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• Submit to the Company's authority
• Take up residence wherever they desired
• Receive a yearly allowance of 500 reals, similar to what he would have received from King Mandar Saka

In 1612, most Portuguese had left Macassar. Adriehem was unlikely to ever pay back his debts. The majority of the Portuguese who lived in Macassar left early on, but getting rid of the few remaining Portuguese seemed difficult. This was because the prince and nobles were starting to see more clearly how lifeless Macassar was becoming due to the Portuguese leaving, and would become even more so if this continued. They doubted whether it would be wise to take up arms again, especially due to uncertain times and not knowing how the English would proceed. The fugitive Adriehem had still not been found, and the promised 8,000 reals to compensate for his absence were not likely to be paid. When Crain Semana was confronted about this, he responded with an agitated mind about the payment of what had been stolen from the Company.

In Macassar, the English requested to build a stone lodge, but this was denied. The resident made new demands for necessities for the Dutch lodge that was under construction. The English then asked to at least cover their wooden lodge with tiles, but this was also rejected, causing them displeasure - especially since the Dutch lodge was covered with tiles. Merchant Parra reported that the Macassarese had recently begun extensive fortification work on their city along the seaside, employing thousands of workers. The reason was unclear since they were not at war. The most likely explanation was that, having decided to expel the Portuguese completely, they feared the Dutch would not allow this based on their contract.

A galleon from Manila arrived in Macassar on 21 May. It carried tobacco, processed gold and silver, plus 10,000 to 12,000 reals in cash. The ship's crew reported that textiles and other trade goods were selling at very low prices in Manila because no ships had arrived from Nova Spagna for quite some time. According to the trading books closed on 15 November of the previous year, the Company's expenses in Macassar over 10 months amounted to 10,409 florins. The profits from trade were 3,279 florins less than expected, meaning the total loss was 7,130 florins.

• Various provisions and necessities
• 50 new soldiers

On June 27, 1859, Keimpe Vouters de Vries, a farmer from Booten, appeared before Nicolaas Silkle, a notary in Augustinusga in the district of Leeuwarden, province of Krieskuns, to declare his last will and testament. In the will, he stated:

• If he dies without children or descendants, his entire estate would go to his wife Antje Theunis van der Wal, who lives in Booten
• If he dies with children or descendants, his wife Antje Theunis van der Wal would receive lifetime use of his entire estate
• She would have full control over the estate management until her death
• She would not need to provide security for this arrangement
• His children or heirs were not allowed to oppose these arrangements

Sara Dias Brandao, wife of David de Souza Pimentel, living in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Joao Barels on June 3, 1739. She was healthy and of sound mind when making her last will and testament.

Her main wishes were:

• To be buried in the Jewish cemetery in Ouderkerk according to Portuguese-Jewish customs
• To have her soul commended to the God of Israel
• To give 1 florin to each orphan at the Abe Jetamim orphanage
• To donate 100 florins to the orphanage to memorialize her father Benjamin Dias Brandao and her late husband
• To allow her mother Rachel de los Rios (widow of Benjamin Dias Brandao) and her brother David Dias Brandao to receive income from her house on the Nieuwe Keizersgracht opposite Weesperveld
• If she dies with children: half her estate goes to them and half to her husband David de Souza Pimentel
• If she dies without children: her entire estate goes to her husband David de Souza Pimentel, who must then pay 200 florins to help poor Portuguese Jews in Amsterdam

On February 14, Raphael Dias Brundon, a merchant living in Amsterdam, appeared before Jan Barels, a public notary in Holland. Dias Brundon acknowledged owing 500 Caroli guilders to Salomon van Jacob Belmonte, also a resident of Amsterdam. The money was received in cash, and Dias Brundon promised to repay the full amount within one year from the date of signing. The witnesses present were Samuel Salwaij and Jan TerLinde Junior.

Later, on February 23, 1724, the bond was renewed by the borrower with his wife's assistance, under number 123.

