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On January 27, 1677, at Amboina near Castle Victoria, local leaders confirmed that the supposed ruler of Loemalatal was not real. Because of this, a request (likely for support or recognition) was denied. The ship Vlissingen arrived from Oma Island, having collected 105 iron wheel rims for cannons as ordered. A letter from merchant Johannes Moris, dated January 22, accompanied the ship and its cargo.

On January 26, nothing unusual happened. The next day, January 28, a letter was sent to merchant Joannes van Beusecom in Larique, stating that a ship would arrive to collect gathered lime. Orders were also given to supply forts with food and ammunition for 1 month, and a corrected list of remaining supplies in the Rotterdam and Vlissingen redoubts was requested. Additionally, it was reported that a sago palm (number 6) in the Dutch East India Company's forest had blown over.

On January 15, 1677, citizen Adriaen Anthonisz van Oosterwijk, a resident of Batavia, arrived at Amboina near Castle Victoria with his ship. He had traveled via Japara, Pandjang, Bali, and Macassar, bringing goods to sell:

• 50 bundles of Macassar pipes
• 1 cask of Spanish wine
• 3.5 jars of arrack (alcohol)
• 5 barrels of arrack
• 70 cowhides
• 8 piculs (a weight unit) of wax
• 36 enslaved people (11 men, 12 women, 13 children)

Van Oosterwijk reported that rebels from Loeboe, who had fought against the Dutch East India Company, were defeated near Macassar with the help of allies. The victory brought slaves and rice as spoils. Around New Year’s Day, fires were lit at Castle Rotterdam in celebration. Some intercepted letters revealed that the king of Gowa had secretly supplied Loeboe with gunpowder and bullets.

• In January 1677, near Amboina at Fort Victoria, a group of Macassars (people from Macassar) claimed they would take a local woman to their camp but were refused.
• The Macassars then took a small boat and kidnapped a Dutch sailor, Marinus Gabrielsz, threatening to kill him. They received supplies (2 sacks of rice, 2 bottles of brandy, and 6 pieces of ham) before leaving with Gabrielsz.
• Out of 16 people, some stayed behind—either forced by the Macassars or by choice—while the others escaped.
• A small cannon loaded with scrap metal was fired at the kidnappers, but it failed to stop them.
• The group reached a nearby island, fixed their boat, and sailed to Fort Rotterdam, arriving on December 21 to report what happened.
• The next day, a crewed boat was sent to the Salines (salt flats) to try and capture the kidnappers, but it returned without success.

On January 159, a report from Amboina Castle described a betrayal by local people who had previously promised loyalty. On December 19, 1676, around 3 PM, while Hendrik Danie and three other Dutchmen—a helmsman, a boatswain, and a carpenter—were working on a new boat with other unarmed crew, the attackers struck.

• The four Dutchmen were stabbed with krissen (daggers) so suddenly that no one understood what was happening.
• Hendrik Danie, the carpenter Jan Orselsz, and the boatswain Johannes Benedictus were killed instantly.
• The helmsman, Marinus Gabrielsz, fought back, grabbing the bare dagger, but was severely wounded in multiple places before barely escaping.
• The remaining 22 crew members scattered in panic.
• The attackers seized the firearms and other goods, which had been stored under the ship’s sails.
• The attackers then gathered on one side of the small island, where the captain of the Macassars and some of his men joined them.

On 29 July 1682, a merchant named Salamat Macassar arrived in Bantam with a small boat called a gontingh and seven of his enslaved people. He had the proper travel documents and wanted to trade food items. At the request of Captain Joncker, he was granted permission to sail to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) with the following people:

• Herria Moor
• Baro
• Mangar
• Iutcke Lolo
• Iutchie Vackaman
• Jntckie Boelong
• Five enslaved individuals: Marco, Sato, Aming, Lambato Lammas, and Gerringk

The group was required to travel under the protection of two ships: first the Bantam until Pontang, then the Muijderberg. They had to wait near Tanara for favorable winds to reach Batavia quickly. Authorities in Batavia were instructed to monitor the boat until it safely arrived.

The document was signed at Fort Sourousouang in Bantam on 29 July 1682 by order of Major Isaack de Saint Martin, with A. M. Smetser (secretary) writing it down.

On 31 July 1682, an unnamed person reported that the previous Sunday, Major Martin and Captain Joncker had engaged with an enemy force.

