one with oil, one empty)
• 1 copper gun drill
• 5 pieces of old Caroro sails
• Some pump leather
• 3 three-pounder cannonballs
• 1 gun ladle and rammer
• ½ sack of rice
• Some gunpowder
• Some Caroro sacks
• Some pieces of rope

The Matowa asked about salt scattered among the common people. He was told the Company wasn't concerned about that, but that as Boniers they should have reported the stranded vessel to Maccassar instead of giving it to Datoe Soepa. The Matowa replied that when he saw Datoe Soepa towing the vessel into the bay, he could do nothing but remain silent. On 14th, quartermaster Fokke Sietjes arrived with needed supplies.

The telegram from the governor of Celebes dated November 22 reported a severe fire in Macassar on the night of November 2-3. The fire destroyed large parts of Kampong Malajoe and portions of Kampong Wadjo and the Chinese quarter, causing damage estimated at over 1 million guilders. In Hoeloewe Bonthain, on October 28, Mr. Ellshrmanns was murdered by a native due to his own fault. The perpetrator was identified but remains at large.

From Amboina, a telegram dated November 9 reported all was well with nothing significant to report.

On November 30, the resident of Timor issued a confirmation document to Raja Vemboe Doenggoe Maramba Namba Garaine of Lewa (Loemba island), including his sworn declaration to follow all orders given by the Netherlands Indies Government.

The lease of government small resources in Batavia residency, including Javanese and Chinese tobacco rights in Bantam, Batavia, and Krawang for 1875 was granted for 577,388 guilders, showing a decrease of 1,320 guilders from the 1874 amount of 578,700 guilders.

Several land grants were issued:

• Miss G. W. Geertskram received 500 bouws in Gengoro district, Malang regency, Pasuruan residency
• L. Weijner received 300 bouws in Lempuyang district, Temanggung section, Kedu residency
• S. S. Ed. Weoman and H. Heijwer received 150 bouws near Ngramanak village in Bodja district, Kendal section, Semarang residency

All land grants were for 75-year hereditary leases at 3.10 guilders per bouw annually.

On December 4, 1663, a native named St. Alie from Wadpe, living in Kampong Wadjo de Moahassar, reported the following incident. 36 days earlier, he was traveling on a ship owned by H.P. Mestmand with 5 other natives: Langatto, Padoisipa, Lamarakana, Papoito, and Paloche. The cargo included:

• 30 pikols of rice
• 18 seerun pottin
• 100 reals in silver
• 100 reals in copper money

When arriving in Mandhar Balanisia, he sold his rice and planned to buy oil. One morning, he discovered two of his crew members, Langatta and Padoesspa, were missing. When he went ashore to search for them and make some purchases, he discovered he had been robbed of 443.46 florins (partly copper money and partly proceeds from rice sales) and several clothing items including a marseek, aenis, 2 sarongs, 2 long pants, and 3 hadjes.

Accompanied by Paspatae and Lassike, he reported this to Maradia Maloa de Winamburg Balanipa. After a fruitless search, he returned to his ship while Pappatae stayed ashore. The next morning, Zasselee reported he couldn't find the missing crew members. Shortly after, there was news of violence ashore. He discovered that Padocsppo had been killed and Langatto wounded. Langatto revealed that Passele and Soeanna Woella (a follower of Maradia Matvo) had killed Laddippa and wounded him. These same individuals had also stolen the missing money and goods.

According to a census taken in 1738 in Macassar, there were several residential areas with different population groups. The Chinese Street (east and west sides), Garden Street, and Back Street were inhabited by Dutch people, Chinese residents, and Mardijkers (freed slaves). The report shows detailed population counts in these streets, including men, women, and children. The total population count mentioned is 1,112 people. The area was located north of the castle. The document also mentions slaves and indentured servants among the population.

• Main areas mentioned:
  • East and west sides of Chinese Street
  • Garden Street
  • Back Street
• Population groups:
  • Dutch settlers
  • Chinese residents
  • Mardijkers
  • Slaves and indentured servants

In November 4, several ships were involved in incidents. The St. Joan de Bajone and 2 smaller vessels were lost due to harsh weather. The Bajone ran aground near Tranquebar with 40 men, half of whom later deserted to the Moors. One of the small ships broke apart on the Calimere reef, with 16 crew members and 5 iron guns being recovered at Nagapattinam (3 guns had sunk). The Briton remained at St. Thome, surviving the storm by cutting its main mast and replacing it.

A Moorish ship from Bengal was stranded at Paliacatta, though all crew survived. A third French vessel was being repaired in the Porto Novo river. The French had stored ammunition and provisions at Puducherry, supported by the governor Hierechan Loddi. Despite this, he claimed to protect the Company's lodge at Tegenepatnam from French interference.

A French envoy, Monsieur Martin, sent by the viceroy, received a friendly reception at Walligondewaron. He wrote two letters to La Haye in code that no one, including Mr. de Jager, could decipher. Martin then went to Tranquebar, allegedly to seek Danish help for repairing the ship.

The Danish released a Moorish ship they had captured in Bengal the previous year because it belonged to Surat. In early November, the ship Klaverblad transported 89½ loads of rice from Tegenepatnam to Jaffna for a 13% fee, valued at 5,765 guilders. On October 16, the ships Hengelaar and Pagadet sailed from Bimilipatnam to Galle with 228 packages of cloth, 70 pieces of leather, and 694 large items.

