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This document from 1699 consists of several legal records from Amsterdam. First, it records that Hillige van Huijssen, wife of Johannes Vlasvelt, appointed guardians for her son from a previous marriage with Marten Langeveld. She named Johannes van Huijssen (uncle from mother's side) and Dirk Langeveld as guardians. The witnesses were Jan Rechters and Alken Clackeling.

The second part is a French testament by Jacques de Normandie, a merchant from Geneva living in Amsterdam, and his wife Olimpe Vernet. Though physically unwell, they were mentally sound. They:

• Canceled all previous wills and marriage contracts
• Named each other as universal heirs
• Required the surviving spouse to care for their children until adulthood or marriage
• Stipulated that if the surviving spouse remarries, half the estate must be set aside for the children
• Appointed François and Jan Anthonie de Normandie as advisors
• Donated 200 escus to the Walloon Church poor fund

The witnesses were Jean Phelebert and Philippe Meunier. The testament was stored at their house on Kloveniersburgwal.

Finally, there is a brief mention of Jean Bernard, a refugee minister, though the text ends mid-sentence.

Between August 8 and August 25, 1651, several business transactions and legal notices were recorded in Amsterdam:

• Hendrik Brouwer promised to deliver wood that had been held by his neighbor De Graeff.
• Tielman requested acceptance of a bill of exchange worth 116 Flemish pounds from Gillis Rogh, dated July 16, 1651 in Danzig. The bill was issued by Pieter Jansz van Roeij for Johan Bulcke.
• Claes Albertsz from Stavoren was prevented from leaving the city by Gerrit Thomasz and Barent Jansz de Vries on behalf of meat sellers.
• Cornelis de Flens presented a bill of exchange for 400 Reichsthalers to Gilles Minuit, issued by Tilebar in Bremen on August 1, 1651.
• Jan van Aldewerelt presented a bill of exchange for 600 guilders to Olfert Thijmensz and Harmen Warnertz, issued in Embden.
• Dirck Gevenhuijsen made a shipping agreement on March 23, 1651 with Lambert Jan Rijersz from Vlieland, captain of the ship "De Hoop".

On February 17, 1642, a marriage contract was made between Mattheus Kemp and Geertruydt Minuict in Amsterdam. The groom was assisted by his brother Ambrosius Kemp, his guardian Abraham Autheunisz, and his brother-in-law Jan Indies. The bride was accompanied by her father Esaras Minuict, her stepmother Sara Cabellian, and her cousin Jan Minuict.

The marriage agreement included these financial arrangements:

• The groom would bring approximately 12,000 guilders into the marriage
• The bride would bring her maternal inheritance
• If either spouse died without children:
  • All personal items, clothes, linens, rings, and jewelry would return to their original families
  • If the groom died first, the bride would receive 3,000 guilders
  • If the bride died first, the groom would keep her maternal inheritance
• Profits and losses during marriage would be shared equally
• The bride would not be responsible for losses beyond the value of her maternal inheritance

On November 16, 1646, a notary visited Anthonij Joosten Parijs, a barge operator in Amsterdam. The notary presented him with papers about a house and property located on the north side of the Goutblaemsstraet, which Anthonij had bought from Reijnier Pietersz Cramer on January 19, 1646. The notary requested that Anthonij take possession of the house according to the purchase agreement between him and Reijnier Pietersz. The notary protested against Anthonij's improper delay and warned about costs and damages that Reijnier Pietersz had already incurred. Anthonij responded that he would accept the house if the court would order it through official decree. The document was witnessed by David Mostart and Nicolaes Tent, residents of Amsterdam.

• He named Trijntgh Jurriaens as his heir
• She would receive all his possessions and future earnings from the voyage
• His aunts Trijntgen and Pleijntgen Pieters and his uncle Cornelis in Enkhuizen would each receive one Flemish pound if still alive
• The Reformed Church poor relief would receive one month's wages

• Parties must attend meetings when called
• Notice must be given one day in advance
• Fines for not attending were:
  • 6 guilders for first absence
  • 12 guilders for second absence
  • 18 guilders for third absence

• Respect the local leaders as his superiors
• Be helpful in his interactions
• Perform his church and school duties according to tradition

• 56 children in total
• About half were behind in their studies
• 16 children studying catechism
• 20 studying Aldegonde's question book
• 21 learning prayers

On June 28, 1638, in Amsterdam, a bill of exchange was written for 300 Flemish pounds. Nicolaes Offermans was to receive payment from Esaia Lucquini. The bill was accepted by Jeremias Lucquini, a merchant in Amsterdam. The payment was later transferred to Joost and Jan de Baets who received the value from Louis and Robert le Candele in Antwerp.