This is a financial record from December 7, 1664 and 1677 listing various debts and payments in Dutch guilders (ƒ). The document records transactions between numerous individuals, including many Jewish merchants and traders in Amsterdam. Key figures mentioned include David Brandon who was involved in transactions of ƒ 200 and ƒ 104, Isaack Vaes who made declarations about the estate, and Arent Gerritsz who is mentioned as the deceased's brother. The document includes:

• Multiple transactions ranging from small amounts (ƒ 2) to larger sums (ƒ 309)
• Various professional titles including a barber, a baker, and a schoolmaster
• References to family relationships such as sisters and brothers-in-law
• A section specifically labeled as "debts considered good"

This appears to be a list of legal transactions and documents from a Dutch notary's records. Several types of documents are mentioned:

• Marriage promises between Philip Leeuwenberg and Rijntje Greeve
• Power of attorney (procuratie) documents granted by various individuals including:
  • Martinus Robertus van de Sande to Jacob Alewijn
  • The widow of Raphael Diaz Brandon to Isaac Desemonte
  • The widow of Johannes Lenegra to Paulus Lindenberg
• Several wills (testament) including those of:
  • Pieter van Sarelink and his wife
  • Willemijntje Jacobs
  • The widow of Laurens van Gangel
• A contract between Pierre de la Bat and Christoffel Whelm Schultz
• Various receipts (quitantie) and obligations (obligatie) between different parties

The documents appear to be numbered, suggesting they were part of an organized filing system. Many of the transactions involve widows handling legal matters after their husbands' deaths.

This appears to be a record from 1613 listing residents of various locations in the Netherlands. Notable entries include:

• Sara Jacobs, who lived in Campen
• Sijmon Jacobsz, who worked as a ferry operator
• Seger fransz, who worked as a gravedigger
• Thomas Ruttgertsz
• Rutgert Gerritsz, who worked as a locksmith
• Roeloff Jansz, who worked as a baker
• Sara de Wolf
• Sijmon Sijmonsz, who worked as a broker
• Salomon van Exel

The document includes many women, often identified as widows, young women, or old maids. Several residents are noted as being from specific cities like Amsterdam, Leuwaerden, and Dockim.

On March 25, 1664, three women appeared before notary Adriaen Lock: Sara Jacobs (age 28, wife of Isaack Ghahun), Sara Moijses (age 18, unmarried), and Sara Hendricx (age 23, wife of Leendert Hendricxsz). All lived in this city. They gave testimony at the request of Jacob Pimuntel, also a resident.

They testified about two incidents:

• The previous evening around 9 o'clock, someone knocked on Pimuntel's door asking to buy tobacco. When told there was no tobacco for sale, the person left, reportedly saying "Oh traitors" while stepping down.
• That afternoon around 2 o'clock, they witnessed two young men (around age 24-25), one carrying a sword, causing a disturbance at Pimuntel's door. When his wife closed the door, the man with the sword repeatedly kicked it violently, almost breaking it.

On June 10, 1625, in Amsterdam, a legal agreement was made between several parties. Present were Adriaen Porssaert, a sworn broker, and Henrick Bruins Bruynings, who was married to Susanna Poussaert (daughter of Adriaen Porssaert and the late Susanna van Wilder). Also present was Sara Jacobs, wife of Gilles Marchand, who was the stepdaughter of Susanna van Wilder from her previous marriage to the late Lambrecht Jacobs.

The agreement concerned the inheritance of maternal goods between Susanna Poussaert and Sara Jacobs. The terms were:

• Adriaen Porssaert, as father and stepfather respectively, would maintain full possession of all property during his lifetime, as if his late wife Susanna van Wilder were still alive
• After his death, Susanna Poussaert and Sara Jacobs (or their respective children or heirs) would divide the maternal inheritance equally
• They would each receive half of whatever remained in the estate at that time
• This agreement would override any contrary testaments

The document was witnessed by Louis Doucher and Abraham Jansz in Amsterdam.

On April 24, 1741, Salomon Jacobs, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Daniel van den Brink. He declared that his son Daniel Salomons, living in Suriname, wanted to marry Sara Jacobs, daughter of merchant Jacob Meyer in Suriname. Salomon Jacobs not only gave his fatherly permission for this marriage but also wished the couple God's blessings for their body and soul. He requested the marriage commissioners in Suriname to allow the marriage announcements according to local custom so the wedding could take place.

