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At Fort de Goede Hope on December 31, 1657, various transactions and accounts were recorded. The fort received iron bars weighing 4,555 1/3 pounds and lead from the ship Hasselt weighing 224 pounds.

Several free citizens (vrijburgers) were listed with their accounts, including:

• Willem Oon
• Sijmon Jansz from Welt
• Jacob Theunisz from Cooltjes Plaet
• Dirck Vreem and Pieter Cleij in partnership
• Pieter Visagie

A significant expense was recorded for a voyage to Guinea. The document also lists free citizens from various European cities including Emmerick, Ceulen, Amsterdam, Lunenburch, Stockholm, and Delff.

The records include livestock inventory changes, noting an increase of:

• 13 pigs
• 1,591 sheep
• 5 horses (value not specified)

• A rent payment established by priest Andries Claesz on June 10, 1455 for Claes Prs. van Haerlem concerning property near a church
• A document signed by Sijbrant Cornelisz on November 6, 1646 regarding inheritance money for the children of Jan P int Wartecruijs, named Machtel and Jacob
• A bill of exchange dated November 7, 1640 from Stockholm, involving Jan Jansz Huijgen van Ossanen, Hendrick Claesz, and Robijn Albersz, payable at the house of Lourens de Geer in Amsterdam

On April 20, 1646 at 8:00 AM, Jan Pietersz van Langesont appeared before notary Jan Derkeij in Amsterdam. Van Langesont was hired as a gunner on the ship Haerlem for a voyage to the East Indies at a wage of 12 guilders per month. He acknowledged owing 130 guilders to Trijntie Pieters, wife of Joan Hans Gerbrantsz, a shoemaker living in the Balck ind Oog alley, for food costs and necessary equipment for the journey.

To repay this debt, he assigned his first wages from the voyage to Trijntie Pieters. He also declared that if he should die during the voyage, he named Trijntie Pieters as his sole universal heir to all his possessions, wages, and rights, except for the legal portion that would go to his parents.

The testament was witnessed by Hendrick Vrede and Dirck Perheij and recorded by the notary.

On April 9, 1662, at Amsterdam, a shipping contract was made between Mighiel Wolles, acting for his brother Robbert Wolles (a merchant from Irvine, Scotland), and ship captain Beucke Beuckes. The contract was witnessed by notary public Willem van Veen.

The agreement specified that:

• The captain would sail his well-maintained ship to Langesund, Norway
• The freighter, who would travel along, would load timber cargo within 14 days of arrival
• The ship would then sail to Lochryan and Failford in Scotland
• The cargo would be unloaded within one month of arrival
• Payment would be 260 pounds Sterling for freight
• The captain would advance money for purchasing the cargo in Langesund
• 200,000 pounds Sterling would be paid in cash at the loading location
• The remainder would be paid in goods
• If either party broke the contract, they would pay a fine of 500 guilders

The contract mentions that these terms were similar to a previous agreement with the late Otto Idses.

This appears to be a financial record listing various debtors from 1682. The debtors were located across different cities in Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, France, and other locations. Here are the main groups of debtors:

• In the Netherlands:
  • Ipe Jansz in Amersfoort owed 676 guilders
  • Pieter Beucken in Leiden owed 124 guilders
  • Christiaen Jansz in Haarlem owed 165 guilders
  • Gerrit Damesz, a mayor in de Graeff, owed 283 guilders
• In Norway:
  • Jacob Rasmusz in Fredrickstat owed 533 guilders
  • Gerrit Jansz in Grunstaat owed 284 guilders
  • Oeloff Oeloffsz in Christiania owed 91 guilders
  • Gerit Matsz in Bergh owed 39 guilders
• In Sweden:
  • Gerrit Sterlinckhoff in Stockholm owed 2,918 guilders
  • Fredrick van Bree in Stockholm owed 1,207 guilders
  • Bartel Laerssen in Gothenburg owed 2,013 guilders
• In modern-day Latvia:
  • Herman Minckenberch in Riga owed 2,754 guilders
  • Godert Vegesack in Riga owed 4,337 guilders

