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On October 20, 1740, in Makassar, officials delivered 183 enslaved people (180 men and 3 women) to the ship named Velfen. The slaves were marked with the Company's seal on their right arms. The slaves came from various regions including Boerosello, Makassar, Bugis, Wadjo, Landau, Bontoparrang, Loena, Soping, and Mangarai.

Individual slaves mentioned in the record included:

• Gappa from Boerosello
• Paria Soema from Makassar
• Lappa and Bo from Bugis
• Haipa from Wadjo
• Stemara from Bugis
• Panaij from Landau
• Basso from Bontoparrang
• Pakko from Loena
• Paddaij from Soping
• Bidoe from Wadjo
• Simbang from Mangarai
• Lasaij from Bugis
• Sarre from Bugis

Chief surgeon Des Vignes issued two death certificates in Macassar at Castle Rotterdam. The first, dated February 15, 1742, reported that a female Company slave named Camissje from Maros died in the Company's large garden from exposure to air. The second, dated February 4, 1742, certified that a male Company slave named Gappa from Wadjo died from high fever in the Company's prison. The document also mentions another death in the Company's prison on December 19, 1741.

On July 15, 1714, documents were sent from the castle Rotterdam in Macassar. Among them was a record from soldier Jan Wilhelmus van Deventer. A bill of exchange was drawn by junior merchant Hendrik vanderstel for bookkeeper general Joan Everard van der schuur. The amount was 253 rix-dollars. There was also a sealed letter from the local orphan masters to the orphan masters in Batavia, along with expense records for 11 runaway slaves from Batavia who were caught in Mandhar and sent back with Moorish freedman Robo Jbrahim. A bill of lading and name list were included for the Macassar native Carre gappa. The document was signed by secretary d'Jongh in Batavia.

On October 22, 1728, documents were sent from Macassar to Batavia, including:

• Two boxes with payroll books and papers
• Three requests for advancement
• A package for the church council in Batavia
• Papers for the orphanage chamber of Batavia
• A box containing Macassar secretarial papers including:
  • Copy of political council resolutions from May 26 to September 27, 1728
  • Copy of daily register from May 17 to September 30, 1728
  • Outgoing native letters from June 11 to September 25, 1728
  • Incoming native letters from May 10 to September 30, 1728
  • Documents of promoted persons from May 26 to September 30, 1728
  • Completed criminal case of Dair Mangappa dated August 12, 1728
  • Harbor master's list of arrived and departed vessels from October 1 to September 30, 1728

The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar by W.G. Tenpezel, Secretary.

A document from Macassar dated October 22, 1728 lists contents of two boxes of official papers, including:

• Three requests for advancement
• A package for the church council in Batavia
• Documents for the orphans' chamber of Batavia
• Local government papers including:
  • Copies of political council resolutions from May 26 to September 27, 1728
  • Daily register from May 17 to late September 1728
  • Outgoing native letters from June 11 to September 25, 1728
  • Incoming native letters from May 10 to late September 1728
  • Records of improved persons from May 26 to late September 1728
  • Criminal case of Dain Mangappa from August 12, 1728
  • Harbor master's list of arrived and departed vessels from October 1 to late September 1728

The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar by W.G. Tenpezel, Secretary.

• 2 picols of Dutch gunpowder were brought by vessels from Goa for sale
• It was unclear if Carre Gappa brought gunpowder, though he was seen with Dain Mamaroe several times
• The Macassarese chiefs or kings who sided with Dain Mamaroe sent many slaves to Goa and Tello

In the period between April and August 1723, several ships arrived in port:

• According to a pass dated June 8, captain Onge Calima from Bima arrived with his prau boat of 2 loads, crewed by 6 men, carrying 200 bundles of rattan
• Captain Daing Tippa from Glisson, with a pass dated July 9, arrived with his prau boat of 2 loads, crewed by 8 men, carrying 1000 bundles of paddy rice
• Captain Cave Gappa from Macassar, with a pass dated July 13, arrived with his prau boat of 2 loads, crewed by 5 men, carrying 1 load of rice
• Captain Bapatjadja from Macassar, with a pass dated April 29, arrived with his prau boat of 2 loads, crewed by 5 men, carrying 1 load of rice

On August 16, 1741, officials in Macassar wrote to Admiral and Field Commander Adriaan Henrik Smout, who was the governor and director of the Celebes coast. Following his orders, they went that morning to the ship Noordwykerhout anchored in the harbor. They handed over 100 male slaves to the ship's authorities. These slaves were marked with the Company's seal on their right arms. The slaves had names including:

• Panaij
• Lamakatja
• Loule
• Soema
• Tointang
• Leijtje
• Toaka
• Stopida
• Toamma
• Tosattie
• Lawenne
• Toraba
• Todie
• Peto
• Tomarae
• Lamma
• Tomallang

On August 16, 1744, a document was sent from Macassar listing the names of several people from different regions. Among them were Lessang, Carra bala from Bontoparrang, Djalla-gappa, Batjo, Sandoir Labacka from Soping, Jange, Tello Djalla, Ontong from Sumbawa, Larana, Lakassie saparai from Mandhar, Toassie from Boelecomba, Bappa sampara, Tobarrae sinkiree, and Tjamba. The last two people on the list, who were from Boegis, were somewhat ill, while the remaining 98 people were healthy and fit, meeting the required age and physical requirements. The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on August 12, 1741 by B.J. Maas and A.F. Morell, and verified by Secretary Gerrit Sek.

