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A financial report from Macassar dated 11 May 1759 outlines increased expenses and reduced revenues, detailing the following key points:

• An extra cost of ƒ1,127:12 was recorded due to:
  • An "extraordinary expense" of ƒ2,000 in a previous year, with ƒ3,000 allocated for 2 months in the current year.
  • A payment of ƒ1,000 (for 2 months) to the honorable Governor Roelof Blok for hosting local kings and dignitaries in July. The remaining ƒ1,000 had already been paid in 1755/1756 to the honorable Jan Dirk van Clootwijk for the same purpose.
  • An additional ƒ1,000 was needed because only ƒ2,000 (for 8 months) had been budgeted for hosting duties under the former governor, leaving ƒ1,000 unaccounted for the remaining 4 months under Roelof Blok.
  • A small boat (schepraauw) purchased for the Residency Bina by the chief interpreter Johannes Ferera for ƒ168, as per a council decision on 16 December 1757.
• Repairs and timberwork costs increased by ƒ236:17, including:
  • A new roof for the lieutenant of artillery’s residence, costing approximately ƒ259.
• Local servants' wages rose due to:
  • A Malay teacher receiving a monthly salary increase from ƒ14:8 (from September of the previous year to February) to ƒ20 per month starting in March.
• Ship wages for the vessel Ouwerkerk increased by ƒ544:13:8, as:
  • Only ƒ364:1 had been recovered from the crew’s over-issued rations (beyond permitted amounts per regulations from 15 August 1752).
  • Additional costs in the current year included wages, burial clothes, hospital expenses, and a shortfall of ƒ33:12 on cargo.

In 1752, Clootwijk accused Willem Camerling, Anthonij van Dorth, and their wives—Mari van Macassar and Emerentia Fransen—of treason and harming the authority of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). He claimed they helped a group of locals steal the company’s ship Rustenwerk near Buton and harm its crew. Clootwijk also blamed them for the actions of Frans Fransz and the financial losses the VOC suffered.

Clootwijk repeatedly pressured the High Government of the Indies with letters on 15 July 1752, 30 May 1753, and 25 May 1754, using over 60 pieces of evidence—many allegedly false or fabricated—to support his claims. He even suggested some documents had been hidden to avoid scrutiny.

Instead of following orders to send Camerling and Van Dorth (along with their wives) to stand trial fairly, Clootwijk arrested them. Van Dorth was sent to prison without legal justification, denied visits, and held in poor conditions. Meanwhile, their confiscated property was mismanaged and lost.

Ignoring direct orders from the High Government and a long-standing rule from 20 January 1694 about proper legal procedures, Clootwijk kept the accused in Macassar. He even asked the fiscal officer Steven Winckelman to request their execution as traitors in Celebes, promising to provide the necessary "proof" later.

• On Wednesday, November 29, 1758, a meeting of the Honorable Council of Justice of Batavia Castle took place, with all members present except Mr. Helvetius, who was absent due to illness.
• The Council reviewed a formal accusation submitted by the Advocate Fiscal of India, Mr. Thomas Schippers.
• The accusation targeted Jan Dirk van Clootwijck, originally from 's-Hertogenbosch, a former Governor and Director of Macassar.
• Van Clootwijck was accused of harboring an "unforgivable hatred" toward:
  • Willem Camerling, a former merchant and fiscal officer in Macassar.
  • Anthonij van Dorth, a citizen lieutenant in Macassar and Camerling's uncle by marriage.
• The accusation claimed Van Clootwijck had a "godless and despicable plan" to have these men secretly executed under the guise of justice.
• As part of this plan, Van Clootwijck allegedly falsely accused Camerling of helping Frans Fransz, a former interpreter from the Buginese Court, escape from Rotterdam Castle in Macassar.
• Frans Fransz had been arrested for:
  • Public violence.
  • Piracy.
  • Assisting in the murder of a prince named Tjalla Paneiki, whose wife (a princess) was also involved.
• The accusation further claimed that after Frans Fransz's escape, Van Clootwijck continued to target Camerling and his associates.