On 2 May 1679, Isaac van Thije, advisor and secretary, signed a letter on behalf of the ill governor Robert de Vicq at Castle Victoria in Amboina. The letter was addressed to Jacob Cops, President, and the Council in Macassar. The letter acknowledged receipt of their previous correspondence and responded to several points:

• Their last letter, dated 25 March, had been sent via the sloop de jonge Thobias, under the free skipper Jan Cales, and was mainly a brief notice of necessary matters.
• They thanked Jacob Cops and the Council for the offer of goods like Terwe (a type of wheat), silk stockings, beaver hats, and lace, but they saw little benefit in these items.
• They had received 50 lasten (a unit of weight) of good Terwe from Batavia the previous year, but a quarter of it had already spoiled due to mites and pests. The rest was worsening daily.
• They had initially planned to give soldiers and sailors ½ rx (a small unit of weight) of bread daily to increase consumption, but a lack of ovens, skilled millers, and capable bakers had prevented this.
• They still had a reasonable quantity of Japanese stockings, both short and long, but these remained unsold because they cost more than their selling price in Amboina.
• Fine hats were not in demand, and they had already disposed of some goods damaged by moths in September 1678 to prevent further loss to the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
• They were willing to trade more Terwe, but there was no market for it, even at half the price (around 30 rd per last).
• A small iron cannon, belonging to the late burgomaster Captain Hendrik Damezalr, had been handed over to his heir, Jan de Ruijter, who thanked them for their care in this matter.

• A chialoup (small ship) of 26 lasten (a unit of weight).
• A smaller boat of 6 lasten.

• The ruler of Gowa (Radja goa) agreed in a letter dated 27 September 1685 to accept payments in gold, silver, copper, or even slaves (previously valued at 40 maas each) for debts owed.
• The Sultan of Bouton (Paduca Sirij) requested the President (a Dutch official) to hand over Boutonese subjects working under Dutch control to Pangelassa Lasijkoela. As a gift, the sultan sent 12 traditional Boutonese garments and asked for a pair of clear glasses.
• The sultan also complained about two Dutchmen, Jacob Steenbergen and soldier Cornelis, who caused trouble in the Toukabesies region. Despite being punished with local customs (like paying in chickens), they ignored orders and mistreated locals. The sultan banned them from returning.
• A separate letter from the Sultan of Ternate (Paduca Sirij), dated 29 September 1685 and received 23 October 1685, greeted the President Tack warmly. The sultan mentioned that Prins Pancola was traveling to Macassar but should return quickly. He also asked the president to urge Ophoma Njero to help collect debts owed by the Macassar government. As a gift, the sultan sent 2 pieces of fine cloth.
• A report by ship captain Jan van Haaren described the loss of the ship Aardenburg near Warwaj Island (off Celebes) on 15 August 1685. The ship, carrying 800 ironwood posts and 1,600 clove stems, sprang a leak due to strong currents and shallow waters. Unable to anchor or reach shore, the crew turned toward the Strait of Bouton for safety.

• On 10 April 1687, a letter was written in Japara by Joan Albert Sloot and Pieter van den Hoorn, giving instructions to someone (likely a commander) about chasing pirates. They trusted the person’s bravery and experience and allowed them to stay out for an extra day or two if needed, even as far as Rimbang (about 5 to 6 miles further) if they believed the pirates were there. The details could be discussed upon arrival in Rimbang with the resident Ring.
• A daily log was kept by Captain Lieutenant Pieter Jansz. van den Castele, starting 21 March 1687, when he left Japara with the ships Chialoep de Nooteboom, and the gontings (small boats) Meijblom, Lelij, and Japara to hunt for pirates seen in the area. The log was later submitted to Commander Joan Albert Sloot and Chief Pieter van den Hoorn as a report.
• On a Saturday evening around 4 PM, they spotted a prauw (small sailing vessel) at anchor. They approached and found it belonged to Captain Pinko, who was heading to Macassar. They also saw two other vessels, each with two masts—one to the east and one to the west.
• They asked Ian van Macassaer (a former servant of van Vliet from 1662) if these were the pirates who had stolen his prauw and tried to kill him. He replied that if they were sailing kaijangs (a type of vessel), they were likely the pirates. They chased the eastern vessel until evening but faced strong currents and wind, forcing them to anchor for the night.
• Around 10 PM, they spotted the vessel again, but it escaped in the dark. The next day, two gontings, Lelij and Japara, blocked its path, ordering it to stop. After firing two warning shots, the pirates surrendered.
• The leader of the Lelij ordered the pirates to come aboard with their prauw, threatening to fire again if they refused. Six pirates boarded the Lelij, where Sergeant Pieter Meijer questioned them. They gave conflicting answers: one claimed they came from Riauw, another from Jhoor, and a third said they were there "for the hook" (likely a vague or evasive response).

