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In 1265, a conflict arose in Nagapatam where the Dutch East India Company maintained Castle Geldria at Palliacatta. The Moors were cautious not to challenge the Company's possession of the castle, though Christians' ownership of fortresses in the King's lands was causing increasing jealousy, as reported by Speelman in letters to England.

The situation in Nagapatam began to improve as over 100 households of weavers and painters, who had fled due to wars and famine, returned to settle in Company villages outside the city. The dispute between the Nayaks of Tansjouwer and Maduren was peacefully resolved, bringing peace to the Tansjouwer province.

The King of Golconda still held the city of St. Chome, despite Portuguese threats to interfere with ships heading to Persia and Mocha. Though the Portuguese were driven from their fortified coastal cities, their inhabitants relocated as follows:

• Most settled under English control in Madrespatam
• Some went to Franckbare
• A substantial number moved to Porto Novo

The Danes, with their yacht Fredericus, maintained modest trade in Coromandel cloth, operating at Japara and Macassar. They managed to sustain their small-scale trading operations, though they lacked a good sea captain after Simon Jansz departed.

The text describes financial administrative matters in Batavia during the mid-17th century. Mr. Adriaen Willeboorts, who came on the ship Orangie as a junior merchant, replaced the former Rector as secretary in the Council of Justice.

The document discusses problems with extending credit to Chinese and other Asian traders. This practice proved dangerous and harmful to the Company because:

• Debtors often failed to pay on time
• Chinese traders would have others deliver goods instead of paying their debts in cash
• Many debts became doubtful and difficult to collect

The outstanding debts in Batavia's trading books amounted to 92,000 Reals, mostly accumulated over several years. Of this:

• 18,600 Reals were considered desperate (uncollectible) debts, mainly from the time of Philips Luijcassen's directorship
• 20,781¼ Reals were doubtful debts due to debtors being deceased or impoverished
• 16,000 guilders included 12,360 guilders worth of goods from Governor-General Anthonio van Siemen in 1645

To prevent further issues, the Company began selling goods from its warehouse for cash only, forcing traders to seek credit from citizens instead.

In Batavia, a resolution was made regarding Dutch colonies in East India. The resolution aimed to benefit both local residents and the General Company. The citizens showed no signs of unrest or new demands, and past issues seemed to have disappeared like smoke. They appeared content and were given fair treatment, being preferred over native nations.

The text mentions a decision to stop sending Dutch families to settle as free citizens outside Company service. Only wives of certain officials would be allowed to come to India, including:

• Junior merchants
• Preachers
• Hospital visitors
• Sergeants

This measure would help reduce the burden on charity services, which were already struggling to support poor families. Living costs were high, especially for those earning low wages who could earn little or nothing outside their regular pay.

Those who completed their contracted time could request freedom, subject to existing or future regulations. The governance of various councils (aldermen, orphanage chamber, and marriage affairs) continued as previously established, without changes unless specifically ordered.

The document mentions that merchant Andries Frisius, who recently went on an embassy to Japan, was appointed as secretary of the College of the General and Council of India, following the death of Petrus Blochovius.

• Ships Snoeck, Renoceros, and galliot Hasewint
• Two chalups (small boats)

• Two ships would continue with Hustaert to the Moluccas to replace governor Gaspar van den Bogaert
• The Hasewint and chalup "de nieuwe Peere" would sail to Amboina to inform Arnold de Vlamingh about the negotiations
• The chalup "Amboina" would return to Batavia with reports

• Return of the ship
• Return of the goods
• Release of the crew

• 48,363¼ pounds of sulphur
• 48,363¼ pounds of sandalwood
• 39,818¼ pounds of benzoin
• 611 tael and 14½ maes of unminted Manila gold
• 15,237¾ pounds of meat
• 1,347½ pounds of tortoiseshell
• 1,782 catties of candied ginger
• 12,611¼ gold maes
• Various cloth remnants

• The Nabab (chief military commander) of the King of Golconda
• The King and Prince of Macassar

• 13½ bars of cloves
• Some pickled nutmeg
• Mace
• Some Spanish reals

• 1075 picols of pepper
• 100 picols of benzoin
• 8 bhaar of cloves
• 5-6 bhaar of tortoiseshell
• 70-80 bhaar of sandalwood
• Some gold and Spanish reals

According to a report by merchant Buijs, Francisco Piera had to cancel his journey to Choromandel and Goa due to lack of gold and cash. Jan Gomes wanted to leave Macassar and conduct yearly trade voyages from Manila to Batavia.

