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The woman was attacked again 4 houses after the offense, while standing in front of her door. She was thrown to the ground and assaulted in the same way as before. The defendant was fined 40 Rijksdaalders of 8 each. They were warned not to repeat such actions under threat of more severe punishment, including payment of court costs. The defendant requested a copy of the charges. The prosecutor concluded that the prisoner should be subjected to sharp examination and torture. The prisoner maintained their previous confession. The Council, having considered all relevant factors, determined there was sufficient cause to potentially subject the prisoner to torture. They decided the prisoner should be threatened, and if they maintained their most recent confession, the prosecutor should proceed with the main case. The prosecutor presented their written demands with supporting evidence, concluding that the prisoner should be charged with manslaughter against Houdewijn Maerttens, commonly known as Cornelis van Langeson, a carpenter.

In 1742, a list was made of people who were returning to the Netherlands on the ship Noordbeek, operated by the Zeeland Chamber. They were entitled to receive rewards and had marked chests with their names. The ship's crew included:

• Jan Carel Wetterijk (number 48)
• Jochem Bank (number 32)
• Jan Jansz Dram from Flensburg (number 26)
• Pieter Lourents van Polwits (number 36)
• Christiaan Pietersz Brith (number 17)
• Jan Francies Namal (number 20)
• Hendrik Pietersz Weijer (number 14)
• Pieter Kuijpers (number 50)
• Andries Louvents (number 12)
• Anthonij Savale (number 12)
• Augustinus Stevensse (number 12)
• Hans Winter (number 12)
• Harmen Blom (number 12)
• Jacob Lipjes (number 12)
• Johannes Christiaanse (number 12)
• Jan Michiel Goendersz (number 12)
• Jan Albert Sapmeu (number 12)
• Marthinus Velgenhoven (number 12)
• Samuel Willegaerts from Vlissingen (number 50)

The crew members held various positions including boatswain, cook, sail maker, and commander. Their chests had specific dimensions noted in the register.

• Hermanus de Vries, naval lieutenant
• Pieter Bergenderst, sworn under oath
• Henricus Oosterderde, watch officer
• Theanus Morel, boatswain
• Dirk Iansz, sailor
• Langeson Schilman
• Jan van den Berg, gunner
• Barend Hambrdek, ship's steward

The ship Armuiden arrived in Macassar on September 5 from Amboina. It carried correspondence from Resident Barra and cargo worth 51,177 guilders, consisting of:

• 32,762 guilders in various gold
• 4,719 pounds of tortoise shell
• 11,550 pieces of sandalwood

The gold arrived in time to be sent to Coromandel via Bengal on the ship Rammekens. Later, they received more letters via a native vessel, and finally through the frigate Crab. King Erain Sumana and Crain Crongro wrote to the Governor General, sending a small gift. In their letters, they expressed their intention to continue honoring the contract and peace agreement "as long as the sun and moon would follow their course in the heavens." They were also working on completing a wall that would be 6 miles long.

In March 1711, various travel and trade permits were issued in The Hague for the following purposes:

• Abraham Duijvelaar, official from Middelburg, to export 30 loads of malt and 30 loads of barley to Langezand in Norway
• Francois Braets, merchant from Dordrecht, to export grains to Lille
• Jan Burgert, merchant from Amsterdam, to export 60 loads of barley to Lisbon
• Several military officers including General Orkney, Ritmeester Gandeville, and Lieutenant General Schuylenburg to transport horses and equipment to various locations like Ghent, Bruges, and Brussels
• Adriaan Waeldijk, merchant from Oud Beijerland, to export 20 loads of wheat, 40 loads of barley, 40 loads of oats, 10 loads of beans, and 100,000 pounds of oatmeal to Lille
• Catharina Vink, widow from Nijmegen, to export 1000 measures of lime and 500 cartloads of coal to Hulst
• Johannes Voorday, merchant from Amsterdam, to transport permitted goods between the Dutch Republic and Nieuwpoort
• Lord Gouionsend, British Ambassador, to transport his baggage to England
• Several high-ranking military officers including Major Kisleben, Brigadier Voorst, the Count of Athlone, Major General Grovensteijns, the Duke of Württemberg, Lieutenant General Coljaer, and Lieutenant General Murray to transport their equipment and baggage to the army camp for the upcoming campaign