• On 25 April 1619, at Castle Victoria in Amboina, a local leader from the Roemakaij people visited. He agreed to have his people cut more wood planks for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) after the rice planting season.
• He asked to be excused from providing 20 men for guard duty at the Redoubt Hoorn, as ordered by merchant Joannes Mori on behalf of the governor. The governor agreed to this request temporarily.
• The leader took back 5 of the 10 axes previously given to him for cutting wood and was promised more tools later. After receiving food and gifts, he left.
• Later that day, the reverend Iacob Vos returned from a church visit to Mijdoter with 16 soldiers.
• On 22 April 1619, the Council of Justice held an emergency morning meeting.
• On 25 April 1639, at Castle Victoria in Amboina, a letter arrived from Larique via Ioannes van Beusecom, along with 1,100 pounds of cloves left from the previous year’s harvest.
• A letter from Oma Island was also received via merchant Joannes Mori, along with 2,449 pounds of cloves and 8 former soldiers.
• A Chinese junk ship arrived from Batavia via Macassar, carrying goods like sugar and wax. It brought a letter from Jacob Cops, the president of the Council in Macassar, dated 21 March.
• A Moorish trader, Noerlette Boangbesij, returned from Massoal in the Papuan Islands after a trip for trade. He had been delayed by bad weather and brought back 29 enslaved people and some goods.

On 7 September 1691, a report from Timor noted the arrival of 12 ships at Ciffouw (modern Kupang) that year. These included various trading vessels, none owned by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The report detailed:

• The ships' origins, goods brought, and intended destinations.
• Two of the ships were based in Macassar (modern Makassar):
  • The larger ship belonged to a Chinese captain named t onwatko and had a pass from President François Prins.
  • The smaller ship was licensed to Kare Niko, a servant of Crain Lecobodon, for trade in Mangeraij (modern Manggarai). However, it diverted to Larentoeque (modern Larantuka) and then Laffauw (likely Lifau), claiming debts to collect.
• The smaller ship was temporarily beached, relaunched by Resident Moerman after a trip to Coepang (modern Kupang), and left secretly at night without its pass.

On February 29, 1728, a financial report from Bengal detailed the processing and transport of silver and coins by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The report covered the following key points:

• The total amount of mark realen (a type of coin) processed was 7676 1/16 marks, with a profit of 1/80 percent (or 127.4 4/15).
• The silver was transported in 14 chests on various ships, including:
  • 8 chests on VOC ships to India and Batavia (modern-day Jakarta), containing 4113 3/8 marks.
  • 6 chests on the Oudenaarden (ship name), carrying 3098 3/8 marks.
  • 5 sacks (each holding 1000 pieces) with 544 1/16 marks in chests numbered 216 to 220.
  • 2 chests on the Thuijbassenburg to Batavia, containing 935 marks.
  • 3 chests on the Everswaard (from Zeeland) and Rygersbroek, carrying 1763 1/16 marks.
  • 2 kists on the Petronella Olida and Barbe Styn (from Zeeland), containing 1101½ marks.
  • 1 chest on the Wendela (via Ceylon), carrying 661 1/16 marks.
  • Additional small amounts from shipwrecks, including 149 pieces from the Johanna van Enkhuizen and 29 realen from the lost ship Risdam.
• The mark realen were converted into Siccas (another coin type), yielding 146,248 after minting costs:
  • Minting fees: 159.14 2/5.
  • Wages for mint workers: 214.12 2/5.
  • Taxes and duties: 4800.2 2/5.
  • Total deductions: 5174.13 1/3.
• After deductions, the net profit from the mark realen was 141,073.2 2/3.
• Additional silver sources included:
  • 13,016.7 1½ bahars (a weight unit) of raw silver, yielding 273,295.12 after minting.
  • 132,000 ducatons (coins), producing 347,126 in silver bars.
  • After refining and tax costs, the net from ducatons was 334,865.4 1/5.
• 170 kruijs rijksdaalders (coins) from the ship Noordwaddinxveen were also processed, yielding 331.6 2/3 after costs.
• The total silver processed amounted to a final sum of 740,838.1 2/5.
• An additional 5977 pounds of raw silver remained at the Carriemabaadh residency, awaiting transport and refining.

