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Around 218, representatives arrived in Singelepettesen to negotiate about a lease. Due to changing times and circumstances, their expectations were not met. When Balawandachan, the local ruler, learned of their intentions, he took a different decision. He sent Bandalagroeappanaijk to negotiate new lease terms on his behalf and transfer them to the East India Company under conditions that Balawanda would propose. Bandalagroeappanaijk arrived in the city and started new negotiations with specially appointed commissioners.

On September 9, a ship owned by Captain Hagie Mahometh Cassim, belonging to the King of Siam, departed. The ship was loaded with hops, salt, six packs of linen, and two chests. This departure was previously discussed in correspondence about Masz.

• 1700: 3,301.23 pagodas
• 1701: 3,742.5 pagodas
• 1702: 3,940.1 pagodas
• 1703: 4,107.13 pagodas
• 1704: 3,955.37 pagodas
• 1705: 2,758.3 pagodas

On this document, Elzevier explains why he shipped a package from the Siamese court to Batavia castle. Due to poor conditions at the trading post, they demanded an explanation from the second-in-command and overseer of the Company's paintings, Pieter Elzevier. He responded by letter on November 28 of that year. A copy of this letter was sent on January 16, 1704 via the yacht Debije. No further action was taken on this matter. The package was shipped on the vessel 'Castle Batavia' with the approval of the elderly Governor.

In 1703, a package of painted sarongs from Siam arrived that was commissioned in 1703 during the leadership of Barthout van Slingelant. The package contained 99 pieces and was inspected on August 4 by special commissioners in the presence of Joachim Colijns, the chief of Palliacatta, at the order of former governor Derck Comans. The inspection took place in the cloth hall, where the items were found to be of poor quality and deemed unsuitable.

In business dealings that took place on September 23, the East India Company (VOC) showed profits of 100% on trading activities, which amounted to 600 guilders. The increasing success of traders at that time indicated a promising start, which the company hoped would lead to continued success in their service. The trade involved cloth materials called bethilles, with price differences of 6.25% per package between different grades, calculated at 118.75% against second-grade at 125%.

A trade negotiation took place concerning 10 packages. Initially, an offer of 825 guilders was made at a rate of 118.75%, equivalent to 712.50 guilders. When this was rejected, the merchandise was returned. After reconsideration, the sellers agreed to trade these packages plus an additional 10 packages. The first quality items were priced at 140.15% or 843.75 guilders per package, and the second quality at 134.9% or 806.25 guilders. They eventually settled at 131.25% or 787.50 guilders for first quality and 125% or 750 guilders for second quality. The final deal involved 12 packages in total, equally divided between first and second quality goods.

On September 10, merchants refused to accept the proposed rate of 110 pa/o per package. The goods remained in the warehouses. To end the dispute, officials decided to add 8¾ pa/o or 52.10 florins per package on top of the 110 pa/o, instead of meeting the merchants' stubborn demand of 137.2 pa/o.

• A status report about building repairs
• A request for approval from higher authorities
• Specific concerns about structural integrity
• Emergency temporary measures recommended

In 264, Elzevier released the prisoners on his own authority. In addition, in the unresolved cases of Pall, Bernard Phoonsen, the Extraordinary Councilor of the Indies, had not accomplished anything. The prisoners were allowed to be released under proper guarantee and bail for the charges they were confined for. However, the supervisor of that island, Pieter Elzevier, had already decided months ago to release these people on his own authority. The reasons for this would need to be examined later. Besides this, nothing had been done or achieved regarding the unresolved cases of this office and the improvements required there by Bernard Phoonsen, as his investigation of these matters, as well as what might be further required, had been suspended.

In September of the previous year, farmers on the Drikan island, which belonged to the Company, were detained. Due to their illnesses, following a decision made on April 20, they requested to be released from detention. This was communicated by letter on May 14. The farmers had historically maintained good relationships with the surrounding native princes through their knowledge and experience, which they continued to cultivate. As long as the lands remained peaceful, this was expected to help the trading post flourish and bring satisfaction to the high authorities.

During this period, the agents of Amwara Gopaal were active in dealing with textiles around Bimilipatam and further north. After Rustum Dilchan left, the area remained peaceful. At the trading post, since the arrival of the new chief merchant Willem Oosterharen and the hiring of some wealthy merchants, trade flourished satisfactorily with fair prices for both the sale of goods and the purchase of quality textiles. However, complaints came in about the servants and agents of master merchant Amwara Gopaal, because it was clear they were more focused on their private trade.

In the southern regions of Dutch East Indies, trade was severely disrupted not only by known pirates but also by local rulers who controlled certain territories. Merchants and other residents became impoverished due to raids and extortion. The current Moorish administration's policies could only lead to making people beggars. The only successful ventures remained in well-situated areas where trade goods and linen could still be sold.

The officials had deemed it necessary to remove Isaac Seloover and transfer Cornelis Comans from Draksherom to Palicol for the East India Company's benefit. They believed, with humility, that removing these chiefs, especially Seloover, was essential because of potential harmful consequences to the trading post's business if they stayed longer. This was particularly important since they had decided to reinstate the old merchants, who needed to be present while the mutual disputes between traders were being investigated.

At an unspecified date, a case involving Witvogel, Selover, and Cornelis Comans needed to be examined. Witvogel and Selover, a junior merchant, were to be summoned in spring to answer for their actions. If needed, the former second-in-command of Datcherom, Cornelis Comans, would also be called. According to the High Lords' intentions, if found guilty, they would face punishment according to their offenses. Meanwhile, Governor Ioannes van Steelant was expected to provide a clear explanation about fortifications.

Around four years ago, Witvogel testified that he and some local servants were ordered to go to the Private Warehouse of the Old Merchants. Their task was to collect all records stored in chests and other places, and bring them to Seloover. When they found the warehouse locked, Seloover was informed and sent a blacksmith with orders to break open everything that was locked. Witvogel followed these orders and gathered all records, oils, and a jewelry box.

On an unspecified day in 1830, an inventory was taken from 9 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. The inventory dealt with possessions belonging to Gerrit Jan Arends. Berend Arends, acting as guardian, took custody of some items, while Anna Haverkamp, widow of Jan Arends, took custody of the remaining items. Both promised to hand over or account for these items when required.

Berend Arends, as guardian, swore an oath before a notary that the inventory was complete and accurate, declaring that nothing had been hidden or withheld, and that he had no knowledge of anyone removing or concealing anything from the estate directly or indirectly. He promised to report any additional items that might later come to light.

The document was signed in Onstwedde on October 1, 1830 by the following witnesses and parties:

• Berend Arends
• H. Arends
• F. Arends
• W. Vroom
• L. Smit
• M. Overman
• P.P. Everts (Notary)

Anna Haverkamp declared she could not sign. The registration fee was 3 guilders and 20 cents, which with a 38% surcharge came to 4 guilders and 41.5 cents.