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On the yacht 'De Standvastigheid', anchored in the mud bay of Cochim on June 30, 1692, a crew manifest lists various personnel. Notable crew members included: - Jacob Arents Oversloot from Rotterdam as skipper - Willem Cornelis van der Kloot from Rotterdam as helmsman - Cornelis Sweers from Amsterdam as chief surgeon - Joris Robberts from Delfshaven as second mate - Jan Jacobs Salvis from Amsterdam as third watch - Hillebrand Andries from IJsselstein as gunner - Nicolaes Louijs from Tongeren as ship's corporal

The crew included Europeans and local servants, totaling 42 people. The document shows that many crew members had previously served on other ships like 'De Hantboog', 'Pampus', and 'De Belois'. Most sailors joined the company's service between 1684 and 1690. The manifest also records their wages and previous positions.

On October 31, 1629, a contract was signed in Amsterdam between Susanna Fouteijn, widow of Philips Meunict, and Isaac Pieman, a merchant. The contract arranged for Johannes Minuict, Susanna's son, to work and live at Pieman's house for 5 years, starting on All Saints' Day of that year.

The agreement specified that:

• Johannes would learn trade and commerce
• He would keep his master's books
• He would travel when required for business
• He would work to maximize his master's profit
• In return, he would receive food, lodging, and laundry services
• He was not allowed to work for anyone else during this period
• Any time lost due to illness would need to be made up

Susanna Fouteijn acted as guarantor for her son's faithful service and agreed to pay for any damages Pieman might suffer through Johannes's actions. The contract was witnessed by Jacob Jacobs, a public notary of the court of Holland.

In 1691, several administrative and financial matters were handled at a Dutch trading company office. Gerard Teikoor requested a clerk position at the advocate's office. Gerard Luls, a commissioner in Curaçao, made a request through Fredrik Hoevenaar regarding a 6-stuiver fee for marking slaves during sales and collecting an annual head tax.

Several appointments were made:

• Gerrit Besteben as second mate on ship Cuniera
• Gerrit Adolfsz as third surgeon on ship Pijnenburg

Financial matters included:

• Payment request from Gerrit Jansz Halfbladt's wife for his service as boatswain's mate
• Compensation for Gerrit Claasz Pool for building the company's yacht
• Wage settlement for deceased Gerrit Roelofsz from Guinea through Ian Pietersz van Clensburg

Other business involved:

• Review of conduct for Gerbrand van Sandik and Nicolaas Hout Coper, commissioners in Suriname
• Slave transfer lists from ships Golden Gate and Rachel in Zeeland
• Request from Gratia Gomes regarding deposited money for slaves from Barbados to Curaçao
• Payment settlement for former resident Wolfsen at the Portuguese court
• Gold payment to heirs of chief merchant Ioan Scott in Guinea

On November 8, 1700, several legal documents were executed in Amsterdam:

• Steven Louris from Langesont, a former sailor on Captain Pieter Klinckert's ship, appointed Jan Roo from the Geldersche Kaar to collect his wages and other payments.
• Juda van Dandus, a merchant, and his wife Johanna Raphels, living in the Lange Boutstraat, acknowledged owing 6,000 Caroli guilders to Jannetje Par, widow of Wijbrant Licoch Bronck. They agreed to pay 5% yearly interest.

On November 10, 1700, three former crew members of the ship Marseijn gave testimony:

• Jonger Rinckes from Amsterdam, former bookkeeper and secretary
• Anthoni Reijnderman from Amsterdam, former soldier
• Arent Lideman, former sailor

They testified regarding Jasper Phijs Junius from Amsterdam, a former sailor on their ship.

On June 26, 1663, a contract was made in Amsterdam between William Davidsoner, a knight and baron, and Hendrick Evertsz from Amsterdam regarding the ship called The Leopard. The ship measured 119 feet in length, 28 feet 5 inches in width, 13¾ feet deep, with an upper deck 6 feet 7 inches high.

