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On December 21, 1738, a shipment arrived in Coromandel. The received goods included:

• 39 support beams, mostly very thin and poor quality, unsuitable for cross beams
• 17 gun carriage beams out of 20 ordered, with 3 having tears of 4-5 feet at one end
• 15 large beams as ordered
• 9 anchor stocks as ordered
• 80 small pine planks, of which:
  • 12 were torn and broken, very poor quality
  • 16 had tears of 3-6 feet at one end
  • 52 were mostly torn at one end
• 1,240 Latin planks ordered, of which:
  • 106 were broken in the middle and poor quality
  • 1,047 were good but mostly torn at one end
  • 87 had tears of 2-9 feet at one end
• 1 old sail
• 3 grindstones of 4¾ feet instead of the ordered 8-foot ones
• 1 grindstone of 3½ feet instead of the ordered 6-foot one
• 1 grain sieve
• 1 pearl barley sieve

This inventory was signed in Nagapatnam Castle on August 13, 1738 by C.H. Simons, A. Seloover, J. Dormieux, J. Mossel, and B. van Quijn.

In a document from Cormandel dated September 6, 1732, details about spice trade were recorded. The document mentions a shortage of 17 pounds in a 10,000-pound shipment of Malabar goods upon arrival, amounting to about 3/16 percent. The inventory count from late February showed 1208 1/3 parras of taggere. There was also a loss of 15 3/4 pounds of cloves from 375 pounds, making roughly 4 3/18 percent, and about 8 1/4 pounds of nutmeg from 434 3/4 pounds, giving approximately 1/8 percent.

On September 30, 1731, in Mazulipatnam, Wouter de Jongh, a sworn clerk, recorded declarations in the presence of witnesses. Company assistants Jacob Seloover and Paul Hendrik Schul were assigned to inspect a package of mace. The package was marked as second-grade mace, number 109, brought by the sloop "The Crowned Sword" on March 7 from Nagapatnam. The package contained a note and two small boards from Banda Nassau dated February 14, 1729, signed by D. Velts and witnessed by A. de Bruijn and R. Church, weighing 161 pounds.

On October 27, 1731 in Cormandel, a clerk's office meeting was held before merchant Fredrik Elsiot, with warehouse master Jean Jacques Japin. The same witnesses from a previous declaration regarding foelie (spice) measurements were present. Under the supervision of accountant and prosecutor Salenus Mersen, they confirmed their earlier statements without any changes. They swore an oath by raising two fingers of their right hand and speaking the words "So help us God Almighty." This was done at the Dutch office in Mazulipatnam on September 21, 1731, signed by A. Meerkerke and J. Seloover, witnessed by Fredrik Elliot and Jean Jacques Japin, and overseen by P. Mersen. The document was authenticated by clerk W. De Jongh.

On September 2, 1731, before sworn clerk Jacobus Dortieux at Castle Geldria, bookkeeper Jean Campie and assistants Hendrik Prins and Jacob Boukens declared that on March 9, May 23, and the last day of August 1731, they had opened trade goods package number 21 on orders from merchant Louis Victor. This package had been brought from Palliacatta on the ship Maria on February 11, 1730.

This appears to be a financial ledger from Amsterdam dated August 1714, signed by J. Seloover. The document records various commercial transactions, listing quantities, prices, and profits. The total sum recorded amounts to 174,971 guilders and 14 stuivers.

The document follows the traditional Dutch accounting format of the early 18th century, showing costs, sales, and profits in guilders, stuivers, and penningen (the Dutch currency system of the time).

On January 16, 1704, issues arose in Coromandel involving chief merchant Selover. The situation there was similar to problems in the south with Palliacatta. After Steelant departed for Masulipatnam, promises were broken with the support of chief merchant and junior merchant Isaac Selover.

The Company suspected that they were trying to repay advanced money with poor quality linens collected by old methods, at extremely high prices. This would make settling accounts more profitable for them but very damaging for the Company. The situation with chief merchant Selover was similar to ongoing problems they had experienced in the south with Palliacatta.

Steelant made similar observations about Daetcheron in his letter of November 21. He expressed frustration about having to write about the improper dealings of Selover and the Daetcheron merchants in various letters to authorities.

