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In Amsterdam, two witnesses, Jaspar Barentsz and Alexander Borch, both living on the Geldersche Kaij, verified a list of people. They confirmed knowing these individuals and vouched for their credibility. The document appears to be a register listing various residents, including:

• Adriaentje Jans, widow of Fredrick Henriksz
• Agneta van der Beeck, wife of Jan Cornelisz van den Bosch
• Andries Apostol
• Annetje Willems Stam
• Annetje Barents van Vleckeren
• Anna van Haffen
• Aechtje Hendrix Hoppesack
• Aeltje Arents Kool
• Anthonis Demnema
• Annetje Wolfraets
• Abraham Ariaensz
• Anna Jans (minor daughter)
• Adriaen Krijnen, wheelwright
• Anna Roelofs, widow of Israel Abrahams
• Annetje Cornelis, widow of Hendrick Doncker
• Annetje Ariaens van der Schellingh
• Arent Jacobsz van Gherwen
• Abraham Isaacksz, house carpenter
• Andries Pietersz van Danttigh
• Albert Jansz, sword cleaner
• Annetje Matthijs van Maesterland
• Allard Matthijsz, captain

On October 16, 1681, three women gave testimony about Aegje Ariaens Byl, wife of Gerrit Pietersz van Beeck who lived at the Cingel near the appelmarkt. The witnesses were:

• Agnietje Barents, age 40, wife of Evert Velthuijsen, living in the Pylsteeg
• Catharina Besseling, age 26, unmarried, living in the Niesteeg
• Annetje Barteling, age 70

These women had all worked as servants for Aegje Ariaens Byl. They testified that she frequently got extremely drunk, often being unable to walk home and sometimes having to sleep elsewhere or be brought home by sled. Despite warnings from the servants, she continued this behavior. The witnesses stated that she was incapable of running her household, would come home drunk both day and night, would sometimes lie down on the floor, and would vomit violently. They described her as living an idle and unrestrained life.

Legal documents from a Dutch archive show marriage contracts and property dealings in which:

• Isbrant Cornelisen and Mathys Kalckman made an inventory of Nicolaes Haes' goods
• Jan Steen and Clara Hanecops had marriage arrangements
• Jan de la Meer made several formal protests against various people including Jan Willemsen van Alckmaer and Sara Simons
• Jeremias Coesaert gave power of attorney to Geerard de Graeff
• Jacob Ealto and Dirck Lubbertsen Henmelinck were executors of Femmetjen Harmans' will
• Jan van Vickevoort and his son dealt with bills of exchange
• Jan de Witte, who was a licensed lawyer, gave power of attorney to Mathijs Gerritsen Laeckeman
• Johannes van Doren and Susanna Harsteen had marriage arrangements
• Jochum van Aras and Getje van Aras made a settlement involving Doctor Jacobus Worst

From 1692 through 1694, several official documents were registered in Woember. In January 1692, Dirk Corver and Trijntie Jans made their will, followed by Dirk Claes Kol's will. In February, Dirk Lourents registered his will. In June, Dirk van Leuwen and Annetje Adolphs filed their will, which they updated in December. In October, Dirk Swart and Catrina Pieters made their will. February 1693 saw an inventory made for Dirk Jans Geus and Pieters Mol. Douwe Ariaens Backer and Giertje Jans registered their will, and Dirk de Romore made a marriage contract with Gerbregde Geus. In December, Danel Karks made his will. Finally, in March 1694, an inventory was made for Dirk Geus and Claes vander Bet.

