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On February 4, 1641, around 3 PM, Jacob Willemsen from Rosendaal appeared before notary Henric Schaeff in Amsterdam. Willemsen was sailing on the ship "Hollandia" for the East India Company. He acknowledged owing Marritge Jans from the New District 100 Carolus guilders for expenses and advanced money for equipment. The payment would come from his first available wages and prize money. He pledged his person and goods as security. Witnesses were Reijnder Henricxz from Oldenburg and Hans Harsman from Hamburg.

Later that day around 4:30 PM, Andries Asmusz from Flensburg, sailing on the "Hollandia" for the West India Company, appeared before the same notary. He acknowledged owing innkeeper Angmet Jonas Eertsz 62 Carolus guilders for expenses and equipment. Payment would come from his first wages and prize money. Witnesses were Albert Seurisz from Langesont and Pr. Andriesz from Copenhagen. This was in addition to a previous debt of 12 guilders.

On November 6, 1640 at around 11 AM, two sailors signed agreements in front of notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam. The first sailor, Abraham Jansz from Langesont, who was working as a boatswain on the ship Amsterdam for the West India Company, acknowledged owing 60 guilders to innkeeper Thomas Brant for food and supplies. The second sailor, Hans Andriesz from Consbergen, also working on the ship Amsterdam, acknowledged owing 50 guilders to the same innkeeper. Both men agreed that:

• The debt would be paid from their first available wages and prize money
• They put up their persons and possessions as collateral
• The agreements were witnessed by Andries Jansz from Maesterlant

Since the sailors could not write, they marked the document instead of signing their names.

On September 18, 1760, several soldiers stationed in Colombo were evaluated for medical conditions. The chief surgeon Hendrik Schutte examined Arnoldus Hamsing from Oortmarken, Matthijs Hemelsdorp from Lameur, Andries Maasberger from Uielbag, and Anthony Cramer from Tiroe. Hamsing, who was 32 years old and had arrived on the ship "Oud Carspel" in 1754, only had a minor wound on his shin. Hemelsdorp, who was 42 years old and had arrived on the ship "Kivitsheuwel" in 1752, was found to be incurable. Based on reports from chief surgeon Barent Aleman and medical officer Roehof Beekman of the Dutch hospital, the following people were declared incurable and were to be sent back to the Netherlands:

• Matthijs Hemelsdorp
• Andries Maasberger
• Martijn Muller from Wesel
• Carel De Wolf from Leer
• Jan Hendrik Pannekoek from Haarlem
• Hendrik Kuijleman from Amsterdam
• Ernst Sigers from Westphalen
• Sailors Joost Isaac Buijn from Amsterdam
• Jacobe Jansz from Langesont

This was done under orders from Governor Jan Schreuder, Extraordinary Councilor of Dutch India and Governor and Director of Ceylon and its dependencies.

This appears to be a ship's crew manifest from approximately the 1600s, listing crew members, their places of origin, and their monthly wages in Dutch guilders (shown as ƒ). The crew came from various cities in the Dutch Republic and other parts of northern Europe. Most were from Amsterdam, but others came from places like Haarlem, Delft, Hamburg, Stockholm, and Copenhagen.

The highest-paid crew member was Jan Jurriaansz De blom from Kampen, earning ƒ88. Other notable positions included:

• Hermanus Vetkooper from Haarlem - ƒ26
• Hessel Jansz from Amsterdam - ƒ40
• Willem Engele van der spech from Delft as upper carpenter - ƒ32

Most common sailors (listed as "matroos") earned between ƒ10-14. The crew included specialists like a quartermaster, constable, and young apprentices ("jongen"). Several crew members appearing consecutively in the list were from the same city, suggesting they might have signed on together.

The detailed wage records and diverse origins of crew members show the international nature of Dutch maritime employment during this period.

On September 22, 1639, at around 2 PM, two separate agreements were made before notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam:

First, Jersoon Moors from Tongeren, a soldier serving on a ship for the West Indies Company, acknowledged owing 64 Carolus guilders to innkeeper Jan Jansz Teljeur for lodging and supplies. The witnesses were Pieter Kenels from Amsterdam and Poulus Kortinck from Langesont.

Second, Jurriaen Oles from Uijsdem in Pomerania, also a soldier for the West Indies Company, acknowledged owing 32 Carolus guilders to innkeeper Casper Rodingh for supplies and equipment. The witnesses were Anthonijus Vrijdach and tailor Barent Hendricxsz, both residents of Amsterdam.

