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• The text discusses a series of financial, military, and administrative decisions made by the States General (the governing body of the Dutch provinces) in October 1576:
• Financial and Legal Matters:
  • The States decided that certain debts (like those of Breine and Johan Jabis) would be paid in installments, with Johan Jabis required to pay 20 pounds upfront.
  • A request by Jehen van Crayvncke, a master of a guild in Leende, was approved for payment of 7 pounds for wages and expenses, confirmed on 27 October 1576.
  • The clerk of the States of Brabant was ordered to ensure payments were made to other clerks and officials.
  • Discussions included unresolved payments for soldiers from Zierikzee and Lier, with some soldiers causing unrest by refusing to leave Lier until paid.
  • Soldiers from Cambrai were also demanding back pay, and the pensionary of Lier was involved in negotiations.
  • A dispute over wages for soldiers from Valenciennes was noted, with the Duke of Aarschot and others tasked to address it.
• Military and Logistical Issues:
  • The States ordered that no weapons, gunpowder, or Spanish troops should be transported to Maastricht or other key locations without permission.
  • Colonel Jehen der Elle was involved in discussions about military supplies, including gunpowder and lead, which were to be delivered as ordered by the States.
  • There were concerns about false certificates being used to claim payments, particularly from Valenciennes, and the States planned to investigate.
  • The pensionary of Louvain and others were accused of misconduct in Maastricht, involving letters of marque (permissions for private military actions).
  • A request from Conrad de Her regarding gunpowder was approved, with the States ordering its delivery.
• Political and Diplomatic Decisions:
  • The States discussed accepting the Lord of Manderscheid as a colonel, but this was debated and not immediately resolved.
  • A payment of 1,000 dalers was approved for the Lord of Schoten, Count Henry of Bossu, and others.
  • The Prince of Orange's advisor was involved in negotiations, and there were concerns about the loyalty and actions of certain military leaders.
  • Deputies were assigned to examine the conduct of Monsieur d'Ypres regarding the surrender of towns like Oudenaarde and Geraardsbergen.
• Dates and Locations:
  • Key meetings and decisions took place on 27 October 1576 and 28 October 1576.
  • Locations mentioned include Brussels, Maastricht, Lier, Zierikzee, Cambrai, Valenciennes, Louvain, Oudenaarde, and Geraardsbergen.

• On 1 March 1741, at Fort Nassau in Berbice, the leaders owed Cassa (the cash fund) ƒ28 for supplies. This amount was paid by Frederick Coenraed Bosse for sending 4 reams of writing paper and 12 bundles of pens to Suriname.
• On 24 March 1741, ƒ49 was paid from Cassa to tailors for making uniforms (montius) for the following soldiers at ƒ3.10 each:
  • Jacob van Ovren
  • Harmen Natrop
  • Thomas Abraham Kok
  • Gerard Lodewijk Edman
  • Christian Modeman
  • Daniel Carsten Gabriet
  • Hendrik Gahren
  • Jan Cornelis van Schulpen
  • Jurrian Rook
  • Wernerus Gelles
  • Godschalk Spiermeijer
  • Jan Menz
  • Anthonij Presto (paid ƒ3.110, slightly more)
  • Martin Smit
• On 27 March 1741, at Fort Nassau, ƒ317.2 was paid from Cassa to the following individuals via their assigned funds:
  • Fredrik Ditloff Hilbrand: ƒ11.6
  • Justus Weishaupt: ƒ33.12
  • Joseph Mertenz: ƒ4.15
  • Johannes Corlemand: ƒ9
  • Pierre Bontour: ƒ41.11
  • Christoffel Hendrik Proppingh: ƒ2
  • Lodewijk Zundermeyer: ƒ18.13.8
  • Diderich Kok: ƒ40
  • Jan Peter Bartholma: ƒ18.13
  • Jan Roeland Joem: ƒ40
  • Frans Jurgen Boles: ƒ20
  • Jan Cornelis van Schulpen: ƒ40
  • Johan Fredrik Dost: ƒ23
  • Fredrik Ditloff Hilbrand (second entry): ƒ7.2
• On the same day, Cassa recorded receiving ƒ121 from Jacob and Jan de Putter for an enslaved person sold on 18 February 1741 during a public auction (vendutie).
• On 28 March 1741, ƒ75.8 was paid from Cassa for uniforms and their production:
  • Johan Herman Meinunger: ƒ16.4.4 for uniform fabric and tailoring.
  • Christoffel Hendrik Proppingh: ƒ9.8
  • Frans de Lange: ƒ9.8
  • Jan Pieter Strous: ƒ9.8
  • Justus Weishaupt: ƒ9.8
  • Christian Zeverniek: ƒ8.9
  • Theunis Hompers: ƒ8

In 1770, officials discussed two main issues:

• A ship arriving from a healthy area near the Eems River was suspected of carrying contaminated hides, possibly from Hamburg or nearby areas in East Friesland (Oostvriesland). Though the crew and horses appeared healthy, authorities decided the ship should be quarantined until further orders from higher officials were received. The Provincial Deputies of Holland and West Friesland agreed to review the matter further.
• Cornelis Segbroek, a 79-year-old secretary for the districts of Haaren, Berkel, Emschot, and Huyelom (part of the Quarter of Oosterwijk and Lordship of ’s Bosch), requested to be replaced. Due to his advanced age and hearing loss, he struggled to perform his duties accurately, fearing mistakes could cause confusion. He proposed Jan Roeland van Hasselt as his successor, with support from the local preacher and officials.

