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The Council of India wrote to Governor-General Rijcklof van Goens and the Honorable Directors of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) on May 15, 1679, confirming receipt of their letter from March 10, 1679, delivered by the ship Janskercken on April 27.

• The ship’s cargo was unloaded, inspected, and matched with its invoice. On April 7, the goods were sent with fiscal officer Adriaen van Daelen to Sumbawa to load sappanwood before returning via Bima.
• The Toadjor Toantje, a ship usually sailing for the ruler of Macassar, was preparing to depart. Meanwhile, Arouw Tjeballe received orders from the ruler of Macassar (referred to as His Highness Palacca) and, with Captain Malarij, first traveled to Mandar to urge the rulers of Mandar and Boni to either come to Macassar or go to Batavia.
• If they refused, Radja Bellenpa (a ruler from Macassar) would invite all the kings of Mandar to a feast, declare Radja Bonij’s wishes, and either lead them to Batavia or keep them in Macassar.
• Arouw Tjeballe delivered letters from Radja Palacca and the VOC to the leaders of Boni in Boerecomba. Though the land in Boni was reportedly dry and barren, people were arriving with belongings, claiming to seek farmland—but the Council suspected they were avoiding a summons.
• Radja Palacca also sent messengers to Kadja Louboe, though it was unclear if they arrived. Rumors suggested Kadja Louboe was willing to leave his land if the VOC insisted, having recently made peace with his enemies, the Turadjers (as previously advised by the Council).
• Radja Palacca noted his land was now more prosperous than Radja Bonij’s, whose people had previously refused VOC assistance against the Turadjers.

On June 9, 1679, the ship Pan Broeck received a General Register of all incoming letters and documents for the year 1679. These were sent from various trading posts in India and were being dispatched to the Dutch Republic with the return fleet under the command of Extraordinary Council of India Sibrant Abbema, following orders from the Governor-General and Council of India in Batavia. The register included documents from:

• A letter from Governor Robbert de Vicq and the Council at Fort Victoria in Amboina, addressed to the High Government of India in Batavia, dated May 23, 1679.
• An examination report by Merchant Jacob de Jongh regarding irregularities in the Dutch East India Company’s sago forest, dated November 4, 1678.
• A report by Witse van N... (name incomplete).

On 16 November and 18 November, two shipments of documents were sent by boat, including:

• A letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl in Makassar to the Noble Council in Batavia, dated 14 October 1697 (document 266).
• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thijl and the Council in Makassar to the same Noble Council in Batavia, dated 21 October 1697 (document 271).
• Another letter from the same sender and recipient, dated 24 October 1697 (document 277).

The records also mention a collection of documents with folio numbers: 156, 28, 234, 235, 243, 245, 251, 60, and 254.

This record details diplomatic and administrative exchanges involving the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) and Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) during the year 1697. Below is a breakdown of the key events and documents:

• October 24, 1697: Gifts (likely money or goods) were given to envoys from the Raja of Bone (also called Boni).
• October 31, 1697: A payment of 117½ real (a currency) was made to envoys from Goa via a Burger Chialoup (likely a local intermediary). Another payment of 25 real was given to envoys from Macassar.
• November 13, 1697: Documents were submitted to the General Secretariat, including records related to envoys.
• A translated letter in Malay from the Queen Dowager Daing Tellille of Macassar to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn in Batavia.
• September 1697:
  • A letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl and the council in Macassar to the High Government in Batavia, dated late September.
  • A report by the VOC’s interpreter Jan Ferdinandus on complaints from locals in the Bonthain region, dated August 27, 1697.
  • A written claim by the Raja of Goa, submitted to the governor and council in Macassar, along with a report by Jan Ferdinandus, dated May 11, 1697.
• September 7, 1697: A report in the form of questions and answers, prepared by gecommitteerden Steenkop, Thooft, and Mijer (likely VOC officials), addressing the claims of the King of Goa’s envoys.
• October 7, 1697: Another letter from Governor Isaacq van Thijl and the council in Macassar to the High Government in Batavia.
• Translated Malay letters from:
  • The Raja of Goa and the Raja of Bone (and Daing Tellille) to the authorities in Batavia.
  • The Queen of Soping (likely Suppa, a region in Sulawesi) to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn.
  • Aroeg Mariouw and Arong Balouso, princes of Hoping (possibly a misspelling of a location in Sulawesi), to the same governor-general.
• Complaints from the envoys of Soping against the Raja of Bone, submitted to the governor-general.
• A Malay-language agreement ("tertoog") from the envoys of Goa to the governor-general.
• A Malay letter from the young King of Bima (an island in Indonesia) to the High Government in Batavia.
• Letters from Jenellijs Sappij and Rasmaij (likely local leaders or officials) to the authorities in Batavia.