These are people listed in a notary record from Amsterdam, dated to the year 1660. The document includes the following individuals:

• Alette Cominghs
• Anneke Beckers
• Arent Jansz Sante
• Chiaan Adriaen de Rib
• Grendt Hudde
• Anne Gillis
• Anna van Loon
• Anneke Jans
• Annetje Hendricks
• Annetje Elderts
• Alida Corenbreeck
• Albert Lourensz
• Annetje Jans Groen
• Annetje Lucas van Wolaenga
• Aeltje Ariaens
• Agatha Brangers
• Annetje Adriaens van Hus
• Anna van Ter
• Aeltjen Krangh
• Aeltje Jans
• Annetje Otte Jarfgnus
• Abraham Welkers
• Agnietje van Losmalen
• Annetje Pieters
• Angennetje Hendricks

On June 23, representatives from Bremen, Lübeck and Hamburg introduced themselves. They came to Copenhagen to defend their Hanseatic rights against violations by Bergen in Norway. On June 24 and 25, van Overbeke, envoy of Brandenburg, exchanged visits.

The same day involved discussion about the estate of Admiral Rotstem to settle payment for Marten Janssen van Breukelen. On June 27, meetings were held with President Resenius and the Chancellor about Paulus Verrijn's case against skipper Pieter Ebbesen, and about protecting Cornelia Bickers, Lady of Westerwijk. The Chancellor expressed concern about her husband's negligence and greed in filing expenses to the King.

Regarding Jacob Noirot and Willem Pedx's cases, there was willingness to pay but lack of money. The ships St. Pieter and Capucyner cases needed approval from Guldeleeuw, Viceroy of Norway, who was seriously ill. The Hoeronimus and Mercurius ships' cases would be discussed, though the State had already taken the metal cannons.

On June 30, the representatives of Lübeck, Bremen, and Hamburg visited to discuss their privileges in Norway, particularly in Bergen. They explained their trading system:

• They maintained a college of factors (young men) in Bergen
• These factors couldn't marry during their 5-year service
• The group was called "the eighteen" and met at "the Stove"
• They had consular rights to settle disputes among their people
• They complained these rights were being violated and they were being subjected to new consumption taxes in Norway

The text describes a diplomatic dispute between Denmark and the Netherlands. The document explains that His Majesty never intended to declare that the Treaty of Christianopel would be generally observed. This treaty was made when the Danish crown was in great distress due to a sudden Swedish troop invasion in Holstein and Dutch warships in the Baltic Sea. The Dutch State's unexpected ban on sailing to Denmark and Norway greatly surprised His Majesty, especially since at the court of Copenhagen there was still hope of finding a compromise. This ban seemed to imply that His Majesty was being treated as an open enemy, despite not being officially in conflict with the Dutch. The ban particularly affected Norway because much timber had been cut during the previous winter and could not be shipped. This also harmed Dutch citizens involved in shipping and timber trade. The Danish Court was well informed that timber could not be obtained elsewhere in such quantity or at such low prices, nor of the same quality as from Norway.

The text lists several agricultural plots or fields with their contents and conditions. Plot 17, measuring 9 acres, contains 4,374 coffee trees that are doing well but need weeding. Plot 18, measuring 14 acres, is planted with bananas, contains a large low area, is 4 years and 4 months old, and is in poor condition needing maintenance. Plot 19, measuring 8 acres, contains 4,000 coffee trees and bananas, is doing well, and has been cleaned and topped. Plot 20, measuring 5½ acres, is planted with bananas and is doing well and is clean. Plot 21, measuring 9½ acres, is planted with bananas, is doing well and is clean. Plot 22, measuring 17 acres, is planted with bananas along the side of the road, is doing well and is clean. Plot 23, measuring 9 acres, contains 4,374 coffee trees, is doing well, is clean, and has been maintained and topped.

On July 25, 1738, A.H. Smout, from Castle Rotterdam in Macassar, wrote letters to several rulers. The Dutch East India Company had made agreements with the courts of Boni and Goa to jointly fight their rebellious enemies. As the first and second allies of the coast, the Governor and Council and the court of Boni requested the high lords and princes to come with as many troops and weapons as they deemed fitting according to their contracts by August 15.

A similar message was sent to the main King of Toratte, Crain Binamoe, and to the Maradia Ballanipa of Macassar on October 23, 1738. The Governor also wrote a Malay letter to Aroe Mattouwa and other distinguished persons of Wadjo regarding Goanese nobles who had fled.