This document discusses two cases involving Dutch officials and their pensions or salaries from the 17th century:

• Hendrik Jan Roeland, born on 1 December 1638, was granted a provisional pension of ₿3,150 (three thousand one hundred fifty guilders) per year by a government decision on 1 November 1684. However, he had not received any payments while abroad, and his active service salary in the Dutch East Indies continued until 31 October 1684. The Department of Colonial Affairs confirmed this pension.
• H. J. Roeland (likely the same person) was also mentioned in a certificate dated 28 January 1685 in Nijmegen, Gelderland, regarding unpaid wages.
• P. Sterken, a civil engineer, was owed ₿1,000 (one thousand guilders) per month by the government for his work in the Dutch East Indies until 1687. A certificate from 2 February 1685 confirmed his right to back pay while he was in the Netherlands.
• H. J. Roeland (referred to here as a second-class engineer for Public Works in the Dutch East Indies) was permitted by government decision on 2 October 1684 to receive his salary from the colonial treasury while staying in Nijmegen, Gelderland, due to health reasons.

• On 22 January 1777, Jan Emanuel Kranth sent a request to Commander Paulus van Schuijlenburch and the Honorable Council of Civil and Criminal Justice in the river and lower districts of Demerara. He explained that he had lived in New York for about 3 years, where he had become highly skilled in the English language—so much so that he could translate it into Dutch.
• Kranth respectfully asked to be appointed as a sworn translator for the High Court. The Council, after considering his request and his 3-year stay in North America, approved his appointment on 22 January 1779. The document was signed by Jan Bastianse (fiscal officer), Mr. van Axfisent, and Jan Een Wilvoele, with Commander Paulus van Schuijlenburch and the Council confirming the decision.
• On 19 January 1777, G. C. Rodemaller informed the same Council that he had been appointed as a bailiff in late 1777. Due to ongoing illness and declining physical strength, he could no longer perform his duties. He respectfully requested to be relieved of his position so he could travel to Europe (by the end of March or beginning of April 1779) to recover his health and settle personal matters.
• The Council granted his request on 28 January 1779, allowing him to resign. The decision was recorded by J. C. C. van Baerle, the secretary of the colony.

This document is a financial record from a paybook covering the period from 1 April 1742 to 31 March 1743. On 23 May 1742, the following payments were noted:

• Philippus van den Broek paid Jan Valk an amount of 22 guilders, 52 stuivers, and 14 pennies.
• Jan Roeland paid Jurriaan Hennings 35 guilders and 21 stuivers.
• Pasques Nicolaes Vitrij paid Jan Pierre Thoman 30 guilders, 4 stuivers, and 14 pennies.
• Johannes Roeland paid Simon Marot 25 guilders and 18 stuivers.
• Pieter Bonekamp paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 30 guilders and 28 stuivers.
• Jan Willem Mackeroth paid F. D. Hilbrand 21 guilders and 19 stuivers.
• Wilhelm Eilebragt paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 20 guilders and 30 stuivers.
• Bernhard Christian paid Jan Pierre Thoman 60 guilders and 3 stuivers.
• Jan Fredrik Dost paid Jan Valk 20 guilders and 21 stuivers.
• Abraham Wijs paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 55 stuivers.
• Leonard van der Lijpen paid Johann Daniel Knapp 93 guilders and 15 stuivers, and Jan Reinhard Rymers 1 guilder, 100 stuivers, and 21 pennies.
• Abraham Wijs paid Captain Swerus Kerekdorp 88 guilders.
• Jan Braun paid Jan Valk 10 guilders and 20 stuivers.
• Coert Hendrik Crückmeijer paid an unnamed person 6 guilders and 70 stuivers.
• Joost Hendrik Zeugh paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 25 guilders, 34 stuivers, and 4 pennies.
• Jan Heroldt paid Jan Valk 16 guilders, 4 stuivers, and 20 pennies.
• Joseph Mertens paid Jan Frederik Menke 225 guilders.
• Johann Christian Frauendorff paid Jan Valk 66 guilders, 21 stuivers, and 6 pennies.
• Lambernus Lambregtz paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 8 guilders and 5 stuivers.
• Joseph Dietscholt paid M. V. Harlingon 54 guilders.
• Philippus van den Broek paid Jan Valk 62 guilders, 17 stuivers, and 18 pennies.
• Erhard Athingh paid an unnamed person 18 guilders and 25 stuivers.
• Frederik Philip Kaloule paid Johann Daniel Knapp 1000 guilders and 6 stuivers.
• Hans Jacob Haugh paid G. Nijbaud 26 guilders, 10 stuivers, and 28 pennies.
• Abraham Rousset paid Andre Grin 30 guilders and 28 stuivers, and Jurriaan Hennings 30 guilders.
• Christiaan Hendrik Proppings paid Lodewijk Abbenzetz 28 guilders, 24 stuivers, and 4 pennies.