This is a list of crew members, likely from a Dutch ship in Dansick (modern-day Gdansk) dated 905 (likely 1905). It includes sailors, soldiers and officers from various Dutch and European cities. Notable crew members include:

• Jan Rijcksz from Dansick
• Jan Jansz de belde and Cornelis dircksz Tanoman from Enkhuizen
• Henderik Teunisz and Jan Claasz from Hoorn
• Jan Vinik from Wilster
• Jacob Cornelisz from Bemster
• Pieter Roeloffsz from Langesont
• Dr. Hoploper Teuns Cornelisz from Hoorn
• Johannes Velthuijsen from Zwolle
• Pieter de lint from Breda
• Christiaan van der Hon from Switzerland
• Martinus van der meulen and Dirck Thekens from Groningen
• Jan van gelder from Utrecht
• Gorzijn xrakel from Antwerp

The crew included various ranks such as sailors (matrozen), corporals (corporaal), sergeants, and cadets (adelborst). They came from cities across the Netherlands and other European countries including modern-day Germany, Poland, and Switzerland.

In Cape of Good Hope, on June 30, 1657, Pieter Cornelisz van Langesont, a Company employee, was granted freedom from service after his contract expired. He was allowed to live as a free citizen under Dutch rule, making a living through hunting, farming, and permitted trade. He had to agree to follow all rules set by the Company directors and stay a free citizen for at least 20 years. Similarly, on August 10, 1657, Jacob Cloeten from Cologne, a soldier in Company service, was granted freedom despite still having 5 years left on his contract, which he remained obligated to fulfill. He was permitted to live as a free citizen at the Cape, engaging in farming and permitted trade, both for himself and others. He also had to remain a free citizen for at least 20 years because he received land ownership. His lands and crops were held as security for his debt to the Company, which amounted to 110 guilders and 16 stuivers. The document was signed by Jan van Riebeeck.

In Amsterdam on January 13, 1648, several transactions were recorded by notary Jan Versen. Martjen Jans, mother of Hendrick Elias who was a gunner on the ship Nassau bound for the East Indies in 1644, appointed Olivier Jans to collect three months of her son's salary.

On January 14, 1648, Wijbrand van Jans appeared before notary Jan Versen in Amsterdam to transfer wage claims to Jeuriaen Jeurigaens. These claims were:

• 180 guilders from Dever Swens of Langesont, a gunner on the Walvisch
• 180 guilders from Cornelis Roelofss of Langesont, also a gunner on the same ship
• 14 guilders from Louris Andriss of Maesterlant

The transfer included the right to collect these wages and issue receipts. Wijbrand van Jans pledged his person and goods as security for this transaction.

• 230 guilders registered with the Company, to be paid to Anna Jans, wife of Magnus Pieters who lived on the Geldersche Kai
• 60 carolus guilders (at 20 stuivers per guilder) to the same Anna Jans for food costs and other expenses for his upcoming journey

• Issue receipts
• Take legal action if necessary
• Appear in court
• Request and receive verdicts

This appears to be a legal register from the Dutch colonial period listing various transactions and documents. The entries include:

• Jan Gerritsz Lageman, who was a master carpenter
• Jannetje du Rieu and Johannes Le Mort had a separation agreement
• Michiel de Ruyter, who was a Lieutenant Admiral, filed a power of attorney
• Jan de Pijper, who was a surgeon
• Nicolaes Van Waveren, who served as a magistrate, issued a receipt
• Maria Bal, widow of Jacob Ruijter, had a debt document
• Maria Aernouts, wife of magistrate Benckelaer, appears in the records
• Several protests of bills of exchange were filed by Jochum Winstman, Isaak de Gouze, and others
• Multiple people filed powers of attorney, including Jan Cornelisz, Israel Winneseel, and Jacob Cloeck
• Various transport (property transfer) documents were registered by Joost Verstraten and Jacob Heeren

Various people throughout northern Europe owed money to someone, as recorded in this financial ledger. The debtors were located in several different cities and regions:

• In Christiania: Jan Stroese (58.10), Pieter Jeuriaensz (1790.12), Hendrick Hendrickingh (2349.19.8), Laers Jenssen (404.18), Christoffel Dirxsz (4189.7), Jacob Jacobsz (35016), and Jochem Claesz (405.8)
• In Fredrick stadt: Andries Ingersz (54.1), Jan Jeuriaensz (318), and Dirck Pietersz (931.3)
• In Riga: Sebastiaen Petri (1886.10), Hans Goltberch (825.18), and Hans Dael (2160.15)
• In Drammen, Norway: Mats Janssen (1116.19) and Niels Alberts (385.18)
• Other locations included Wetfriese, Bragenes, Gotten, Groeningen, Embden, Wesel, and Westael

The amounts owed are shown in guilders (ƒ) and varied from as little as 4.4 guilders (owed by Laurens Jacobsz Arminius) to as much as 35,016 guilders (owed by Jacob Jacobsz).

On March 5, 1639, in Amsterdam, Leeuwe Eenkens received 164 guilders and 4 stuivers from Willem Jansz Schroder, who lived in Langesund in Norway. The money was received either directly or through representatives. The widow or heirs were required to provide accounting records and receipts of this transaction.

Jan Batista Bentio asked notary Jacob van Pwieten to meet with Cornelis Martsz regarding a dispute over gunpowder delivery. Bentio was surprised by Martsz's response to his earlier protest. The dispute centered around 40,000 pounds of gunpowder that was supposed to be delivered in February. Martsz denied this agreement, claiming the delivery was set for April. Bentio strongly disagreed with this interpretation and maintained that February was the agreed delivery date.

The document was witnessed by Claes Boelesz and Cornelis van Campen.

On September 6, 1638, Jan Cornelisz from Langesont appeared before notary Hendrik Schaef in Amsterdam. Jan Cornelisz was a sailor on the ship Bouritius and acknowledged a debt of 70 guilders to Cornelis Roelofsz Thouwer for outfitting costs. The debt was to be paid from his first wages and prize money. Witnesses were Jan Pietersz Santdrager and Volckert Elbertsz.

On September 7, 1638, Pieter Pietersz from Sweden appeared before the same notary. He was sailing on the ship Maaritin and acknowledged owing 70 guilders to Hendrick Jansz Bocxemaker for expenses and advances. This was witnessed by Andries Heeckenseen from Sweden and Harmis Abrahamsz.

On the same day, Andries Baeckenseen from Sweden, serving on the ship Bouritus, also acknowledged a debt of 70 guilders to Hendrick Jansz Bocxemaker for outfitting costs. Witnesses were Pieter Pietersz from Sweden and Harnen Abrahamsz.

On February 4, 1641, two separate transactions took place in Amsterdam before notary Henric Schaeff:

• Albert Senrus from Langesund, a boatswain on the ship Hollandia in service of the West India Company, acknowledged a debt of 59 guilders to innkeeper Jonas Evertsz. The debt was for food, drinks, and supplies. Payment would come from his first wages and prize money.
• Cornelis Roelofsz from Langesund, also serving on the Hollandia, acknowledged a debt of 80 guilders to the same innkeeper Jonas Evertsz. This was also for food, drinks and equipment. The debt would be paid from his first wages and prize money. This was in addition to a previous debt of 80 guilders.

The witnesses were Andries Alusz from Flensborg, Pieter Andriesz from Copenhagen, and innkeeper Dirck Adriaansz.

• Willem van Bartsen owed 1,500 guilders as half of a 3,000 guilder debt
• Gerard van Bossen had a debt of 150 guilders, being half of 300 guilders
• The city of Linden owed 900 guilders
• Cash money amounted to 871 guilders
• A debt of 700 guilders from an Embden currency obligation of 1,400 guilders
• Household goods, gold and silverware were valued at 1,452 guilders

On November 21, 1697, a document was signed in Souratta listing sailors and soldiers who had deserted from ships of the East India Company. The document was signed by Secretary Frans Dubbels.