On October 23, 1738, Jan Vertijer reported on trade, daily operations and supplies for the Macassar government for the year 1739. The document lists various currencies and trade goods:

Currencies included:

• 60,000 payment dollars
• 200 gold ducats
• 30,000 silver ducatons
• 31,000 rupees
• Copper coins

Trade goods included:

• Various types of textiles:
  • Salempoeris (blue and red)
  • Guineas (fine and regular)
  • Mousseline
  • Bethilles
  • Parcallen
  • Gingham
  • Chintz from Surat
  • Cotton blankets

The document compares remaining stock from 1737/8 with new orders for 1739.

On October 23, 1738, a message was sent from Macassar expressing concern about conflicts that had arisen between the recipient and the people of Toradja. The sender hoped these differences would be resolved through good leadership for the welfare of their lands. They offered assistance if needed, suggesting that joining forces could more easily restore peace and quiet to Celebes.

The message included promises of goodwill regarding lands and people, with an understanding that all things need time. From Macassar Castle Rotterdam, Governor A. H. Smout sent greetings to Raja Balanipa and his brother Maradia Matua as special good friends, assuring them of his trustworthy behavior towards the Company and himself.

The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on September 1, 1738, and verified by Secretary C. F. Bogaard. Additional signatures included B. Maas and P. Hodenpijl. The document also mentioned Adriaan Valckenier, who was Governor-General along with the Council of the Dutch East Indies at Batavia.

On October 23, 1738, a letter was written from Macassar about how some chiefs had acted against a sacred and expensive alliance, which caused unrest throughout the land. The Dutch authorities wished to restore peace and prosperity to the region. They received many complaints from different places and, as head of the alliance, they had the right according to contracts to examine all disputes and provide justice following the East India Company's old customs.

Adriaan H. Smout and the Council at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar ordered the Maradia of Balanipa and other chiefs to come to Castle Rotterdam, partly to restore common peace and prosperity to these lands, and partly to present any complaints or disputes they might have with other allies. The authorities would then consider these according to law and custom.

The letter was written at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on August 13, 1738, signed by A.H. Smout. It was translated from Malay and included the customary compliments, noting that the Governor and Council were pleased.

On October 24, 1733, the governor of Banda, Nicolaas Incolai, reported that a trusted person from Ceram had informed him about the discovery of 4 large ships near the Papua Islands. He was unsure about their nationality or who equipped them. He suspected these might be the same ships that sailed from Cadiz to the Philippines, which the High Council had mentioned in their secret letter of February 28.

Due to favorable southeast winds, he persuaded a Chinese merchant, Tsi Inko, to deliver this message along with submission letters to the authorities in Batavia. This was important because they needed to know about these concerning traders in the region, especially since it was unclear whether these potential competitors would split their forces or launch a joint attack on the company's valuable conquests.

Tsi Inko generously offered his vessel and services to the Company, only requesting permission to load his ship with rice and other goods for his return journey. The governor believed this request should be granted to encourage the merchant's future cooperation with the Company.

On October 24, 1723, Van DBijl reported from Macassar that despite various inquiries and investigations, no information had been discovered about alleged secret plans to undermine the Company's trade and conquests. He promised to communicate any future discoveries, whether through patrol ships or other means, though he hoped these dangerous matters would disappear. The document included copies of secret advice sent to Their High Nobles regarding the Macassar commission. Later, on September 20, 1733, E. D. Haeze signed a document at Castle Orange in Ternate. The document was certified by Secretary J. Crise. It referenced earlier letters from September 27 and September 21 that were sent via the sloop of Dutch civilian Captain Pieter Strijfhagen, and mentioned a note from September 30 regarding Banda.