The total amount recorded in this entry was 2912 guilders, 8 stuivers, and some pennies.

The following events were described in a historical Dutch legal record:

• Several witnesses—Michiel Idesen, David Gijsen, Jan Bastiaensz, and Christiaen Fredricksz—were questioned about the transport of bales of cinnamon.
• The witnesses confirmed that:
  • A ship, possibly a chialoup (small vessel) from Vlissingen, was involved.
  • The cinnamon was not unloaded at Porto Novo but remained anchored offshore.
  • The bales were not transferred to a Portuguese ship or any other vessel belonging to a Polack (likely a Polish trader).
  • The cinnamon was weighed and moved by the ship’s crew, including the boatswain and helmsman, using their own boat.
  • The unloading did not happen at night, and the witnesses stayed near the ship all day.
• David Gijsen stated that the quartermaster claimed the cinnamon was loaded under orders from Governor Laurens Pit, but Jan Bastiaensz said he did not know this.
• The witnesses agreed that:
  • The cinnamon was later taken to Sadraspatnam (modern Sadras, India).
  • No manilhas (a type of ship) was present at the anchorage during this time.
  • The total number of bales was uncertain, but Michiel Besen recorded figures in an account, including numbers like 20, 8, 4, 9, and monetary values such as ƒ 21 and ƒ 12.

On 30 April 1792, a Monday evening between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Gerrit Roeland, a respected resident of Haarlem, appeared before the notary Gerrit Kok Junior and witnesses. Knowing that death is certain but its timing unknown, he declared his last wishes regarding his belongings. Gerrit Roeland first canceled all his previous wills and final requests. He then left a one-time gift of 25 guilders each to:

• Maria Roeland
• Gerrit Kok
• Gerrit Bruyning
• Catharina Van Looy

Additionally, he left his weaving looms and tools to Lucas Roiland. For the rest of his belongings, Gerrit Roeland named his only heirs as his two brothers and one sister:

• Jan Roeland
• Dirk Roeland
• Agniesje Kortand

They would inherit equal shares. If one or more of them died before him, their share would be divided among the surviving heirs.

On 3 November 1774, officials from the Dutch Republic reviewed a report by Lord van Randwyk and other representatives of Her Highness regarding the management of the Schoes estate. They examined records and decisions linked to a resolution from 13 July 1774, following instructions from the States General and the Council of State.

During the meeting, a petition was read from several local secretaries (clerks) representing villages across the Meierij van 's-Hertogenbosch (a historical region in the Netherlands). The petitioners included:

• Ludolf Ribbius (secretary for Lieshout, Aarle, Rixtel, Stiphout)
• David van Dijk (secretary for Heeze, Leende, Soerendonk)
• Jacobus Loosclaat (secretary for Asten, Lierop, in the Peelland district)
• J.M. Brox (assistant secretary for Veldhoven, Diessen, Baarle)
• Johan Smits (assistant secretary for Eersel, Duizel, Hoogeloon, Casteren, Bladel, Hapert, Vessels, Reusel, Heeze)
• Jacob Gerard de Haas (assistant secretary for Bergeijk, Riethoven, Westerhoven, Borkel en Schaft)
• J.C. Dagevos (secretary for Waalre, Valkenswaard, in the Kempeland district)
• Sijverd Ruperda (secretary for Oosterwijk, Udenhout)
• Herman van Voorst (secretary for Helvoirt, Esch)
• Jan Roeland van Hasseld (secretary for Haren, Enschot, Heukelom, Berkel)
• J. van Heusden (secretary for Hoge Mierde, Lage Mierde, Hulsel)
• J. Oudemans (secretary for Boxtel, Liempde)
• Joannes van der Burg (secretary for Hilvarenbeek, Diessen, Baarschot, Esbeek, Haghorst, in the Oosterwijk district)
• Jurriaan Gustaaf Lindenberg (secretary for Heesch, Berlicum, Nistelrode, in the Maasland district)

On 4 February 1795, a man named Pieter van Geenhoven, a farmer living in the area of den Hout (within the jurisdiction of Oosterhout), appeared before the notary Pieter Heijligendorp. The notary was officially appointed by the authorities of Brabant and the Lands of Overmaas, as well as admitted by the officials serving under the Prince of Orange and Nassau. Pieter van Geenhoven was of sound mind and clear speech, and he expressed his wish to make a codicil (a legal addition to a will). In this codicil, he declared that he would transfer full ownership of his property to his daughter, Catharina van Geenhoven, who was married to Jan Roeland de Jong. If Catharina passed away, the property would then go to her children and descendants. The property included:

• A house,
• A barn,
• About 2 loopzaad (a local unit of land measurement) of yard, garden, and Zuidland (south land),
• Located at den Houtsen Heuvel (where Pieter van Geenhoven currently lived),
• Including all the trees and young wood growing on the land at the time of his death.