This collection of documents, received in Batavia between 14 February 1697 and 28 August 1697, details political and military events in the region, primarily involving local rulers and the Dutch authorities in Macassar.

• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council of Macassar, dated 4 May 1697, was sent to the Dutch government in Batavia. It includes:
  • Instructions for Under-Merchant Abraham Holcher and Ensign Pieter Pietersz, dated 10 April 1697, regarding their mission to Raja Bonij in Chinrana.
  • A report from Holcher and Pietersz, dated 28 April 1697, detailing their activities and findings during their mission to Raja Bonij.
  • A translated letter from Raja Gea to the Dutch government.
• Another letter from Governor van Thije and the council, dated 8 June 1697 (with a postscript from 10 June 1697), was also sent to Batavia.
• A translated letter from Raja Bonij and Dain Tellille to the Dutch authorities.
• A list of complaints from Raja Bonij against the Portuguese in Goa, submitted to Governor van Thije.
• A report by Under-Merchant and Sabandhaar Adriaan Thooft, dated 1 May 1697, describing his activities and observations in Sumbawa, Dompo, and Bima.
• A statement from the interpreter Joannes Ferdiandus about goods taken by Crain Jeremika and Arou Teeko from the defeated king of Tambora.
• A letter from Governor Plaac van Thije and the council, dated 27 July 1697, sent to Batavia.
• Two short reports from Major Adolph Winckler, Chief Merchant Matthijs Schenkenberg, and the captain of the Malay soldiers, Abdul Bagus, submitted to the Governor-General. These reports include:
  • A confession from the Raja of Tambora regarding the attack on the Dutch fort in Bima.
  • The murder of the queen of Dompo.

The documents also include a translation of a Malay account describing the campaign of the new king of Benij against the ruler of Soping.

This collection of documents, received in Batavia between 14 February 1697 and 28 June 1697, details political conflicts and diplomatic missions in the region, primarily involving the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The records were transported by the ships Domburgh and Boswijk and include the following key points:

• A translation of a Malay account describing the military campaign of the new King of Bone (Radja Bonij) against the ruler of Soping.
• A letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar to the Honorable Government in Batavia, dated 4 May 1697, discussing regional affairs.
• Instructions for Under-Merchant Abraham Holcker and Ensign Pieter Pietersz, dated 10 April 1697, for their mission to Chinrana to meet with Radja Bonij.
• A report from Holcker and Pietersz, dated 28 April 1697, detailing their activities and findings during their assignment with Radja Bonij.
• A translated letter from the Radja of Goa to the Honorable Government in Batavia, outlining his concerns.
• Another letter from Governor Van Thije and the council in Macassar to Batavia, dated 8 June 1697, with a postscript added on 10 June 1697.
• A translated Malay letter from Radja Bonij and Dain Tellille to the Honorable Government.
• A list of grievances from Radja Bonij against the rulers of Goa, submitted to Governor Van Thije.
• A report by Under-Merchant and Sabandhaar Adriaan Thooft, dated 1 May 1697, on his observations and activities in Sumbawa, Dompo, and Bima.
• A statement from the interpreter Joannes Ferdiandus regarding goods handed over by Crain Jerenika, a former rebel general. This includes a confession from the Radja of Tambora about attacks on the VOC fort in Bima and the murder of the Queen of Dompo.

The documents highlight tensions between local rulers, the involvement of the VOC in regional politics, and the diplomatic efforts to manage conflicts in the area.

On 20 May 1697, a report was sent from Amboina (Ambon) to Batavia (Jakarta) via the ship De Voetboog. The letter was written by Willem van Wijngaarden, an Extraordinary Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), who also served as Governor and Director of Amboina. The letter was addressed to:

• Willem van Outhoorn, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, and his council in Batavia.
• The Governor and council in Macassar (Makassar).

The report included:

• A short summary of events in Amboina during the leadership of Cornelis Stull, the former Chief Merchant, up to 3 April 1697, when authority was handed over to Willem van Wijngaarden.
• A list of all the projects and tasks completed in Amboina since Cornelis Stull was in charge.

The document was registered as No. 5 and contained 22 pages.

The records from Amboina in 1697 include official letters and reports sent to the government in Batavia by Willem van Wijngaarden, the Extraordinary Council and Governor of Amboina, along with the local council. These documents were received in Batavia on 6 June, 9 August, and 11 October 1697 via different ships.