On October 7, 1638, notary Jan de Vos in Amsterdam went with witnesses to demand payment from Jeremias Lucquini on behalf of merchants Joost and Jan de Baets. Lucquini refused to pay until Offermans paid a bill that Abraham Sassenraet had to pay.

On October 6, 1638, Dirck Barentsz (also known as "around Ypres"), age 32, testified before notary Jan de Vos in Amsterdam. He declared that on orders from merchant Frans Pietersz, who lived near the hospital bridge at the New Side milk market, he transported four loads of fat, each containing four barrels, from the fat-melting house between the two shooting galleries in Kalverstraat, where the Black Sheep's Head hung as a sign. The witnesses were Lucas Sijmonsz, a pilot, and Samuel Minuit.

On September 12, 1613 in Amsterdam, Pieter van Houten was visited regarding a contract signed on June 27 of that year. He was asked to deliver 50 pieces of white cloth, or alternatively pay 600 Carolus guilders, on behalf of Adriaen Tack. Van Houten responded that he had already made a formal notification to Tack about this matter. A notary then officially protested on behalf of Tack to claim 100 pounds plus all costs and interests. Jan Minuit and Jacob Jacobs were present as witnesses.

On August 4, 1615, in Amsterdam, a legal agreement was made before notary Nicolaes Jacobs. The agreement was between Cornelis Lievensz de Seeuwe, former captain of the ship St. Pieter, and several ship owners: Henrick Mensz Rotgans, Jan Oltersz, David Delhommel, Laurens Dubbelsz Worst, and Abraham Anthonisz (who represented Abel Dons).

There had been a dispute about accounts that Cornelis Lievensz had given to the ship owners. The dispute arose because a clerk had made mistakes in the bookkeeping. Cornelis Lievensz, who had been ill for a long time, offered to correct these mistakes.

To avoid further problems, both parties agreed to settle all matters except for some excess wheat that the owners claimed. Cornelis Lievensz acknowledged owing 2,100 carolus guilders to the ship owners. He paid the portion due to the owners living in Amsterdam (including Abel Dons's share) to Laurens Dubbelsz. He promised to pay the remaining amount to owners living in Enkhuizen and elsewhere.

The agreement was witnessed by Pieter le Flon and Jan Minuit.

On September 10, 1613, Claes Jansz, a dairy merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before a notary. He appointed Elfke Suelles, who lived in Groningen, as his legal representative. The purpose was to handle the inheritance of Claes Jansz's late father, Jan Jacobsz. Suelles was given authority to:

• Divide the inheritance with Claes Jansz's sister and others
• Make financial settlements
• Take legal action if necessary
• Sell both movable and immovable property
• Receive payments and issue receipts
• Appoint substitutes if needed

The document was witnessed by Jan Minuit and Jacobs Jacobs in Amsterdam. Claes Jansz promised to honor all actions taken by Suelles and to protect him from any related costs or claims.

On September 12, 1613, at the house of Harman Claesz Bierschooper, who had legal rights from Pieter Corssen, a notice was delivered regarding Luys del Beque. In 1602, the latter had acted as guarantor for Guilliame de Buijs, who had withdrawn 260 guilders from the city's consignment office on behalf of Pieter Corssen. It was later discovered that De Buijs had wrongfully received this money.

The notice informed Harman Claesz that Guilliame de Buijs was currently staying at Pieter de Carpentier's house in the city. Del Beque requested that Harman Claesz pursue payment from De Buijs directly, as according to law, guarantors cannot be held responsible before the principal debtor has been pursued. If Harman Claesz failed to act and allowed De Buijs to leave, he would lose his right to claim payment from the guarantor and would be responsible for all costs and damages.