However, there was one condition: Catharina van Geenhoven (or her heirs, if she died first) would have to pay an amount of 800 Dutch guilders into Pieter van Geenhoven's estate after his death.

In Cochin and its surrounding forts and settlements on August 4, 1647, a group of Dutch East India Company (VOC) personnel and their families were recorded. The list included:
• Isaack van Dielen, the Commander, with 1 man, 21 women, and 25 children.
• Senior officials:
  • Robbert Lindsaij, Senior Merchant and Second-in-Command, with 1 man.
  • Reinier (Redolphus) Meerlant, Preacher, with 3 men, 25 women, and 1 child.
  • Hendrick Rijns, Captain, with 17 men, 3 women, 1 boy, 1 girl, and 20 servants.
• Merchants and assistants:
  • Joannes Spiljardus, Merchant, with 14 men, 1 woman, 1 boy, and 2 girls.
  • Joannes Adams, Junior Merchant, with 1 man, 2 women, 1 boy, 6 girls, and 13 servants.
  • Joannes Bastians, Junior Merchant and Provisional Fiscal, with 12 men, 1 woman, and 5 servants.
  • Pieter van Dekouter, Junior Merchant, with 3 men, 24 women, and 17 servants.
  • Ioannes Thivart, Junior Merchant, with 1 man, 17 women, 11 servants, and 3 girls.
  • Jacobus Parmentier, Bookkeeper, with 3 men, 1 woman, and 2 servants.
  • Isaack Coustant, Assistant, with 14 men, 1 woman, and 11 servants.
  • Joannes Vosburgh, Assistant, with 10 men and 1 woman.
  • Hendrick Pauw, Assistant, with 1 man and 3 women.
  • Matthijs Dircks van Sousbeeck, Junior Merchant, with 2 men, 16 women, 1 boy, and 4 servants.
  • Willem Pieter Minneb, Assistant, with 8 men and 3 women.
  • Joannes Sero, Ensign, with 1 man and 6 women.
• Military and legal personnel:
  • Anthonij van Wijngaerden, Lieutenant, with 3 men, 27 women, 17 servants, 1 boy, and 4 girls.
  • Hans Jochem Bredenbagh, Secretary of Justice, with 6 men.
  • Jan Diderick, Watchman, with 1 man and 3 women.
  • Dideloff Neander, State Innkeeper, with 1 man, 15 women, 3 boys, and 2½ servants.
  • Sergeants: Roeloff Meijer, Daniel van Tongeren, Joannes Bruijnsz, Jan Sommer, Pieter Claes, Dirck Barents, and Joannes Scholten, with small groups of men, women, children, and servants.
  • Pieter Kroes, Boatswain, with 3 men and 3 women.
  • Matthijs Franse, Bailiff, with 1 man, 1 woman, 4 boys, and 5 servants.
• Craftsmen and laborers:
  • Imme Roelofsz Bloemendael, Carpenter, with 6 men, 1 woman, and 3 servants.
  • Leendert Adriaensz Blanckert, Quartermaster, with 1 man and 4 women.
  • Coert Jans, Carpenter, with 2 men, 2 women, 1 boy, and 3 servants.
  • Hans Bout, Chirurgeon, with 1 man and 1 woman.
  • Jan Beck, Blacksmith, with 2 men, 9 women, and 4 servants.
  • Jacob Creijne, Mill Watchman, with 1 man and 45 servants.
  • Sijmon Kadenskij, Senior Surgeon, with 1 man, 13 women, 5 boys, 24 servants, and 2 girls.
  • Hendrick Jansz Colijn, Master’s Servant, with 3 men.
  • Hendrick Jansz Bout, Slave Messenger, with 1 man.
• Widows and caregivers:
  • Juffrouw De Vries, Widow, with 1 woman.
  • Maria Sloholten, Widow, with 1 woman and 3 servants.
  • Anna E Heiden, Nurse, with 1 woman, 2 boys, and 2 servants.
• Others:
  • Sleven Pietersz, with 3 men, 2 women, and 1 servant.
  • Pieter Bout, Assistant, with 1 man, 2 women, and 2 servants.
  • Nicolaes Bouwijn, with 2 men, 1 woman, 2 boys, and 3 girls.
• The total count of European men, women, and children, including those of mixed descent, was 42 men, 39 women, 37 boys, and 38 girls.
• The total number of enslaved people recorded was 321.
• The total number of houses listed was 547.