The report was signed by I=n Peltenburgen and N=s Hollaar in Carriemabaadh on November 30, 1727.

• The shipment included a total of 7676.1/16 mark realen (a type of silver coin), divided into 14 chests and smaller sacks, transported by various ships to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) and other locations in the Dutch East Indies.
• The coins were distributed as follows:
  • 4113.3/8 mark in 8 chests via the ship Oudenaarden.
  • 375.5/8 mark in 4 sacks (each holding 1000 pieces) in chest no. 221.
  • 935 mark in 2 chests from the House of Assenburg in Batavia, including:
    • 436.1/16 mark in chest no. 205 (4 sacks of 1000 pieces each).
    • 498.3/16 mark in chest no. 206.
  • 1800 mark in 3 chests via the ships Diverswaard (from Zeeland) and Reijgersbroek, including:
    • 653.1/16 mark in chest no. 32 (6 sacks of 1000 pieces).
    • 494.½ mark in chest no. 34 (5 sacks).
  • 1101.½ mark in 2 chests via the ships Petronella Alida and Barbesteijn.
  • 661.14/16 mark in 1 chest via the ship Wendela (via Ceylon).
  • 642.3/8 mark in 6 sacks from the ship Commerrust (from Amsterdam).
  • Small amounts from wrecked ships, including:
    • 149 pieces from the ship Johanna of Enkhuizen.
    • 29 realen from the wrecked ship Risdam (sent from Riouw).
• After processing (melting and refining), the total silver content was calculated:
  • Original weight: 2059 pounds of paccaloot (a silver alloy), containing 1324.12.3/19 roa (a currency unit) worth of silver.
  • After refining, it yielded 2146 pounds, equal to 1380.11.2/15 roa.
  • Additional costs included:
    • 1640 koeken (a type of coin minting fee) worth 159.14.2/5 roa.
    • Mint workers' fees: 214.12.2/3 roa.
    • Taxes for Tholen (a Dutch mint): 4800.2.2/5 roa.
• Final profit after expenses:
  • Net gain from the shipment: 141073.2.2/3 florins (Dutch currency).
  • Additional earnings from copper and waste: 68.4.2/5 roa.
  • Total value of this shipment: 740506.10.14/15 roa.

In 1726, official letters were exchanged between Dutch East India Company (VOC) officials in Java. These documents were received in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) from various ships and messengers, including:

• Letters delivered by Hendrik Christiaen Leugen and Johannes de Bonner.
• Shipments via the Christiaan Gitting and Andries Exteet on May 3, and the ships Coning Carel (received May 1) and Risdam.

The correspondence primarily involved:

• Commandeur Noodt and his council in Samarang (modern Semarang).
• The High Government (Hooge Regering) in Batavia.
• The Javanese ruler Danoeredja (also called the "rijkbestierder" or realm administrator) in Cartasoera (modern Kartasura).
• Other officials like Cees Jongh, Lieutenant Caster, and the ruler of Madura, Pangeran Adepatti Tsjacraningrat.

Key dates and letters included:

• A letter from Commandeur Noodt to Batavia, dated April 26, 1726, received via ship.
• A translated Javanese letter from Danoeredja to Commandeur Noodt in Samarang, dated April 16, 1720 (likely a typo, meant to be 1726).
• Copies of letters between Samarang, Cartasoera, and Sourabaija (modern Surabaya) from mid-to-late April 1726.
• A separate letter from Commandeur Noodt to Batavia, dated April 29, 1726, and another on May 3, 1726 via the ship Hoogen.
• A letter from Captain Cees Jongh and Lieutenant Caster in Cartasoera to Commandeur Noodt, dated April 25, 1726.
• A translated Javanese letter from Danoeredja to Pangeran Adepatti Tsjacraningrat in Madura.
• An additional private letter from Commandeur Noodt to Batavia, dated May 30, 1726.

The letters discuss governance, local politics, and communication between Dutch and Javanese authorities during this period.

