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• Heijndrick Dommer, acting for himself and his brother Dirck Dommer
• Dirck Jansz Reus from Krommenie, who was the captain of a ship called 'de Rens' with a capacity of about 100 loads

• The captain had to provide a seaworthy ship with anchors, sails, ropes, tackle, food, and other necessities
• The ship would sail from Amsterdam to Langesund in Norway
• In Langesund, the captain would buy and load cargo as instructed by the Dommers
• The ship would then sail to Lisbon in Portugal to unload this cargo
• From Lisbon, the ship would sail to Setubal to load salt
• Finally, the ship would return to Amsterdam with the salt
• The captain would have to wait 3 weeks for unloading without extra payment
• The Dommers would pay 50 guilders and 10 stuivers per load of salt delivered

In Suriname, Cornelis van Doorn, acting as Fiscal Council for the Colony, presented a criminal case involving the West India Company's ship St. Joseph. The case named several officials, merchants, surgeons, and crew members including:

• Jan Jansen Coetswagen
• Faedrick Titus
• Adriaan Fickes
• Jan Jansch Trompet
• Hendrik Barents
• Adriaan Balviaan
• Claes Lubbertus Van de Velde
• Gerrit Schuldens
• Pieter Cornelissen
• Event Cornelis
• Cornelis Van Doorn
• Gerrit Van Gent

The list continues with crew members from various cities including Copenhagen, Danzig, London, Amsterdam, Langesund, and Gothenburg. All these individuals were arrested and detained in this case.

• Whipped
• Branded
• Forced to work in chains for 5 years without pay on public works
• Made to pay back 4 times the value of stolen goods
• Pay for court expenses

• 2 years banishment to Robben Island
• Keeping his wages, but after receiving a severe punishment from the Caffers
• Forfeiture of 2 months' wages to the treasury

On April 13, 1668, Hoendert Jansz from Drammen appeared before notary Jacob de Winter in Amsterdam. He was about to depart for East Indies on the ship Amersfoort, employed by the East India Company's Amsterdam chamber. He acknowledged owing 150 guilders to Anna Jans, wife of Magnus Pietersz who lived on the Gelderse Quay, which was recorded by the Company. Additionally, he owed her 50 carolus guilders for food costs and money advanced for his upcoming journey. He promised to repay this debt and transferred his wages, monthly payments, and future earnings from this or any other voyage as security for the payment.

The witnesses were:

• Tobias van Doornbeeck
• Niclaes van Nieuwenhuijsen

Cornelis van Doorn made a statement to the Provisional Fiscal Council of Suriname about the ship 'St. Joseph'. The crew included officers, merchants, surgeons, and sailors. The following crew members were apprehended:

• Jan Jansen Coetswagen
• Faedrick Titus
• Adriaan Fickes
• Jan Jansel Trompet
• Hendrik Barents
• Adriaan Balviaan
• Claes Lubbertsz van de Velde
• Gerrit Schuldens
• Pieter Cornelissen
• Evert Cornelis
• Cornelis van Doorn
• Gerrit van Gent
• Hendrik Dassouw
• Hans Bonsen
• Walraven Smit
• Francois Netsingh
• Abram de Groot
• Jan Faedricks from Copenhagen
• Hans Hansen from Danzig
• Jasper Peeters from London
• Claas Jansen from Amsterdam
• Matthijs Louwerens from Langesund
• Hendrik Tiesen
• Andreas Coentsen from Gothenburg
• Mighiel Jacobsen from Danzig
• Andries Huijn
• Andreas Deck
• Jurian Hansen
• Pieter Barentsen
• Coert Roelofs
• Abraham Gerritsen Luijte
• Arent van der Waart
• Jacob Roelofs from Berg
• Hans Paulus
• Jacob Reyman from Danzig

On Saturday October 15, 1667, Catharina van den Berg reported that in the presence of Steven Jans Dael from Wageningen and Claas Jacobs from Meldorp, she had been called a prostitute by Dirk Hendelipsz from Langesont. The case involved Hans Rab from Sangel regarding the detention of Willem Schalk's servant, Harman Remajenne. Hans Ras requested time to prove that many points in the complaint were invalid. Since it was sowing season, he was granted a 14-day delay for the case to be handled by commissioners.

Jeronimus Ziewertss from Hamburg and Dirck Janss van der Gouw, who recently returned from New Netherlands on the ship "De Muijl Tromp" captained by Hendrik Tol, testified about events in the colony. After New Netherlands was captured by Dutch warships, they stayed on land by admiral's orders. A warship called "Suriname" and a snow ship "de Zeehondt" remained to defend the conquered territory. On the "de Zeehondt", Stoffel Jacobss from Langesont had an accident while firing a cannon and was taken to the fort, where he became blind.

