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On this day in 1175, at Amsterdam, Moses Belmonke Junior appeared before notary Adrian Baars to make his last will and testament. Being of sound mind and body, he declared:

• He bequeaths 2,500 guilders to Judica Prins, daughter of Manuel Prins. If she is still underage at his death, her father will be her guardian, excluding the city's orphan masters.
• He leaves 600 guilders to his nephew Joseph Brandon Belmonke, son of Sara Brandon Belmonke and the late Raphael Dias Brandon. If he is still underage, his mother will manage this money.
• All his remaining possessions, both movable and immovable property, including credits and rights, he leaves to his brothers Jacob van Joseph Belmonke and David Belmonte Junior. If one dies before him, everything goes to the surviving brother.

The will was signed in Amsterdam at the notary's office in the presence of witnesses Maurits Kier and Jan Schouten.

On August 4, 1713, Dirck van der Groe, a notary, recorded that Raphael Dias Brandon, a merchant in Amsterdam, sold and transferred a receipt to Christina de Fines, widow of Jacob Geeuw. The receipt was for 11,130 guilders capital, covering 53 small prizes won in the Dutch Lottery of 12 million in the second class. The receipt was dated May 19, 1713 and signed by Maerten van der Cragt, first commissioner of Cornelis van Aessleu van Hoger Keijden, receiver in The Hague, numbered 2927.

Brandon acknowledged receiving full payment including interest. He transferred complete ownership to Christina de Fines, allowing her to collect any obligations, capital, and interest that would come from it. He declared he no longer had any rights to the receipt. The transfer was witnessed by Jan Fontane and Casparus Raket in Amsterdam.

On January 11, 1726, a notary named Adrian Baars in Amsterdam recorded that Raphael Dias Brandon, who lived in the St. Jacob district, requested him to visit Peixotto, a merchant in the city. The matter concerned 509 capital shares that were sold on October 10, 1725 in the chartered company in Utrecht at a price of 95 guilders per share. The payment was due precisely on the 15th of January. Brandon was ready to deliver these shares and requested to know who would receive them in Utrecht. If this information was not provided, he would protest all costs, damages, and interest. The response was that this matter would be communicated to Peixotto.

The document was witnessed by:

• Daniel van den Brink
• Jan Schit

On June 13, 1742, Jan Barels, a public notary in Amsterdam, acted on behalf of Isaak de Oliveire and Abraham de Mireado. They were executors of the estate of the late Isaak de Jong and guardians of his underage children. The matter involved Benjamin Dias Brandon and Joseph Dias Brandon.

The case related to a previous notice from May 18 of the same year about a house in Rapenburgerstraat. This property was mentioned in the will of Graca Alrares from May 26, 1723, which was witnessed by notary Theewen.

On May 23, information was provided about the house and its outstanding debts. The executors were trying to settle the estate quickly but were being delayed by a lack of response from the involved parties. The notary, witnessed by Fredrik Theis and Thomas van Zieth, formally protested against any costs and damages caused by these delays.

On January 8, 1738, Sara Brandon, widow of Abraham Machord, appeared before notary Adrian Baars in Amsterdam. She acknowledged owing 9,000 bank guilders to Lieve Geelvinck, a former mayor and council member of the city. This debt originated from Benjamin Dias Brandon, who had signed an obligation on June 1, 1736.

The debt was secured by 1,000 pounds sterling in South Sea Company annuities in London, which Sara Brandon had bought from Benjamin Dias Brandon. She promised to repay the 9,000 guilders within 12 months, counting from December 5 (previous year), with 2.5% annual interest paid every six months.

For repayment or calling in of the capital, six weeks' notice was required. Sara Brandon pledged her person and goods as security, specifically the 1,000 pounds of South Sea annuities in London that remained in Geelvinck's name. She agreed to:

• Pay any additional fees demanded by the South Sea Company directors
• Compensate if the shares fell below 90% value
• Receive dividends from the shares after deduction of fees and costs
• Pay for transfer costs of the shares

Geelvinck was given authority to act if Sara Brandon failed to make proper payment of the 9,000 guilders and interest.