The notice was witnessed by Jan Minuit and Jean de Lomel.

On June 29, 1618, Bertran de Roncourt and his legitimate wife Marie de Fontaine appeared before Nicolas Jacobs, a public notary in Amsterdam. While Bertran was in good health, Marie was sick in bed. Both were of sound mind and created their mutual last will and testament.

The testament states that they:

• Cancel all previous wills and testaments
• Name the children of their daughter Barbe de Roncourt (wife of Venant de Lean) as their universal heirs
• Declare that the surviving spouse shall have full control of all property during their lifetime
• The survivor may sell, change, or manage the property without being required to make an inventory
• Barbe de Roncourt and Venant de Lean will receive the income from the inheritance during their lifetime

The will was signed in the testators' house on the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, witnessed by Jean Minuict and Pierre le Flon.

• Abraham de Remens, with consent from Guilliame du Pire, convinced his creditors to agree to a financial arrangement.
• A sum of 100 guilders was given to Barent Gerritsz at the loan bank.
• This payment was made to temporarily stop the sale of Abraham de Remens' goods.
• The purpose was to find a way to reach an agreement between Guilliame du Pire and Abraham de Remens.

• If an agreement was reached, the 100 guilders would be returned immediately.
• If no agreement was reached, the money would be repaid from the first proceeds of Abraham de Remens' goods.

• 5,231 guilders and 13 stuivers for April-October 1609
• 4,909 guilders and 3 stuivers for the next period
• 6,016 guilders and 3 stuivers for the third period

• 4,212 guilders were received by the tax collector
• 9,001 guilders and 14 stuivers came from shopkeepers
• 339 guilders and 12 stuivers came from guild leaders

On July 21, 1615, Nicolaes Jacobs, a public notary approved by the court of Holland and residing in Amsterdam, along with witnesses, met with trustees of the bankrupt estate of Pelgrom van Os. The trustees were Laurens Jansz Spiegel, Jacob Poppen (alderman), Philips Soete, and Jan Jansz Carel de Jonge. They were acting on behalf of Reijnier Pietersz, a merchant from Joaen.

The previous Wednesday, they had arrested someone over a disputed box of Cambric cloth that they claimed belonged to Pelgrom van Os's estate. The arrested person protested that:

• He did not have the box in question
• The arrest was wrongful and unjust
• He was being kept away from important business in Brabant, Flanders and elsewhere
• He demanded to be released without costs
• He would seek compensation for damages and lost time

The meeting was witnessed by Legnard Luls, Jean Minuict, and Gerard Pijl in Amsterdam on July 20 and 21, 1613. The trustees requested a copy of the statement.

On July 6, 1618, in Amsterdam, Francois Roelants, a Spanish leather worker, was questioned about insults he made against Nicolas Carpentier and his wife. The accusation was that he claimed they had stolen 700 guilders. Roelants denied saying this, but stated that Carpentier and his wife had taken some goods meant for certain children and hadn't returned them. A notary protested these serious insults to Carpentier's and his wife's honor and good name. The event was witnessed by Jean Minuict and Pieter Te Hoge.

On November 11, 1611, at around 2 PM, a young woman named Giertgen Fransdr. from Embden appeared before Nicolaes Jacobs, a public notary in Amsterdam. She was physically healthy and mentally sound when she made her last will and testament in front of witnesses. The document was created during the 36th year of Emperor Rudolf II's reign.

Giertgen made the following arrangements:

• She committed her soul to God's mercy and requested a Christian burial
• She named her sister Agneetgen Fransdr. as her universal heir
• All her possessions, including movable and immovable goods, clothes, jewels, money, silver (both coined and uncoined), and all rights would go to her sister
• Agneetgen would receive these possessions immediately after Giertgen's death, whether Giertgen remained unmarried or got married
• The inheritance could be claimed without any legal procedures or formal permissions

The will was witnessed by Philips Minuict and Mattheus Jansz, citizens of Amsterdam.

• The ship Kilverbeek sailing for Zeeland, earning 102 florins
• The ship Hoorlanda sailing for Zeeland, earning 302 florins

On March 25, 1711, Abraham Duijvelaer, a council member and alderman of Midddelborg, received permission to export 50 loads of malt and 30 loads of barley to Langesund in Norway. The permit was valid for three weeks and had to follow the rules set out in Their High Mightinesses' decree of June 17 about grain transport.