On 28 February 1727, officials from the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Malacca reported the following events:

• A ship from Risdam near Pulo Timaon had lost its crew, except for a few who were rescued. These survivors, along with two others, traveled to Riouw (present-day Bintan).
• A small vessel, captained by a man named Spanse Healen, was sent with supplies to assist the shipwrecked crew.
• A total of 67 people, including the ship’s captain Hendrik Schoon, the under-steersman Jan Schoon, and the lieutenant Anne de Haan, were saved from the wreck near Pulo Gadia and Riouw.
• Two individuals, a provost (ship’s officer) and a sailor, drowned in the accident.
• The survivors planned to travel to Riouw using two local boats, hoping to find further transport elsewhere.
• The VOC officials in Malacca sent a letter to a local leader in Daijeeng Marewa (on Bintan Island), titled Clana Jaja Poetra, requesting help for any stranded survivors who might arrive there.
• They also sent 100 Spanish real coins to Hendrik Schoon to buy necessary supplies for himself and his crew.
• Schoon was permitted to borrow additional money if urgently needed for survival, with instructions to report his arrival in Riouw as soon as possible.
• The goal was to prevent unnecessary rescue missions for the 67 survivors if they had already reached safety.
• On the same day (28 February 1727), a dispatch was prepared and sent to Riouw with these updates.

On 20 November 1727, a report from Siam detailed the trade and production activities of a Dutch outpost.

• The report mentioned the sale of 620 bahars and 10 pounds of sugar, with 400 bahars already sold.
• Due to high water levels that year, they couldn't find a suitable place to practice a specific production technique. They promised to provide more details about this technique with the next shipment from the ship Hoedekenskerk.
• They requested 10 pounds of strong alcohol and 2 pounds of flat lead for this technique, as the alcohol they had wasn't strong enough.
• They reported having received a total of 620 bahars and 10 pounds of sugar from two ships: 300 bahars from the fluyt ship Risdam the previous year, and 320 bahars and 10 pounds from the Hoedekenskerk this year.
• Of this total, 200 bahars had already been sold and accounted for in their books, and another 200 bahars were recently sold to various merchants. This left a remainder of 220 bahars and 10 pounds still available for trade.

The report also discussed the preparation of candied ginger:

• They followed instructions to candy the recently received Cabessa sugar with the ginger, which turned out well despite its initially poor appearance.
• Candymakers explained that Siamese ginger doesn't initially have a strong color but improves over time.
• Due to a shortage of labor, they couldn't produce the desired 40,000 pounds of candied ginger. Instead, they filled 300 pots with candied ginger and sent them.
• They requested 150 empty earthenware jars and 6 copper pans for next year to improve production.
• The report noted a remaining stock of 62,316 pounds (or 528 piculs and 12 pounds) of sugar.

• On 2 April 1726, a report from Java’s East Coast discussed trade activities in Surabaya:
• Siamese horses were sold and sorted for buyers, with payments collected.
• Pepper was shipped from Tagal, Pahalongan, and Batang to Cartasoera.
• Supplies for the timber yard in Surabaya were prepared, ensuring the outpost would not face shortages.
• Representatives from the King of Siam arrived with Risdam to handle horse purchases.
• Plans were made to:
• Plant and sort indigo, with payments processed locally.
• Send annual shipments of medical supplies (chests, bottles, etc.).
• Supply long pepper for Bengal and horses (stallions and mares) for the Emperor of Japan, though finding horses of the required height was difficult.
• Requests were sent to secure long pepper and horses:
• A letter (dated 21 March) was written to Resident Cees Jong and the council in Cartasoera.
• Additional letters were sent to:
  • Commandeur (to Rijksbestierder Danuredja).
  • Jacques de Laval (resident in Tagal).
  • Adepatti Djaijadiningrat (governor of the West Coast).
  • Tommagong Poespanagara (of Batang).
  • Tommagong Soeradipoura (of Banjoemoes).
• These letters urged quick delivery of 35,000 pounds of long pepper and other goods.

A letter from Macassar dated 10 June 1697 reported that Zenelij Tooij, along with his two brothers Boemij Kankiwi and the sabandhar (local official) of Tambora, had set a ship on fire against his will. This act prevented him from reaching the Dutch East India Company (VOC) after wars against Ddiema, Dompo, and Cerree.