• A complaint from Cornelis Stull, a senior merchant, dated 20 May 1697, about 250 gold coubangs (coins) lost at sea from the ship Htobre near Amboina in the previous year.
• A report by Cornelis Stull, submitted to Willem van Wijngaarden, summarizing key events in Amboina during his time in charge.
• A daily log by junior merchant Pieter Nuijts, handed over to acting commander Cornelis Stull on 2 November 1696, detailing the destruction of clove trees on the north coast of Ceram.
• A statement by former fiscal officer Jan van Hoorn, dated 13 May 1697, explaining why he did not start legal action against de Haas, the commander of the Chialoup, for seizing a Papuan vessel from Massoal.
• A short letter from Willem van Wijngaarden and the Amboina council to the government in Batavia, dated 30 May 1697.
• A letter from Willem van Wijngaarden and the council, dated 25 September 1697, including notes on the recent destruction of clove trees in Alang, Lileboij, and Hatou, as well as others discovered and cut down in the Hila district.
• A report by appointed officials on their mission to Tengatenga to resolve conflicts within the village, dated 13 March 1697.
• A legal verdict related to the above conflicts.

On 14 October 1697, Isaac van Thije wrote from Macassar (in the Rotterdam Castle) to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. He noted that while it seemed safest to favor the Boni side in local conflicts for the sake of general peace, only time and experience would show if this was the right choice. His letter was sent via sloops under the command of Burgher Jacob du Mee.

On 21 October 1697, another letter was sent from Macassar, this time aboard a Chinese vessel, accompanying a set of unchecked payroll books due to time constraints. The letter referenced an earlier report from 7 October, which was attached as a copy since the original was missing. The main purpose was to send the payroll books—closed at the end of the previous August—along with other annual documents. Due to lack of time, the books had not yet been reviewed post-by-post as required by a 6 September 1694 resolution. However, the governor assured that the pay had been managed carefully:

• Officials with debts in their homeland received just enough to balance their finances.
• Those in poor standing received only 3 months of pay per year.
• Others, who were better off, had their pay delayed by 1–2 months due to high local costs and lack of subsidies.

The books would later be properly inspected by Fiscal Hendrik Steenkop and Sabandhaar Adriaan 't Hoofft, who were assigned for this task on 17 September.

On 14 October 1697, a report from Macassar highlighted the urgent need for defenses. The Raja of Goa and his deputy admitted during a meeting in July 1697 that they had fortified their city without notifying the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They claimed this was only for protection against the hostile people of Bonij and not against the VOC. They asked for forgiveness, arguing that Bonij’s king had also built strongholds in Chinrana and Massepij, including one reinforced with bamboo and earthworks.

The young king of Bonij initially had little respect from his people but later strengthened his rule with harsh punishments, advised by Aroe Tanette Matoea. Though he might never gain the same respect as his predecessors, the VOC feared his growing power. They noted that Bonij relied on the VOC for stability, either out of gratitude or fear of losing support if they turned against them.

The report suggested caution in shifting power dynamics. It warned against pushing Bonij too hard to repay debts or Goa to give up privileges, as this could backfire. Instead, the VOC should gradually adjust the balance of power among allies, ensuring stability through careful management. A sudden shift in favor of one side could disrupt the region’s equilibrium.

• On 14 October 1697, a report from Macassar described tensions involving Goa, Bonij, and Soping.
• Bonij threatened Goa, leading to urgent fortification efforts. The Dutch East India Company (VOC) advised Goa to close its open city gates and stay alert against surprise attacks, though a full siege was unlikely.
• Meanwhile, Macassar secretly strengthened its defenses, while Bonij watched but did nothing to stop it.
• The VOC refused to mediate between Bonij and Soping, fearing failed negotiations would worsen tensions. The VOC also disapproved of Aroe Ponij's aggressive actions in Soping.
• The VOC took two Soping princes, Dain Mabanij and Aroe Mario, under protection in Goa. This move was welcomed by Radja Goa and his advisor Crain Bontosongo, who saw it as a sign the VOC would protect oppressed allies.
• Bonij and Soping demanded the return of the two princes, but the VOC feared they would be executed to deter others from seeking help. Protecting them (along with 120+ relatives) would strengthen the VOC's influence and discourage future abuses by local rulers.
• The VOC believed this protection would help maintain a power balance in the region, justifying their refusal to hand over the princes despite formal claims from Bonij and Soping.
• The report also mentioned plans to further fortify Goa.