On July 1723, several boat captains departed from Macassar to Bima. The first captain, Care Madjakkala, sailed with 5 crew members on a pankor boat of 2 loads, carrying only food provisions. Care Toeloe departed with 9 crew on a similar boat. Care Opo's vessel, also with 5 crew members, transported 500 old coconuts and 500 sugar loaves. Caroe Gappa sailed with 5 crew members, carrying only provisions. Care Cila commanded 6 crew members and transported 500 old coconuts and 500 sugar loaves.

On October 14, 1737, it was reported that gunpowder had been sold in Macassar not long before. Additional gunpowder was later brought by Carre Gappa and Carre Lommo. 150 workers from Mapoe arrived at the camp as pioneers. That afternoon, a letter was sent to Macassar addressed to the honorable Adriaan Hendrik Smout, elected Governor and Director of the Celebes coast. The previous evening at 6 and that morning at 9, letters dated the 3rd and 4th of that month were received, which confirmed the execution of orders regarding the bombardment of Samboppo. They hoped their cannons had succeeded in making the enemy abandon their fortifications.

On May 6, 1693, a report was sent from Macassar about discovering only 2 pirates. One named Tsiaboekij, under Crain Namampon, was killed when resisting arrest. The other, Carre Gappa, under Crain Bontesonga, had escaped.

On May 13, 1693, Dain Boeranij and Karij Bagia, sent by Radja Gea, arrived at the Castle. They confirmed finding only two people guilty of the murder committed on the Javanese Coast. Tsiaboekij had been killed that afternoon when he resisted arrest, to prevent him from harming innocent people. Carre Gappa had been hiding since May 8 when officials were in Manilakana.

The king requested officials to examine Tsiaboekij's dead body, which was left unburied. Officials declined this request, stating it was unnecessary since they didn't know what he looked like. They would have preferred to capture him alive to discover his accomplices, but concluded his death was better than his escape.

The text appears to describe interrogation answers about financial dealings and personal interactions in colonial Cabaijna. Several people were involved in money lending and debt arrangements with Frans or F. Fransz. Dainmanackoe borrowed 110 dollars, Carre mangewaij borrowed 300 dollars, and Carre mangelaij from Macassar borrowed 80 dollars. Dring Manako tosacke preanna borrowed 410 dollars.

The text mentions a coffin or small chest with the body of Maijmoena, and questions about whether letters were placed with it. Carre Gappa Mangalle was sent by the king of Goa. Other individuals mentioned include Daing Sangalle, Datocarilagoesie, Daceng Manako, Soeanna baso the Buginese, Toleba, and Samalij. There are also references to a merchant named Camerling and someone named van Dorth.

On October 31, 1738, officials in Macassar received a document dated November 24, 1708 from Batavia. The letter was addressed to his excellency Adriaan Valckenier, Governor General, and the council members of the Dutch East Indies. The court of Goa had presented a letter on the 28th through several officials:

• Second Tomilallang Crain Bonee
• First Harbourmaster
• Glarrang of Tjamba
• Glarrang of Tombolo

The court planned to send ambassadors to the Dutch authorities, including:

• Second Harbourmaster Dain Mangappa
• Glarrang of Bonto Manaij
• Glarrang Mangappa
• Interpreters Carre Mangewaij and Carre Todjeng
• Messenger Carre Gappa

They requested and received a travel permit for this purpose.

On October 21, 1754, in Macassar, some books were approved to be written off. On the proposal of his honor, the Chiahoup expedition was ordered to deliver annual reports to the high authorities. They also transported 11 slaves bought for Amboina, along with unsuitable goods and those condemned by the council of justice.

The local person Carree Gappa brought in goods from the Company's Chiahoup Iacomina that was looted at Mandhaar. These included:

• 2 iron grapnels
• 9 muskets
• 6 hand grenades

These items were recorded in the trade books. Carree Gappa was allowed to return to Mandhaar to try to recover more items, as this would not harm the Company's interests. Later, a letter was read from Bolecomba's resident merchant Gustaaf Lodewijk van Liebeherr, dated August 28 of that year, responding to a letter sent to him on August 1. The letter mentioned a 2-pound bronze cannon piece.