Later, on February 27, 1697, Michiel Arents, a bookkeeper, recorded a statement from Pieter Uldrix, who served as a Moorish language interpreter for Duke Mustafachan Cassi on a voyage to Mogha. The statement was requested by ship's captain Dirck Bent.

The document lists numerous deserters including sailors, soldiers, gunners, cooks, and other crew members from various locations including:

• Amsterdam
• Delft
• Basel
• The Hague
• Rotterdam
• Batavia

The final entry notes two Macassarese soldiers, Abdulla from Batavia and Woamma from Leempe. The document was verified at the Dutch office in Souratta on November 2, 1697.

In response to the surrender of Grave, Prince of Orange's trumpeters requested payment for their services. After discussion, previous records were to be checked.

Johan van Offenbergh, the Prince's postmaster, who brought news about the surrender of Naerden, Bon, and recently Grave, was awarded 20 silver ducatons.

Representatives of landowners in Prince Willem's polder (called Schoondijcke) discussed claims made by the Abbot of St. Pieter near Gent. Previous records were to be reviewed.

The mayor and aldermen of Axel raised questions about Claes Sonte's rank as deputy bailiff. It was decided to maintain old customs, and the deputy bailiff had to follow these regarding announcements and other matters.

Ship owners of Jacob Kieboom's vessel, seized at Oostende by Captain Cornelis Rijcks, requested to seize Flemish ships in Zeeland. Instead, they were granted permission to send letters to Count Montereij.

Mayor Jacob van Hoorn reported that a ship called the Northern Lion, sailing with Danish royal permission from Vlissingen to Langesont in Norway in April, was captured by French pirates, then recaptured by someone from Oostende and confiscated there.

Cornelis Roeloffsen (32 years old) and Roeloff Corssen (64 years old), both living in Amsterdam, testified on behalf of Jan Teunisz, a sailor from Langesund in Norway. They declared they had known Hendrik Janssen from Langesund, who sailed as a crew member on the ship "Vogel Struijs" from Amsterdam to the East Indies about 8 years ago and died there.

The witnesses confirmed that the requester (Jan Teunisz) is the sole universal heir of Hendrik Janssen, both on father's and mother's side. They explained that Hendrik Janssen was the son of Jan Hendricxen and Annetje Teeuwijsijn (deceased), who lived in Langesund, Norway. The requester is the son of Rentge Teeuwis, who was the sister of Annetje Teeuwis, Hendrik Janssen's mother.

A second testimony was made by Diever Wouters (62 years old, widow of Ja Minne Lievens), Feltje Minnes (30 years old, wife of Jan Janssen Admirael), and Geesge Gerrits (17 years old) regarding Anna Jans. They testified that she is the rightful sister and sole heir of Harman Janssen from Münster near Groningen, who sailed from Amsterdam around Easter as a crew member on the ship "Princes Reael" in service of the directors in Amsterdam, and who reportedly perished with the ship.

This declaration was made in Amsterdam on November 15, 1632, in the presence of witnesses Cornelis Janssen Kaerman and Ide Janssen Cuijper, before notary GJ Boselaer.

• They confirmed their earlier marriage contract
• Cornelis Gerritsz granted Eeltge Sipkes the free lifelong use of a small house located in Visschers alley, known as "Besjes house"
• If his children would not agree to this arrangement, she would get the free lifelong use of their larger house on the Lindengracht where they currently lived
• In both cases, she would not have to pay any rent
• Eeltge granted her husband lifelong use of any profits that might remain after her death, if she were to die first

On October 11, 1639, Jan Laebij from Bolchester, working as a soldier for the West Indies Company, appeared before notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam. He acknowledged owing 48 Carolus guilders to Andries Linsen, a shoemaker, for boarding costs and expenses. The debt would be paid from his first wages and prize money. Witnesses were Cristianus Rosen from Nieurenburgh, a shoemaker's apprentice, and Goede Hallen, an innkeeper.