A document from Coromandel dated September 21, 1738 details a shipment received at the timber yard. The document lists:

• 120 house beams
• 30 anchor stocks
• 21 large timber planks, of which 20 were good and 1 was split in the middle and unusable
• 120 small planks, of which 100 were good, 13 were split 3-4 feet at the end, and 7 were split 7-8 feet
• 180 small timber planks, of which 20 were good and the rest were split at the ends
• 1,700 mill planks, of which only 19 were good, 7 were split at the ends, and 1 was too short
• 1,459 satin planks, of which 116 were good, 105 were split or broken, and 125 were unusable or too short
• 5 fine grain sieves
• 1 peeled barley sieve
• 5 grindstones measuring 4¼ feet in diameter

The document was signed at Nagapatnam Castle on September 15, 1738 by C. H. Simans, A. Seloover, I. A. dermieur, and B. V. duijn.

On October 8, 1708, in Chormandel, after receiving ceremonial robes, a regent promised to assist with 1,000 men. Maderauw and Masum sent Bramagie to visit the powerful forest lord Appareijne. The great dessai Caldinda Rengarasoe and prince Timmerasoe had already crossed the river of Ragiemahindra. The last mentioned was ordered by king Cambax by decree to guard against the flight of the old Daatcherom ruler. Regent Mierhassum had also begun moving his people and baggage across the same river, though their final destination was not mentioned.

A memorandum from the departing northern Chormandel commander Hendrik van Oudshooren van Connevelt was handed to his successor Hendrik Grousius. This document was sent to the high authorities via the frigate Peter and Paul. After reviewing it, the necessary orders were sent to Masulipatnam.

Three requests were included with the latest Masulipatnam letter, including one from junior merchant and second-in-command Isaac Seloover, requesting the merchant qualification.

In a letter from Coromandel dated April 13, 1708, merchants requested permission regarding coin minting due to cloth trade concerns. This was approved until conditions improved or they found better ways to use their copper currency. The letter from Masulipatnam of the same date mentioned that several Mossedijs (king's servants), including the Wackenawies and Klagie who were the most important, had tried to contribute copper to the mint. However, their offer was politely declined without causing any apparent displeasure.

The letter also discussed the transfer of duties in Masulipatnam from former second-in-command Hermanus van Zuchtelen to his successor Isaac Seloover, including matters of weights and measures in the warehouses. These matters were addressed in resolutions dated December 23 and March 13.

On April 13, 1708, a report from Chormandel discussed issues with the mint. Although several royal officials at Masulipatnam, including the Wackenamies, had tried to obtain copper and coins, this was politely declined without causing any displeasure.

The report also covered shortages discovered during the transfer of duties from former second-in-command Hermanus van Sughtelen to his successor Isaak Seloover. These issues, including underweight items in the warehouses, were addressed in resolutions dated December 23 and March 13.

Finally, they received detailed accounts of new repairs made to:

• Warehouses
• Living quarters
• Fences
• The trading post

On July 10, 1711, in Coromandel, there was an exchange of gifts with the great governor. Hendrik Gronsius, the chief merchant, Isaac Seloover, the second in command, and Jeronimus van Campen, the clerk, visited the East India Company's lodge. The great governor hosted them for a formal Moorish-style meal, and upon their departure, presented them with ceremonial robes. The chief merchant received a special sword valued at 600 rupees. In return for these gifts, including the sword, along with presents to his followers and other expenses, the total cost amounted to 2,529 guilders, 17 stuivers, and 8 pennies in purchase price, or 3,792 guilders and 14 stuivers in selling price. This included an additional 43 guilders, 16 stuivers, and 8 pennies in purchase price (or 107 guilders, 1 stuiver, and 8 pennies in selling price) above what was agreed upon in the Masulipatnam resolution of December 10 for the Narsapur faujdar.

• The recording of merchant sales (except for spices)
• The distribution of monthly payments
• Any other financial matters

On February 2, 1704, a report from Coromandel mentioned 68 packs of textiles. The trading post at Daetcherom was experiencing problems. Despite weavers in nearby villages being able to produce coarse textiles easily and at lower costs than elsewhere, there were issues with the quality of the cloth. When van Steelant visited the previous year, he agreed to give the merchants the same prices as those in Palicol to improve the poor quality of the textiles. The merchants willingly signed this contract. However, despite many attempts to maintain good practices, the work fell apart because merchants claimed they were losing money on deliveries. This is evident from letters sent to the governor, as well as from copy letters sent on December 12 and December 26 of the previous year regarding the head merchant Isaac Seloover.