The letter was received at Fort Rotterdam on 8 June 1697 and signed by Ioannes Ferdinandus Tolcq. It was part of a shipment of documents sent on the yacht Souma, addressed to:

• Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia, and the Council of the Indies.

The shipment included a register of papers with the following key documents:

• A letter from Isaacq van Thije, Governor and Council, to the Governor-General, dated 27 July 1697.
• A copy of the same letter, dated 8 June 1697 with a postscript from 10 June 1697, sent to Balthasar Coijet and the Council of the province of Banda.
• Another copy, dated 16 July 1697, sent to the same recipients.
• A duplicate letter, dated 20 July 1697.
• A letter to Willem Ooms van Wijngaarden, Governor and Council of Amboina, dated 17 July 1697.

On April 16, 1687, a man from Japara begged for his life, claiming he was innocent of the crimes others had committed. Despite his pleas, he was immediately executed by strangling.

Later, around 7:00 AM on a Sunday, a small ship called de Nooteboom anchored in Macassar, accompanied by a gonting (small boat) behind it and one on each side. The crew sent 4 sailors to de Nooteboom to bring back 100 men, promising to take them to Japara. At first, the men refused to board, but after threats of being shot, 6 of them eventually came aboard. These 6 were placed in the hold, while the ship’s crew then brought 8 more to de Lelie, another 5 to the gonting bound for Japara, and the last 5 to de Meijblom.

The sergeant questioned the men, and the narrator (likely a Dutch officer) also interrogated those on de Nooteboom. The prisoners claimed to be from Riau and Johor. When asked if they knew Jan de Pertuan, they confirmed they did and said he was currently in Riau. They were also asked about Batoe Bonoang, but they refused to answer and turned away.

On 12 October 1691, a report was sent from Macassar detailing a military campaign led by Christoffel Nootnagel against a stubborn village called Ampan on an unnamed island. The goal was to force the villagers to submit, either peacefully or by force. Since peaceful methods failed, an attack was launched with the help of local allies, except for the king of Sumbawa, who avoided participation.

• The king of Tambora played a key role in the attack by setting fires to weaken the village's defenses and leading the charge up the walls, though many of his soldiers were lost.
• The village was quickly captured, destroyed, and left as a warning to others. The allies regained control over their rebellious subjects.
• A ship called the Chialoep, carrying the chief fiscal officer and 16 important prisoners, was lost at sea due to wind and currents. It was hoped they would reach Java safely by 12 October 1691.
• A smaller boat with 7 Europeans later arrived and was sent to Macassar along with a vessel provided by the ruler of Bima.

Nootnagel sent this unpolished report to the authorities, as requested by the king of Tambora. As a sign of goodwill, the king gave Nootnagel 13 slaves and 3 units of wax to pass on to the officials. These gifts were handed over to Citje Iop, an officer of the king of Bima's fleet.

A separate letter from the king of Tambora and other leaders, dated 12 October 1691 and received in Batavia on 21 November 1691, was also included. It was addressed respectfully to Governor-General Joannes Camphuijs and the Council of the Dutch East Indies, signed by Sultan Namaladijn Abdulbaset and his son, Abdul Djaleel.

In September 1687, several ships departed from the area near Castle Nassau in Banda toward different destinations:

• On September 16, the ships Roch and Javaanse Bode, along with 3 small citizen-owned ships (Chaloupen), sailed to Batavia, carrying a cargo of spices. One ship sailed to Macassar. The ship P:lo Rhin Bode also sailed to Batavia, carrying official orders for the captains and leaders of the aforementioned ships.
• The ships carried:
  • 8,834 pounds of mace (a spice), packed in 312 whole, 6 half, and 2 quarter sacks.
  • 31,306 pounds of nutmeg.
  • Other goods, including sulfur, with a total value of ƒ41,209.
• Four citizens—Theunis Claasz Soet, Jan Michielsz van der Voort, Joannis Jacobsz, and Nicolaas Bovet—also departed with licenses from the governor. The first three sailed to Batavia, and Nicolaas Bovet sailed to Macassar to manage their cargo.
• The governor received a letter from a commander at Poulou Rhun, requesting supplies for the quarantine station there.