• Eirca Jelmers and Allert Coykens from Linlopen as cargo owners
• Aucke Zijmons from Huerpen as ship captain of the vessel "Temple Zalaman"

• Length: 124 feet
• Width: 26 feet
• Depth: 12¼ feet

• The captain would sail to Langezand in Norway
• The cargo owners would load timber quickly
• The ship's crew would help load the cargo
• The captain would sail back to either Amsterdam or Harlingen, as chosen by the cargo owners
• The payment would be 2,050 guilders plus 25 guilders as a bonus for the captain
• The captain would not have to pay lighterage fees if the ship couldn't reach the dock

• Permission to transport 18 horses to Brugge without paying national fees, requiring registration of the horses' age, color and markings
• Daniel Coenen, contractor for English transport, received permission to move 700 horses to the Army without paying national fees, under the same registration requirements
• Rubert Apsel, a stone merchant from Luijk, got permission to import 100 loads of stone from near Namen to Luijk and Maastricht, with payment of national fees required
• Upon request from van Kijmmen, minister of the King of Prussia, permission was granted to transport three cases of weapons for Denhoff's battalion and the furniture of the late Brigadier Wickhorst to Loenen and Koningsbergen without paying fees
• James Pendleburij, Colonel and Controller of English Artillery, received permission to transport artillery supplies from England to Gent without fees
• Abraham Duijvelaer, Alderman and Council member of Middelburgh, got permission to export 50 loads of malt and 30 loads of barley to Langezand in Norway, valid for four weeks
• Francois Braats, merchant from Dordrecht, also received a permit

• Three cases of weapons for Denhoff's battalion and furniture belonging to the late Brigadier Wickhordt were permitted to be shipped to Königsberg without paying duties.
• Colonel Famer Genbleburg, Controller of English artillery, received permission to transport artillery supplies from England to Ghent duty-free. The Admiralty College in Zeeland was ordered to let these supplies pass without hindrance.
• Abraham Duivelaer, alderman and councilor of Middelburg, was given a 4-week permit to export 50 loads of malt and barley to Langesund in Norway, under the conditions of the decree of June 17, 1769 regarding grain transport.
• Francois Breats, merchant from Dordrecht, received a 4-week permit to export grain to Brussels and Lille under the conditions of the decree of June 17, 1709.
• Jan Burgerte, merchant from Amsterdam, was permitted to export 80 loads of barley or wheat to Lisbon with the Greenland or Eastern convoy.

On June 4, 1660, a shipping contract was signed in Amsterdam between Albert Bruijnzen, representing merchant Jan Dithon from London, England, and ship captain Lienke Lieuwers. The contract involved a ship called "de Hoop" with the following measurements:

• Length: 118½ feet
• Width: 24 feet
• Depth: 13¾ feet
• Had a half deck
• Could carry 1500 more parts than Albert Lieukes's ship

The agreement stated that the captain would sail his well-equipped ship from the Netherlands to either Westkiel or Langezand in Norway, whichever location the merchant preferred. There, the ship would be fully loaded with goods of the merchant's choice. After loading, the captain was required to sail to London and deliver the cargo faithfully to Jan Dithon.

• Destroy these criminals if possible
• March to Mataram or the court of Kartasura de Ningrat
• Eliminate any remaining raiders along the way
• Clean up the country
• Discuss various matters with the Susuhunan

• They had no information about the pepper shortage
• Pepper trees produced varying amounts of fruit from year to year
• People from Sikielang were somehow involved in the situation

In a letter dated November 28, 1713, from Sumatra's West Coast, the writer tells about giving his signs to three main villages: Siloenkang, Moara Paras and Tanjong Bilie. He sent messages 2 or 3 times to the council in Padang asking for advice, but received no answer. He sent Boginda Chieg as his representative to the council.