On February 1731, Hermanus Dirk de Vos, a clerk, appeared at the office with witnesses Adriaan Meerkerke and Ib Seloover, both serving the East India Company. They were assigned to inspect and weigh a container of mace that arrived in Banda Nausau.

The mace was delivered by the sloop Maria on March 4 of the previous year. According to a note and plank labeled number 23, it was packed on August 27, 1725 by J. van Campen in the presence of J. de Kester and J. Chewalt.

• The container was supposed to hold 161 pounds net weight
• The invoice listed 154 pounds net weight
• Actual gross weight upon receipt was 151½ pounds
• After opening they found 147⅔ pounds
• Pure mace weighed 105¼ pounds
• Dust, debris and white leaves weighed 24⅜ pounds
• Empty container weighed 17½ pounds
• Loss from various causes was ¼ pound

On an evening in 1775, Jacob Atthias de Neira visited the house of Sara Pardo, widow of Salomon vaz Farro, at the request of Abraham da Costa Andrade Junior. The visit was regarding the circumcision of her child that was to take place the next day. Andrade had sent Atthias de Neira with a book showing the proper ceremonial procedures, asking the widow to ensure all traditional verses would be read during the ceremony without omissions.

If the person performing the circumcision opposed doing it as they would for a legitimate child, the widow was instructed not to allow the circumcision at all. Andrade pleaded with the widow not to let them remove the restrictions, as this would disgrace both of them. He promised that if God granted them victory in their case, he would fulfill what he had promised her.

The widow was advised not to lose courage or be troubled by what others were saying, since if the child was not circumcised on the eighth day, it could be done when the child turned 13. This message was delivered in Curaçao on December 24, 1776, and Jacob Atthias de Neira declared he would confirm this statement under oath if required.

At the Dutch office in Mazulipatnam on September 6, 1732, a shipment of nutmeg shells from Coromandel was examined. The original gross weight was 146 pounds, but upon inspection it was found to be 143 pounds. After opening and cleaning, it contained 97 pounds of pure mace, 26¼ pounds of dust, debris and white leaves. The package was handed over to the warehouse master. According to the invoice, there was a shortage of 29⅜ pounds, representing a loss of just over 19⅛ pounds per hundred.

This statement was witnessed by Johannes Craese and Jan Wulick, clerks of the secretariat. It was signed by P. Seloover and P.H. Schul, and certified by W. de Jonge, First Sworn Clerk. The deponents later reappeared before the First Sworn Clerk and witnesses, and after the declaration was read to them clearly, they maintained their testimony.

• 100 unsuitable and too-short beams from Ambon
• 104 long beams (panjang lima)
• 128 sawn small planks ordered, of which:
  • 102 received in good condition
  • 14 torn at the ends
  • 4 torn and unsuitable
• 150 mill planks ordered, of which:
  • 124 received in good condition
  • 14 torn
  • 6 unusable
• 13 large planks ordered, but 2-inch planks were received instead of 3-4 inch planks

On September 30, 1697, several officials in Palleacatta wrote about price issues at the local market (bazaar). Many painters and weavers were complaining about high grain prices making their work more expensive. Some people who tried to buy grains elsewhere were physically punished. This was linked to an upcoming journey to congratulate a local ruler (nabab) on his new title, which required money for an impressive gift. The officials, including B. van Slingelant, P. Seloover, H. Aleweijnsz, H. Wolf, P. Elsevier, D. Lackaart, and J. Dubbeldaart, were concerned about how this affected trade with the East India Company, and were seeking advice on how to control grain prices.

• 4 expense accounts for supplies given to messengers in Nagapatnam and locally
• Costs for ship "Ter Aa" of 1,485 florins, 15 stuivers, and 8 pennies
• Costs for ship "Ter Eem" of 1,414 florins and 3 stuivers
• Sailors' wages for "Ter Aa" of 1,957 florins
• Sailors' wages for "Ter Eem" of 1,592 florins and 10 stuivers

On October 11, 1707, a document was written about financial matters in Coromandel. Van Suchtelen and his wife needed to arrange payment of 1,814 piastres. Since he claimed he could not pay this amount into the Company's treasury there, he was allowed, according to a resolution from September 9, to pay the sum in Batavia one month after his arrival. Before leaving Mazulipatnam, he and his wife had to sign a formal document binding them to this agreement. The local chief Hendrik van Outshoorn van Sonnevelt was instructed that if Van Suchtelen and his wife refused to sign this document or pay in cash, they should be detained with their family. They would then be sent back the following spring to answer for their actions. The document also mentions Isaac Seloover, a junior merchant who was second-in-command at Mazulipatnam.