The agreement specified that the ship would sail from the Netherlands to Langesund, Norway, where it would be loaded with beams, masts, spars, and other cargo. The ship would then sail to Tangier in the Strait of Gibraltar, where the cargo would be unloaded.

The contract included these key points:

• The captain had to ensure the ship was well-maintained and properly equipped for the journey
• The ship's entire cargo hold would be available for loading
• The payment would be 23 Dutch guilders per load, calculated for 240 loads
• Any damage to goods due to the ship's fault would be shared as general average
• The captain would only be responsible for delivery alongside the ship
• Payment would be made after proper delivery of the cargo in Tangier

The agreement was witnessed by Adriaen van Saaty, Jacob Robijnt, and others in Amsterdam.

• The captain would sail to Langesund in Norway with 1,500 guilders from the merchants plus 500 guilders of his own
• He would buy copper and wood cargo there at the best possible price
• He would then sail to Aberdeen in Scotland to sell the cargo
• The merchants would pay him 500 guilders for their three-quarter share, plus standard sea fees

• The captain would sail to Ronneby in Denmark with the merchant's cargo
• The cargo would be unloaded and replaced with potash and other goods
• The ship would return to either the Maas or Holland as preferred by the merchant
• The merchant would pay 400 guilders plus standard sea fees after delivery

This appears to be a list of people who lived in or travelled to the Netherlands, likely during the 17th century. The list includes their places of origin and possibly financial transactions or registrations. Here are some notable entries:

• Laurens van Bahuijs and Jan van Hoorn appear at the start of the record
• Isaac Groman came from Stockholm
• Marritje Voshuis, wife of Pieter Jansz Ros
• Johan Borman came from Hamburg
• Magnus Chambers came from Bergen
• Magdalena Jans, wife of Pieter Jacobsz Swart
• Pieter Cuningham came from Scotland
• Richard Damsson came from Boston
• Simon Allen came from London

The document shows people came from various places including Stockholm, Hamburg, London, Copenhagen, Brussels, and many Scandinavian towns. Many entries include numbers, possibly indicating payments or registration fees.

• Several ships from Rotterdam, Oostzanen, and other Dutch ports arrived
• Volckert Gosens was sent with letters to the high government and mayors of Amsterdam
• The Danish Admiral's ship lost its anchors and hit a reef
• A ship from St. Tubes ran into cliffs at Southolms, but was rescued after dumping some salt cargo
• Joachim Gestorff delivered a letter from the King of Denmark
• 22 merchant ships gathered under convoy command of Captain Claes Lastdrager
• Lieven de Zeeuw, the Rear Admiral, joined the fleet

On May 3, 1628, Felix van der Leije, a citizen of Amsterdam, appeared before notary Salm Mathijsz. He appointed Tobias van der Leijen from The Hague to collect 26 guilders from Jan Fransz, a mirror maker in The Hague, and 27 guilders from Anthonij Fransz in Rotterdam for linen sold to him, plus 4 guilders in loans to Jan Fransz.

On May 5, 1628, Felix Vinckier, a silk merchant in Amsterdam, transferred to Susanna Minuit (widow of Philips Minuit) and Bartran Rocoert:

• All his outstanding debts from his registers
• All goods in his silk merchant shop
• All his movable possessions

On May 6, 1628, Frans Evertsz, a wine merchant in Amsterdam, declared that he had installed a small kitchen with a chimney and shelf in a house on the Oude Zijds Achterburgwal on the island, at the request of Johan van Buijtenwech, Lord of Nieuwkoop Noorden.