He only sent one person because the matter needed to be kept secret. If he sent many people, the secret would get out and the work could not be completed. He mentions how Radja Moulano from Salaijo tried to win over Padang's heart by claiming he wanted to help destroy Pouw, but instead convinced the lords of the Pouwers to pressure Padang by saying he wanted to strengthen Pouw.

The writer explains he cannot leave Moarda Pana, Siloenkan, and Tanjong Balie. He asks the council not to keep Boginda Chieg for more than two nights so they don't lose their signs and the work doesn't stop. The people from these villages keep urging him to finish this work.

He informs the council that once the work of Jong Deperkuan of Pagaroedjong is settled, he will open the roads to Padang together with the people from Moara Panas, Siloenkang, and Tanijong Bali. However, he will wait for now as these peoples are still staying together.

This was translated from a Malay letter by Orangkaija Baginda Ratou Poungoulou from Priaman.

• Chieg Joseef was now in the highlands of Cheribon near Donan
• Dutch forces had captured another rebel fortification, blocking supplies from Misacombangan island
• Chieg had about 500 armed Macassarese soldiers
• He was joined by 150 Cadjorang people under Radja Bilma and many hostile Javanese under Pangiran Aria Cassouma
• Dutch authorities had sent reinforcements the previous month
• Pourbaija had separated from Chieg and was hiding in the forests of Tajongpoura without causing trouble

On October 5, 1683, in Batavia, Captain Vanderpoel was discussing concerns about potential unrest in the kingdom. Vanderpoel reminded that it had cost much effort and bloodshed to restore His Highness to his kingdom. The conversation then turned to practical matters about pepper trade.

The issue of pepper leakage during transport to Batavia was discussed. Ship captains claimed the losses were due to dust flying overboard during loading, but since this couldn't account for one-fifth of the shortages, it was suggested that the pepper should be sifted first, as was done in other kingdoms where the Company received pepper.

Jacob Sinckers, a merchant, took over the trading books from administrator De Gheyn on September 18 to settle accounts with assistant Rijcken. They planned to close these books by the end of the following month.

The inspection of Lampong trade goods was completed as ordered on September 26. After this review, merchant and fiscal officer De Vick reported to Captain Vanderpoel that he had discovered several additional packages in the warehouse that weren't listed in the reviewed inventory. Believing these belonged to private individuals, he requested an inspection. Captains Ioan Struijs and Willem de Ruijter, along with secretary Christiaen Duijcker, were appointed to investigate these goods.

On October 5, 1683, several Dutch officials visited the Sultan's castle in Bantam. The group included Captain Wanderpoel, merchant Jacob Siikkers, Captain Joan Struijs, and merchant and fiscal officer David De Vicq. Merchant van der Schuir stayed home due to illness.

After the customary welcome and a brief wait, Wanderpoel asked permission to deliver a message from their superiors. The Sultan sent away his attendants, keeping only Pangirom Wira Goena and interpreter Ismael present.

Wanderpoel informed the Sultan about the following situations:

• Rebels including Chieg Josef and Pangiran Pourbaya had retreated inland from Tirtiassa
• Dutch forces had been pursuing them and capturing their fortifications
• Chieg Josef was now in the highlands of Chirrebon, surrounded by Dutch forces near Donan
• The rebels' supply line from Misacombangan island had been cut off
• Chieg Josef had about 500 armed Macassaran soldiers, plus 150 Cadjoranger warriors under Radja Bima, and many hostile Javanese under Pangiran Aria Cassouma
• The Dutch had sent reinforcements the previous month
• Pourbaya had separated from Chieg Josef and was hiding in the forests of Tanjongpoura without causing trouble

The Dutch suggested bringing Pourbaya to Batavia under safe conduct. The Sultan responded that he would be pleased to see the rebels suppressed and peace restored to the region and the Dutch East India Company.