On July 30, 1675, Cornelis Dirxss from Stockholm made a statement about events requested by Stoffel Jacobss from Langesont. In 1672, they were both hired as sailors by the admiralty and sailed to New Netherlands on the ship "Noorthollant" under captain Binckes's command, along with other warships. They helped capture the land. They and some others were transferred to a small warship called "de Zeehondt" to protect the conquered territory. They were then attacked by 4 English patrol boats. During this fight, Stoffel Jacobss was wounded in his eyes. Later, at the fort, it became clear he was completely blind. After the territory was given back to the English, they returned home on the ship "De Muijl Tromp".

• Religious and administrative staff like Pieter van der Stael (religious comforter) and Roeloff de Man (bookkeeper)
• Military personnel including Ian van Herwarden (sergeant) and several soldiers
• Craftsmen such as Hendrick Juripensz Hartman (master smith), Jacob Beeckman (cooper), and Pieter Teunisz Mulder (master mason)
• Medical staff including David van Eps (assistant barber) and Jan Claesz Vetteman (head barber)
• Maritime workers like Daniel Muloth (boatswain)
• Support staff including Hendrick Hendricxsz Boom (gardener), Louijs Rijckaert (cook), and Hermen Ernst Gresnich (second gardener)

On their ship called Armuiden, a last will and testament was presented, made by Thijs Joppen from Amsterdam on October 20, 1648. This was done before Jacob Everaerts, who was an assistant merchant. The document was witnessed by credible people. Pieter Christiaensz brought this case against the estate of the late Thijs Joppen from Amsterdam. The defendant's lawyer, Anthonij Huijsman, left the decision to the council's judgment. The council approved the testament and ordered that:

• The defendant must pay what is owed in this country
• The rest of the case is referred to the Major Lords in the homeland
• Security must be provided for repayment

At Fort de Goede Hope on June 30, 1661, several transactions took place:

• Carel Broers from Stockholm, a free fisherman, delivered 2,213 pounds of fish:
  • 1,688 pounds of dried fish
  • 525 pounds of fresh fish
• Payments were made to:
  • Wouter Mostert, a free citizen, for 1,250 pounds of dried fish
  • Elbert Dircx for 600 pounds of fresh fish
  • Jan Sacharias for 350 pounds of fresh fish
• Free Saldanha sailors delivered:
  • 4,200 pounds of seal meat
  • 33 barrels of whale oil
  • 905 pounds of dried fish
• Pieter Cornelisz from Langesont and Carel Broers from Stockholm each delivered 1½ loads of salt
• Harman's company delivered 11¾ bushels of wheat
• Leendert Cornelisz, a free woodcutter, delivered:
  • 104 sawn wooden planks, 3 inches thick
  • 1,095 planks, 1¼ inches thick
  • 75 wooden supports

On February 26, 1711 at 5pm, Pieter Christiaensz van Langesont, a sailor, and Stijntje Sijmons, an adult woman, appeared before notary Johannes Boots in Amsterdam. Both lived in the Jonckerstraat in the city. They were engaged to be married soon. Both were healthy in body and sound of mind. Considering life's fragility and death's certainty but uncertain timing, they wanted to make their last will and testament after Christian recommendations for their souls and bodies.

• Several crew members originating from different cities:
  • Pieter Vasagie from Antwerp
  • Roeloff Kiet from Liet
  • Pieter vanden Bosch from Samant
  • Pieter Jongh from Stadtmoore
  • Pieter Cornelisz from Langesont
  • Philips van Roije from The Hague
  • Steven Jansz from Wageningen
  • Simon Jansz in 't Veldt from Dorth
• Ships including:
  • Return ship "Prins Willem"
  • Return ship "Paerel"
  • Return ship "Princesse Roijaele"
  • The yacht "s' Gravelande"
• Supplies and cargo including:
  • Seal meat
  • Horses
  • Sheep
  • Shoes
  • Salt
  • Sheepskins
  • Provisions
  • Rye

On December 9, 1667, a contract was made between merchant Steven de Geer and ship owner Jan Sijmonsz Berckhout from Amsterdam. The ship, named "Land of Schoonen," could carry 230 loads and was captained by Jan Thomisz Leijen.