• On 24 October 1697, Jacob Cuijck van Mijerop, secretary in Macassar, sent a private letter from Castle Rotterdam to Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General, and the Council of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Batavia.
• The letter included:
  • An inventory of equipment from the small ship De Gerechtigheid (The Justice), signed by the helmsman.
  • A final account of hidden supplies and other items for the same ship.
  • A small invoice for purchased horn.
  • A receipt signed by helmsman Isaacq Laurense.
• Cuijck van Mijerop noted that while most matters were already discussed in earlier letters (such as the one from 5 March 1697), he felt it his duty to provide additional private insights.
• The main goal since the death of the old king of Boni had been to restore the lost balance of power, which had weakened over time due to the actions of an old and reckless warrior. The death of the king and the rise of a young, inexperienced successor seemed like an opportunity to restore this balance.
• Initially, it was unclear how to achieve this, as the balance had to be sought between the kingdoms of Boni and Goa. Despite family ties—Lappatauw (a key figure) was married to the daughter of the king of Goa and had five children with her—conflicts arose.
• The attempt to restore the deposed king of Soping (a relative of the king of Goa) led to tensions. The people of Boni grew suspicious, believing the restoration was pushed by the king of Goa, which ultimately failed.

On 24 October 1697, a report from Macassar was prepared for the upcoming year 1698, including a catalog of medicines. The following documents were listed:

• A duplicate general muster roll (No. 12) of all employees of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) stationed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar and surrounding areas, recorded as of 30 June 1697.
• A summary (No. 13) of the total strength (numbers) from the above muster roll.
• A list (No. 14) of qualified personnel, also dated 30 June 1697.
• A death roll (No. 15) of all deceased VOC employees from 26 September 1696 to 30 September 1697.
• A detailed list (No. 16) of chialoupens (small ships) and other minor vessels present in Macassar as of 30 June 1697.
• A brief summary (No. 17) of personnel transported to Batavia via the ships Domburg and Boswijk.
• A list (No. 18) of 3 individuals who still had outstanding debts, with requests for their original records.
• A set of payroll books (No. 19), including a journal and three ledgers, covering the period from 1 September 1696 to 31 August 1697, packed separately in a small chest.
• An additional document (No. 20), unspecified in detail.

In June 1698, multiple ships arrived in and departed from the port of Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). The records list the following details:

• On June 16, an English ship named Toscane Gallij and another called Trumbal Galeij arrived from England.
• Other ships arriving included:
  • Tirnaten and Bedegale (no origin specified).
  • De Fluijt Nieuwland, De Purmer, Andromeda, Coydregt, De Geelvink, De Waelstroom, Sirjanslaed Goude Steijn, and Sara from Coromandel (southeast India).
  • Siran Marchiant, a small ship from Scandia (likely Scandinavia).
  • Dregterland (origin unspecified).
• On June 13, De Hoeker De Nijptang arrived.
• On June 14, 't Schip Goodestryne and the small vessel 't Jagt Boswijk arrived.
• On June 2, De Fluijt Warop and the small vessel De Schaapherder arrived from Bantam (modern-day Banten, Indonesia).
• On June 10, the English ship Siran Marchiant arrived from Japara (on Java, Indonesia) with an incomplete journey.
• On June 11, De Fluijt Walenburg arrived from Tagul (likely Terengganu, Malaysia).
• On June 26, De Fluijt Prinskant arrived from Banda (in Indonesia), and De Fluijt Schoonderloo arrived.
• On June 29, De Fluijt De Voetboog arrived from Banda via Amboina (modern-day Ambon, Indonesia).
• On June 18, 't Jagt De Purmer arrived from Bengale (modern-day Bangladesh/West Bengal).
• On June 25, 't Schip Dregterlaed arrived from Sosieralta (unclear location).

The following ships were present in Batavia by the end of June 1698:

• Large ships: De Vlieger, De Caauw, 't Casteel Batavia, De Moercappel, De Kuijper, De Tamboer, De Brack, Herderin, De Hengelaer, De Geregtigheijt, De Leeuwerlingalgoots, De Wijptang (a small ship called a hoeker), De Schaapharder, Voorschoten, Hobrecht Nierop, Walenboerg, Nassouw, Hoog Schepe, Prinsland, Schoon Daersoo, Nieuwland, and De Voetboog.
• Smaller vessels and yachts: De Conseisang (a Portuguese ship), De Fortuijn, De Lange Wijle, Herderin, Honsholredijk, Pamepus, De Swaag, Elisabeth, De Vnobber, 't Jagt 't Boswijke, Concordiae, Woggenerro, and De Vegt.
• Foreign ships: the English ships Crumbal Gallij and Nassouw (from England via Cadix, modern-day Cádiz, Spain), and the Portuguese ship S=t Pedro heading to Macao (modern-day Macau, China).