This document is a Certificate of Termination of Payment (No. 84) issued for Hendrik Jan Roeland, a former chief engineer for water management and civil public works in the Dutch colonial government.

• The certificate confirms that Hendrik Jan Roeland, aged 43, born in Maastricht, Limburg, was honorably discharged from government service on 2 October 1884 after completing his term.
• He was married to Hendrika Alberta Alterwijk and was the son of Theodore Moeland (deceased) and Elisabeth Roeleveld.
• In his last position, he earned a monthly salary of 1000 guilders as chief engineer, with deductions for:
  • 2% (20 guilders) for civil pensions.
  • 3% (30 guilders) for the Civil Widows and Orphans Fund.
  • 50 guilders for delegation expenses to the Netherlands.
• He had no outstanding debts to the government or private individuals.

The document was issued in Batavia on 10 October 1884 and signed by the Director of Civil Public Works and the Supervisory Commissioner.

On 7 September 1740, a case was brought before the Council of Justice in which several individuals were accused of crimes involving enslaved people owned by the Dutch East India Company (VOC).

• The first accused, Joseph Sovie van Brugge, was charged with:
  • Selling his share of profits from some enslaved individuals.
  • Planning to transport Bugis enslaved people to Samarangan (Semarang).
• The next two accused, Jan Roeland van Amsterdam and another unnamed individual, were charged with:
  • Escaping from captivity (referred to as "fugien").
  • Encouraging and helping their fellow captives to escape.

Cornelis Phillips Eijsscher, a high-ranking official, proposed the following punishments:

• Joseph Sovie van Brugge:
  • Was to be publicly displayed in chains for two half-days at Yzere Contra Juffer (Iron Maidens) at Vierkant (a square in Batavia).
• Jan Roeland van Amsterdam and the unnamed prisoner:
  • Were to be severely whipped ("stengelig geloorst").
  • Both were to be chained in the Wapenkamer (Armory).
• Isaac Manipepoot van Edam:
  • Fined the equivalent of 2 months' wages of a Company prisoner, payable to the Chamber of Enquiries (College van Heemraden).
• The last two prisoners, a timmerman (carpenter) from Velsen:
  • Each fined the equivalent of 1 month's wages of a Company prisoner for insolence and nighttime disturbances ("nagt Swermon").

The prisoners hoped for lighter sentences, but the Council approved Eijsscher's recommendations:

• Joseph Sovie van Brugge was sentenced as proposed.
• The last two prisoners were each fined 1 month's wages, payable to the Chamber of Enquiries.

On January 2, 1791, Abraham Philippo, a shipper from Haarlem who sailed between Haarlem and 's-Hertogenbosch, officially appointed Carel Storm, a lawyer from 's-Gravenzande, to act on his behalf in a legal case. Carel Storm was authorized to represent Abraham Philippo as the defendant in a dispute with:

• Jan Roeland, a tax collector for city tolls in 's-Hertogenbosch, regarding a lease term starting on October 1, 1791 and ending on September 30, 1792.
• The city officer of 's-Hertogenbosch, who was also the tax collector and prosecutor in the case.

Carel Storm was given full power to:

• Follow all necessary legal steps in the case.
• Attend all required court dates.
• Listen to and accept the court’s verdict.
• Enforce any favorable rulings.

The case was to be heard before the honorable judges of 's-Hertogenbosch. The document was signed in Haarlem before the notary Johannes Petrus Kuenen on January 2, 1791, with additional notes dated January 2, 1792.

On 5 April 1622, Jan Roeland was born in Mbenado to the late free woman Petronella Wenter. His brothers, Daniel Roeland Thomassen (born 5 March 1633) and Philippus Gerrit Thomassen (born 10 July 1635), were the sons of the late free woman Manina Catharina Thomassen.

The request was made for these three brothers to legally change their last names to Landour, becoming:

• Jan Roeland Landour
• Daniel Roeland Thomassen Landour
• Philippus Gerrit Thomassen Landour

A formal request was submitted to the authorities to announce this name change in the Dutch State Gazette (Nederlandsche Staats Courant), following the rules for name changes outlined in the Civil Code (Book 1, Section 5).

On January 18, 1735, two sailors—Hendrik Troelse, an under-boatswain, and Jan Roeland, a sailor—appeared before Adrian Baars, a public notary in Amsterdam. They gave a sworn statement at the request of Brasmus Ernt Zam, a constable on the same ship, regarding their voyage on the ship Victoria under Captain Marsin Hempel. Their testimony included:

• The Victoria set sail from Texel in March 1734 toward Curaçao, but it remained anchored in Texel for 18 weeks, even though the wind was often favorable.
• The ship’s crew was frequently beaten and mistreated without reason by the helmsmen, who were usually drunk.
• The abuse continued even when Captain Hempel was on board.
• After leaving Texel, the ship anchored between the shoals (sandbanks) to wait for the tide.