Both soldiers agreed that their debts would be paid from their first available wages and prize money.

On a day in 1649, in Amsterdam, several people testified about incidents involving Joannes van der Lijden the Younger. They described him as being very violent and unruly, cursing and insulting people who came to his house. He physically pushed and kicked people out without any reason, including his wife who was described as an honest cotton worker.

About 5 weeks before the testimony, Cornelis Laurens van Langesont and another witness were at Van der Lijden's house. When they were offered to stay the night and went upstairs to rest, Van der Lijden, who was drunk, came up with a naked sword. He forced them to get dressed again and leave, cursing and pushing them out without any reason.

The witnesses, including Hendrik Speckrijs, Cornelis Silvere, P. Christiaans Ham, and Jan, made their statements in the presence of Barendt Christianus and others, and were willing to confirm their testimony under oath.

In Amsterdam on September 4, 1669, a shipping contract was made between merchant Dirck Duijsent and ship captain Jan Floris. The contract was made in front of notary Pieter Van Buijtene and witnesses Cornelis van Meurs, Joris Vanbielwijck, and Hillebrants Zareiansen. The ship, named "de bonte Koninck" (the colorful king), measured:

• Length: 116 feet
• Width: 24½ feet
• Depth: 11½ feet

The agreement stated that:

• The captain would sail from Amsterdam to Langesont in Norway
• The ship would be loaded with timber cargo
• The cargo would be transported to Rasfore on the Cherante river
• The unloading must be completed within 3 weeks
• Payment would be 2,300 French guilders for the entire journey
• The merchant would pay the French import taxes
• The merchant would cover expenses in Norway

On October 15, 1639, Poul Corting from Langesond, who had just arrived from Brazil on the ship Nassau and was preparing to return there, appeared before notary Hendrick Schaef in Amsterdam. He transferred two debt documents to Jan Jansz Telieur, an innkeeper in the city:

• One from Stoffel Claesz of Amsterdam, an under-barber, for 200 guilders
• One from Pieter Claesz of Harlingen for 100 guilders

Both debtors were serving in Brazil. The transfer was witnessed by Pieter Kenels of Amsterdam, where the transferor was staying, and Cornelis Barentsz Slagier, a local resident who knew the people involved.

At Fort de goede Hope on December 31, 1668, several transactions and inventory records were made. The records included:

• 178 pounds of hops
• 6 barrels and 2 bushels of spelt wheat
• Hendrick Pacus submitted an account of 8,234 guilders
• 21 pieces of woolen coats
• 88 pieces of armozijn (silk fabric) at 11 guilders each
• 436 pieces of niquanias (textile)
• 368 measures of arrack (alcohol) with anise
• 18 pieces of goat and sheep meat
• Various household items
• Salt, wax (48 pounds), and rope materials
• 96 yards of satin at 6 guilders each
• Pieter van Clinckenbergh's account
• Various grains including:
  • 12 bushels of peas
  • 1 barrel and 52 bushels of barley
  • 71 bushels of oats
  • 49 bushels of buckwheat
• 194 caps, including 17 English ones at 3 guilders each
• 2 barrels of mom (beer)
• 1 boat of coal
• 50½ cans of Jopen beer
• 119 pairs of shoes at various prices
• 30 loads of firewood

This appears to be a list of early Dutch settlers and their places of origin. Notable people include:

• Jan Staets from Wijnocxbergen who worked as a pig herder
• Cornelis Cornelisz from Rotterdam
• Hendrick Barents from Leeuwarden
• Jan de Wolff from Hamburg
• Thomas Christoffel Muller from Leipzig
• Bastiaen Castiere from Oostende who worked as a dispenser

The document lists various occupations including innkeepers, brick makers, gardeners, and fishermen. The population included 36 free citizens, 15 women, and 57 servants. Many settlers came from major Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Rotterdam, while others originated from places like Stockholm, Hamburg, and Kortrijk.

The document describes a shipping agreement from Amsterdam. A ship captain agreed to sail from there to Langesund or elsewhere in Norway to collect Norwegian goods. From there, the captain would sail to Malaga. In Malaga, the cargo would be unloaded, and the ship could be reloaded with:

• Oil
• Wines
• Fruits
• Other Malagan goods

The captain would be paid 2,900 guilders per month for his services, starting when the ship left Dutch waters. The agreement mentions two witnesses: Huijbert Jansz Van and Claes Jansz Reckerman. Both parties agreed to submit to the courts' authority if needed.