Several ships departed Batavia for various destinations:

• De Fluijt Bandboog sailed to Japan with senior merchant Hendrik Dijkman.
• A ship sailed to Surabaja (modern-day Surabaya, Indonesia) via Japara.
• A ship sailed to Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) and another to Bengale via the west coast of Sumatra.
• A ship sailed to Cheribon (modern-day Cirebon, Indonesia) and Japara with official Pieder Durant.
• Ships numbered 316 sailed to various destinations, including China, Bantam, and other unspecified locations.

The records also mention the presence of Predikant Petries Vander Vorm traveling from Timor via Bina and Eactaen (unclear locations).

In May 1698, the following ships arrived and departed from Batavia:

• 10 ships arrived, including:
  • The Dutch fluyt Cloverblad and Spierdijle (assigned to Cronenburg).
  • The English ship St. Pedro and the Portuguese ship Swaag.
  • Smaller Company ships like Handboog, Sirgansland, Hobre de Caauw, Pampus, Woggemun, Moercappel, Tambour, Fortuijn, Herderin, and Rin.
• 10 ships departed, including:
  • The fluyt Croonenburg to Pamanahkan (May 30).
  • Kagels' ship Sarae to England.
  • The yacht Bekesteijn from Tagal (May 4).
  • The fluyt Hopre to Japara (news of peace with France).
  • The galjoot Leeuwertje from the homeland via Cape of Good Hope (May 14).
  • The fluyt Swaag via Cape of Good Hope (news of agreements, May 30).
  • The yacht Herderin to Ternate via Macassar (May 7).
  • The yacht Fortuijn to Sourabaja via Japara (May 23).
  • The fluyt Handboog to Macassar via Beur (May 9).
  • The English ship Sirian Merchant to Java’s east coast (May 21).
  • The ship Concordia to Bantam.

At the end of May 1698, the following smaller vessels were present in Batavia under Rheede:

• Yachts: Vlieger, Kuijper, Brack, Hengelaer, Geregtigheid, Pronjin, Snobbere.
• Galliot: Leeuwertje.
• Fluyt: Walenburg.
• Ships: Goude Verteijn, Concordia, Java.

Other ships at sea or in transit included:

• The yacht Sadmlacg and Susanna (awaiting orders).
• The yacht Schaapherder in Bantam.
• Kegels' ship Elisabeth in Padraspatnam.
• The English ship Sirian Marchant in Japara (May 24).
• The yacht Eeniland in Malacca (May 12).
• The ship Oostersteijn in Ceylon (May 2).
• The fluyt Dieren en route to Japan via Siam (May 9).
• The yacht Peparthuijn on Sumatra’s west coast.
• The ship Hagal in Bantam and Japara.
• The ship Waelstroom, Hons Holoedigle, Concordia, and Vegt (total of 17 ships with 315 crew).

Governor-General Dirck Coomans was expected in Bengal.

This document is a register of letters and reports received in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) from various rulers and Dutch officials in 1699. Below is a summary of its contents:

• The register begins with records from 1698, noting that documents were handed over in 1699 via ships like the Eenhoorn (received November 11) and a small boat called the geregtigheijt (December 24).
• It includes translations of letters in Malay from:
  • The king and nobles of Bima (sent to the Dutch government in Batavia).
  • A person named Jenellij van Pekat (also addressed to Batavia).
  • Raja Goa (king of Goa), with a letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar (end of April 1699).
  • Raja Boni (another ruler), with a letter addressed to the Dutch authorities.
• Additional records include:
  • A register of received papers brought by the ship de Pool (September 9).
  • Letters from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar to Batavia, dated late August 1699 and September 7.
  • Excerpts from a diary kept by Governor Isaac van Thije on September 8, 14, 15, and 28, and October 30, 1699, discussing meetings with Raja Boni and other nobles about a rebel named Titsjatsjoe and matters related to the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
  • A register of papers received via a Chinese vessel (May 17).
• The total collection consists of 100 original letters and important attachments received in Batavia throughout 1699.

This record lists official letters and documents received in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) from various rulers and Dutch officials in 1698 and 1699. The documents were delivered by ships like De Eenhoorn and De Pool, as well as smaller vessels.