In Manila, 300 picols of silk from China were sold by Chinese traders for 350 reals per picol. The people of Manila were so short of money that some buyers had to pay with their silver tableware. They were still waiting for support from Nova Hispania or Aquapulca and expecting a new governor with reinforcements.

Chinese vessels were sent from Manila to the Moluccas with people and supplies. One vessel was lost, and two others were supposed to arrive in Macassar with cloves but hadn't appeared when Buijs left.

On May 25, Gomes sailed from Macassar to Manila with two ships, one he arrived with and another he bought there. The king and Prince Patingalen owned half of the cargo, which included:

• 70-80 reals worth of textiles
• Some pepper
• 200 picols of iron

Three Portuguese ships arrived from Macao carrying:

• 500 pots of Canton preserved ginger
• 10-12 picols of Chinese silk
• 20-30 bars of gold
• 150 picols of China root
• Iron pans
• Various small items

Two ships went to Larenticque to trade for sandalwood and returned to Macassar with Francisco Piera's frigate, bringing 1100 bahars of sandalwood.

On June 7, 9, and 15, three Portuguese ships and another vessel left for Macao carrying:

• 60 bahars of red sandalwood
• 1000 bahars of white sandalwood
• 600 pieces of pepper
• Some buffalo horns
• Some chintz

Seven Malay and Javanese junks arrived from Cambodia during the western monsoon with 650 picols of benzoin. The English were eager to buy it and contracted 300 picols at 45 maes per picol.

• 500 packs of cloth (200 belonging to the Nabab, field marshal of the King of Golconda, 100 for his own account, the rest for various Portuguese and Moors)
• 50-60 bars of red sandalwood
• 60 bars of white sandalwood
• 80 picols of iron

• 1 Persian army tent
• 1 Mali robe
• 1 Quran
• 1 expensive rifle
• 1 powder horn

• 40-50 reals in unminted and crafted gold
• Some silver reals
• 18 bars of cloves
• 5-6 bars of tortoiseshell
• 300 picols of sugar
• Some porcelain

• She wanted a Christian burial
• If she died without children, she named Catharina van de Cruijs and any future siblings as her heirs
• If none of these heirs existed, Susanna Fontaine would be the sole heir
• The inheritance included all goods, real estate, credits and rights
• If Catharina Elisabeth van de Cruijs alone or with her siblings became the heir(s), Susanna Fontaine would receive lifelong use of the profits from all inherited goods

A letter from Macassar dated September 20, 1750 reports that after spending about 1.5 months with the Queen, it pleased God to take Queen Sultan Toelmarhumat Zeinab Sakoedien of Bone from earthly life to eternal glory. After her death, necessary orders were given, and with the Company's favorable help, the writer was proclaimed and appointed King by his people. He informs the High Excellencies of this, hoping they will maintain and protect the mutual friendship and alliance as always. He humbly implores their support for the welfare of their lands and subjects, especially the Company's interests. Being young and inexperienced, he sends this letter without the usual envoys but through the departing governor of Macassar. As a token of his goodwill, he sends two slaves as a modest gift, hoping they will be graciously accepted.

The letter was written at the court of Bontowalak on Celebes island on October 14, 1750 (the 12th day of the month Dzoelkaidah). The translation was verified by E.W. Gordon and J. Wijnhout.

On September 20, 1750, the Young King of Bone sent a letter to the Governor-General and Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia, which was received on November 4, 1750. He informed them about the death of the Queen of Bone. Before her death, the Queen had gathered her subjects to announce that the Young King (or Radja Moeda) would be her successor to the throne of Bone.

The succession came with the condition that the successor and everything under his control would remain obedient to the Dutch East India Company, following ancient custom. All subjects agreed to this arrangement. Before her death, the Queen had ordered him to go to the governor of Oedjoeng Pandang to oversee matters during her illness. He followed these orders for about 40 days until he received news that the Queen had become very ill and weak, requiring him to return to her side. The governor of Oedjoeng Pandang gave him permission to leave.

In Batavia on December 29, David van Macassar and Saptoe van Macassar took a Muslim oath by placing their right hands on the Quran. They signed the document with two crosses. The document was witnessed by Helveteus, G. Beuch, and certified by clerk Daems.