In Amsterdam on July 20, 1660, a shipping contract was made between merchant Paulus Gadin (representing himself and his brother P. Pieter Godin) and ship captain Jacob Christiaens van Burmereijnt. The contract concerned a ship named "De Pieter" with the following specifications:

• Length: 94 feet
• Width: 23½ feet
• Cargo space: 16 feet (11 feet plus 5 feet above)

The agreement stated that:

• The captain would sail to either Langesund or Westkiel, whichever the merchants preferred
• At the chosen port, the ship would be loaded with timber
• After loading, the ship would sail to Calais in France
• Upon arrival in Calais, the cargo would be unloaded within 10-12 days

The captain promised that his ship was well-maintained and properly caulked for the journey. The contract was witnessed by Jan Wijler, Cornelijs Jansen, and the notary D.V. Buijtene.

This financial document from the 17th century lists debts owed by various merchants and ship captains in Dutch and Scandinavian ports. Cornelia Nieulant in Beverwijck and Hans Jeuriaensz in Lange Sout owed money, as did Niels Andersz in Drammen and Niels Kroelsz in Westkiel. Ship captain Otto Albertsz from Hinlopen was also in debt. The widow of Daniel Nielsz, Jan Elers, and Hendrick Eelkinck, all from Gottenburg, owed substantial sums. Albert Geertsz, Jan Somer, captain Andris Janckes, and Sacharias Symonsz were among other debtors. The document also records ship ownership shares:

• 1/64 share in captain Heije Hansz's ship
• 1/6 share in Seelt Wiggerts's ship from Hinlopen
• 1/32 share in captain Jan Cornelisz Prince's ship Jupiter
• 1/16 share in captain Willem Jansz Boet's ship from Ackersloot
• Shares in ships owned by captains Otto Allers, Hessel Reijnders, Rode Sibolts from Hinlop, and Gerrit Paules from Warns

The total sum of all debts amounted to 120,565 guilders, 11 stuivers, and 4 pennies.

In March 1701, the ship DeMen departed from Amsterdam to the East Indies. The document lists unpaid accounts of crew members who left from Saas. The crew included various positions such as assistants, quartermasters, carpenters, gunners, sailors, and soldiers. The men came from different cities including Hamburg, Copenhagen, Nuremberg, Bremen, Venice, Dunkirk, Zwolle, Utrecht, and Amsterdam. Notable crew members included:

• Pieter van der Streng
• Fredrik Adolphi Kock
• Jan Fredrik Gevolt
• Nicolaas Lohman
• Cornelis Geersen
• Johan August Hootman
• Christiaan Valentyn Krieke
• Johan Hendrik Peekhart

The document records their unpaid wages and inheritance claims. Some crew members were marked as "absent." The amounts owed varied significantly, ranging from a few guilders to several hundred guilders per person.

On September 27, 1667, a shipping contract was made in Amsterdam between merchant Gerrit van Rozendael as the freighter and captain Cars Andriesz van Vlieland as the ship's master. The ship, named Schiedam, measured 108 feet long, 24½ feet wide, and had a hold of 11 feet with 5 feet above.

The agreement specified that:

• The captain would sail his well-maintained ship in ballast to Calmer
• The freighter would have one month to load the ship with goods of his choice
• The captain would then sail back to Amsterdam
• After properly unloading the cargo, the freighter would pay 2,950 guilders for the entire voyage

The contract was witnessed by notary Pieter van Buijtene.

This appears to be a Dutch notarial register from the late 17th century listing various legal documents and transactions. The key individuals and their actions were:

• Cornelis Barteringh, Cornelis Duijvisz, and Claes Rameijn were involved in transport documents and notifications
• Carel van mander worked as a surgeon and dealt with legal representation
• Catharina Lodewijcx, widow of Jan Gerritsz, handled power of attorney and sales documents
• Willem's widow Cathalina hinlopen and Catharina Bullens issued receipts
• Cornelis Martsz Brouwer and Claes Dells's widow were involved in financial transactions
• Daniel Koemans and Dorothea Jans (widow of Hans Wolff) handled sales documents
• The heirs of Wijbrandt kleijn and Jan Cornelisz kick were involved in divisions of property
• Engeltje dircx, wife of gerrit Dircxsz, dealt with legal representation
• Gerardus kick, Luijn gerard Hamel, and gillis van Hoornbeeck handled transport documents and legal representation
• Ghijsbert Pietersz worked as a carpenter and was involved in transactions

The documents included receipts (quitantie), powers of attorney (procuratie), transport documents, testimonies (attestatie), and agreements (accoort) from Amsterdam and other locations.