September 4, 1683: officials in Souratta were concerned about ships from the homeland, including the 'Hollantse Thuijn' and 'Westeramstel', being unable to enter the harbor due to strong currents, similar to what happened to ships 'Betuwe' and 'Macassar' the previous year.

They received letters dated September 7, 1682 via Opmeer in Ceylon on January 24. A day of thanksgiving was established on January 6 to praise God for military successes. These included victories by Governor Robbert Padbrugge against the Ternatans in the Moluccos, Governor Robbert de Vicq restoring peace on Bourou island, Commander Couper against rebels, and François Tack defeating the old King of Bantam.

Some rebels remained, mostly Macassarese and Bugis people led by priest Chieg Josef, who were surrounded by troops under Captain Joan Ruys in the highlands of Chirrebon.

Several European officials left the area:

• French resident Monsieur de Guilhem departed via English ship
• His deputy du Combal left for Siam
• Danish resident Joan Joachim Paulij died suddenly on January 2
• His deputy Lambertsz left for Cormandel
• English officials departed with their ships 'Fermosa' and 'Tayvan'

There was a dispute over 3,698 catties of stolen cloves, which the English kept, claiming they would send them to England. Agent François Boyaart and Barwel missed the farewell dinner due to family illness and sudden illness respectively.

The trade situation in Cormandel had been brought to the attention of the King, who issued a new permit for free and unhindered trade. The King showed his favor by giving the residents gold cloth robes. This meant they hoped for better profits in Masulpatnam and its associated trading posts, which had always been the most important trading location on the Cormandel Coast.

On January 30, several ships safely arrived: the fluyt ship 'Campen' from Taiwan through the Malacca strait, along with the fluyt 'King of Poland' and the yacht 'Zeerob'. They carried a combined capital of 1,481,468 guilders, mainly in Chinese gold and Japanese plate silver, plus 309,305 guilders in Persian currency sent with the 'King of Poland' from Gamron, totaling 1,790,173 guilders. Additionally, 781,107 guilders were sent to Bengal with the yachts 'Young Prince' and 'Kwit' from Malacca.

On July 22, they sent another shipment from their port with the fluyt 'Post' and the yachts 'Schelvis' and 'Cabo Jacques', carrying unprocessed gold and requested trade goods worth 250,189 guilders. The Governor wrote that this substantial capital would not stretch very far.

In Coromandel, there were ongoing tensions with Mir Jumla, later known as Nabab Mir Mametsaken. The dispute centered around the seizure of his small ship, which sailed under Portuguese flag from Macassar, among other differences. He was so displeased that he refused to accept compensation and gifts, which caused problems for trade.

The following ships arrived at the port:

• On February 13: The ship of Nabab Mir Mametsaken, which was intended to go to Macassar
• On May 30: The fluyt Campen
• On October 3, 28, and 27: The yachts Venocen, Drommedaris, and fluyt depost

These ships brought various textiles, linens, and other trade goods worth 527,898 guilders, 6 stuivers, and 2 pennies for the Company's account. Governor Laurens Pith and the council in Palliaccatte sent advice letters dated January 2 and 4, February 10, June 20, and September 15, along with several letters from senior merchants in Masulipatnam.

The disputes with the Nabab remained unresolved and likely worsened because they denied his ship passage to Macassar, as they were at war with that kingdom. Instead, they bought the ship's cargo of textiles, linens, and other goods at reasonable prices for the Company, and provided other goods from the coast in return.

In Masilipate, rich and powerful merchants lived and traded diamonds. The ruler (Neijck) of that area was independent and dealt fairly with all traders. The diamonds were bought hastily due to unrest, but the prices were lower than in Masilipate.

To maintain the value of spices (particularly nutmeg, cloves, and mace) in Industan, very few were sent to Choromandel in 1628 and 1629. This caused prices to rise in both Agra and Masilipate, especially since neither the English nor Danish traders brought cloves to Masilipate in 1630.