• On November 11, 1698, a translated letter from the King of Bima and his nobles was received, addressed to the Dutch High Government in Batavia.
• On December 24, 1698, a translated speech in Malay about the behavior of the Raja of Goa was submitted, along with a letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar (modern-day Makassar).
• On April 30, 1699, another translated letter from the King of Bima and his nobles was delivered.
• On September 9, 1699, a register of received papers arrived via the ship De Pool.
• On August 31, 1699, a letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar was sent, with an addition dated September 7, 1699.
• Translated letters from the Raja of Boni and the Raja of Goa were also included in the records.
• On October 28, 1699, another letter from Governor Isaac van Thije and the council in Macassar was received.
• Excerpts from the governor’s logbook discussed meetings with the Raja of Boni and other nobles regarding a rebel named Titsjabsjoo, recorded on September 8, 14, 15, and 30, 1699.
• On May 17, 1699, a Chinese ship delivered additional documents.
• A final register listed all original letters and important attachments received in Batavia during 1699, totaling 167 items from Macassar.

In a letter dated April 30, 1699, officials from Macassar updated Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia on recent events since their last report from September 27, 1698. They noted that tensions between the allies of Boni and Goa, which had worsened, had now calmed down. They hoped to resolve the conflicts without further issues.

The weather had been unpredictable: weak winds and little rain in early January 1699, followed by heavy storms and rain in March. These conditions caused local trading ships to wreck, including some near Macassar's harbor. The sloop De Gerechtigheid arrived from Batavia in just 8 days but was heavily damaged by the rough seas.

The officials confirmed receiving several letters from Batavia, sent between November 24, 1698, and March 2, 1699, via different ships and messengers, including:

• The sloop Goa (December 23, 1698),
• The yacht De Vol under Captain Michiel Ram (January 6, 1699),
• The ship De Eenhoorn under Chief Merchant Hendrik Collaart (February 13, 1699),
• The sloop De Gerechtigheid (March 2, 1699).

A report from the commander of the sloop Johor detailed its troublesome journey. After leaving for Costij, it faced storms and was blown off course, missing Bima entirely. It eventually anchored near the Toekabesjes Islands but was trapped for weeks. By February, the weather improved, allowing it to reach Boeton Strait. However, another attempt to sail was delayed until early April, when it finally reached Bima after 8–10 days.

In Bima, the local ruler, Djenelij Rasmaij, reported that around 23,000 pieces of sapanwood (a valuable dye wood) were ready, with more expected within 5–6 weeks. Boudewijn Claas, the local Dutch commander, confirmed this in a report sent on April 15.

The officials acknowledged orders to send the ship De Eenhoorn back to Batavia by April, but due to bad weather in March, unloading was difficult. On April 7, they decided to delay the ship’s departure to Bima until the end of the month. They feared risking the ship in calm conditions, which might push it eastward off course. Given the delayed timeline for gathering the sapanwood, they planned to keep De Eenhoorn in Bima for no more than 14 days. After that, it would sail directly to Batavia with whatever cargo was ready, following similar instructions given to the Handboog the previous year.

In April 1699, a Dutch ship called Den Hoorn left Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) carrying official documents addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta). These papers were sent by Governor Isaac van Thije and the local council in Macassar, summarizing events and records from 1698 to 1699.

• The documents included:
  • A daily log (May–November 1698) and copies of outgoing letters (September 1698–April 1699).
  • Incoming letters (September 1698–April 1699).
  • A summary of a letter from Dam Mabanij, a leader in Dompo, dated January 24, 1698.
  • A confession from a local man named Carre Naba (April 25, 1699).
  • Legal statements against soldier Francois Ras van Aalst (September 3 & 11, 1698).
  • Five reports on cargo issues from the ships Eenhoorn and the frigate De Pool.
  • Financial records reviewed by Joannes Eduards, head of the pay office, regarding soldier paybooks from 1698.
  • A sealed letter from local orphanage officials to their counterparts in Batavia.
  • A passenger list for the Eenhoorn and a separate list of five disabled individuals traveling under the supervision of Christiaan Bomberg and Pierre Dien Lafoij.
  • Sixty pay receipts for traveling officials, a cargo invoice, and a bill of lading for the Eenhoorn.
  • An unpaid receipt for supplies provided to the ship Cals del Rotterdam in Macassar.

The documents were signed by Jacob Cuijcq van Meijer, acting secretary, on April 30, 1699.