A legal statement describes events from approximately 1734 onwards. Three men testified about their work at a grain warehouse. The witness Saptoe stated he worked there for about 19 years. Like the other two witnesses, his only job was to go with coolies to receive or ship quantities of rice and other grains as ordered. He saw that administrators delivered rice to all kinds of people, though he didn't know if this was done by order or for cash sales. All three witnesses frequently saw bakers receiving wheat and giving money to administrators, though they didn't know what the payments were for. They never saw Haghadamius or Nessiut receive any money from private individuals, Chinese, Moors, or Muslims for delivered rice. The statement was signed at the Council Chamber in the presence of Willem Heegel and J. van der Sloot as clerks. On July 30, 1755, the witnesses appeared before commissioners of the Council of Justice at Castle Batavia. They confirmed their earlier statements, with one witness adding that shortly before merchants came to inspect the warehouses, Haghadamius and Nessink had delivered rice to Moorish and other people. Two witnesses swore on the Quran, while Saptoe made his mark with three crosses. The document was witnessed by W. Helvelius, P. Schik, and clerk Daems. On January 18, 1753, two of the original witnesses reappeared to confirm their statements.

On July 5, several people testified before Jan Daems, a clerk of the Council of Justice in Batavia. The witnesses were David from Macassar (a free person), Hanibal (a free person from Sumbawa), and Saptoe from Macassar (a slave of prosecutor Johan Gerard van Angelbeek). They testified at the request of water fiscal Willem Tobias Teekman, who was also acting as advocate fiscal of India.

David testified that he had worked as a mandador (overseer) at the grain warehouse since Jan Gallas was the first administrator there. He witnessed administrators giving rice to private individuals, including Chinese, Moors, and Muslims, though he never saw money changing hands. He did see bakers paying administrators when receiving wheat, but didn't know why. He had no knowledge of how administrators Saghadamius and Nessing handled the grains during their time.

Hanibal testified that he worked as a mandador when Saghadamius and Nessing were administrators. He also witnessed rice being given to Chinese, Moors, and Muslims, but didn't know if this was done through official orders or cash sales. He confirmed seeing bakers paying administrators for wheat. He lived in Nessing's house for over a year, receiving regular wages. After Breekpot became administrator, he ordered Hanibal to return to work at the warehouse.

On October 24, 1733, governor Johan Sautijn wrote a letter from Macassar. He reported about two letters received from ministers in Banda and Amboina dated October 14. These letters clarified that four ships seen near the Papuan islands were actually Company patrol vessels that had encountered each other near the village of Mas Wae. Despite this revelation, he promised to remain vigilant as ordered. The letter was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar.

• They reviewed and approved decisions and dispatches from the previous day
• They read a request from N. Curteaius and Hans Bonen, who were a minister and elder of the Reformed Church in Huissen in the principality of Cleve. These men asked for money to build their church, but their request was denied
• They examined a travel allowance request from Nicolaes Hoefflaecken, who was a regular messenger, based on a resolution from October 20, 1661

On May 12, 1638, Hans Bonen, a resident of Amsterdam, appeared before notary Jan de. He acknowledged owing Hendrick Jansz of Enchuijsen 1,500 rijksdaalders (at 50 stuivers each). This debt was for money received to his satisfaction. He promised to repay the amount within 6 months with 8% annual interest. As security, Bonen provided a small chest of jewels marked No. 27 to Hendrick Jansz. If payment defaulted, the jewels could be used to recover the 1,500 rijksdaalders plus interest and costs. Bonen also pledged his person and all his current and future property as additional security. The document was witnessed by clerks Cornelis Mathijs and Jacob Borchersz in Amsterdam.

At the Dutch West India Company, regarding a resolution from October 28, 1624, about paying 1,600 soldiers, the receiver was ordered to negotiate payments for 600 soldiers, while the resolution for the remaining 1,000 men stayed unchanged.

The ambassador of the Venetian Republic requested permission for three Venetian noblemen who had previously served as volunteers on the enemy's side.

On July 21, 1625, with Boetzeler as president and several other officials present, solicitor Noordingen requested on behalf of the lords of Brederode, Loeckeren, and Count of Hoorn that delegates attend a funeral. De Bye, mayor of Bommel, and Schagen were appointed.