The text discusses a request for financial support from the wife of Lieutenant Ferrouge, who was stationed in the Dutch East Indies. Here’s a summary of the key points:

• The wife of Lieutenant Ferrouge, living in the town of Nivelles in Brabant (modern-day Belgium), claimed in October 1720 that she had no income or resources except the work of her hands. She asked the military department for financial support from her husband’s salary, as he had left for the East Indies in 1719.
• At the time, military officers were allowed to assign part of their pay to their wives or children, but this required the officer’s direct approval. Since Ferrouge refused to support his wife, the department could not force him to do so.
• The department wrote to the mayor of Nivelles, Mr. Hexvignij, explaining that Ferrouge had explicitly stated he would not support his wife due to her behavior, which he believed ended their marriage bond.
• The mayor was advised to inform Ferrouge’s wife (born Colet or Collette) that she could not rely on her husband’s financial help.

On 11 December 1621, a letter was read from Lieutenant Colonel Oijmael, commander of the Colonial Depot Battery in Handerwijk. The letter, dated 29 November 1621, reported the following:

• A man named Jan Roeland claimed to be part of the military personnel sent back to the Netherlands from the East Indies aboard the ship Schoon Verbond.
• He was being held by the military court of Gelderland on suspicion of deserting from the 2nd Battalion of the 18th Infantry Regiment.
• Oijmael requested confirmation whether Jan Roeland had indeed been sent back as unfit for service.
• The council decided to send Lieutenant Colonel Oijmael an authenticated copy of the passenger list from the Schoon Verbond.
• The list confirmed that Flanker S. Roeland of the 18th Infantry Regiment was among those returned.