On July 22, 1695, a ship was taken by French privateers near Serra Nora. The document was signed in Amsterdam by Cornelis Swartendijk, David Christiaan Sorpsen, Casti Raben, Marcus Joeselma, J. d. Geest, and J. Mulder, witnessed by notary Simon van Sevenhoven. On August 23, 1695, several crew members testified about a voyage on the ship Blue Rose, captained by Cornelis Dirckz Roos from Middelie. The crew included:

• Dirck Cornelis Cuiper from Axvijl, age 50, helmsman
• Jan Gerritsz Blaek from Graaffdijk, age 35, boatswain
• Claas Windels Hoekeling from Enckhuijsen, age 29, carpenter
• Barent Gerritsz from Isisp, age 28, sailor
• Jan Ketels from Langesont, age 21, sailor

On August 19, 1718, several important matters were discussed:

• The death of Captain Jan Roos created a vacancy in the West-Friesland and Northern Quarter Admiralty. The Admiralty nominated Lieutenants Pieter Butenius and Jacob Decker as replacements. Pieter Butenius was chosen as the new Captain.
• In Maastricht, a legal case involving Major General de Montargues had been resolved on July 1, 1718, addressing concerns raised by the King of Prussia.
• Residents of Gulpen had submitted a petition in August 1717 regarding a resolution from October 20, 1711. They requested Mr. Ham and other deputies to examine their case, but despite repeated requests, no progress had been made.
• Adriaan de Ruyter and Son, merchants from Rotterdam, reported that their ship "The Sheep" was seized by Danish warship "Iceland" on July 3 near Maasterland. The crew was tortured with burning fuses between their fingers. They requested diplomatic intervention with the King of Denmark.
• The widow of Pieter Dietselaars and sons, merchants from Amsterdam, requested a passport for their employee Jan Bucholts to travel to Gothenburg in Sweden on the ship "Miss Catharina" captained by Pieter Duyt.

The document describes several events that occurred in 1717. At a meeting, a request was discussed concerning Adriaen de Ruijter and his son, merchants from Rotterdam. Their ship, captained by Welle Claasden, carrying butter, rye, and oats, was seized on July 3 by a Danish warship named 'Ireland' under Captain Tentelburgh and taken to Bristana.

The Danish captain searched the crew thoroughly and subjected them to torture, including burning their fingers with fuses. On July 19, the Dutch captain wrote about being treated as a pirate by the Danish captain.

The document also mentions a letter from the Elector of Cologne written in Bonden, and a request from the widow of Pieter Diltelaer and sons, merchants in Amsterdam. They wanted permission for their servant Jan Buckolts to travel to Gothenburg in Sweden on the ship 'Juffrouw Catharina', captained by Peter Duijs, for business purposes. This request was approved.

Finally, there was a request to write to His Majesty the King of Denmark and to envoy Goes regarding the seized ship, asking for its release and compensation for damages.

In Amsterdam there were many tradespeople and residents during this period. Families like the Uijtenboogaard and van der Valk families were prominent. J.F. Uijtenboogaard ran a timber business with multiple locations. The Vaal family operated jewelry and watchmaking shops on Haarlemmerdijk.

There were several organizations including:

• The Vacuum Oil Company at Damrak dealing in mineral oils
• Trade schools for bakers, upholsterers, dressmakers and furniture makers
• The Valerius Clinic for psychiatric and neurological care at Valeriusplein

Many residents were craftsmen including carpenters, masons, decorative painters, metalworkers and upholsterers. There were also merchants dealing in fish, fruit, coffee, tea and leather goods. Some residents worked as teachers, lawyers, chauffeurs, and journalists.

Numerous businesses had telephone connections and postal giro accounts, showing the modernization of commerce during this period.

On Saturday, May 6, 1662, Jan Barentsz Buitmon, a master shoemaker, and his wife Magdaleentje Alberts who lived in the First Haerlemerdwarsstraat outside the dikes in the Golden Bell in this city, made their last will. They were both healthy in body and mind. They wanted their souls to go to God and their bodies to have a Christian burial.

The testament stated that the surviving spouse would:

• Keep control of all possessions and property
• Not need to make an inventory or give account to anyone
• Raise their children properly
• Send them to school
• Teach them a trade
• Provide dowries when they marry

Their children Barent and Albert Buitmon (and any future children) would inherit from the first parent to die. If they died without children, the surviving spouse would inherit everything. If Jan died first, his mother Anneten Nieumans from Ainckum would get her legal portion. If she was already deceased, his sisters Luijten and Annetgen would each receive 50 guilders.