• Poadje from the Bugis
• Tanrita from the Bugis
• Toelang and To Oetie from Bugis
• Boedoe and Mangalle from Bugis
• Malla from Bouton
• Lasamma from Macassar
• Lasoa from Mandellie
• Tamoessa from Bugis
• Lamanto from Bugis
• Tankabolusje from Malawa
• Massa from Bouton
• Toelang and Maart from Bugis
• Parampang from Mandhar
• Cassie from Mangrai
• Posoeloe from Macassar
• Cadja from Barru
• Goah and Toanke from Macassar
• Gappa and Jadul from Bugis
• Todawang from Macassar
• Tidja from Pomale
• Topalla from Sumbawa

A list of people from Macassar dated June 9, 1740 includes both Bugis and Macassar residents, with some from Mandhar, Barro, and Goah. Names on the list include Labatee, Tepoe Kallie, Bontoparrang, Toacka, Basso, Tobatto, Jankie, Oema Pappaboijo, Gappa, Mangeraij Manto, Palaijaran, Sovedie, Toamma, Tjatjo Boedoe, Tjane Tosawe, Laborra, Mangeraij iJan Cassie, Basso Tomappa, Nanka, Tomasse, Kambarae, and Camara.

A list of people and their places of origin was recorded in Macassar on October 23, 1740. The people mentioned were:

• Lamina from Bugis
• Labatee from Mandhaer
• Zepoe from Bugis
• Boedoe, Callie from Bontoparrang
• Toacka, Basso from Macassar
• Tobatto, Jan kie from Goat
• Oema, Towedie, Lappa boyo, Gappa from Mangaraij
• Manto, Toamma, Palaijaran, Gappa, Tomassa from Mamiwa
• Kambara, Tjatjo from Macassar
• Manka, Tjanna, Tosawe, Laborra from Barroe
• Ijan, Cassie from Mangaraij

A record from Macassar dated June 9, 1740 lists various people from different ethnic and regional backgrounds in the Dutch East Indies. The list includes several Bugis people (also written as Boegis), individuals from Mandar (written as Mandhar), Bontoparvang, and Sidinrie. Notable names include Soelo of Sopping Galenron, Caijelie, Bonda, Panaij, Jaga, Tagala, Caracka, Mangalle, Lawanie, Lasso, Toacka, Lamoetsoe, Jarre, Lapole, Caritoen, Latawa, Kaloe, Samma, Labatee, Tepoe, Boedoe, Kallie, and Basso.

• Basso of Macassar Tobatto
• Jankie the Buginese
• Oema of Goa
• Tawedie the Buginese
• Lappaboijo
• Gappa
• Mangeray Manto
• Toamma the Buginese
• Palaijaran
• Gappa
• Tomasse
• Maurwa Kambara of Macassar
• Tjatjo Nanka the Buginese
• Tjane
• Hosawe
• Laborra
• Barro Yan
• Mangeraij Cassie
• Basso of Macassar
• Tomappa the Buginese
• Camara
• Latojong
• Toattie
• Samaling

• 44 feet outer diameter
• 4-foot thick walls
• 36 feet inner width
• 13 feet outer height
• 10 feet inner height from threshold
• A central square stone pillar (4 feet square)
• 4 round pillars (2.5 feet diameter)
• 6-foot elevated top

On October 10, 1695, officials in Macassar discussed modifications to a construction project. The plans called for raising a wall by 3 to 3.5 feet, adding a cross-beam structure on top, and creating a vault with just enough slope for water drainage. The height would remain below the castle's curtain wall, with copper air pipes extending downward to protect against fire and water damage.

The project was approved because no better solution could be found. Officials were assured it could withstand bomb impacts. The upper structure was completed using dry mountain stones that were:

• 2.5 feet long
• 1 foot wide
• 0.5 feet thick

These stones were the same type used in the tower's foundation. They came from Samboppo castle, which was conquered and demolished in 1669. The construction continued with red bricks covered by cement made from lime, black sugar, and kapok fiber. Once the vault had set and interior supports could be removed, they planned to:

• Fill the ground with dry red rubble from crushed Batavia bricks and burnt coral stone
• Add a layer of crushed charcoal
• Place a floor of wooden planks without nails, only using pegs
• Apply similar wooden cladding to the walls

On October 18, 1695, a report from Macasser discussed a sunken goods recovery operation and requested guidance on how much payment the salvager should receive, as considered in a resolution from March 1.

Corporal Jan van Gool and two soldiers returned on August 25 from inspecting spice trees in the Toekabessij Islands by Bouton vessel. Their report stated that on the islands of Wantsje Wantsje and Caijdoepa, they uprooted 17 young nutmeg trees, mostly one fathom in length. Some saplings were sent for inspection. Strong southeastern winds prevented them from reaching other islands.

They found 3 trading vessels from Bonij carrying rice at Boeton. According to locals, no Ceram traders had been there for three years. The king of Caijdoepa, likely the former second-in-command of the realm, was under arrest in Boeton. He had tried to escape but was prevented. Orders were given to bring his wives and goods from Wantsje Wantsje and Caijdoepa to Boeton by three warships.

Of the 40 Spanish reals provided, 10 were given to those who discovered the nutmeg trees, while 30 were used for provisions. An envoy named Lassamadij arrived from the King of Boeton with a letter to the governor, which contained nothing significant except accompaniment for the inspectors and their interpreter, and a request for the usual payment of 150 Spanish reals, despite previous advances.