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In Buitensborg on November 3, 1666, there were discussions about the pension of a military official, Blogg, who was a temporary assistant bookkeeper at the medical supplies warehouse. Letters from the Army Commander from December 1, 1667 and July 9, 1688, from the Director of Finance from December 12, 1687, and from the General Audit Office from February 14, 1668 showed complications in the matter.

The main issue was uncertainty about Blogg's service time in the Dutch Navy in India from March 26, 1838 to December 31, 1872, and his income during that period. This information could only be verified by the Ministry of Marine. Since Blogg was in the Netherlands and his pension was already temporarily arranged, the Governor-General requested that the pension be fully settled in the Netherlands after consulting with the Minister of Marine, and that the Indian administration be informed of the decision.

Pierre Jaques la Coste, a resident of Amsterdam, requested and received permission to make a sea voyage to Barcelona. The authorities granted him an official travel document after considering his request.

On Curaçao in 1726, goods were loaded onto the ship L'Etoile d'Orient, captained by Hendrik Westerburgh, bound for Amsterdam. The cargo included:

• Multiple shipments of cacao in various quantities from different merchants, including Samuel da Costa, Paulo Junior, Raphael Mendes da Costa, and several others
• 120 Caracas hides
• Several containers of Puerto Rico tobacco
• Orange peels
• Multiple pipes of lemon juice
• One case of wool fabrics
• 30,000 pounds of Rio de la Hache wood marked with a white stripe
• Yellow wood weighing 1,895 pounds

The goods were shipped on behalf of numerous merchants and traders, including several members of the Da Costa, De Crasto, Jeserun, and Alvares Correa families. Some shipments were made for specific individuals like Johanna Van Doores, who was identified as the housewife of Guillermo Motet, and city council member Jan Van Ghere.

On a date not specified, merchant Aron Abrabanel, who lived in Amsterdam, passed away. About 6 months before this document was written, he died without leaving any children or other descendants. Three members of the Portuguese community in Amsterdam - David Eningse Catte, Benjamin Sengor, and Moses Parera Junior - testified to this fact before notary Adrian Baars. They stated they knew Abrabanel well and had frequent contact with him. The document was witnessed by Claude Denizet and Laurens Strandiger.

This record shows details of various employees and residents in the Dutch East Indies. The employees include Martinus van Spranckhuijs and Johannes Braeckel from Delft and Willemstadt respectively, who served as bookkeepers and cashiers. Jan van Rees from Delft worked as a bookkeeper and dispenser, while Claes de Bruijn from Amsterdam managed trade accounts. Hendrick Rurgertsz Scholten handled salary accounts, and Rijckloff de Geus from Amboina served as a bookkeeper and clerk of the Land Council. Johannes Suijdster from Leeuwarden and Jan van dam from Jaffanapatnam worked as assistants in marriage affairs. Other officials included Luijbert de vlieg from Dordregt and Pieter Nuijs and Abraham Pietersz from Amboina.

The population statistics include:

• Europeans, Casticen, and Chinese
• Dutch people and people of mixed heritage
• Company servants
• Slaves from Macassar
• Free Macassar people
• Free black residents
• People from Ambon
• People from Bouton
• Mardijkers (freed slaves)

The total population count shows 244 males, 52 females, and 33 children, making a total of 400 people.

This Dutch East India Company census was taken at the end of May and June 2 and 4, 1694 in Amboina. The document lists various officials and their families, including Europeans, Dutch people, Chinese people, and people of mixed heritage.

Key officials mentioned include:

• Nicolaes Schaghen from Wijk bij Duurstede, who served as an Extraordinary Councilor of the Indies and Governor of Amboina
• Mattheus Schenckenberg from Batavia, who was a junior merchant and second-in-command
• Georgius Eberhardus Rumphius from Hanau, a former senior merchant and former chief of the Hitoe coast
• Pieter de Bocq from Swammerdam, who worked as a merchant and prosecutor
• Salomon Storm from Middelburg, who served as a junior merchant and shopkeeper
• Jan du Rijn from Paliacatte, who worked as a junior merchant and secretary to the Governor and Political Council
• Johannes de Visscher from Leiden, who served as junior merchant and garrison bookkeeper
• Ernst Cnipping from Leiden, who worked as bookkeeper and secretary of the Justice Council
• Anthonij Snaets from Den Briel, who served as a junior merchant

The census included counts of various population groups including free Macassarese, free black residents, Amboinese, people from Bouton, and various servants and slaves.