The will was witnessed by Cornelis Cornelisz Quandt, an inland skipper, and Jan Roeloffsz, a shoemaker, before notary Henrick Schaeff.

A second will was made on Friday, May 5, 1662 by Claes Jacobsz Kett and his wife Neeltje Jans from Buiksloot in Waterland. They canceled their previous marriage contract and established community property. They named their daughters Neeltje and Niesgen Claes Kett as their universal heirs, along with any future children.

These death records from Amsterdam from December 7, 1897 report the following deaths:

• Prientje Rundink, age 37, died on December 6 at Zoedenmakerstraat 18. She was born in Onder den Dam, wife of Roelof Oosterveen and daughter of Pieter Pieur Runsink and Jantje Jans.
• Gerrit Haye, age 70, died on December 5 at Helmerstraat 105. Born in Amsterdam, he was widower of Jakoba Booevaard, husband of Anna Elisabet Kunemaen, and son of Gerrit Haije and Maria van Harmelen.
• Jacobus Joannes Colyn, cigar maker, age 21, died on December 5 at Keizersgracht 129. He lived at Egelantiergracht 445, was born in Amsterdam, unmarried, son of Jacobus Joannes Pdlijn and Overarda Troopt.
• Dominicus Apperlo, skipper, age 70, died on December 5 on a ship at the Oosterkoksdijk. He lived in Gorinchem, was born in Wanneserveen, widower of Neeltje Kinkhornt, son of Hendrik Apperlo and Annigje Alberts Jongman.
• Johannes Hendricus Tiel, rope maker, age 75, died on December 6 at Oranje Street 19. Born in Amsterdam, widower of Maria Christina van der Vlerk, son of Joheen Jusius Piel and Anna Maria Regina Porbeek.
• Louisa van Demmel, age 86, died on December 6 at Heerengracht 2. Born in Amsterdam, widow of Jacob Vermeer, daughter of Cornelis Valentijn van Bemmel and Maria van Goor.

On August 4, 1875, two marriages were recorded at the city hall in Amsterdam:

First marriage:
Leendert van Gulik, a 23-year-old boilermaker from Wellervetsluis, married Helena Catharina van Hartingsveld, a 25-year-old woman from Nieuw Helvoet. The groom's parents, Leendert van Gulik and Helena Catharina van Hartingsveld, were both deceased. The bride's father Jan van Hartingsveld was deceased, and her mother Aartje Dijkgraaf was a cleaner who gave consent to the marriage. The couple acknowledged a child named Leendert van Hartingsveld, born on July 28 of the previous year.

Witnesses were:

• Matthijs Johannes Dom, 37, worker, brother-in-law of the groom
• Willem de Bruin, 51, corporal
• Hendrik Overman, 45, blacksmith
• Willem de Bruin, 30, shoemaker from 's Gravenhage

Second marriage:
Jan Leendert Langentakf, a 38-year-old baker from Amsterdam, widower of Lijdia Nadort, married Maria Barbara Dorstted Jacobs, a 42-year-old servant from Amsterdam. The groom's parents, Hendrikus Egbertus Langenhoff and Engelina Fasting, were deceased, as were the bride's parents, Bartholemeus Valentijn Jacobs and Maria Dortea Gunther.

Witnesses were:

• Johannes Urtte, 44, worker, cousin of the groom
• Henrij Jansen, 25, carpenter, nephew of the bride
• Johan Hendrik Roelof, 41, barber, brother-in-law
• Cornelis Casparus Helle, 47, brother-in-law

This document contains 6 death records from October 25, 1902 in Amsterdam. The deceased were:

• Jan Keijser, age 80, died at Boetzelderstraat 8 on October 24, 1902 at 4:00 AM. Born in Texel, he was widower of Naantje Langeveld and son of Pieter Reiersz Keijser and Willempje Koning.
• Anje Hendrika Tezier, 10 months old, died at Lange Leidschedwarsstraat 172 on October 24, 1902 at 8:00 AM. Born in Amsterdam, daughter of worker Pieter Bernardus Jexier and Fenske Langedijk.
• Frouwtje van Het, age 59, died at Amstel 101 on October 24, 1902 at 5:30 PM. Born in Amsterdam, widow of Isaak Frijtel, daughter of Salomon van Hes and Hester Gerrit Veerman.
• Henriette Mug, 11 months old, died at Nieuwe Kerkstraat 135 on October 23, 1902 at 8:30 PM. Born in Amsterdam, daughter of diamond polisher Abraham Mug and Sophie Plots.
• Valentijn Polak, age 65, died at Amstel 177 on October 24, 1902 at 1:00 PM. Born in Hoorn, husband of Rebecca Vigevens, son of Hijman Mozes Polak and Beeletje Valentijn.
• Hendrikus Albertus Pielage, age 69, died at Tweede Schinkelstraat 17 on October 24, 1902 at 4:00 PM. Born in Haarlem, son of Hendrikus Pielage and Elizabeth Brandt.

This appears to be an inventory list taken in 1704 from a Dutch colonial settlement in The Cape. The items and people listed were associated with the Dutch East India Company. The inventory includes farm equipment (3 padlocks, 1 manure hook, 6 thunderguns, 2 muskets, 2 broken lanterns, 20 sacks, 1 hammer, 1 file, 1 iron lamp, 1 pair of pliers, 1 trowel), livestock (257 cattle, 51 sheep, several horses), and planted crops (approximately 180 units of medium wheat).

The personnel listed includes:

• Christoffel Henningh - sergeant
• Hans Jurgen Heijliger - farm worker
• Hendrick Elias Klijn - cattle herder

The document also lists several slaves from different regions including Madagascar, Ceylon, Java, and The Cape, with names such as Wolleselte, Ramelsack, Nakinsa, Kalla, Ciewikie, Waghie, Toijhe, Samassa, Kinka, Sammara, Olijvant, Valentijn, Kinsa, Frinsa, Claas, Lemara, Lijkeel, Sima, Roelof, Mirra, Chienao, and Lama.

Belijtge Fredrix, widow of Hendrick Jansz Nachtegael who died in East Indies on the ship "New Amsterdam" on the last day of May, made an agreement with Evert Jansz, a merchant from Tobarq who was a relative of Maria Nachtegael's child.

The agreement, made on September 15, 1642, concerned the inheritance of the child. Belijtge Fredrix would keep all possessions, both movable and immovable, but had to pay several debts:

• To Jan Martsz
• To Niclaes Lindenus: 1090
• To Catrina Nieurmans: 1050
• Additional taxes: 145

The total debt was 4,470 guilders. The child would receive a life annuity of 105 guilders yearly from the States of Utrecht, which was bought for 1,200 guilders. The mother would secure the rest of the inheritance at the orphans' chamber in good bonds.

The child would have to pay 4,700 guilders that Hendrick Nachtegael had allocated in his final will on the ship. Belijtge Fredrix also promised to give her child half of what her husband had earned from the Company during his return voyage.

Later that same day, on September 18, 1642, Pieter Cornelisz, bailiff of Muijden, appointed Hiob de Vos as legal representative for various cases.

On June 11, 1649, Nicolaes Vermeeren, Andries Schuijeringh, and Isaac van Geleijn, all creditors of the late Tijmen Pietersz, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. They agreed to:

• Release their claims on goods, assets, and money from Tijmen Pietersz's estate
• Allow Jacob Pietersz Ijskis, representing the estate's trustees, to collect these assets
• Have all goods sent to Amsterdam to the trustees
• Maintain their right to dispute priority of claims once the goods arrive

On June 12, 1649, Joost van Born, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before the same notary to:

• Release his claim on cloth in Copenhagen that belonged to the late Tijmen Pietersz
• Authorize Jacob Pietersz Ijskis to collect and send the cloth to Amsterdam to Nicolaes Bermeren and Pieter Jansz
• Maintain his rights to the cloth once it arrives in Amsterdam

Also on June 12, 1649, notary Adriaen Lock visited Nicolaes Visch on behalf of Cornelis van Ghasel regarding a dispute about 25 baskets of spikes.