On June 14, 1736, Benjamin Dias Brandon, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before public notary Adrian Baars. Brandon acknowledged that he owed Lieve Geelvinck, Lord of Castricum, Mijnden and Loosdrecht and ruling mayor, a sum of 9,000 guilders. This debt was for 1,000 pounds sterling worth of South Sea Company shares that Geelvinck had sold to Brandon at 111 percent. The exchange rate was calculated at 8 percent. This document refers to an earlier payment made on January 16, 1730.

On September 5, 1741, Sara van Joseph Belmonte, widow of Raphael Dias Brandom from Amsterdam, appointed David Belmonte de Janca, a merchant from London, as her legal representative. He was authorized to:

• Handle her South Sea Company shares
• Accept transfers of shares on her behalf
• Collect and provide receipts for dividends

The document was witnessed by M. Kier, N. Kanmuire, and notary Adr. Baars.

On May 30, 1736, Moses Ranhael da Vuga, a resident of Amsterdam, appeared before notary Jan Barel. He acknowledged that Benjamin Dias Brandon had signed an agreement on February 17, 1736 regarding a gold watch. The agreement required annual payments of 21 Caroli guilders for the duration of da Vuga's life. Both parties had now agreed to terminate this yearly payment arrangement, with Brandon having provided satisfactory compensation. The document was witnessed by Leendert Plang and Willem Dikker Junior.

On January 16, before the notary Jan Barels in Amsterdam, Benjamin Raphael Dias Brandon and Joseph Brandon Belmonte appeared. They explained that their father Raphael Dias Brandon had died in March 1735. After their mother arranged the funeral, they discovered their father's estate was deeply in debt. The debts were so large that they could not even pay back their mother's dowry. Therefore, they chose not to accept their inheritance and completely distanced themselves from their father's estate.

On May 2, 1734, Benjamin Dias Brandon, an unmarried man, assisted by his father Raphael Dias Brandon, and Rachel de Palacios, an unmarried young woman, assisted by her father Raphael de Palacios, all residents of Amsterdam, made a marriage contract. The agreement included the following terms:

• The bride's father would provide a dowry of 3,500 florins:
  • 1,500 florins in cash
  • 1,500 florins as a bond to be paid within 10 years without interest
• The bride would bring to the marriage her personal items, including clean clothes, jewelry, diamonds, pearls, and customary wedding gifts, valued at 1,000 florins
• The total value of the bride's contribution would be 7,500 florins
• There would be no community of property between husband and wife
• The bride's dowry could not be seized or executed upon
• The groom would be solely responsible for all household expenses and any profits or losses during the marriage
• The bride would only contribute through the income from her dowry
• The groom's father promised to give him a house located on Rupenburgstraat (where Abraham Notans lived), which had a mortgage of 7,500 florins at 4% interest
• After valuing the house at 11,000 florins and subtracting the mortgage, the net value was 3,500 florins

On January 12, 1729, at the notary office of Adrian Baars in Amsterdam, merchant Raphael Dias Brandon declared he owed merchant Jan van de Velde 5,300 guilders in bank money. This was part of a larger sum of 6,410 guilders related to a bill of exchange drawn by merchant Hendrik Muylman in London on December 24, 1723. The bill was for £609:6:6 at 2 days sight to the order of Hewijelr. Ruble Solomons.

The transaction involved £500 of bank stock that was transferred to Moses Blaeuw, a merchant in London, for Van de Velde's account. Brandon promised to pay the 5,300 guilders within 6 months, starting from December 14. The interest rate was set at 3.5% per year.

As security, Brandon pledged himself and his goods, specifically the £500 bank stock. He also agreed that if the bank's governor required any additional payments from stakeholders, he would immediately reimburse Van de Velde through the bank. If the stock value fell to 100%, he would repay 10%.

The document was witnessed by Claude Denizets and Laurens Strandiger.

On 663, Compte declared that he gave up all rights, ownership and claims to a property. He made this statement in the presence of witnesses Attus Dekker and Jerennas van Vliet. The document was signed by Bengamin dias Branden, JJ Lad Puse, and notary Vander Groe.