In September 1683:

• On September 17, the local leader Roboaman arrived from Ceram with a ship, bringing 100,000 pounds of sago (a type of starch). He planned to sail to Macassar after resupplying.
• On September 18, the mixed-race citizen Paulus de La Noij returned from Ceram with 200,000 pounds of sago. Meanwhile, Jurriaan Jurriaansz departed for Macassar to manage a cargo of rice.
• On September 19, the sunny weather was good for the spice crops. Citizens were busy harvesting nutmeg, while workers repaired buildings, ships, and tools. Carpenters worked on wood for a new church, shipbuilders repaired old docks and small boats, masons demolished a ruined stone church in Lonthoir, and blacksmiths made locks and other iron goods in advance.
• On September 20, the mixed-race citizen Adam Abrahamsz departed for Macassar with a proper pass to manage a cargo of rice.

• A daily log of Castle Batavia from January 1 to October 31, 1684.
• Two books of outgoing letters, orders, and instructions sent by the High Government of India (VOC leadership in Batavia) to other VOC regions:
  • From December 14, 1683 to December 27, 1683.
  • From January 3, 1684 to February 29, 1684.
• A record of all incoming and outgoing letters, reports, and instructions from January 1, 1683, to December 31, 1683.
• Incoming letters and related documents from various VOC regions received between October 10, 1683, and September 30, 1684, organized by region:
  • Amboina, Banda, Ternate, Macassar, Timor, East Coast of Java, Ceribon, Bantam, Tangaran, the Sunda Strait, Tanjungpura, the Cruising War Waters, and the war fleet.
  • Palembang, Jambi, Siam (Thailand), Tonkin (Northern Vietnam), China, Japan, Malacca, West Coast of Sumatra, the gold mines, Bengal.
  • Coromandel (Southeast India), Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Malabar (Southwest India), Surat (India), Persia (Iran), and the Cape of Good Hope (South Africa).
• A record of appointments and changes in personnel, including officials and servants, from January 18, 1684, to November 30, 1684.

On November 11, 1651, two employees of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), Pieter Andriesz (from Wieringermeer) and Borger Cloubeecq (from Adorp), testified before Anenols de Vlamingh van Oudshoorn, secretary of the Council of Justice in the Castle of Batavia.
They stated under oath that on the previous Saturday (November 4, 1651), around 2:00 AM, they were ordered by their commanding officer to patrol the ditch near the slave chain by the castle gate.
During their rounds, they found a man, Hendrick Evertsen, asleep under a kalambu (canopy) tree. He was a landspassagier (free passenger) and assistant to Gabriel Sinsongh, a junior officer.
They woke him, took him to their guard post, and reported the incident to their officers. Hendrick Evertsen was fined 16 guilders and 10 stuivers for the offense.
The witnesses confirmed their testimony was true and signed it in the presence of Jacob Luijt, the Advocate Fiscal of the Indies (prosecutor).
The document was sealed with a stamp worth 3 guilders, 16 stuivers, and 4 pennies, and included a list of fines:
3,164 panam wood planks (fines totaling 435 pounds, 8 stuivers). 3 pepper baskets (aess). 1 bacova (type of cloth) worth 160 reals. 1 aaa (unclear item) worth 28,156 reals.

The following points were documented in historical records:

• A report by Palm on his mission to Pontianak, including related documents listed in a register (not yet fully reviewed).
• A report by the Japanese leader Arend Willem Feith about trade activities in the region, along with a brief outline of relevant matters.
• Copies of translations of local letters received between 1 October and 31 December 1779.
• A notice from the Honorable Commissioners of the Bovenlouden regarding the delivery of 3 types of products.

The records from 1779 include several copied documents related to the Dutch administration in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta):

• Document 7: A copy of the daily logbook of Castle Batavia, detailing events and activities within the fort.
• Document 8: A copy of the outgoing Indian Letter Book, containing all official letters and orders sent by the High Indian Government (the Dutch colonial authority) to its external trading posts from 1 October to 31 December of that year.
• Document 9: A copy of the outgoing Secret Indian Letter Book for the same period, likely containing confidential correspondence.
• Document 10: A copy of the incoming general correspondence from the same time frame.
• Document 11: A copy of the incoming Secret Indian Letter Book, which includes not only letters but also resolutions, related documents, and reports received from key locations such as:
  • Ambon
  • Ternate
  • Makassar
  • Timor
  • Palembang
  • Pontianak
  • Japan
  • Malacca
  • Java
  • Banten (Bantam)
• Document 12: A copy of a legal record, described as "42 burg Copia 3 atum. ing," though the exact meaning of this phrase is unclear from the text.