On June 11, 1649, Jan Hendricksz, a baker living in Amsterdam, acknowledged a debt of 1,800 carolus guilders to the guardians of the orphaned child of Trijntge Roelofs. Half of this amount was borrowed money, and the other half was from a previous obligation dated December 4, 1647. He promised to repay with 5% annual interest, starting from May 1st. The guardians had to give 6 weeks' notice if they wanted repayment.

On the same date, Albert Louw sent a message through notary Adriaen Lock to Johannes Kemp regarding funds that were supposed to be paid by Rombr Jacobsz, Lucas, and Hendrick Scholten. These funds, totaling 25,000 guilders, were meant for payment to Kemp and Juriaen Lanbengier on behalf of the Duke of Courland.

On June 12, 1649, Johannes Kemp responded that Albert Louw had broken his promises regarding the transfer of bills of exchange. Instead of endorsing them to Kemp as promised, Louw had endorsed them to Hendrick Momboer, who then collected payments improperly, including:

• 12,000 Flemish pounds from Rombout Jacobsz
• 12,000 Flemish pounds from Lucas and Hendrick Scholten
• 1,700 Flemish pounds from Broens

Kemp expressed concern that Louw might be trying to misappropriate the funds, which could harm the Duke of Courland's interests and cause financial damage.

On an evening at [date not specified] around 11 o'clock, an incident occurred on the Egelantiers graft in Amsterdam. Mary Rufloch, a 35-year-old widow of Claude Thomas, and Trijntje Jans, a 23-year-old wife of shipwright Roelof Pietersz, witnessed the following events involving their neighbor Cornelia Cretiens, wife of Lucas van Hijn.

Two young men, Pieter Valentijn and Juriaen, were insulting Cornelia Cretiens's daughter, calling her offensive names. When the daughter told Pieter Valentijn to leave her alone or she would scratch him, Juriaen threatened her saying "Are you threatening my cousin? I'll get you!"

The witnesses reported that:

• Cornelia called out that her daughter had been hit on the head by these men
• The daughter showed the bump to Mary Rufloch
• Pieter Valentijn and Juriaen made such a commotion that neighbors from across the canal came out to see what was happening
• Cornelia asked the young men to leave her daughter alone and in peace

This testimony was given before notary Johannes Hellerus in Amsterdam.

On July 2, 1811, Hermanus Iohannes Dingemans and his wife Maria Valentijn appeared before notary Jacob Scholting in Haarlem. Maria Valentijn was previously widowed from Roelof Sluijters, with whom she had shared all property during their marriage. She had already settled inheritance matters with their six children from that marriage by buying out their rights to their father's inheritance.

On March 3, 1739, at Castle of Good Hope, supplies and equipment were recorded. These included hemp cloth, rope blocks from stranded ships, various types of ropes, and metal supplies processed by the master smith. Medical supplies were also provided. The document notes the burial arrangements for soldier Augustus Christianus Pigant from Langesant, including a coffin. The officers, including G. E. Gallas, certified that they had sufficient provisions for more than 3 months of travel and confirmed that the meat, vegetables, and herbs provided were of good quality.

• Total cost recorded: 803 guilders, 1 stuiver
• Equipment costs: 685 guilders, 11 stuivers
• Medical supplies: 20 guilders
• Coffin weight: 463 pounds

• A boat from Copenhagen carrying wood
• Three Hamburg fluytes from Bordeaux
• Several merchant ships from Texel
• Captain Frans Mangelaer with three boats bound for London
• A ketch with soldiers heading to Vlissingen
• Two Zeeland cruisers with two Hamburg ships
• An Amsterdam cruiser commanded by Captain de Gorter