• In 186, a shipment of 7 blue pots was transported for ƒ 564.60.
• In 187, a stove plate for baking bread was bought from Bietkerk for 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents).
• In 188, a butter churn stove was purchased by Hendrik Stolker for testing cream.
• In 189, 60 fireplace irons were bought from Gez Kast Janes Blanken.
• In 190, a snuffers tray was bought by Willem Boekenstein for 7.11 (seven guilders and eleven cents), along with a cheese rack for two guilders.
• In 191, 4 cheese baskets (small size, grade 1) were bought from Cornelis Turkenburg for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 192, a coffee mill was bought from Jan Arie Moleman for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 193, 3 small drums were bought from Piet Nelemans.
• In 194, 3 dusters were bought for 80 (eighty guilders) from Frans Arie Moleman.
• In 195, a small step stool was bought from Cornelis Jongkind for 50 (fifty guilders).
• In 196, a scale and weights were bought from Piet Nelemans for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 197, a copper snuffers tray was bought from vrouw de Wijs for 80 (eighty guilders).
• In 198, a similar copper snuffers tray was bought from Jan Corstius for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 199, a copper kettle was bought from Willem van Hulten for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 200, 3 small barrels were bought from Jan Roeland for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 201, a tin canister was bought from Frans Boelaard for 1 (one guilder).
• In 202, a coffee pot was bought from the same seller (Frans Boelaard) for 1 (one guilder).
• In 203, another copper kettle was bought from Cornelis Jongkind for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 204, 2 jugs were bought from Dirk de Vries for 1 (one guilder).
• In 205, a copper tong was bought from Piet Aalbersberg for 80 (eighty guilders).
• In 206, tinware (type A2) was bought from Leen Broer for 80 (eighty guilders), along with white earthenware for the same price.
• In 207, similar tinware was bought from Jan van Nimwegen for 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents).
• In 208, brown earthenware was bought from Leen Broer for 90 (ninety guilders).
• In 209, a fire pot was bought from the same seller (Leen Broer) for 50 (fifty guilders).
• In 210, a copper kettle was bought from Jan Verbeek for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 211, fireplace tools were bought from Leen Broer for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 212, an iron kettle was bought from Jan Moleman for 90 (ninety guilders).
• In 213, shaving basins were bought from Jan Verbeek for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 214, a mortar and pestle were bought from Jan Moleman for 90 (ninety guilders).
• In 215, a lantern was bought from Willem van der Hoek for 1.20 (one guilder and twenty cents).
• In 216, a candlestick was bought from Arie Aalbersberg for 1.60 (one guilder and sixty cents).
• In 217, a copper brazier and a brine tub were bought from Leen Broer for 1 (one guilder).
• In 218, a coffee pot and 3 chairs were bought from Jan Roeland for 1.30 (one guilder and thirty cents).
• In 219, another copper kettle was bought from Klaas van Leeuwen for 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents).
• In 220, a coffee pot was bought from Piet Aalbersberg for 1.80 (one guilder and eighty cents).
• In 221, a cupboard was bought from Arie Gelein for 2.10 (two guilders and ten cents).
• In 222, a small stove was bought from Dirk Kaptein for 2.60 (two guilders and sixty cents).
• In 223, 2 jugs and a table were bought from Jan Stratenbroek for 1 (one guilder).
• In 224, a measuring cup and funnel were bought from Dirk Moleman for 2 (two guilders).
• In 225, a lantern was bought from Jan Corstius for 1.60 (one guilder and sixty cents).
• In 226, a candlestick was bought from Gerrit Jongkind for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 227, 2 table stoves were bought from Dirk Zegstroo for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 228, an oil and vinegar set was bought from the same seller (Dirk Zegstroo) for 70 (seventy guilders).
• In 229, 4 taps were bought from Cornelis Turkenburg for 60 (sixty guilders).
• In 230, 2 irons were transported by Hen for ƒ 612.40.
• In 231, another transport by Transportere cost ƒ 612.40.
• In 232, various individuals paid small amounts for transported goods, including:
  • Jan Kriebel: 10 (ten guilders)
  • Arie Hangjas: 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents)
  • Jan Kortekaas: 6 (six guilders)
  • Arie Post: 30 (thirty guilders)
  • Gerrit Jongkind: 40 (forty guilders)
  • Klaas van Leeuwen, Jan Konijn, Jan Bane, and Frans Moleman: 10 (ten guilders each)
  • Aldert Moleman: 70 (seventy guilders)
  • Willem van der Bijl: 1.40 (one guilder and forty cents)
  • Arie Post: 3.75 (three guilders and seventy-five cents)
  • Aldert Moleman: 2.80 (two guilders and eighty cents)
  • Arie Kroeft: 4.75 (four guilders and seventy-five cents)
  • Jan Roeland: 40 (forty guilders)
  • Leen Broer: 50 (fifty guilders)
  • Hendrik van Eijkeren: 1.50 (one guilder and fifty cents)
  • Aldert Moleman: 3.50 (three guilders and fifty cents)
  • Hendrik van der Bijl: 40 (forty guilders)
  • Hendrik van Eykeren: 10 (ten guilders)
  • 2.10 (two guilders and ten cents) from an unnamed person
  • Arie Koningen: 10 (ten guilders)
  • Arie Gelein: 60 (sixty guilders)
  • Klaas Verleden: 60 (sixty guilders)
  • Jan Bane: 25 (twenty-five guilders)
  • Piet Zeestraten: 1.30 (one guilder and thirty cents)
  • Martinus van Hulten: 10 (ten guilders)
  • Piet Aalbersberg: 50 (fifty guilders)
  • Hendrik van Eikeren: 1 (one guilder)
  • Van Koningen: 50 (fifty guilders)
  • Arie Hangjas: 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents)
  • Van Neefjes: 2 (two guilders)
  • Martinus van Hulten: 80 (eighty guilders)
  • Marinus Lammerée: 1.20 (one guilder and twenty cents)
  • Van Nieuwenhuis: 1.10 (one guilder and ten cents)
  • Hein Olie: 2.30 (two guilders and thirty cents)
  • Jan Robbers: 2 (two guilders)
  • Piet Aalbersberg and Arie Moleman: 40 (forty guilders)
  • Van Kreeft: 30 (thirty guilders)
  • Jacobus Koningen: 2.10 (two guilders and ten cents)
  • Van Kreeft: 1.50 (one guilder and fifty cents)
  • Willem van Hoek: 60 (sixty guilders)
  • Arie Hangjas: 50 (fifty guilders)
  • Same person: 10 (ten guilders)
  • Dirk Moleman and Hendrik Boerlage: 2.50 (two guilders and fifty cents)
• In 233, a final transport cost ƒ 570.65.

This document lists unpaid accounts from 1759 for the Kamer van de Zeventien (Chamber of the Seventeen), a governing body of the Dutch West India Company. The amounts owed are recorded in Dutch guilders (marked as "d.") and oort (a small fraction of a guilder).

The entries include the names of individuals, their professions or roles, and their places of origin. Below is a breakdown of the key details:

• Professions/roles mentioned:
  • Carpenter (Timmerman Huys)
  • Ship’s carpenter (Scheeps Simmerman)
  • Helmsman (Roer)
  • Ditch digger or lock keeper (Slotenmaker)
  • Sailor (Matroos)
  • Young servant or assistant (de Jonge Samboer)
  • Midshipman or naval cadet (Adelborst)
  • Soldier (Soldaat)

• Places of origin:
  • Altona (near Hamburg)
  • s'Hage (short for 's-Gravenhage, or The Hague)
  • Amsterdam
  • Bijerlandt (likely Bijerland, a region in the Netherlands)
  • Delft
  • Rotterdam
  • Hanover (a region in Germany, referred to as Hannover)
  • Vlaardingen
  • de Palts (the Palatinate, a historical region in Germany)
  • Willerthoue en Swabeland (likely Württemberg and Swabia, regions in Germany)
  • Leipzig (referred to as Leypsiger)
  • Austria (referred to as Oostenryke)