The document discusses a legal dispute between a man and his son-in-law Jacob Emanuels. The case involves the inheritance rights following the death of Sara Jacob Polak, who was previously the widow of Nathan Hartog Levi. From her first marriage, Sara had two daughters: Hanna Nathan Hartog Levi (who married Jacob Emanuels) and Rachel Nathan Hartog Levi. The main question was whether the shared property between the plaintiff and his wife Sara Jacob Polak should:

• Continue to be shared after Sara's death, allowing Jacob Emanuels (representing his wife Hanna) to claim a portion of the ongoing benefits
• Or end immediately upon Sara's death, limiting Jacob Emanuels' claim only to his wife's inheritance portion as it existed at the time of Sara's death

The Court of Justice in Suriname initially ruled in favor of Jacob Emanuels' position. The plaintiff then sought to appeal this decision through a revision process in the West Indies colonies, though there were questions about whether certain legal restrictions should apply to this appeal.

This legal document from Amsterdam contains a list of various legal papers from 1679. The documents include:

• Wills (testaments) from people like Pieter van Gestel, Poulus Hendricks Boogh, and Rachel Carstens
• Power of attorney documents (procurations) from individuals including Pieter Stolte, Pieter Jans Kalis, and Rachel de Spinosa
• Statements (attestations) from people such as Pieter Outgers, Pieter de Groot, and Sara Jans
• Documents relating to Portuguese Jewish community members like Rachel Chans d'Espinosa and Samuel Palache
• Marriage contracts (huwelijks voorwaarde) for people like Silvester Harmens
• Various receipts (quitanties) and transfers (transport) for individuals including Timotheus Tol de Jonge

On July 18, 1649, in Porto St Marca, a legal sentence was pronounced against several men. Melchier Seresa Manuel, Manuel Rico, and Francisco Martin were among those condemned to serve without pay on His Majesty's galleys for 14 years. The convicted men were to be hanged until their natural death. Juan Martin Finoco and Antonio Sends, who were absent, were to be taken to the public prison and then executed in the same manner. The captain Melchier Peresa and his associates were each fined 500 ducats, with the money going towards court costs and the King's Chamber. Their weapons were confiscated and given to the judge. Manuel Gelva and Andreas Rodriques were found not guilty and set free. The sentence was signed by Don Juan de Castillo, Auditor General, and Diego de Reinosto, Chief Alcalde of Cadiz. After the sentence was announced, Captain Melchier Peresa de Aljala, Manuel Rodrigo, Manuel Rico, and Francisco Marten, who were in the public prison, appealed to His Majesty. The document also mentions that on July 19, the Commander van Gaelen, who was wounded, was carried to the Duke's Palace in a chair to say farewell. The Duke insisted that van Gaelen should stay a few more days until his wounds were out of danger.

• Groups of 200-300 soldiers from Galicia, Estremadura, and other regions arrived to serve in the Royal Guard. The King enjoyed watching them perform military salutes.
• There were talks about recruiting thousands of German soldiers and convening the States of Castile to discuss important matters, including the Empress's oath as heir to the Spanish crown, though these were considered mere rumors.
• An incident occurred involving the Portuguese Ambassador's coach, which was being used by the family of Marquis of Palacios. Several shots were fired, injuring the donkeys. A French merchant was suspected, as he had recently quarreled with the Marquis.
• The Portuguese Ambassador, accompanied by the Marquis and other nobles, searched the French merchant's house but didn't find him. There were other suspicions about the shooting.
• When contacted about the incident, the Portuguese Ambassador politely thanked the Dutch ambassador and explained that while the Marquis had informed him about the shooting, neither he nor his coach were directly involved, despite public rumors suggesting otherwise.
• The letter mentions impressive celebrations and displays of affection in Zaragoza.