On December 1674, ships from Gale arrived with documents about a sea battle against the English. On the Dutch side, 62 people died, including Vice Commander and 2 captains, Jacob Poort and Andries Pellikaan. They captured 270-280 English sailors.

Two ships, Nederhorst and Opmeer, spent winter in the Narhapoerse river. On January 15, 1674, they sailed from Masulip to Ceylon carrying timber, nails, sailcloth, and other supplies worth 11,471 guilders. The ship would continue to Trincquenemale after about a month.

Ships Kranesteijn and Rhenen were watching for French supplies heading to St. Thome. They particularly watched for a French ship called Grote Briton. The Dutch and Moors hoped to starve out the enemy or wait for Superintendent Rijcklof van Goens to return from Ceylon with more weapons to attack the city.

French Viceroy Jacob de Lahaije sent away all non-fighting people from the city, keeping only 70 of the best local men and about 20 fishermen. According to French deserters (25 people including a lieutenant and 2 gunners), the French had:

• 600-900 European soldiers mixed with 30-40 Topasses
• 3-5 months of supplies
• 150,000 pounds of gunpowder
• 16,000 cannonballs

In early December, they received about 40 men from Bengal in 2 small vessels.

The Governor General of Batavia, Joan Maatzuijker, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies received communications on December 14 and the following day. These included a copy of a letter from July 11 and another from August 16, 1673. The letters arrived via a Danish yacht called Christianshaven, which had made a long journey from Bantam through Aceh to Tranquebar, and then overland from Bengal. On October 9, a ship loaded with cinnamon was sent from Masulipatnam to Bengal. Multiple ships including the Brederode, Reijzende Zon, Outshoorn, Thuijs te Velsen, Tulpenburgh, Damiaten, and Poeleron departed for Ceylon on October 12. The cargo included:

• 434 packages of cloth
• 28,350 pieces of gunpowder measures
• 850 bandolier straps
• 20,000 ells of cord
• 405 pieces of sole leather
• 500 cowhides
• 20,000 pounds of iron bars
• 203¾ pounds of linseed oil valued at 73,837 guilders
• For Malabar: 27 packages of cloth worth 9,555 guilders
• For Persia: 538 packages of cloth and 17,446 elephant tusks worth 134,361 guilders
• For the homeland, Batavia, Japan, and Malacca: 2,520 packages of cloth, carpets, and cotton yarn

On August 20, 1735, in Timor, there was concern that someone could be taken away secretly, which would cause their followers to go with them. It was decided that Corneo should stay within the Company's fortress, just as had happened with the empress of this nation in 1713.

The council decided to go to the Sonnebai cliff to present this consideration to His Majesty and his state administrators. They approved, and His Majesty immediately went to the Castle, where he was received with customary honors.

This was resolved at Castle Concordia in Timor and signed by G.B. Visscher, W.W. van der Burgh, H. Pruijssenaar, L. van Dijk, and Rinse Nannes.

On March 17, 1735, an extraordinary meeting was held with all local chiefs present. According to the agreement from the previous day, they discussed whether they were willing to jointly and bravely oppose Louis Carvaille, the captain of the Topasses, who was positioned in the plains of Bikeloli with some Amacoonders. They had to decide whether to drive them out of the district or continue tolerating them while crops were in the fields, which could lead to future shortages and poverty. They unanimously resolved to oppose Carvaille and his followers. The rumors that some of these rulers had invited the Topasses and Amacoonders to collect the Sonnebai people were considered unreliable due to constantly changing stories during these days.

In Amsterdam and the Bataklands, several maritime and missionary activities took place. Ships received sea letters, including vessels named Both, Reael, van Goens, de Carpentier, and van Riebeeck. Activities were recorded in places like Curaçao, Suriname, and the Sangi and Talaud Islands.

The text mentions several administrative matters:

• Maritime officers and consular officials had their ranks aligned
• There were provisions for missionary schools in Nias
• A new device for distilling seawater was implemented
• Naval officers serving as division commanders in the Indies received special allowances
• There were exemptions for import duties on maritime instruments
• Free passage was arranged for missionaries traveling from the Netherlands to the Indies

Several individuals are mentioned, including C. A. Keller, J. F. C. P. Zeiher, A. J. Zeegelaar, and R. J. R. Zepp.

In Amsterdam, various people served in positions of authority between 1851 and 1889. Notable officials included Heessirix (starting in 1851), van Hetters (1853), Zeeman (1862), de Vries (1863), and Zegenhout (1866). In the following decades, officials like van Zeveren, Zeehandelaar, and van Ketters held positions. The 1880s saw appointments of van Reeventer, Kellerer, and van Zelandt. The records show population or administrative numbers ranging from 551 to 16,842 during this period. The final entries from 1891 mention Leevaard, van Ree, Zweering, and van den Zeveth among the last recorded officials.

On March 14, 1859, the Director of Finance issued a pension certificate for Heinrich Friedrich Christoph Zeiher (registration number 12659). He was 81 years old and lived in Batavia. He was born in Alt Gaterslebens, Prussia. His father was Friedrich Zeiher, who supervised a sugar factory, and his mother was Catharina Heucke, who had no occupation.

The government granted him an annual pension of 200 guilders on February 6, 1859. The pension, including two months advance payment for his return to the Netherlands, was paid until the end of May 1888, with a deduction of 34.74.