The following individuals are listed with the amounts they owed (in oort):

• Boodegraaff: 34
• Hendrik Mayer: 41
• Johannes van Eden: 45
• Jan Roeland: 75
• Ary Pieterste Groen: 88
• Bartiaan Ulrich Steur: 90
• Gerait van der Sluye: 97
• Claas Marda: 118
• Jan de Roop: 127
• Godlieff Pape: 128
• Martinus Brouwers: 129
• Cornelis Aisendelft: 130
• Charles Sallaret: 136
• Jan Fredrik Chrictiani: 144
• Erentryk Bert: 146
• Jan Hendrik Lerg: 148
• Hans Turrien Leypsiger: 149
• Paulue Pieterso van Oostenryke: 174
• Johannes van Meurs: 215
• Albert Lants van Rantwyke: listed as a debtor (Deflatee).

On 9 August 1881, the mayor (Burgemeester en Wethouders van Delft) issued an official statement in Delft confirming the good conduct of a resident.

• The statement was based on testimony from two witnesses: Jan Roeland Biemonden and Cornelis Gerardus Riem, both locals.
• They confirmed that Cornelis van de Vlelde, a 19-year-old also living in Delft, was a person of good behavior.

The document was signed by the secretary, Hartog te Heyst.

In a meeting held on an unspecified date, a record was made about land distribution in the Demerara region, managed by Dork Jansen and others. Here’s what was documented:

• Edward paid Dork Jansen ƒ 2000 (Dutch guilders) for transportation services in the Demerara River area.
• The following individuals were granted land for setting up plantations:
  • Jan Duedonton: 2000 akkers (acres) next to the land of John Brouwarig.
  • A. Hollander: 1000 akkers next to the above.
  • M. William Heeft: 550 akkers, extending to the boundary of Heyligen and additional land downstream to make up the total.
  • William (likely William Heeft again) also received land for his son between his own land and that of Gerardus van Halderen, near Thoman, totaling 1000 akkers.
  • Jan Roeland: 500 akkers in the Camoenij area, near Jebekse.
  • Carven: 1000 akkers (purchased from Jan Roeland’s land).
  • Dedorik Nelis: 1000 akkers in Tinabie Creek, between Keysen and Swart.
  • Daniel Geselle: 2000 akkers in the Timabe area.
  • Pieter de Welie: 600 roeden (rods, a unit of length) in Essequibo, from the boundary of Jan Stok.
  • A group called S. Persck received land in upper Camoeny, previously occupied by the Javans.
• On Bosele Island in the Demerara River, the following individuals were each granted a square plot of land measuring one ketting (chain, a unit of length):
  • J. S. Storm van 's Gravesande
  • S. C. van Bercklyck
  • L. Reijlersz
  • C. Sinet
  • E. Lonke
  • M. Williams
  • John Simonse
  • P. Berk
  • J. A. van Rosen
• A new rule was established: anyone granted 2000 akkers of land in Demerara would have to pay an additional 25 guilders on top of their other costs.

The document was signed by L. Storm van 's Gravesande, I. St. Mindt, and I. A. Malgraaff. The secretary, Michiel Hooff, noted that the regular secretary was absent.

On 5 February 1735, the mayor and city council of Amsterdam officially confirmed a sworn statement given by Hendrik Froelse and Jan Roeland at the request of Erasmus Crnst. Zoen.

• The two men testified under oath about the contents of a written declaration.
• The city secretary read the declaration aloud to ensure its accuracy.
• The document was authenticated with the official city seal.
• A fee of 21 guilders and 21 stuivers was charged for this service.

• The first and all other notaries or public officials in the city of 's Hertogenbosch, who had the authority to serve legal documents, were ordered to officially record and deliver a copy of this document to two parties:
  • The Municipality of 's Hertogenbosch.
  • A man named Jan Roeland.
• The document was created and finalized in Haarlem.
• Two witnesses were present:
  • Adolf van Wiekevoort Crommelin.
  • Willem Arnoldus Haselaar.
• The following people signed the document:
  • Abraham Philippo A. van Wiekevoort Crommelin.
  • Willem Arnoldus Haselaar.
  • G. Kuenen, the notary.

On 2 May 1810, a legal agreement was made in Haarlem involving the following people:

• Magdalena Hoogland, a widow of Anthonie Kok, who lived in Hillegom but was currently staying in Haarlem
• Adrianus van Mansum, father and legal guardian of his underage son, Jan Roeland van Mansum
• Jan Roeland van Mansum, a minor, assisted and authorized by his father to sign the contract

The agreement stated that the first party, Magdalena Hoogland, was involved in a grocery shop business.