On October 14, 1628, ship captain Harcke Cornelisz from Enchuijsen, about 40 years old and master of the ship 'Postpaert', made a sworn statement. This was done at the request of captain Jan Cornelisz Speelman from Rotterdam. He declared that during his last voyage he went to Sworne in Tuscany where he loaded oils from Cornelis Berck. These oils were to be delivered to:

• Jan vander Stoaten
• Marten vanden Heuvel
• Zacharias Rothe
• Pieter Jansz de Goijer

His ship arrived on October 10 and had not yet unloaded any oils. This statement was made in Amsterdam at the notary's house, witnessed by Cornelis Jansz and Arent Thomisz. The document also mentions a ship heading to Riga owned by Pieter Lubbe and Claes Dircxsz, and another ship called the Schellingerman of 130 loads, captained by Cornelis Jansz Schellinger from Medemblick, sailing from Langesont in Norway to London.

In Vlissingen on April 24, 1657, Guilliaem Marette, a merchant, and Agge Hemmes from Vlielant, a ship captain, made a shipping agreement. The ship, named "Emperor Augustus", measured 116 feet in length, 24½ feet in width, and 13 feet in depth. The agreement included these main points:

• The captain had to deliver the ship in good condition, properly sealed and equipped for the journey
• The ship would sail from the Dutch lands to Langesund in Norway or nearby, as preferred by the merchant
• In Norway, the ship would be loaded with wood products as determined by the merchant
• Once loaded, the captain would sail back to Vlissingen in Zeeland to deliver the cargo to the merchant
• After proper delivery, the merchant would pay 1,850 caroli guilders for the entire journey
• The captain was allowed to load five fathoms of firewood in Norway for his own use without paying freight or having it deducted from his payment

On October 18, 1682, a shipping contract was made between Arent Vandeurs, a merchant in the city, and Isaack Baukes from Copenhagen, who was the captain of a ship called the Pelican. The ship measured 120 feet long, 23½ feet wide, and 12½ feet deep in Amsterdam feet.

The contract specified that the captain had to:

• Ensure the ship was well-maintained with anchors, sails, ropes, tackle, food, and other necessities
• Sail to Larvik or Langesund in Norway with the first good wind
• Load cargo there until the ship was full
• Then sail to Pamben to unload the cargo
• Take on some salt to enable sailing to the English near Nantes
• Load more salt there as specified by the merchant

The merchant was allowed to load some wines and brandies in France, and the captain had to allow three weeks of loading time.

A last will and testament was made in Amsterdam on the house of a notary at the Oude Zijds Voorburgwal near Aezering. The document describes the will of a sailor who wants to pass all his belongings, wages, monthly payments, and benefits to his heirs. These heirs would receive full rights to collect, accept, keep and use the inheritance as they wish, like it was their own property. They would not have to pay anything to anyone else. The testator declares that this is his final will, made of his own free will, and should be valid whether he dies during his upcoming journey or elsewhere. He wants this will to be unbreakable and followed strictly, even if some legal formalities might be missing. The witnesses present were:

• Andries Ariaensz van Langesont, a sailor and neighbor of the testator
• Andries Mihielsz Swaer from Stockholm, also a sailor who was lodging with the testator
• Matthijs Andriesz van Sondelen
• Je Winter, Notary Public

The document includes a phrase stating "Everything is temporary except virtue which lasts forever."

This appears to be a register of marriages and partnerships in a Dutch town, listing couples and individuals. Some notable entries include:

• Annetien Egbertz who was married to Willem Jansen
• Abraham Janssen Butterlicx and Cathaleinge Pieters
• Abraham Engelgraeff and Catharina Lourentius
• Anthoni Sweers, who was a surgeon
• Balthasar Enses from Antwerpen
• Barent Albertz Doijtgens and Susanna Jans from Marken
• Claes Claessen, who was a bleacher
• Christoffer Tomas from Newport
• Dirck Aeriaenssen, who was a baker
• Gerrit Jans Duijts, who was a schoolmaster
• Harmen van Criessum and Catharina
• Hendrick Mathijs from Cleeft

The document includes folio numbers and likely dates from various registries, though specific dates are not clearly indicated in the original text.