In the budget for the Dutch East Indies in 1888, funds were allocated for several naval vessels, including:

• ₣390,000 for a second survey vessel, two torpedo boats, and a torpedo gunboat.
• ₣1,276,000 for the construction and outfitting of a reconnaissance ship.

At the time, aside from survey vessels like the Ubanda and Lombok, there were 26 ships in service, including:

• The armored corvette Sumatra.
• The torpedo gunboats Ave, Wadoro, Macassar, Pazan, Noereman, Mytos, Rombok, Sumbawa, Boeroe, Borneo, Mas, Soesoehunan, Soembing, Serdang, Madoera, and Tibrogger.

The Macassar was repurposed as a survey vessel on April 8, 1895, replacing the Rambon. Originally, it was expected to remain in service until late 1899, but it was later decided it could stay until the arrival of a new survey vessel in 1902. This meant no new torpedo gunboat needed to be built in 1900.

By 1893, the fleet would lose the Macassar and Madoera but gain a new torpedo gunboat launched in 1899, keeping the total at 26 ships by 1902, including:

• The armored corvette Sumatra.
• The torpedo gunboats Save, Mytos, Noereman, Rombok, Sumbawa, Boeroe, Noord, Soesoehunan, Soembing, Serdang, Madoera, and Tibrogger.
• The two new torpedo gunboats launched in 1899 and 1900.

The older torpedo gunboats Apores and Noereman had undergone major repairs in 1888 and 1889, respectively, and could still serve on rivers for some time. Since the last of the old torpedo gunboats would be retired by 1902, no further construction of that type was needed.

The records from Macassar detail the arrival of ships between 1 October 1725 and 31 May 1726:

• On 1 October 1725, the ship of captain Intje ma arrived from Samarang with a pankor (small vessel) carrying 3 lasten (cargo units) and 13 crew members. It brought 40 piculs (a weight unit) of Javanese tobacco, as per a pass issued on 23 May 1725.
• From Bonton, captain Todawang of Wadjo arrived with a pankor of 3 lasten and 6 crew. The pass, dated 3 March 1725, listed 80 piculs of small Bonton chests and ½ picul of wax.
• Captain Carec todjeng from Bima arrived with a pankor of 2 lasten and 7 crew. The pass, issued by resident Abraham Walburg on 24 July 1725, noted no goods were brought.
• On 2 May 1726, captain Tot Attie of Wadjo arrived from Batavia with a gonting (small ship) owned by the Chinese merchant Niotheko. The vessel, about 6 lasten with 24 crew, carried:
  • 1 picul of raw silk
  • 10 large gerrassen (fabric units)
  • 10 small klosjes (fabric units)
  • 5 tologesjes (fabric units)
  • 2 fine cassa (fabric units)
  • 2 coarse se (fabric units)
  • 3 sour schitsen (fabric units)
  • 2 cust sarassen (fabric units)
  • 2 small gerrassen
  • 2 small armosijnen (fabric units)
  • 20 piculs of Chinese tobacco
  The pass was dated 27 July 1725.
• On 5 May 1726, captain Tora ding of Wadjo arrived from Tambora with a pankor of 2 lasten and 5 crew. The pass, dated 1 October 1725, noted no goods.
• On 9 May 1726, captain Angena Passirie arrived from Palo Lauwt with a pankor of 2 lasten.

This is a shipping record from Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia), dated May 22, 1726. It lists the movements of various types of Dutch East India Company (VOC) ships and local vessels between October 1725 and April 1726.
• The record tracks arrivals (arr:) and departures (vert:) of different ships, including:
  • Chialoup (small boats)
  • Patchiall (local trading ships)
  • Gantings, Pals, Pads, and Bilos (types of local or company vessels).
• Destinations and origins include key trading posts and regions:
  • Batavia (modern-day Jakarta): 36 ship movements
  • Baviaen: 1 movement
  • Billitou: 2 movements
  • Binia: 133 movements
  • Boutott: 7 movements
  • Sumbawa: 32 movements
  • Poelolaut: 2 movements
  • Soumankan: 3 movements
  • Samarang (modern-day Semarang): 16 movements
  • Tambora: 9 movements
  • Baro: 3 movements
  • Boeloboeld: 3 movements
  • Caijelij: 15 movements
  • Coedee: 3 movements
  • Peorat: 1 movement
  • Soemba (modern-day Sumba): 4 movements
  • Ternate: 11 movements
  • Amboina (modern-day Ambon): 25 movements
  • Banjer (modern-day Banjarmasin): 7 movements
  • Baulra: 4 movements
  • Inde: 8 movements
  • Chintana: 4 movements
  • Joana: 2 movements
  • Passier: 22 movements
  • Banda: 5 movements
  • Loewoe: 1 movement
  • Zaleijer: 1 movement
  • Mangaraij: 1 movement
• Total recorded ship movements: 322.
• Specific details for Amboina:
  • On October 19, 1725, 1 ship arrived.
  • Between October 20, 1725 and April 18, 1726, there were 19 additional recorded movements (arrivals and departures).
  • On February 23, 1725, 2 ships were recorded.
  • On April 18, 1726, 1 ship departed.
• For Banda:
  • On October 16, 1725, 1 ship was recorded.
  • Between November 9, 1725 and February 23, 1726, there were 37 movements in total.
• Transports (likely referring to cargo or troop movements) were recorded as 14 arrivals and 14 departures, with additional minor movements.