On October 12, 1639, Jochum Soldan from Conncxpergen, serving as a junior officer on a ship of the West Indies Company, appeared before notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam. He acknowledged owing 80 Carolus guilders to Jan Jansz Telieur for boarding costs and expenses. The debt would be paid from his first wages and prize money. Witnesses were Pieter Kemmels from Amsterdam and Poulus Kortingh from Langesont, who was traveling to Brasil as a free man.

On March 7, 1661, a shipping contract was made in Amsterdam between Carel Frick, a merchant, and Sijmon Jansen van Acxwick, a ship captain from Fredrikstad in Norway. The contract was witnessed by notary Pieter van Buijtene.

The agreement concerned the ship "De Grauwe Valck" (The Grey Falcon), which measured:

• Length: 122 feet
• Width: 24½ feet and 7 inches
• Depth: 13½ feet
• Plus three boats

The captain agreed to sail first to Langesund in Norway. There, the merchant would load the ship with timber within 14 days. The ship would then return to Amsterdam.

The payment terms were:

• 1,750 guilders for the round trip
• Two fathers of firewood as a bonus
• The captain had to pay all costs
• The captain had to deposit 1,500 caroli guilders before departure

This deposit would be returned upon arrival in Amsterdam, along with the agreed freight payment, without any interest charges.

• Jan Maertensz from the weighhouse was paid 60 guilders in 1673
• Jan Reijniersz from Amsterdam received 351 guilders in 1673
• Harmen Remajenne from Cologne was paid 81 guilders in 1674
• Jacob Cloete received 757 guilders in 1674
• Willem Willemsz from Deventer was paid 14 guilders in 1674
• Hans Rasch from Angel received 273 guilders in 1675
• Hieleman Hendricksz from Utrecht got 672 guilders in 1675

• Distillery equipment worth 1,154 guilders
• Hats worth 116 guilders
• Sails worth 480 guilders
• French wine
• Shoes and slippers from the Cape
• Various types of cloth including bombazine and osnaburg linen

On June 30, 1657, two men - Cristiaen Jansz van Hoesum and Pieter Cornelisz from Langesont - requested to be given freedom as hunters, since the Company could not provide them with oxen. They were granted this permission under specific conditions:

• No one except them would be allowed to hunt wild animals using guns, traps, or any other means
• Other free citizens could only hunt on their own land
• Violators would lose their hunting equipment and pay a fine of 6 reals
• Half the fine would go to the treasury and half to the free hunters
• Everyone remained free to hunt dangerous animals like lions, tigers, wolves, and leopards for existing bounties

They had to sell their game to Company servants and free citizens at fixed prices:

• 1 pheasant for 8 stuivers
• 2 partridges for 6 stuivers
• 1 goose or duck for 4 stuivers
• 1 teal, dove, or similar bird for 2 stuivers
• 1 elk for 12 guilders
• Cattle, deer, and similar animals priced according to size

They could sell birds to passing ships at any price, but larger game like elk, cattle, and deer had to be sold to the Company at the fixed prices.

On the afternoon of September 22, 1639, at around 2 o'clock, two separate legal agreements were made before notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam:

In the first agreement, Jersoon Moors from Tongeren, a soldier employed by the West Indies Company, acknowledged a debt of 64 Carolus guilders to innkeeper Jan Jansz Teljeur. This debt was for equipment and expenses. Moors agreed that payment would be made from his first available wages and prize money. Witnesses were Pieter Kenels from Amsterdam and Poulus Kortinck from Langesont.

In the second agreement, Jurriaen Oles from Uijsdem in Pomerania, also a soldier for the West Indies Company, acknowledged owing innkeeper Casper Rodingh 32 Carolus guilders for equipment and expenses. He similarly agreed to pay from his first wages and prize money. This was witnessed by Amsterdam residents Anthonius Vrijdach and Barent Hendricxsz, a tailor.

• Religious counselor (Pieter vander Stael from Rotterdam)
• Assistant (Roeloff de Man)
• Captain of arms (Jan van herwaerden from Seventer)
• Gardener (Hendrick hendricxsz boom from Amsterdam)
• Surgeon's assistant (Davidt van Eps from Lochum)
• Hunter (Jonas de la geure from Havre de Grace)