On 31 January 1580, certain individuals were isolated and denied contact with friends, relatives, or acquaintances while investigations against them were ongoing.

On 21 January 1580, the fiscal advocate (a legal official) reported in an emergency meeting that the ship De Eendragt had arrived in port from Macassar that day. The ship was immediately seized and held under the authority of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The advocate also reported that the former Governor van Clootwijck and the secretary of the Council of Justice Wehr were rumored to be preparing to leave Macassar soon aboard a private vessel owned by van Clootwijck. There was strong suspicion that they intended to sail directly to Bencoula or elsewhere to avoid facing trial before the council through a planned secret escape.

The fiscal advocate requested that the honorable High Government of the Indies quickly prepare one or two suitable, well-equipped ships. These ships were to be armed, manned, and placed under the command of two commissioners from the council, accompanied by the fiscal advocate and assisted by one of the sworn clerks. Their mission was to set sail immediately and patrol the Sunda Strait at a location deemed most strategic by the commissioners. Their task was to intercept van Clootwijck and Wehr, seize their persons, crew, and goods by any means necessary, and bring them back under the council's authority.

On 24 January 1580, the government assigned the yacht De Vliegende Visch and the shallop De Goudvinck for this mission. The ships were to be ready to sail by that evening or, at the latest, early the next morning. The appointed commissioners were council members Nicolaas van Landtschot and Carel Godfried Beuck, along with an officer and the first sworn clerk.

The commissioners asked how long they should continue their patrol if van Clootwijck and Wehr were not encountered. They were instructed to remain at sea for at least 14 days. If the targets were not found by then, the commissioners could extend their mission based on any new information obtained from other ships arriving from Macassar.

• In 1586, a record described the sentencing of an unnamed prisoner who was found guilty of serious crimes. The court ruled that the prisoner should be taken to the usual place for executing criminal sentences, handed over to the executioner, and beheaded with a sword. Additionally, the prisoner was sentenced to life imprisonment in a location chosen by the Honorable High Government of the Dutch Indies and fined 8,000 rijksdaalders (a type of currency), which would be distributed as customary, along with covering the costs of justice.
• The prisoner requested and was granted a standard trial process, allowed to be represented by a legal representative named Maloran. The representative was given a copy of the charges and related documents, along with 6 weeks to prepare a response.
• On September 24, 1586, a lawyer named Schippers, acting on behalf of the prisoner, submitted a written response. Based on the documents provided, the lawyer argued for the prisoner’s innocence and requested the dismissal of the charges and costs, or alternatively, a fair resolution.
• The prosecutor was given 14 days to reply.
• The case involved Jan Bastiaan Holst, a citizen initially accused of buying stolen wheat and concealing the theft. He later became the plaintiff in a request for a case review. The opposing party was the Advocate Fiscal of India, Thomas Schippers, who was temporarily replacing Willem Cras.
• In letters dated October 10, 1754, the case was documented as completed and ready for judgment. A review decision on June 6 (of an unspecified year) upheld the original sentence from August 6, 1754, which had found in favor of the plaintiff.
• The review corrected the initial charges and conclusions against the defendant, dismissed them, and returned the imposed fine. The costs of both trials were balanced between the parties.
• The plaintiff, in his successive responses and a request dated May 8, 1753, had formally accepted certain points (articles 300, 301, 302, and 303) under oath.

On 5 May 1751, a letter was sent from Macassar to Governor-General Jacob Mossel and the respected council members of the Dutch East India Company in Dutch India. The sender requested safe passage for someone named Costij, who was preparing to leave.

• The letter included two copies of earlier official documents and all their attachments, as recorded in a recent register sent to Bima.
• It also contained two request letters from the first two signers, whose contents the writers fully supported with respect.

The writers closed by placing themselves and the letter under the protection of God, following the orders of Governor-General Jacob Mossel and the council, to safeguard the Dutch East India Company's important interests. They signed off with deep respect.