• Followed the other vessel
• Launched their large boat
• Sent the captain and 8 musketeers with 6 rowers to intercept it
• Captured the vessel without resistance

• Had 4 Portuguese crew members and about 90 Black people from Angola heading to São Tomé
• Was approximately 12 loads in size
• Had a merchant captain from Lisbon who was the son of Manuel de Palacios

• Asked Jullien Locquet from St. Malo to rent a suitable ship on his behalf
• Planned to send goods to Faro in Condat and then return to St. Malo

• Protect Locquet from any obligations
• Pay all costs and damages that might occur
• Put up his personal property as security

• Promised to act as main guarantors
• Agreed to pay any debts Asevedo might fail to pay
• Gave up their legal rights to divide the debt

• A permanent councilor of Guadalajara
• A member of His Majesty's Tribunal of Major Accounts
• Secretary to His Majesty
• Director and General Superintendent of Spanish Postal Services

• Appoint a substitute person of his choosing
• Handle claims related to Dr. Bernardino Salu's daily payment of one Royal de ocho
• Manage interests from a fund of 200,000 escudos
• Appear before the tribunal and its ministers
• Submit necessary documents, petitions, and writings
• Issue receipts for any money collected
• Handle all related administrative matters

On January 14, 1757, in Suriname, Pierter Brouwers wrote his third bill of exchange for 45 guilders to Samuel Robles de Medina. The bill was to be paid in Amsterdam to Jan Taijsprilfranz. On June 20, 1738, Samuel Robles de Medina transferred the payment to Pak de Palacios. This was registered on January 3, 1759 by clerk L Grdelf.

On May 12, 1718, in Suriname, Raphael der Britto wrote his second bill of exchange for 232 Dutch guilders to Jacobus de Vilar. On June 20, 1758, payment was transferred to C. de Palacios in Amsterdam. This was also registered on January 3, 1759 by clerk Goed.

On September 2, 1821, at the city hall of Amsterdam, Abraham Philip Witsen, a 23-year-old blue dye maker's assistant, married Vogeltje Levie Carels, also 23 years old. The groom was the adult son of Philip Hartog Witsen and Betje Abraham. The bride was the adult daughter of Levie Alexander Carels, a shopkeeper, and Wietje Liepman Cohen. The witnesses were:

• Philip Hartog Witsen (father of the groom), 56 years old
• Moses Naar Fortuin, merchant, 25 years old
• Salomon Wolf Horzel, hat maker, 27 years old
• Pieter Matthijsen, cavalry soldier, 65 years old

On September 12, 1821, also in Amsterdam, Salim Pezarro, a 24-year-old porter, married Rachel Lopes Cardozo, 22 years old. The groom was the adult son of the deceased Abraham d'Israel Pezarro and Rachel de Moses Nunes Nabarro. The bride was the adult daughter of the deceased Jacob de Abraham Lopes Cardozo and Abigael de David Henriques Coelho. The witnesses were:

• Moses van David Henriques Coelho, 40 years old
• Pinas David Bromes, 57 years old
• Levie Benedictus Lievens, wallpaper hanger, 67 years old
• Moses Carvalho, porter, 32 years old

The bride in the first marriage and both mothers in the second marriage declared they could not write their names.

These are birth records from Amsterdam on February 22, 1888:

• Barend Kornarijnslijper, a 29-year-old merchant living at Uilenburgerstraat 42, registered the birth of his daughter Mietje. The mother was his wife Betje Pesaro. The child was born at 5am.
• Abram Doorgeest, a 37-year-old woodcutter living at Groote Wittenburgerstraat 143, registered the birth of his son Jacob. The mother was his wife Antje Huysman. The child was born at 7am.
• Johan Tobias Hage, a 53-year-old concierge living at Keizersgracht 127, registered the birth of Anna Maria. The mother was Eva Ost living at Korte Leidschedwarsstraat 30. The child was born on February 19, 1888 at 3pm.
• Petrus Johannes Ringenberg, a 39-year-old worker living at Sint Jacobstraat 17, registered the birth of his son Dirk. The mother was his wife Helena Petronella van Dijk. The child was born on February 21, 1888 at noon.
• Johan Tobias Hage, a 53-year-old concierge living at Keizersgracht 127, registered the birth of Johannes Albertus. The mother was Hendrika Damming living at Ridderstraat 34. The child was born on February 20, 1888 at 10am.
• Raphael David Serares, a 31-year-old office clerk living at Reguliersgracht 34, registered the birth of his daughter Rachel. The mother was his wife Paulina Catharina Deen. The child was born on February 20, 1888 at 2pm. A court decision from September 20, 1912 later added the name Catharina, making the child's full name Catharina Rachel.