The merchant Barent Pietersz had requested for Choromandel:

• 900 bhaar of cloves (486 pounds)
• 150 bhaar of nutmeg
• 100 bhaar of broken nutmeg

Following requests from Director van Hasel and chief merchant Heindrick Papour in Agra, they sent only limited amounts to Choromandel:

• 60 sockels of cloves
• 58 sockels of mace
• A good amount of broken nutmeg

In Masilipate, these sold well with cloves and mace fetching 20 pagodas per Man (3.15 guilders). The broken nutmeg, though of poor quality, sold for 70 pagodas per Bhuur of 436 pounds.

Governor Marten ijsbrantz noted that while cloves sold in Agra for 350 rupias per Man of 50 pounds (8.13 guilders per pound), one had to consider transport costs, risks, and weight loss. Additionally, sales in Agra were slow, and it took 1.5 to 2 years to get returns, whereas the coast could provide returns in the same period multiple times.

They decided to keep both Suratte and Choromandel undersupplied to maintain high prices. The presence of English and Danish traders in Maccassar complicated the spice trade, as they could obtain and transport cloves to the coast.

Read sailed to Mazulipatnam under the command of his nephew. After serving as commissioner for his wife for 7-8 days, he left to everyone's relief. At Mazulipatnam harbor, his representatives seized a ship belonging to Assenchau, who was coming from Arracan and was an old debtor.

According to reports from Golconda, Jearsey was doing well at court and indicated that these events did not concern the English Company. On March 3, he sent his ship 'Consent' to Pegu carrying 300 half-packs of red yarn and some packs of cloth. To trade these goods, he had given 1500 old pagodas to Pegu merchants. English nobleman Mr. Hattom also departed for Pegu.

The Nabab's ship, equipped by Taffa Tappa, sailed to Pegu on February 27. Several ships returned from Cannasserij to Mazulipatnam with many elephants, including the ship 'Pareel' carrying 2 animals. Ships also arrived from Aracan, including vessels belonging to Assenchan, Assam, and Alijmameth. The last shipment included 549 pounds of wax worth 216 florins.

Three ships arrived at Porto Novo from Atchijn and Malacca with significant cargo. Portuguese trader Manoel Tisero took on a cargo of 9 elephants in Tannasserij and departed for Mazulipatnam. Mapulle Chittij's ship carrying 7 pieces also sailed from Atchijn to Porto Novo.

On May 12, in Golconda, various trade goods were sold. The price for nutmeg was 94½ stuivers, which was 14½ stuivers more than in Surat. Other items sold included:

• 10,200 pounds of small trunks at 26 stuivers
• 4,080 pounds of cinnamon at 36 stuivers
• 1,560 pounds of cinnamon at 37 stuivers

There was no demand for cloves due to reported wars. The residents received 4,000 pagodas from two different persons with exchange fees. On April 20, bills of exchange were issued in Jaffanapatnam to be paid in elephants. The Company's interpreter brought three sets of loose diamonds to Palleacatta, costing 14,082 guilders. He also bought 55 raw stones in the mine for 2,698 guilders.

The Governor sent 24 ruby and sapphire rings from Pegu back to Golconda, valued at 2,136 guilders. In April, various goods arrived in Mazulipatnam from Golconda, including printed textiles, red yarn, and other materials, totaling 24,351 guilders.

Knight Winterwoelt arrived at Palleacatta with his ship the Anna from Arrakan. His brother's illegitimate son had spent the capital and the ship was barely seaworthy. Winterwoelt came with a large entourage but was only allowed inside with his immediate company. He quickly left for Madras using borrowed palanquins and horses, where a ship from Achin belonging to Mr. Jearsey had arrived.

• Not allowed to receive new trading licenses
• Required to dispose of their houses and lands before returning to the homeland

• Laborers
• Timber
• Ships to transport coral stone

• On August 2, a small trading vessel from Solor
• On August 21, two Portuguese ships heading from Goa and Cochin to Macao, carrying textiles
• On October 28, another small vessel from Solor carrying sandalwood
• A small yacht near Negapatnam heading to Cambodia with textiles