On 5 May 1751, a letter was sent from Macassar to Jacob Mossel, the Governor-General, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies. The sender requested safe passage for a man named Costij, who was preparing to leave.

• The letter included copies of two earlier respectful requests.
• It also contained duplicates of all recent official documents sent to Bima, as recorded in a register.
• The letter mentioned two additional requests from the first two signers, which the writers promised to honor respectfully.

The writers closed by placing Costij and the letter under the protection of God and the Dutch East India Company (VOC), addressing the leaders with great respect and formal titles.

On 5 May 1751, a letter was sent from Macassar to Jacob Mossel, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, and the Council of Dutch India. The sender requested safe passage for someone named Costij, who was preparing to leave.

• The letter included two copies of earlier official documents and all their attachments, as recorded in a recent log sent via Bima.
• It also contained two request letters from the first two signers, to which the writers promised to respond respectfully.
• The letter closed by placing the matter—and the Dutch East India Company’s important interests—under divine protection, with great respect.

The writers signed off as obedient servants to the high authorities in Macassar.

On 5 May 1751, a letter was sent from Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) to Jacob Mossel, the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, and the Council of Dutch India. The writer requested safe passage for a person named Costij, who wished to leave Macassar.

• The letter included copies of earlier official documents and attachments, as recorded in a recent register sent via Bima (an island in Indonesia).
• It also contained two request letters from two individuals whose names were signed first.
• The writers promised to act respectfully regarding the contents of these requests.

The letter closed by placing the Dutch East India Company’s (VOC) important interests under God’s protection, with the writers signing off respectfully as "your widely commanding lords."

This is a collection of letters exchanged between officials in Macassar (modern-day Makassar, Indonesia) and the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1751.

• The first letter was signed by several officials in Macassar on 24 April 1751, including:
  • Z. Lepeltek
  • J.D. van Clootwijck
  • J.P.E.
  • J.H. Weerbarnewallman
  • P. Camerling
  • G.C. Meurs
  • J.N. Stampeel
  • A. Ravensberg
  • C. Hodenpijl
• The letter was sent from the castle in Rotterdam and addressed to officials in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta).
• A second letter was sent from Macassar on 29 April 1751 to an unnamed nobleman.
• A third letter was sent from Macassar on 5 May 1751 to:
  • Jacob Mossel, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
  • The noble council members of the Dutch East India Company (VOC)
• The letters use formal and respectful language, describing the recipients as honorable, strict, wise, and generous leaders.

On 24 April 1751, a letter from Macassar reported the death of the governor, Cornelis Rosenboom. His duties were first temporarily handed over to a deputy but later officially transferred to his successor as per the latest decision.

The writers also expressed their sadness over the recent passing of the former Governor-General, Gustaaf Willem Baron van Imhoff, and sent their condolences.

They then congratulated the current Governor-General, Jacob Mossel, on his new position, wishing him all possible blessings and success. The letter closed with a respectful farewell, placing the interests of the Dutch East India Company under divine protection.

From Macassar on 24 April 1751, a letter was sent to respected officials, noting that detailed reports on local and domestic matters would be shared later, in May or June. The letter primarily served as documentation for the ship Eijndhoeff, which had delivered its cargo as required. The ship was then heading to Bima and Timor with 30 jars of olive oil for the Dutch East India Company (VOC), valued at ƒ3,016.14.8, as confirmed by the bill of lading and invoice. Additional costs of ƒ190.1.8 were incurred for unavoidable expenses at the destination. Copies of two resolutions, dated 25 February and 6 April, were also included for reference.