On the same day, Francois Broot, a merchant from Dordrecht, was granted permission to export grains to Brussels and Lille. His permit was also valid for three weeks and had to follow the same decree about grain transport.

Both permits required additional approval from the Admiralty Colleges.

On December 30, 1535, several passengers boarded the naval frigate ship Dalembang at Reede Tepel. Sea Captain Diemer signed off on their transport. The passengers included Schemaker, P. Haulst, C. Sartskampt, U. P. Caproen, Langezand, S. Eijkmans, S. Geijger, B. Hegemeijer, and H. V. Broekhuizen. The ship departed and arrived at its destination on April 9, 1536.

During a stormy evening, a ship lost its boat and rudder. The next morning, as the wind shifted to the northeast, the ship ran aground. To save the ship and cargo, they unloaded into 5 lighters. On 18th, when the tide rose, they floated free and anchored with two heavy anchors. They recovered their goods, boat, and rudder from the shore. By 25th, they were ready to depart. On 26th, they got a pilot aboard but damaged their starboard sword. On 27th, they set sail for Amsterdam.

On 28th, they encountered a storm that broke their port sword's iron fitting. Being near the Swedish coast, they sailed to Karlshamn for repairs. They got a new sword and repaired the ironwork. On November 11th, they departed but faced harsh eastern winds and discovered their ship was leaking. They reached The Sound on November 15th and stayed until November 29th due to contrary winds.

During November 30th and December 1st, they faced high seas. On December 2nd, a wave damaged their boat and deck equipment. They sheltered in Nyborg Haven until December 18th, then sailed to Langeland due to their leaking ship. They stayed there through winter weather until March 10th. From March 10th to 12th, they faced rough seas. They arrived in 't Vlie on March 17th and reached Amsterdam on March 20th, where they faithfully unloaded their cargo.

On 30th, they encountered strong contrary winds at sea. Unable to fix their sails due to the ship's movement, they decided to sail to Norway and arrived in Zwinor that evening. On October 8th, with the wind from the north-northwest, the first witness told the captain they were ready to sail, just like a Hamburg ship that went to sea that day. The captain said he wasn't ready yet.

Between November 11th and April 24th of the following year, they had multiple opportunities to leave Zwinor, including when ships headed for Danzig departed, but the captain kept delaying. They spent the winter there. The captain often said "a month longer or shorter doesn't matter, the longer away, the more honorable the captain."

They finally departed Zwinor on April 24th with a pilot on board. They reached The Sound on April 21st and left on April 30th. They arrived at Wyborg on May 23rd where they unloaded their cargo faithfully and loaded timber for Amsterdam. They departed on June 27th.

On July 14th, they passed through The Sound again. Due to contrary winds, they stopped at Langezond on July 18th until July 22nd. They arrived in Texel on August 8th and reached Amsterdam on August 12th, where they faithfully unloaded their cargo without any losses.

The crew consisted of 11 men (including the captain) and 3 boys.

On September 23, an English warship captured a Dutch merchant galliot ship named "De Jonge Eduard" near the Scottish coast. The ship's captain was Aart Delia. The ship's owners petitioned the government to help get their ship and cargo released. The government agreed to send their envoy to the court of Great Britain to assist.

The ship's owners learned that the English warship's captain had made false reports to the King of Great Britain. Although the ship had already been cleared of smuggling charges, it was being held again on suspicion of carrying East Indian goods.

The owners clarified that their ship was not a pilot galliot, sloop, brigantine, or dogger as falsely reported. Instead, it was a merchant galliot built in 1720 in Saardam. That same year, it had completed a trading voyage to France. In July, the owners had sent it to Langesund in Norway with merchant goods.

The captain, without the owners' permission, had stayed near some trading ships off the Scottish coast. However, he never conducted trade on land or entered the sea gates. When passing Sunderland, the captain dropped anchor one and a half miles from shore upon seeing the English warship approach. The ship was then wrongfully seized, and there were no East Indian goods on board.