The document appears to be a population census or registration from various places in the Dutch East Indies. It lists several people including:

• Jillis Iansz from Banda
• Abraham Lite from Banda
• Frans Gomes from Bima
• Joris Davidsz from Timor
• Jan Artus from Bouton
• David Andriesz from Bouton
• Christiaen Gerritsz from Bouton
• Zacharias Andries from Salaijer
• Pieter Claesz from Papan

The document includes counts of different population groups including citizens (Burgerij), Mardijkers (freed slaves), Amboinese, Makassarese, and Boutonese people. The total population count shows 740 clove trees and 50 fruit trees. The document also records men, women, and children in different categories, with specific numbers for each group.

The text appears to be a colonial-era Dutch population census or registration document listing residents from various places in the Dutch East Indies, including:

• People from Bouton, Ternate, Manila, Tidor, Amboina, Banda, and Bengale
• Notable individuals like Djoemat Gerritsz, Jacob Marcusz, Pedor Ferdinandus, Francisco Jorisz, Salvador Heredia, Jacob Henderix, Jacob de Nijs, Jacob Pietersz, and Jan Paulusz
• Various population groups including:
  • Free citizens (Burgerij)
  • Mardijkers (freed slaves)
  • Chinese residents
  • Mixed-race people (Mixtiesen)
  • People from Makassar and Ambon

The document also includes counts of clove trees (Nagelboomen) and appears to track men (M), women (V), and children (K) in different categories.

In Amboina, there were several widows listed:

• Martha Parera, widow of Abraham Lourensz
• Abigael Sambicang, widow of David Sabidam
• Maria de Croes, widow of Jan Vogel
• Geertruijt Jubel, widow of Benjamin Parera

From other regions:

• Regina from China, widow of Hina
• Djubel from Maccasser, widow of Jacob from Maccasser
• Andjela from Ambon, widow of Steven from Boegis
• Aeltje Pietersz from Bali, widow of Pieter Davidsz
• Annika Gerritsz from Bouton, widow of David Gerritsz

The document appears to be a census or registration list of widows from various Asian locations, particularly focused on mixed-race and Mardijker (freed slave) communities.

• 2 picols of wax
• 4 loads of Manado rice

• A 3-ton paduakan owned by citizen Benjamin Parera, heading to Manado without cargo
• A 6-ton chiampang owned and captained by European free citizen Rudolf Holliger, heading to Kota Buwa carrying:
  • 10 pieces of Butonese cloth
  • 100 saucers
  • 150 pedakken
• A vessel captained by Frederik Solomon heading to Kema via Kota Buwa without cargo
• A 3-ton paduakan belonging to Holliger

On January 31, 1785, a six-ton pancalang sailing vessel arrived. On January 17, a three-ton paduakan boat belonging to Mollige was managed by citizen Roedolv Utong, heading to Panca island carrying 200 Spanish silver coins. A free young man named Martinus intended to sail directly to Manado. On January 30, a three-ton paduakan arrived. On February 9, a 30-ton sloop named "De Hoop" owned and operated by Macassarese Aukasko planned to sail to Kema, Licoepang, Manado, and Amoerang, carrying trading goods including:

• 1 piece of guinean blue cloth
• 10 pieces of Javanese gingham
• 4 pieces of brown baftas
• 1 piece of fine chintz
• 1 piece of coenatze
• 3 pieces of cheerassen
• 1 piece of mixed guinean cloth
• 30 catties of various corals
• 5 pieces of cambay cloth
• 2 pieces of chelassen
• 200 bowls
• Various small items
• 20 saucers
• 30 bowls

Citizen ensign Jan Christiaan Voges intended to travel to Manado without cargo.

On July 13, 1746, Samial confessed under torture for 8 minutes. He revealed that Bappa Manie and Sabar were part of their group and were armed with spears. He also mentioned that one of their accomplices was killed. The dead body was carried away and buried in the Chinese graves by one of their fellow conspirators.