On 29 March 1744, officials in East Java received several important documents from Surabaya:

• Two copies of letters from Surabaya, sent by the local council and received on 11 March and 14 March.
• A decision record from the council meeting held on 3 March and 13 March.
• A copy of a letter from Major Mom, sent from Sumanap on 20 March.
• A report (written like a daily log) by the Surabaya translator Vleeshouwer, who was in Sumanap (no date given).
• Two copies of letters sent from East Java to Major Mom and the Surabaya leader Keijser, dated the previous day (28 March).
• A copy of a letter from Benjamin van Doorn, the temporary administrator in charge of Surabaya, sent on 18 March.
• Translations of several Chinese letters and documents related to both the local trading office and Pasuruan.

On 8 March 1744, documents were sent from Java’s East Coast to the Dutch East India Government in Batavia under the supervision of sailor Hendrik de Graaff. The shipment included:

• A formal letter from the local council to the Dutch East India Government, dated the same day.
• A copy of a political council decision made on 11 March 1744.
• Copies of letters exchanged with the resident of Joana, Sout Le Monde, and a letter to the King of Aroe Tanette, dated 17 and 20 March 1744.

The letter was signed by E. W. Gordon and noted that the original agreement was made on Wednesday, 11 Mochanam 1157 (likely a local calendar date).

The following is a summary of a 1744 letter from Craijeen Tanette Joesoeff Faharoeddien, a ruler from Samanang, to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) leadership in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta).

• The letter was written on March 3, 1744, received in Batavia on March 24, 1744, and addressed to Governor-General Gustaff Willem Baron van Imhoff and the Council of the Indies.
• Craijeen Tanette Joesoeff Faharoeddien expressed gratitude for the VOC's kind letters and past favors, reaffirming loyalty to the Company despite being in Macassar (modern-day Makassar).
• She swore by God to remain faithful to the VOC due to their past generosity.
• The main request was permission to leave with the west monsoon winds for three key reasons:
  • Her people wished to reunite with their families, lands, and children, as their religion and fairness demanded it.
  • Her followers from Tanette struggled to earn a living in Macassar and were leaving due to hunger, longing to return home.

• The text describes the deaths of Gresy and Johtan by the mattahan (a local ruler) and mentions a trade gift presented to this ruler.
• It reports the loss of Brase van Aurusten, whose goods were used in Macassar.
• The text criticizes Steven Coteels for his collaboration with the English, sharing secrets with them, and engaging in unfair practices like price-fixing and other dishonest dealings.
• It discusses problems in Jalatra, where a house had been banned for nearly 10 years, and mentions the disloyalty and corruption of Tuwman, who allegedly helped a Co (company) from Banten build a castle.
• The text refers to the actions of Middleton and Rix, noting a high death toll among their people and Coteels' assistance to them.
• It highlights the English tactics of offering good prices to gain trade advantages, their widespread piracy on all routes, and Middleton's deceit in buying and selling contrary to agreements made with Coteels.
• The capture of a treasure ship by the Portuguese is mentioned, along with the destruction and rebuilding of Paveccate.
• Complaints are made about a deaf and greedy captain, with a request that only sergeants be sent in the future.
• The text recounts the disloyalty of Captain Cals, his poor leadership, and a threatening letter sent by two individuals.
• It states that Jan Pieterse had his hands flogged for 30 strikes and that Joris Jaques Spelx was given an additional 4 years to serve, as was customary and known in the region.
• In a letter dated 15 July 1612, Steven Coteels writes from Louwa, warning about corrupt practices and suggesting that those involved should be punished. He claims the people of Banda are well-prepared and not easily intimidated.
• He complains that foreigners are ruining the trade in cloves and that there should be more patrols and ships to protect trade interests.
• The text notes price differences for cloves in various places: in Macassar sold by the Spanish for 57 stuivers per measure, in Amboina for 60-66, and in Malacca for 80-90 stuivers, where they previously sold for 190.
• It mentions the need for a lodge in Malacca and a new warehouse in Lohou.
• In another letter dated 1 April 1613 and 17 May 1613, Coteels praises a Riper Corns from the ship Black Lion but criticizes the English company, Barent, and Eigelsum for causing great harm everywhere.
• He reports that clove prices have dropped to 50 due to fear of the English, who have stolen many goods but have little money, and have borrowed heavily, including 800 portmies (a type of coin) from Combella.