On December 20, 1694, at Huijden, Benjamin Dias Brandon, a resident and father of the deceased Joseph Dias Brandon, appeared before notary Dirk van der Groe. He dealt with matters concerning:

• An inheritance from his deceased son, as shown in records from the orphans' chamber
• A transfer by Jacob Manuel Henriques to Joseph Mendas dated May 12, 1691
• A testament by Cornelia Gerards, widow of Nicolaas van Bambeeck, made before notary Isaack Gerard on June 13, 1690

Brandon declared he sold and transferred to administrators Pieter de Wit, Pieter Zygels, and Mr. Nicolaes van Bambeeck an obligation worth 3,000 pounds. This obligation was:

• Against the common land of Holland and West Friesland
• At the office of Mr. David de Wilhem
• Dated February 1, 1691
• Approved by the Lords Deputies on June 14, 1691
• Registered in the name of Symon Pietersz van Aferen

The capital and interest were to be fully paid, giving the buyers full ownership and the right to collect all current and future interest payments.

On June 3rd, 1639, Rachel di Los Rios, widow of Benjamin Dius Brandon, appeared before notary Jan Barels in Amsterdam. She appointed her son Abraham Dius Brandon as her legal representative. He was authorized to appear before the court regarding the inventory of her deceased husband's estate, which was recorded on March 6, 1730 by notary Johannes Vielerens. She gave an oath according to Jewish customs, declaring that she had disclosed all known possessions belonging to her deceased husband's estate. She promised to add any additional items that might be discovered later. The document was witnessed by Fredrik S and Nicolaas Rool Junior. Rachel de los Rios stated she could not write.

On February 9, 1783, Jan Barels, a notary public approved by the Court of Holland and working in Amsterdam, went to the home of Raphael Dias Brandon in the Church Street between Weesper Street and Amsterdam. The notary rang several times but found no one home, which was confirmed by the basement tenant.

The visit concerned a contract from January 5, 1733 between Isacq Tundam and Raphael Dias Brandon. The contract was about five lottery tickets from the second class of the ninth General Lottery, which was approved on September 24, 1732. Brandon had sold these tickets to Tundam for 9 guilders each and promised to deliver them within eight days after the second class drawing.

Tundam had previously tried to collect the tickets peacefully, offering to pay the agreed purchase price of 135 guilders in cash. If Brandon continued to refuse delivery, Tundam threatened to buy the tickets at the current market price at the Amsterdam exchange and charge Brandon for any additional costs, damages, and interest.

The basement tenant told the notary he would inform Brandon about this formal notice. This was witnessed by Michiel Slang and Jacobus Cl Ekkerse in Amsterdam.

On March 10, 1676, a legal agreement was made in Amsterdam before public notary Adriaen Lock. The agreement was between Samuel Pallache on one side, and brothers Aaron and Abraham Brandon on the other side. The Brandon brothers were the sons and heirs of Diego Dias Brandon.

The agreement stated that:

• Samuel Pallache would collect outstanding debts owed to Diego Dias Brandon's estate
• The Brandon brothers would provide Pallache with information about these debts over time
• The Brandon brothers gave Pallache legal power to collect these debts
• As payment for his work, Pallache would receive half of all money collected, after expenses were deducted

On November 29, 1699, Benjamin Dias Brandon, resident of this city and father of deceased Joseph Dias Brandon, appeared before notary Dirck vander Groe. Benjamin was heir to half of his son's estate and was authorized by the orphanage masters of this city to receive certain obligations.

He acknowledged receiving from the leaders of the Portuguese Jewish community a bond worth 3,000 guilders. This bond was issued by the common land of Holland and West Friesland at the receiver's office, dated February 1, 1691 and approved by the delegated councilors on June 14, 1691. The bond was registered in the name of Simon Pietersz Van Aferen.

This bond was allocated to him through a division agreement between himself and notary Christoffel Hellerus. Hellerus was appointed by the orphanage masters to represent the rights of Raphael Dias Brandon, Benjamin's other son and co-heir of the deceased Joseph Dias Brandon. This division was made before notary Francois Nolet on November 3, 1699 and was approved by the orphanage masters.

On May 18, 1742, notary Jan Barels in Amsterdam acted on behalf of Benjamin Dias Brandon and Joseph Dias Brandon, who lived in the city. They were the only surviving children of Raphael Dias Brandon. The matter involved Abraham de Mercadi and Isaac de Olivara as executors of Isaac de Jong's will.

According to a will made on May 26, 1723, before notary Abraham Tzeem, Graca Alvares (wife of Isaac de Jong) had left a house to Raphael Dias Brandon. Upon his death, this house would pass to his children. The house was located in Rupenburg street where the world sign hung outside.