On November 22, 1661, Robbert Glabbuis, a 24-year-old pharmacist from the Nieuwe Zijdts Voorburch near the corner of Korte Lijnbaansteeg in Amsterdam, testified for Nelletgen Jochaums, widow of Albert Albertsz (a master carpenter). He confirmed that around September of the previous year, he treated Engeltie Couten, widow of Salemon (a ship's carpenter), who was very ill for about 3 months at the requester's house.

Glabbuis witnessed that Nelletgen Jochaums personally cared for and assisted Engeltie Couten during her serious illness, and no one else was seen providing such care. Nelletgen frequently collected medicines from his pharmacy.

On the same day, Styntie Franssen, about 36 years old and wife of sailor Jan Pietersz Waeckenes, also testified. She confirmed visiting Engeltie Couten, who was her good acquaintance, several times during this period. She witnessed Nelletgen providing care, which included difficult and unpleasant tasks such as cleaning up mess and applying ointments and bandages.

On March 5, 1655, Jan de Vos acted as a public notary for Annitge Boelen (around 25 years old), wife of Pieter Jansz, and Aeltge Arents (around 27 years old, unmarried). Both women lived in the Handboogstraat. At the request of deputy sheriff Pieter Jansz Vlasent, they testified about events from the previous afternoon involving:

• Winant Schimmel
• Claes the lime carrier
• Engeltie Martens

The witnesses stated that Winant Schimmel and Claes, who lived in the lower house and cellar respectively where Engeltie Martens had a room, had verbally abused her. They accused her of breaking the lock to the attic and stealing a quarter barrel of beer that Winant Schimmel had received as payment.

When Engeltie Martens and her daughter tried to return to their room upstairs, Winant Schimmel's wife blocked their door. Madaleertgen Jans only responded that they would go upstairs, without further confrontation. This was witnessed by citizens Hendrick van Galen and Johannes Dorftman.

On May 20, 1650, several people testified before Johannes Hellerus, a public notary in Amsterdam. The witnesses were:

• Annetje Harmens, a 60-year-old widow of Jacob Crynz
• Trijntje Jans, a 33-year-old wife of Laurens Cornelisz, a sailor
• Engeltje Gerrits, a 28-year-old wife of Hendrick Pietersz, a sailor

They testified at the request of Vroutje Claes, who was formerly the widow of Haerlof Jansz (a flax merchant) and now the wife of Pieter Blom (a sailor) living in the Monthanssteegte in the Haerlemmer Middelstraet.

The first two witnesses testified that about four years ago, when the plaintiff was three days post-childbirth, Haerlof Jansz came to her house. He said he had gotten something to take, and later, while the witnesses were working with flax in the front house, they heard the plaintiff cry out. When they ran to her, they found Haerlof Jansz in great distress and vomiting. When asked what he had taken, he said he had taken snuff tobacco with beer. About an hour later, he came to the witnesses in the shop, saying the snuff had made him healthy and had been good for his heart condition.

Engeltje Gerrits separately testified that about a year ago, she was present at Haerlof Jansz's bedside at twelve o'clock at night.

This appears to be an index or register of legal documents from the Netherlands, listing various testaments (wills), marriage contracts and other legal papers. The documents mention several couples and individuals:

• Abraham Pietersz and Annetje Cornelis made a testament
• Anna Jans, wife of Abraham de Bruijn, made a testament
• Abraham van Belcanp made a testament
• Adam Theunisz and Grietje Thomas made a donation
• Andries Viletentoux and Maria Hams made a testament
• Aeltje Goverts, widow of Gerrit Ottesen, made a testament
• Albert Gerritsz made a testament
• Ulida Staveren made a testament
• Barent Baltussen and Nechjen Peulus made a marriage contract
• Barent Iterssen and Lijsbet Jans made a testament
• Cornelis Danckerts and Clara van Banchem made a marriage contract
• Claes Evertsz and Jannetgen Huijcker made a marriage contract
• Cornelis Jansz made a testament
• Catharina Juliaens made a testament
• Catharina de Vlamingh van Outshoorn, wife of Zacharias Roode, made a codicil
• Catharina vander Poel made a testament
• Catharina Marchiers made a testament
• Coenraet van Koxi and Tanneken Martens vander Schelde made a marriage contract
• Cornelis Andriesz and Annetje Gerbrants made a testament
• Cornelis vander Hoop and Engeltje Fabritius made a marriage contract
• Catharina Moolenaes, widow of Lodewijck de Bas, made a testament
• Christiaen de Kaersgieter and Hester Cruijdenier made a testament
• Daniel Dionijs and Adriana Musch made a marriage contract
• Dirck Sijmonsz Visscher and Lutgert Claes made a testament