On 24 October 1717, a report from Macassar listed the number of ships and boats owned by various groups in the region. The document included names of leaders and the types of vessels they controlled.

• The Buginese (from Boeginesen) had several leaders, including Bato pamana, Topalla, Tarasima, Topatti, Tomoessa, and Aroe Parra. They owned a total of 16 ships of different types, such as toadji manani, todalima, and tosadan.
• The Wadjoresen, led by Mattoa, had 7 ships, including tosenting, toadji manani, and toalima.
• Other individuals, such as Elang Josoem, Tie Latanie, and Poanacollo, owned smaller numbers of ships, ranging from 1 to 13 vessels each.
• In the River of Tello, under the rule of Prince Daing Mamantoelij, some ships were reportedly sold or loaned, but their owners' names were not yet known.
• A person named Tomassa Anga Tomaissa had 35 ships, and a section labeled "Transporteere" listed a long series of numbers, likely representing quantities of ships or goods transported.
• The report also mentioned ships in the River of Sandrabonij under Carain Sandraboaij and in the River of Godt under the Maeassaren people.
• The Radja of Goa had 8 ships, and other locations like Bonto Jongo and Bontogamasse were also listed with their respective numbers of ships.

The report noted that compared to the previous year, there was little difference in the total number of ships. However, there were 1 large ship (chialoup) and 6 smaller ships (goutings) fewer, while 2 medium-sized ships (pantchiall) had been added. Some ships had been lost, misplaced, or redirected:

• 1 chialoup and 1 gontinge (small ship) owned by Chinese traders were lost.
• 1 gonting owned by Maleijers (Malays) was lost.
• 1 gonting owned by the Wadjoresen was lost.
• 1 gonting owned by the Macassaars was lost.
• 1 gonting from the River of Goa had departed for Bima, owned by Dain Nisaba, the wife of the newly reinstated ruler of Bima, Tjenelij Rassenaij.

The increase of 2 pantchiall ships came from a Moors Mardijcker named Angeboleeng, who reported owning a pantchiall that had been overlooked in previous records.

The report concluded with a summary of older ships, including 6 cherc, 8 gont, 9 pantil, and 87 halop, among others.

• In October 1687, a Dutch delegation (the Commissie) was ready to leave Buton after dealing with the local ruler, the goe goe goe (a high-ranking official). They had been instructed by their superiors, the Heeren Principaelen (Dutch East India Company, or VOC leaders), to find a good opportunity to present their case to the ruler.
• On Thursday, October 9, the Sergeant (a Dutch representative) met with the ruler again to ask about their earlier request. The ruler seemed unaware but sent the Jurebassa (a local official) to discuss it. The Jurebassa returned, saying the ruler wanted them to leave on his ship, but the decision was delayed because the goe goe goe was still discussing it with other advisors.
• The advisors later decided the ruler’s ship would be ready to sail in 4 to 5 days. If it wasn’t, the Sergeant would have to leave for the Toeckabesies Islands (Tukangbesi Islands).
• On the afternoon of October 10, the Turebassa (another local official) reported that the ship’s departure was further delayed by 12 to 14 days, contrary to the goe goe goe's earlier promise.
• Because of this, the Sergeant felt forced to ask the king for permission to leave on Friday, October 10. He politely explained that they couldn’t wait any longer, as they had orders from their superiors (the Edel Hoogwelgeboren Heer President, a high-ranking VOC official) to avoid unnecessary delays.
• The Sergeant also mentioned that if they were ordered to stay longer, the ruler should guarantee protection against any harm or losses they might suffer.