• 4 packs of blue Madaphonts in the Moorish style, according to sample No. 1
• 4 packs of finer quality
• 4 packs of Chelas with double stripes in Moorish Sabonie style, according to sample No. 2
• 4 packs of finer quality
• 4 packs of Chelas with single stripes in Moorish Chaer Kanna Sabonie style, according to sample No. 3
• 4 packs of finer quality
• 4 packs of Chelas with double and one thick stripe in Moorish Pate Marpee Sabonie style, according to sample No. 4
• 4 packs of finer quality
• 10 additional packs

• Mats
• Agarwood
• Small silk items
• Japanese kobangs (coins)

• Rice
• Saltpeter
• Shellac
• Other small items

On December 10, 1674, in Siam, there was a request for a ship to transport an ambassador to Batavia, as they had no suitable vessel. Ten trading ships from Java, Borneo, and the Malay coast arrived with pepper and other goods that year, which was half the number compared to the previous year. The traders had to sell their pepper for 3 or 7½ rix-dollars per bahar, which was 25% less than the previous year, showing that bringing more goods than needed would result in losses. On September 26, a Cambodian prince arrived to petition his uncle the king for:

• Rice supplies
• Salt
• Muskets
• Artillery
• Gunpowder

In exchange, they would submit to the kingdom as vassals like before. The prince received poor treatment and was not allowed to meet the king, having to conduct all business with Oya Berckelang instead. After receiving some aid, which would be transported by boats to the river opposite Poelo Ubi, where the fleeing king and his people were still defending themselves against the Cochinchinese, the prince departed quietly by river at night, after first taking leave of the officials in the great hall.

On January 21, 1705, in Banda, officials discussed territorial claims. Several places around Ceram were mentioned, including Kalijga, Anger, Intijpile, and others. These territories were won by the Dutch East India Company through military actions according to existing contracts.

Saijfoedijte, the Sultan's father, had previously given up claims to Harakie, Ernamme, Quans, and Tiboelan during discussions with President Cornelis Francx. This was documented in a letter dated August 20, 1672.

The Governor-General and Council of India agreed to give the Sultan control over territories on Great Ceram, from the northern point of Hote to Gorano and Mamoewako. However, Hote and Watoemette would remain under Company control. The Sultan and his council (babatos) had to agree to:

• Prevent other nations from settling in these areas
• Remove any foreign settlers
• Cut down all clove and nutmeg trees
• Not harvest or trade these spices under any circumstances
• Not provide supplies to Europeans or people from Onij

The islands of Tosowowij and Watoebela, along with others extending to Timor and Teminber, would remain under Company control, as agreed in 1698.

• Territories at the eastern end of Great Ceram
• The islands of Panpoeloe Waroe and Goram and their villages

• The islands of Cosowaij, Tewar Kouwawara, Keijnuwa, Keijton up to Keijpalabouka
• The islands of Keijde, Kanken, Arouw, Timor, and Tenimber

• 11 villages in Ceram Laut: Lakwara, Kilitaij, Roma, Timiri Kalilo, Siawan, Roenouw, Romisa, Romaloelos, Calijmala, and Calibij
• 4 villages in Great Ceram: Narakit, Kijlibals, Danama, and Kijlemaeij

On January 21, 1705, a document from Banda describes how to handle unauthorized European presence in certain territories. If such Europeans are found near Maba, Patani, Halmahera, Ceram, or other places under Tidore's control, they should be asked to leave through official protest. This also applies to all places in the Moluccas under the King of Ternate's control, based on binding contracts between these kings and the East India Company that exclude all Europeans except the Dutch.

The document instructs that protests should only be used after friendly warnings have failed. Since similar cases had occurred before, the document includes:

• A model protest letter
• An extract from a letter dated January 16, 1699 to the governor and council in Amboina
• Two extracts from letters dated December 29, 1699 and January 30, 1699 to the King of Tidore

These documents list the lands and places under his authority and therefore covered by the exclusion contracts. The governor and council in Ternate would be instructed to withhold supplies and provisions from Dampier.