The Land Bailiff declared he was satisfied with the prisoner's confession and ordered the torture to stop. According to the torture decree of that day, Lint Hok (also known as Draman), a shaved Chinese man, was brought to the torture chamber. Though urged to tell the truth, he maintained his previous confession.

Lint Hok was tied to a pole with his arms pulled backward. He then confessed that about a year after the Chinese revolt, Bappa Njong suggested they murder Master Banjer, who lived in Pisang Batoe outside the city, because he had a lot of money. They planned to share the loot. Two or three days later, Bappa Njong called him one evening to carry out the plan. They went to the Chinese graves, where they met prisoner Ian Gok. Around 10 o'clock, approximately 30 people gathered there, among whom the prisoner recognized Bappa Njong and Ian Gok.

On April 7, 1716 and subsequent days in Amsterdam, various creditors of Maria van Vilvoorden (widow of Marco Aurelio de Borgo) acknowledged receiving payments from Jacob Alewijn Ghijsen, Pietro Antonio Paul, and George Bruijn. These payments represented 38% of what was owed to each creditor, according to an agreement made on March 9 and 10, 1716.

The money came from two sources:

• The sale of a house and property on the Keizers Gracht
• Money from a ship called the Timmerman, captained by Aris Jansz Visscher

The payment amounts varied among creditors, with some notable examples:

• Willem and Hendrik van Lickelen received 4,360 guilders
• George Bruijn received 599 guilders
• Jacob Alewijn Ghijsen received 1,917 guilders

The total amount distributed was 10,926 guilders and 2 stuivers, from a total debt of 28,353 guilders and 13 stuivers.

In Utrecht, several legal documents were registered involving various individuals and property transfers. Janneke van Stancke and Johannes Pieter Seppenwolde were involved in financial transactions. Barbara Terwen and Daniel van Almonde formed a business partnership. Fredrik Schoonweer completed a property transfer.

Gerhard Schmid provided a surety bond. Diderik Schutte and Abraham Schutte were involved in multiple legal documents, including indemnity bonds. Jacob Tulleus received a receipt.

Swaantje Vlieghuis filed a testament, while Elisabeth Vlier and her spouse J.B. Struijs were involved in ship transfers. Gerrit Hier acted as a representative for C. Twisk. Lodewyk van Uder and A. Bexteling made declarations.

David Valentijn and Hendrik Oortkra filed a protest document. Hesselde Vries was involved in property transfers with G.D. Brunings. Willempje Vosselman created a mutual testament. Anna Visser and Lena Visser with their respective spouses were involved in financial receipts. Marcelis Vallee and Pieter van de Velde with S.D. Olivie completed financial transactions.

On the evening of 16 June 1504, the British ship called Swallow, commanded by Captain Carteret, was spotted near the harbor of Bonthain. The ship anchored in the bay the next morning at dawn. The ship was in terrible condition and lacked basic supplies, water, and firewood. The crew's situation was especially dire - of the original 79 crew members who had left England, only 40 to 50 remained healthy after their lengthy 16-month journey. The rest had fallen ill. Captain Carteret reported to local officials Sergius Swellen (a merchant and resident) and military officer Alexander Leter that it was impossible to continue the journey with so few healthy crew members. He feared that upcoming northwestern storms could lead to the loss of both ship and crew, so he urgently requested permission to dock.

In a letter dated 19th of 1510, the Governor of Macassar received correspondence from ship captain Peter Carteret. The letter was delivered by Mr. Douglas. The Governor and his Council had instructed Carteret to move to the Bontham harbor for protection during the upcoming bad monsoon season, since he was not permitted to stay in Macassar harbor. The Governor promised various supplies would be available there.

Carteret had been unable to respond immediately to this message due to his poor health and Mr. Douglas's brief visit to his ship. He is now sending his response through Jacobus Heere, who is traveling to Macassar. In his letter, Carteret expresses gratitude for the pilot provided and the arrangements made at Bonthain. He promises to maintain good relations and comply with all requirements. The letter is signed by Carteret aboard a British ship.