The following trade records from Macassar were documented on 15 May 1725:

• Jntje Robo, a Parnackan Moor, arrived from Samarang on 8 March with a gonting (small ship) carrying 4 loads. The ship had 12 people aboard, following a pass issued on 25 October 1724. The cargo included 50 piculs of Javanese tobacco.
• Albert de Vries, a citizen of Batavia, arrived with a chialoup (small vessel) co-owned by Michiel de Vreede on the same date. The ship carried 30 loads with 27 people, following a pass from 11 July 1724. The cargo included:
  • 2 amens (large containers) of French wine, taxed in Batavia.
  • 2 cellars (storage units) of brandy.
  • 20 gross (1440 pieces) of tobacco pipes, seized in Samarang.
• Latanie, a captain from Wadjo, arrived with a gonting carrying 3 loads and 24 people, following a pass from 3 February 1725. The cargo included:
  • 6 corgs (measuring units) of large gerassen (likely a type of cloth).
  • 4 sologessie (units of fabric) taxed in Batavia.
  • 2 coarse cassia (a type of spice or fabric).
  • 2 Surat cheeses (likely chints, a type of cotton fabric).
  • 2 small armosyns (a fine silk fabric).
• Limnauko, a Chinese trader from Samarang, arrived with a chialoup carrying 30 loads and 18 people, following a pass from 30 December 1724. The cargo included 30 loads of rice.
• Tosorau, a Buginese trader from Bima, arrived with a pankor (small boat) carrying 2 loads and 5 people, following a pass issued by resident Abraham Walburg on 2 March 1725. No cargo was declared.
• Tottie, a captain from Boegies (Bugis), arrived from Samarang with a gonting co-owned by To-Alie, carrying roughly 10 loads and 18 people, following a pass from 30 October 1724. The cargo included 80 piculs of Javanese tobacco and 6 small (unspecified) items.

This report from Macassar (Makassar), dated 15 May 1725, lists ships arriving from various places with their cargo and crew:

• 12 March 1725: A ship from Tambora, led by captain Poetana Sallang, arrived with a crew of 6 people and a cargo of 2 units of rice, following a pass issued on 17 September of the previous year.
• A ship from Samarang (Semarang), led by the Bugis captain Cader, arrived with a crew of 7 people and a cargo of 30 units of Javanese tobacco, following a pass issued in September of the previous year.
• A ship from Bima, led by captain Toadlija, arrived with a crew of 5 people but carried no cargo, following a pass issued on 16 May of the previous year.
• 19 February 1725: A Chinese trader named Njothecko arrived from Batavia (now Jakarta) with a ship carrying 28 crew members and a cargo including:
  • 3 chests of Japanese gold thread
  • 3 units of old iron
  • 10 small chests of fine fabrics
  • 2 large chests of coarse cassia (cinnamon)
  • 2 chests of small soles (likely a type of shoe)
  • 1 chest of coarse Chinese fabrics
  • 12 units of brown powdered sugar
  • 5 units of Chinese tobacco
  • 4 large chests of coarse Surat (Indian) fabrics
• 19 March 1725: A ship from Cinrana, led by captain Toissa, arrived with a crew of 10 people but carried no cargo, following a pass issued on 19 December of the previous year.
• 23 March 1725: A ship from Batavia, led by the Bugis captain Somama and co-captain To Assie, arrived with a crew of 21 people and a cargo including:
  • 2 large chests of fine fabrics
  • 5 units of Chinese tobacco
  The ship was detained in Batavia, and 25 large iron pans were unloaded there.
• 28 March 1725: A ship from Adjden (likely Aceh), led by captain Soasie from Wadjo (likely Wajo, a region in Sulawesi), arrived but was detained in Batavia.

On 15 May 1725, a merchant named Joost Abrahamsz arrived in Macassar with a ship carrying 5 lasten (a unit of cargo weight) and a crew of 25. He had a pass dated 7 March of that year, issued by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). His cargo included:

• 4 corgs (large baskets) of high-quality rice,
• 3 of fine cassa (a type of cloth),
• 2 of coarse cloth,
• Some goods destined for Batavia (now Jakarta),
• 5 piculs (a weight unit) of Chinese silk,
• 2 chests of Chinese tobacco,
• 100 copper kettles,
• 30 large iron basins.