On September 15, 1712, from Coromandel, officials had to continue their actions regarding the accountability of second-in-command Isaac Seloover and council member Daniel Bernard, governor at Nagar. The decisions made against Ayarbeek in letters from August 5, 1711 were approved. These actions were taken to protect:

• The security of the city
• The safety of the Company's lodge within the city

The chief officers and fiscal were forced to continue their actions and prevent Ayarbeek and his raiding troops from entering the city, which would have led to the destruction of both the city and the Company's lodge. They humbly request to be freed from further accountability in this matter. This also serves as justification for the remaining council member who helped make these decisions, namely Isaac Seloover, as second-in-command Joannes Coenraads had passed away. The reasons and motives that moved him and other council members present at the time were mainly included in the mentioned resolution, primarily concerning fears of robbery and plundering.

• B. van Slingelant
• J. zinne seloover
• H. alewijnsz
• Hans Wolf
• P. Elsevier
• D. Hackaart
• J. Dubbeldaart (sworn scribe)

On August 5, 1711, in Coromandel, financial records show payments totaling 2,899 florins, 18 stuivers, and 8 penningen. This included wages paid to ship crews, with 1,957 florins for one vessel and 1,592 florins and 10 stuivers for the ship "Ter Eem", adding up to 3,551 florins and 10 stuivers. The total sum came to 6,451 florins, 8 stuivers, and 8 penningen.

The document was signed in Masulipatnam by several officials: JCk Grousius, Coenraat, J. Seloover, Pieter ten Broek, J.J.V. Campen, and E. Clerq.

A note in the margin mentions that soldier Herman Hendrix from the yacht "Ter Eem" had to remain on land due to local unrest. He was completely unable to sail and would be expected to travel to Batavia via ships from Nagapatnam once he recovered.

• 25,000 pounds of Japanese copper bars
• 2 pieces of scarlet cloth
• 12 blocks of mace
• 6 bales of cinnamon
• 5,000 pounds of sulfur
• 30,000 pounds of saltpeter
• 1,000 pairs of rice
• 200 palm trees (split into 2) for a new roof on the cloth hall
• 40 planks for water gutters for the church
• 2 barrels of tar
• Paper supplies (2 reams, large and small Dutch format)
• 6 cellars of brandy and other drinks for rations

• 20 kibbe of Dutch weights
• 3 11/3 Bengal weights
• 5 3/6 bark weights

• 1 cable rope of 9 inches
• 1 cable rope of 8 inches
• 1 cable rope of 6 inches
• 2 cable ropes of 5 inches
• 1 horse line
• 7 Dutch iron cables
• 3 wheel cables
• 8 assorted lines
• 12 bundles of housing rope
• 70 pounds of Dutch sail yarn
• 15 rolls of sail cloth
• 3 rolls of protective cloth
• 2 pump leather hides
• 3 barrels of pitch
• 5 barrels of tar
• 2 barrels of Dutch resin
• 15 small barrels of black pigment
• 8 grappling hooks weighing 262, 230, 482, 420, 173, 244, 336, and 302 pounds
• 6 anchors weighing 536, 545, 572, 590, 525, and 525 pounds

On September 15, 1712, a document was written in Cormandel that discussed ongoing issues. The inhabitants were becoming tired and averse to the situation, causing them to leave the area. The document was signed by several officials including G. Westrenen, J. Seloover, Johannes Wijs, G. Steenlak, C. Loijers, J. Sweers, and D. van Test as clerk.

In Mazulipatnam on September 15, 1712, there was a note about shipping costs for spices, amounting to 4.10 guilders, which was included in the invoice but not in the letter.

A translated letter in Gentian was sent to Gerrit Westrenen, senior merchant and head of the northern district, from the supervisor of the Company's lodge in Goeconda, named Pattrictim Mapa. This letter was written on August 17, 1712 and delivered on August 25, 1712.