The agreement outlined the following voyage:

• The ship would sail from Copenhagen to Langesund
• In Langesund, it would be loaded with timber
• The ship would then sail to St. Ubes (Setúbal) in Portugal
• At St. Ubes, the cargo would be unloaded and replaced with salt
• Finally, the ship would return to Amsterdam

If the ship missed its orders at Langesund, it should sail to La Rochelle in France. The payment terms included:

• 50 guilders per load of salt delivered
• 1,500 guilders for sailing from Copenhagen to Langesund
• 2,000 guilders advance payment in Portugal

The loading and unloading at each port had to be completed within 4-5 weeks. The captain was responsible for ensuring the ship was well-maintained for the journey.

On November 6, 1640, two sailors signed loan agreements in front of the notary Henric Schaef in Amsterdam. Andries Jansz from Maesterland, who served as a boatswain on the ship Amsterdam for the West India Company, acknowledged a debt of 70 guilders to innkeeper Thomas Brant. The money was for food, drinks, and equipment. The debt would be paid from his first wages and prize money.

The same day, Hans Andriesz from Tonsberg, serving as boatswain on the ship Zwolle, also for the West India Company, acknowledged owing 60 guilders to Thomas Brant for similar expenses. Both men put up their personal belongings as collateral. Abraham Jansz from Langesund served as a witness to both agreements.

At Fort de Goede Hoope in 1668, financial transactions were recorded involving the ship Elburgh, the vessel Burgh van Leiden, and trader Dirck Andolfz from Langesont. A payment was processed through Jacob Granaet. The records show transactions with the Dutch East India Company (generale Comp.) including various expenses and credits.

On July 16, 1675, two sailors, Jeronimus Ziewertss from Hamburg and Dirck Janss from der Gouw, made a statement about events in New Netherlands. They had recently returned home on the ship "De Muijl Tromp" captained by Hendrik Tol who worked for the Admiralty. The statement was requested by Stoffel Jacobss from Langesont. After Dutch warships captured New Netherlands, the sailors stayed on land by admiral's orders. Two ships were left to defend the conquered territory:

• The warship "Suriname"
• A smaller vessel called "Zeehondt"

In 1665, a group of Dutch settlers were present at Cape of Good Hope. The list includes several key people:

• Pierde van de beschuijsen and Evert Jansen from Toonderen
• Laurens Cornelisz from Gottenburg
• Cornelis Eenderscen and Ian Cornelisz from Strijen
• Willem Jansen and Wolf Robden Jaasen from Amsterdam
• Jacob Hendricqsen from Campen
• Paulis Cornelisz from Mitwoordt
• Dircq pietersen from Dordrecht
• Gillis gillissen from Haarlem

The document appears to be a census or registration list, including various occupations such as free fishermen, wagon makers, and farmers. Notable occupations mentioned include Carel Broeis from Stockholm as a free fisherman, Jaques de brackenij as a free wagon maker, and Steven Jansen from Wageningen as a farmer.

On June 30, 1657, two men, Cristiaen Jansz van Hoesum and Pieter Cornelisz from Langesont, requested to be given their freedom. Since the East India Company could not provide them with draft oxen (as they were in short supply), they proposed to make their living as hunters. They were granted freedom under the same privileges as other freed persons, with the special condition that no one else would be licensed to hunt with guns or nets.

• From Amsterdam to Langesund to load wood
• Then to Nantes to unload and load wine
• Finally to Amsterdam, Zeeland or Eems to unload

• From Nantes with either the existing cargo, part of it, or new cargo to Danzig or Königsberg
• Load merchant goods there
• Return to Nantes to unload

• First journey: 25 guilders per last when unloading in Amsterdam, Zeeland or Eems
• Second journey: 20.5 guilders per last when unloading in Nantes
• Allowed waiting days: 31 in Nantes first time; 21 in Danzig or Königsberg

In Cape of Good Hope during December 1667, a financial transaction took place between Dirck Nudolffs from Langesont and the Dutch East India Company. The transaction involved multiple payments made throughout the year, including payments in February, March, and September. A notable payment was made through Cornelis de Cretzer in September. The total value of transactions amounted to 2,142 florins, with a final payment of 1,322 florins recorded at the end of December 1667.

• Michiel Bartholomeus from Wol owed 47 florins and 10 stuivers on October 15
• Pieter Cornelisz from Langesont owed 1 florin at the end of December
• Carel Broers from Stockholm owed 1 florin, 7 stuivers, and 15 penningen at the end of December
• Cristiaen Jansz from Hoesum owed 150 florins, 12 stuivers, and 4 penningen