Reinerus van Oosterzee, a preacher from Wael in the Utrecht region, requested to serve on a fleet of 20 ships joining the English fleet. The matter was referred to the Admiralty in Amsterdam for advice.

Several financial and legal matters were discussed:

• Volckart Nannincx, a merchant from Amsterdam, was granted permission to place an arrest on the wages of Simon Janssen
• Count Mansfelt was granted credit of 50,000 guilders
• Abraham Bonen, a jeweler from Amsterdam, requested payment for jewels sold to Count Johan Adolph van den Broeck
• Colonel Hauterive's request for restitution of 1,000 guilders was denied
• Captain La Casa's request for lieutenant colonel's pay during his command in Breda was referred to the Council of State

On January 18, 1624, Henrik Ludwich van Haetzselt, former governor of Lipstadt, acknowledged owing 200 Carolus guilders to Daniel van Einde, a merchant in the city. This debt was for urgent payments of important debts made in Lipstadt. Van Haetzselt promised to pay within one month and provided two ordinances as security:

• One for 2,517 guilders, 2 stuivers, and 8 pennies
• Another for 2,860 guilders

Both ordinances were dated January 6 and were drawn on Dirck van Ommeren, tax collector of the Quarter district. If payment was delayed beyond one month, interest would be charged at 17% per year.

On January 17, 1624, Jan Braams acknowledged owing 600 Carolus guilders to Jacob de Gijselaer, a wine merchant. Braams promised to pay within six months. As security, he provided:

• A case with various goods
• 12-13 ells of black cloth

If Braams failed to pay on time, De Gijselaer could sell these goods to recover his money, returning any surplus to Braams. If the sale didn't cover the debt, Braams would pay the remainder.

On February 23, 1649 at around 9 PM, a marriage contract was drawn up in Amsterdam between Dirck Boonen, a young man, and Belitgen van Galen, a young woman. The groom was accompanied by his parents Hendrick Boonen and Machteltgen Adriaens, and his cousin Jan Ramkes and friend Abraham Cappers. The bride was assisted by her brother-in-law Nanningh Cloeck and her guardians Poppe Poppes, Jan Paeuw, and Gerrit Verduijn.

The contract included the following conditions:

• Both parties would provide lists of goods they brought into the marriage
• If one spouse died without children, their inherited goods would return to their family
• Profits and losses during marriage would be shared equally
• If the bride survived her husband, she would receive 1,500 guilders; if the groom survived, he would receive 1,000 guilders
• The surviving spouse would keep all household items, furniture, paintings, gold, silver, jewelry, and clothes
• The couple would live with the groom's parents for one year with free food and lodging
• The bride's brother Nicolaes van Galen would receive support for his studies from one-third of the income from a house on the Nieuwe Markt
• After one year, the couple could take over half of the groom's parents' business

The contract was witnessed and signed by a notary, Frans Wtenbogaert.

On an unspecified day in July 1634, the goldsmith Caspar Beeckman appeared before notary Nicolaes Jacobs in Amsterdam. He transferred ownership rights to Abraham Boonen for a court case that was still ongoing at the Stone Court against Jurgaen, a citizen of Battingh. The case concerned 50 Rijksdaalders. The agreement stated that whatever amount Abraham Boonen would receive from this case would be deducted from what Beeckman already owed him. Beeckman gave up all his rights to the potential court settlement. The witnesses to this transfer were Pr. de Barn and Johan van.

• For the groom: Hendrick Brouwerkock (his brother-in-law), Gerrit Schuijlenburgh and Cornelis Root (his stepchildren)
• For the bride: Jan Minnewit and Sara Piemans (her parents)

• The groom would bring all his possessions into the marriage
• The bride's parents promised to give 10,000 Caroli guilders as dowry
• The bride would receive a free trousseau for clothing and wedding

• Each person's brought-in property would return to their own family
• Jewelry and valuables would return to their original owner's side
• Profits and losses during marriage would be split equally
• The surviving spouse would receive 7,000 Caroli guilders plus all marriage profits

• A response to a letter from the Meeting of Ten in Amsterdam
• A matter concerning the Representative of His Highness as Governor General
• A request from main participants at the local chamber

• Salomon Georg Moses, Nathan Joseph, and Benjamin Calo to travel to St. Eustatius
• Pieter Roijer, Marten Reuvenhager, and van Ysseldijk to travel to Curaçao