On 22 May 1726, a pass was granted in Makassar to a group led by Bappa Casar, a mandarees (local leader), and 12 other inhabitants of Grissee (a region in Sulawesi). This document allowed them to travel home safely by ship.

The pass requested that anyone who saw this letter should let the group travel without delay. It was signed in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) on 21 November by Fredrik Lokman.

The text also mentions a brief summary of arriving and departing fleets, including the Almooina (likely a ship name).

A shipping record from Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia), dated 22 May 1726, details the transport of goods and enslaved people between various islands in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia). The document lists movements primarily between August 1725 and May 1726, involving multiple locations, including:

• Sumba: On 20 September 1725, 22 February 1726, and 1 March 1726, groups of enslaved individuals were transported.
• Sumbawa: On 13 August 1725, 19 August 1725, 22 August 1725, and 26 August 1725, multiple transports occurred.
• Tambora: On 5 August 1725, 29 August 1725, and 26 September 1725, enslaved people were moved.
• Ternate: Transports were recorded on 11 September 1721, 1 January 1726, and 30 March 1726.
• Saleijer (likely Selayar): Transports took place on 19 August 1725, 14 September 1725, 20 January 1726, 4 February 1726, and 4 March 1726.

The record also includes dates in October 1725, November 1725, December 1725, January 1726, February 1726, March 1726, and April 1726, showing continuous movement of people and goods. The totals indicate large numbers of individuals were transported during this period.

The document was signed by F. V. d. Bosch, identified as a secretary.

• The records detail the transport of enslaved people from Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) on May 22, 1720 and May 22, 1726.
• In total, 116 people were transported in 1720, and 159 people in 1726.
• Individuals were sent to various locations, with dates and numbers recorded as follows:
  • Boulon: September 13, 1725 (1 person), November 5, 1725 (1 person), February 1, 1726 (1 person), February 25, 1726 (1 person), March 10, 1726 (1 person), April 18, 1726 (1 person).
  • Boeloboelo: February 1, 1726 (1 person), February 22, 1726 (1 person), March 22, 1726 (1 person).
  • Caijeli: August 10, 1725 (1 person), September 13, 1725 (1 person), November 6, 1725 (1 person), November 7, 1725 (1 person), December 17, 1725 (1 person).
  • Chinrana: January 1, 1726 (1 person), February 19, 1726 (1 person), April 9, 1726 (1 person).
  • Coctee: August 19, 1725 (1 person), January 27, 1726 (1 person), March 15, 1726 (1 person).
  • Ende: September 23, 1725 (6 people), December 6, 1725 (1 person), March 16, 1726 (1 person), March 27, 1726 (1 person), April 3, 1726 (1 person), April 12, 1726 (1 person), April 16, 1726 (2 people).
  • Joana: February 18, 1726 (1 person).
  • Loewoe: January 16, 1726 (1 person), January 27, 1726 (1 person).
  • Mangaraij: April 16, 1725 (1 person).
  • Pekal: September 9, 1725 (1 person).
  • Poetolaut: August 9, 1725 (1 person), February 15, 1726 (1 person).
  • Poumaukan: August 13, 1725 (1 person), February 13, 1726 (1 person).
  • Samarang (modern-day Semarang, Indonesia): August 1, 1725 (1 person), November 3, 1725 (1 person), November 4, 1725 (2 people), November 5, 1725 (1 person), November 6, 1725 (1 person), November 10, 1725 (3 people), November 11, 1725 (2 people), November 13, 1725 (4 people), December 23, 1725 (6 people), January 12, 1726 (1 person), February 13, 1726 (1 person), March 16, 1726 (2 people).
• In 1726, an additional 207 people were transported, with some records noting payments or fees (marked as "Passier ƒ" or "ƒ").