On the 8th of that month, the Brandon brothers filed a protest through the notary, reserving their right to decide whether to accept the legacy, as they were unsure about any debts or obligations attached to the house. They requested information about the financial status of the house and any associated costs before making their final decision.

Frederick Thys and Daniel Graan served as witnesses to this document.

On August 10, 1691, Bernarding Moens, a merchant in Amsterdam, appointed Jan Knaer, a ship captain from Rotterdam, to collect a 20% dividend payment from the East India Company chamber in Rotterdam on his behalf.

On August 21, 1691, several witnesses testified about an incident that occurred on August 19, 1691. The witnesses were Sara Delsoto (widow of Abraham de Los Kies), Benjamin Dias Brandon, Rachel Dias Brandon (who was heavily pregnant), and Abigael Cornelis. They reported that around 8-9 pm, Daniel and Abraham Abendana (father and son) and Rachel Abendana (wife of Joseph Barongh) attacked them. Abraham Abendana hit Benjamin Dias Brandon in the face, while Rachel Abendana stole Rachel Dias Brandon's bonnet with green and gold ribbons. Abraham Abendana then hit the pregnant Rachel Dias Brandon and tore a pearl necklace with a diamond clasp from her neck. When trying to escape, part of Abraham Abendana's sleeve was torn off in a struggle.

On August 21, 1691, the widow of Giebert Deflines appointed Captain Jacob Benningbroeck to collect payment and goods from the estate of Jacob van der Straten in Curacao. The items included:

• 36 pieces of eight for wine
• 4 barrels of Spanish wine
• 2 barrels of resin
• 17 pieces of fabric
• 30 pairs of stockings
• 40 pounds of cinnamon
• 236 yards of linen

On August 22, 1691, Janneken van Hoeck (widow of Thomas de Vogel) transferred her half of a grave plot in the Great Church (St. Lawrence Church) in Rotterdam to her brother Adriaen van Hoeck. The grave plot, numbered 236 in the North section, was inherited from their father Jan van Hoeck.

In Amsterdam, a document describes property and financial matters. Isaac de Jong became responsible for payments after the death of Gracia Alvares until his own death. Gracia Alvares left several houses:

• A house and property in Sunenburgstraat, sold for 10,700 guilders
• A house in Muyderstraat, sold for 3,080 guilders
• A house and property in Betavierstraat, left to Jacob de Jong
• Another house mentioned in the notice

The respondents declared they provided all information truthfully regarding the estate and inheritance of Gracia Alvares, who was the wife of Isaac de Jong. The document was witnessed by Daniel Mansveld Junior and Daniel Schroon in Amsterdam. The document also mentions Laurens Altius and Johanna Elisabeth in relation to guardianship.

On May 25, 1742, Jan Barels, a public notary in Amsterdam, was asked by Isaac de Oliveira and Abraham de Mercado to handle matters related to the estate of the late Isaac de Jong. They were executors of his estate and guardians of his minor grandchildren who were his legal heirs.

The case involved a house inherited from Gracia Alvares, who was Isaac de Jong's wife. In her will made on May 26, 1723, she named her husband as her sole heir, with the condition that after his death, the house would pass to Raphael Dias Brandon or his children. The house's income would benefit her husband during his lifetime.

Raphael Dias Brandon died in 1725, and Isaac de Jong died in late 1741. The house was subject to several mortgages taken out by Gracia Alvares, totaling 26,500 guilders:

• May 29, 1715: 6,000 guilders to Jacobus Oosterwijk
• April 26, 1719: 6,000 guilders to Elisabeth Henricx Ditgens
• October 10, 1727: 6,000 guilders to the same person
• July 12, 1722: 3,000 guilders to Antonia Sas, widow of Gerret de Waal
• May 26, 1730: 3,000 guilders to Joost Struijs
• May 30, 1731: 1,500 guilders to Arnoldus Bardesius
• November 20, 1738: 1,000 guilders to the same person

On the evening of August 19, 1691, between 8 and 9 o'clock, several people were involved in a conflict in Amsterdam. Sara del Soto (widow of Abraham de los Rios), Benjamin Dias Brandon and his wife Rachel Dias Brandon were standing at their doorway when Daniel Abendana and his son Abraham Abendana, accompanied by Rachel Abendana (wife of Joseph Barongh), approached them.