On the same date, a ship from Sumbawa, captained by Angebiba, a Bugis (ethnic group from South Sulawesi) sailor, arrived with his pankor (small ship) of 2 lasten and a crew of 7. He had a pass dated 6 September of the previous year but carried no trade goods.

Regarding departing and arriving vessels:

• On 2 March, Jan Ongena departed for Banda in a shallow boat with about 28 lasten of cargo and a crew of 17. He also took 28 lasten of rice.
• On the same day, Adriaan Schouten departed with a similar amount of cargo and crew.
• On 3 March, Todawang, a Wajo (from South Sulawesi) captain, left for Buton with a pankor of 3 lasten and a crew of 6, carrying only food for the journey.
• On 5 March, Hoemar departed for Tambora with a pankor of 2 lasten and a crew of 5, also carrying only food.
• On 6 March, Intje Toap, a sailor, left for Bima in a proa (small sailing vessel) owned by Pieter Alexander, with 4 lasten and a crew of 12, carrying only food.
• On the same day, Angegeger departed for Adjdem with a pankor of 2 lasten and a crew of 8, also carrying only food.

• On 6 March 1725, a servant of the King of Bima, named Nachoda Djena Pareka, left for Bima in a small boat called a prauw. The boat was about 2 last (a unit of weight) in size and had 16 crew members. They only carried food for the journey.
• On 8 March 1725, an envoy from the King of Boeton, named Bonto Goendo Goedo, left Boeton in a pankor (a type of ship) weighing 5 last, with 24 crew members. They also only carried food for the trip.
• On the same day, another servant of the King of Boeton, named Lapassie, traveled with Bonto Goendo Goedo in a pankor weighing 4 last, with 21 crew members. They only carried food for the journey.
• Also on that day, a captain named Care Tojing left in a pankor weighing 2 last, with 7 crew members. They only carried food for the trip.
• On 15 March 1725, a captain named Care Mamoentoelij left for Mangeraij in a pankor weighing 2 last, with 6 crew members. They carried no goods, only food, and were traveling to collect some outstanding debts.
• On 17 March 1725, a Chinese merchant from Parnakan, named Intje Sallang, left in a pankor weighing 4 last, with 13 crew members. They carried goods including:
  • 1000 pieces of blions or Capinessen (types of cloth)
  • 2 corg (a unit of measure) of small gerassen (likely a type of fabric or dye)
  • ½ bl (unit of measure) of salempoeris (likely a type of fabric or item)
  • ½ bl of chavonijs (possibly a type of cloth or good)
  • 2 bundles of large copper wire
  • 1 bundle of loot (likely lead or another metal)
• On 19 March 1725, an envoy named Daing Mangallee, representing the ruler Carain Bonto Soengo (who was in Goa), left for Sumbawa in a pankor weighing 2 last, with 11 crew members. They carried no goods, only food, and were traveling to handle some matters there.
• On 20 March 167? (date unclear), another voyage was recorded, but details are missing or unclear.

On 15 May 1725, records from Macassar detailed several ships departing to various destinations between 21 March and 2 April. Here’s what was noted:

• On 21 March, citizen Michiel de Vreede left for Banda on his chialoupe (small ship) with a capacity of 30 last (a unit of weight). The ship had 30 crew members and carried 30 last of rice.
• On the same day, captain Danig Mangalla from Sumbawa departed in a prauw pankor (small boat) with a capacity of 2 last and 9 crew members. The boat carried only food supplies for the journey.
• Also on 21 March, citizen Albert de Vries sailed from Amboina on his chialoupe with a capacity of 50 last, 15 crew members, and 50 last of rice.
• On the same day, Chinese trader Limmanko left for Banda on his chialoupe with a capacity of 30 last, 18 crew members, and 30 last of rice.
• On 26 March, captain Bandee Persijn from Zalijer sailed in a pankor with a capacity of 2 last and 5 crew members, carrying only food supplies for the trip.
• On 27 March, Chinese trader Than Koenko from Adjdem departed in a pankor with a capacity of 2 last and 5 crew members. He carried no goods, as his purpose was to collect outstanding debts.
• On the same day, captain Poeanna Tango, a resident of Macassar originally from Soembaden, sailed in a pankor with a capacity of 4 last and 14 crew members. He carried 1 corg (a small unit of measure) of salempoeris (a type of cloth), 3 sets of copper bowls, and 500 pieces of bliongs or kapmessen (a type of knife).
• On 29 March, captain Care Mabela from Sumbawa departed in a pankor with a capacity of 2 last and 6 crew members, carrying only food supplies for the journey.
• On 2 April, a ship from Geras was recorded as departing on 31 March, but no further details were provided.