On April 18, 1768, D.s. Boelen sent a message from the castle in Macasser about an Englishman who had been brought to Wadjo from Passier several months earlier. Datoua Lamana had sent this person away by sea to an unknown destination. There was concern that people might try to smuggle the Englishman aboard a ship of that nation anchored there. Boelen wrote to Resident Swellengrebel that this would be impossible if orders were followed strictly and if the fire watch remained alert. Swellengrebel was instructed to discreetly investigate whether the Englishman had already been smuggled aboard, and if so, to determine exactly how this had happened. If such smuggling had occurred, the fire watch officer would be guilty of neglecting his duty, either through carelessness or corruption. The letter was verified by clerk F.k J.s Voll and clerk A. Bruijn.

On 1578, in Bonthain, a concerning letter was written about Mr. Carteret, who had become troubled by some matter. The writer expresses strong disapproval about someone's boldness in either planning an attack or creating a false alarm through a note. The writer believes this could be either a complete fiction or a malicious attempt to discredit someone who had previously shown hospitality to the perpetrator.

The letter requests a thorough investigation into:

• The truth of the matter
• The nature of the incident
• The condition of the note
• The language and handwriting used
• If possible, the author's identity and whereabouts

The writer mentions informing Captain Carteret about this troublesome situation and has asked him to share any discoveries about the matter and to send the note for review, promising to return it promptly. The letter is signed by Swellengrebel.

• J.P. Brandis (sworn clerk)
• George Bremer (sworn clerk)
• J.J. Smoder (secretary)
• Z.J. Voll (sworn clerk)
• G. Bruijn (clerk)

In 1516, a conversation took place between an English Captain and a Dutch official (the relator) in Amboina. The captain claimed he received a letter warning him about a plot against him by a prince from Bonij. He mentioned past mistreatment of his people in Amboina and suggested the prince was bribed to carry out some plan.

The Dutch official strongly denied these accusations, calling them lies and false rumors. He assured the captain that he understood the local language well enough to know there was no such plot. Despite these assurances, the English Captain remained suspicious.

Although the captain acknowledged he had been treated well by the Dutch, he stated he would remain on guard against any possible trouble. The discussion shows the tension and mistrust between the English and Dutch in the East Indies during this period.

On 1515, in Bonthain, military ensign Alexander Lecersf reported an incident at the Police office. He explained that on the 16th, he went aboard an English royal ship called "The Swallow" with resident Sergius Swellengrebel from Boeloecombas. They found all cannons loaded and ready with burning fuses, with two loaded rifles with bayonets at each cannon, and eight similar weapons around the capstan.

After exchanging greetings, Lecersf spoke to Captain Carteret in French, since the captain didn't speak Dutch. When Lecersf joked about preparations for a celebration, Captain Carteret responded seriously, saying he knew that a Bonijs Prince had been bribed to capture the ship and kill everyone aboard, supposedly planning to attack with 800 armed men.

Lecersf expressed disbelief that Europeans would allow such a barbaric massacre. When the captain suggested Lecersf was pretending ignorance, Lecersf defended his honor and assured the captain that the rumors causing this distrust were completely false.

On March 16, military ensign Alexander Lecersf and Boelecombas resident Sergius Swellengrebel visited the English royal ship "Swallow" anchored at Bonthain. They found all cannons loaded with burning fuses, and two loaded rifles with bayonets at each cannon. Eight similar weapons were positioned around the capstan. After exchanging welcomes, Lecersf spoke to Captain Carteret in French, as the captain did not speak Dutch. On March 25, an English sailor died and was taken care of. The captain declared his intention to continue his journey after the full moon. Alexander Lecersf returned under escort with this report. The document was signed by J.S. Swellengrebel at the Company's fortress in Bonthain on April 24, 1715.

On 12 December 1503, Jacob Roedolph, an ensign, was sent to Macassar with a letter from Governor David Boelen of Celebes Coast. Roedolph was appointed to lead the military forces there. A messenger named Simonqua Bira was sent with a letter to Crain Bira to retrieve a person called Late, a bissoe (priest), and bring them to the governor.

The writer promised to have the panchialang (small vessel) named "De Bedrieger" follow the English ship "Swallow" westward, as far as commander Roelofs Jansz deemed necessary to reach Macassar.

English Captain Carteret recently complained about receiving a note warning that Bugis people were planning to attack his ship with 800 men. The captain could not determine who was behind this plan or who wrote and delivered the warning note, which was handed to an English sailor while collecting water at the beach.