Abraham Abendana attacked Benjamin Dias Brandon, hitting him in the face multiple times with his fist. When Rachel Dias Brandon, who was heavily pregnant, tried to help her husband, Rachel Abendana attacked her and tore off her cornette cap which had green gold ribbons on it. Abraham Abendana then struck Rachel Dias Brandon and grabbed the pearl necklace with a diamond clasp from her neck.

When Rachel Dias Brandon cried out that her pearls were stolen, and the Abendanas tried to flee, Benjamin Dias Brandon grabbed Abraham Abendana's sleeve to recover his wife's jewelry. Abraham Abendana pulled away so forcefully that a piece of his sleeve remained in Benjamin Dias Brandon's hand before fleeing with his father.

This testimony was given on August 21, 1691 before notary Dirck van der Groe, at the request of chief officer Jacob Jacobs Hinlopen. The witnesses confirmed these events under oath, with Benjamin Dias Brandon and his wife testifying about what happened to them personally, while the other witnesses confirmed seeing and hearing everything as it occurred.

On the 3rd of May 1844, a report was made about two ships that had entered the Goetij river about four months earlier. A ship officer named Sbadye Barin achmat, a 21-year-old trader from Waelij living in Goetij Kampong Damarinda, gave testimony about these events.

Two vessels - a brig and a schooner - sailing under the English flag (described as red with blue at the top) anchored at Kampong Damarinda. Tale Doea aldo (the Glarrang or local chief) and Daeng Goete (the Sabandhar or harbor master) went to investigate the ships in a small boat.

They were refused entry to the brig but were called to the schooner. Only the Glarrang was allowed aboard, while the others had to stay in their boat. The schooner's commander informed them that they intended to sail to Bangarong to establish a friendly alliance with the Sultan and conduct trade.

The locals tried to convince the ships' commanders to have the Sultan of Bangarong come to Samarinda instead, but they refused. The vessels then proceeded upriver, followed by the local officials in their small boat. The journey took seven days due to difficult river conditions and contrary winds. The ships could only move forward by repeatedly dropping and raising anchors. When they reached Kampong Bangarong, they met Saed Sapar, a confidant of the Sultan, who arrived in a small boat.

According to the text, Hadjie Baren Achmat and another person were sent to Macassar as representatives to prove that the people of Samarinda were peaceful traders. This happened after two Dutch schooners arrived at Samarinda demanding 30,000 reals as compensation.

Before this, several boats had been sent out to sea by the Palthan to look for a brig that was reportedly taken by pirates. After 8 or 9 days, the boats returned with news that pirates had indeed taken the brig.

The text also tells about a Ladana, born in Maros soro Ajrang and living in Samarinda, who was around 25 years old. About 3 years earlier, he had been fishing near Samalona island off Macassar with 5 other men when pirates captured them. He was sold for 50 reals in Solo to a Buginese man named Goeljoe, who took him to Goetij where he had to work hard.

Earlier, a Harrang and Sabandhar had gone out to the Dutch vessels with a buffalo as a gift, but the gift was not accepted. The Harrang was detained while the Sabandhar returned. This caused some fear in the village, and women were gathered to be evacuated, though this didn't happen after advice from some older residents.

When the Dutch schooners arrived, a white flag was shown as a sign of submission. The schooners then went to Bangarong, which was later reported to have been burned. The Harrang of Samarinda paid 2,000 reals to the commander of the schooners.

On June 14, trader Adriaen van Nieuwlandt returned to Ternate from Amboina via Macassar. He had traveled with hostages Danig Manassa and Crain Sappa to deliver presents to the king and nobles. He arrived at Japara by small boat and continued his journey on the ship "De Perel", which was carrying a cargo of wood.

The yacht "De Leeuwin" arrived at port on August 22, and on October 9 a Chinese junk arrived. These vessels brought written reports from trader Adriaen van Nieuwlandt, resident Jan en Barra, and the council, dated June 5, August 11, and September 13.

The reports revealed growing concerns about delayed hostages. False rumors spread about people from the Xulas who had plundered Bangaij Island, which was under Macassar's control. Additionally, four Bongij leaders had moved to Buton with 500-600 of their followers after rebelling.