• On October 1695, a letter from Ternate discussed the late queen’s slaves. Captain Laut was ordered not to sell a slave named Meintiko, who had tried to sell her to Philippus Lethij. The leaders of Boelang Itang confirmed the slave belonged to the late queen, so both Meintiko and Captain Laut were forbidden from selling or buying her.
• The schoolteacher Hendrik Tehoe arrived in Dauw with his family at the end of the previous month. By order, he was placed in Boelang Itang, which pleased the local leaders. Religious services, especially school and Sunday church attendance in Dauw, were growing, though Boelang Itang still struggled with poor church and school conditions. The writer hoped God’s blessing would improve this.
• The letter was signed by Iacob Iojeus in Caudipan, Dauw, on March 20, 1695, and addressed to Stephanus Thierrij, a merchant and assistant chief in Manado.
• Another letter from Ternate, dated October 1695, reported violence in Totoli. People from Tobijlien had attacked Totoli’s subjects in Amur and Kerck, killing 2 people, capturing 13, and killing one of the king’s slaves. The king of Totoli was urged to stop such acts or face severe punishment and displeasure from the Dutch chief in Manado.
• The king of Totoli encouraged his people to sell corret (a type of cloth) to the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Permission was granted for Totoli to trade in Cajelij, Tominij, and Gorontalo to buy corret for the VOC, with a warning to avoid misconduct. Those fishing or seeking tripang (sea cucumber) near the islands with proper passes from Macassar were to be left alone.
• The writer requested copies of the passes and confirmed sending three passes to Manado via Ballatangada’s envoy on November 15, sealed in a letter from November 14. Ballatangada confirmed delivering the letter to the chief in Manado as received.

• On 21 June 1761, a document from Delft referenced a sale involving Sijne Aluiken (likely a noble or official title) and a property or agreement related to a society called Cultuus Maatschappij in Amsterdam. The document included a draft charter for this society.
• On 24 June and 22 June, additional records noted financial or legal matters, including a debt of 1246 guilders linked to a property in Oosterwijk.
• On 17 June 1631, a record mentioned a community or guild agreement, possibly involving a large sum of 111,000 guilders.
• On 14 May 1688, a legal case involved Geb Ruchgen and Gimitersans Aed Mole, residents of Haren and Utrecht, concerning unpaid taxes or fees owed to the province of Overijssel. The total debt was 4,726 guilders and 4 stuivers, including interest and penalties.
• On 27 September 1688, a payment of 140 guilders was recorded, possibly related to the same case.
• On 14 May and 11 July 1718, records discussed inheritances and unpaid debts of some military personnel.
• On 12 May 1718, approval was granted for the establishment of a new society called Landbouw Maatschappij (Agricultural Society) in Amsterdam, with its charter and bylaws included. The society aimed to support agriculture and related industries.
• On 13 May 1718, further details were provided about the society’s rules and the appointment of officials such as Drehabvemi, Doenienep Miter, and others.
• On 9 August 1747, a document noted a dispute or decision involving a public school in Ovensa Pandad, Sumatra’s Westkust (West Coast of Sumatra).
• On 21 July and 23 July 1799, records referenced additional financial or legal settlements, including sums like 2,714 guilders.