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At Timor in Castle Concordia on June 1, 1713, several merchant vessels were recorded at the harbor. Each had official passes and was captained by Chinese merchants:

• Ongwatko arrived on January 25, 1713 in a small vessel of 16 loads at the muddy corner of Semouw Island. He appeared in person at the castle the next day. His pass was dated September 1, 1712 from Batavia via the east coast of Java.
• Jau Sinko arrived on March 7, 1713 in a sloop of 30 loads. His pass was dated January 25, 1712 from Batavia via the east coast of Java.
• Sio Houko arrived on April 27, 1713 in the vessel owned by Tjo Sanko (a resident of Batavia) of about 20 loads. His pass was dated February 27, 1713 from Batavia via the east coast of Java.

The document was signed by Lucas Arentsz, sworn clerk.

On June 21, 1705, a junior merchant named Abraham Patras was assigned to help the kings of Gorontalo and Limbotto. This was at the request of the king of Ternate to bring back some Tamboeco people who had fled from the Bay of Som. They planned to leave with the king's own ships and 9 vessels from Sula. Hendrik van der Burgh, who was the first clerk of the political secretariat, was to be part of this mission. The position of political secretary, which had been vacant since junior merchant and former secretary Jan Walraven de la Fontaine was suspended, was given to Abraham Patras as he was considered the most capable person for this job. On September 20 of the previous year, they had informed the authorities that at the urgent request of the king of Ternate, they had agreed to capture about 80 to 90 of his Tamboekse subjects who had been staying in Comyn and refused to return to their land.

• 6 men and 1 woman from Tamboewo
• 3 people from Gorontale and Limbotto
• 11 wounded from Gorontale and Limbotto

• 2 men
• 3 women
• 11 children
• 4 Bugis people who had come to collect tribute from the Tambockers

On June 21, 1705, a letter discusses a marriage arrangement between the son of a ruler and the daughter of a translator named Roccia in Ternate. The marriage was initially considered fake by the government in Macassar. The arrangement affected travel between Ternate and Magindanao. The officials were not worried about complaints of mistreatment that might arise from this situation.

The letter thanks higher officials for approving the King of Ternate's request to keep Roccia, the first Bonese translator's daughter, because she was expected to marry his son, Prince Djouwbiang. However, on February 9, when Tsiamtia, a shaved Chinese person, returned, they received a strange message. The letter from Governor Willem de Roo and the council in Macassar, dated December 2, suggested that their report about keeping Roccia was considered suspicious, based on gossip from some women who had arrived. The officials strongly deny having any hidden motives in this matter.

In Ternate on June 21, 1705, a princess was born. A translator named Poccia requested to return to her father via the ship Peperboom. The King of Ternate had initially taken the baby from the mother and brought it to his court. A Chinese interpreter named Tsiamtia had spoken quite harshly about this matter in Macassar in the presence of governor Willem de Roo. The king showed that he was only interested in the child, not the mother. He requested that Roccia be sent back to her father Carrelessang in Macassar on one of the departing ships. They could not refuse this request from the ruler. She was subsequently sent back on the ship Peperboom.

On June 21, 1705, there were reports from Makassar about hostile actions by Prince Raginda. This matter was being considered by the Company in Batavia and Makassar. The necessary passes would be given for travel purposes. During these journeys, no one should experience any harassment.

The rebellious nature of Prince Raginda in inciting his followers to commit hostile acts in the land of Birdmnaro was already known on February 19 of that year, even before receiving the official letter from Makassar dated December 2 of the previous year. At the first opportunity, the Company would take appropriate measures against this as ordered.

Regarding the shipping routes of the Magindanao people, it was agreed that their voyages to Batavia and Makassar would not harm the Company's interests. It was hoped that this would discourage them from frequenting Manila, Borneo, and other regions. Therefore, when requested, travel passes would be granted to the Magindanao harbor master Montaramna.

On June 21, 1705, a letter was sent regarding Chinese captains trading in Maccassar, Tontoly, and Manado. Prince Kirab sent messages to Maccassar, but the King of Kandipan, Willem Cornput, informed Sergeant Commander Daniel Jan Piron in Manado that their ships carried two letters written in Arabic characters in the Malay language. These letters were meant for the King of Maccassar or Goa.

This information was reported to Governor Willem de Roo and his council. The son of the Chinese captain in Maccassar, Ongwatko Ongiko, had previously requested permission for yearly trade voyages from Maccassar to Tontoly and Madagai. This request would be communicated to Sergeant Commander Daniel van Piron in Manado at the first opportunity.

• Intje Soetan, a Malay trader, arrived from Selangor in 6 days with a balau boat and 10 crew members, bringing 100 bundles of binding rattan and 1 bhaar of tin.
• Intje Catip, another Malay trader, came from Selangor in 8 days with a konting boat and 15 crew members, delivering 1000 pieces of hand rattan and 2 bhaar of tin.
• Ongsincko, a Chinese resident of Macassar, arrived in 45 days from Aceh with a sloop and 34 crew members. The vessel belonged to Chinese Captain Ongwatko from Macassar. He brought 16 bhaar and 200 kati of lead, 12 parcels of costus root, 15 parcels of shellac, and 10 kati of camphor.
• Joan de Rosairo, a local resident, arrived from Kampar in 8 days with a pancalang boat and 14 crew members. The vessel belonged to Moorish Captain Zechelebe. He brought 10 tahil of gold.
• Onko, a Chinese servant of the Dato Bendahara of Johor, arrived from Aceh in 54 days with a sloop and 23 crew members. He requested a pass to Johor and brought 30 tahil of gold and 15 parcels of tarro.
• Pata Wangsa, a Javanese resident of Cirebon, arrived from Kedah in 14 days with a lambo boat and 14 crew members, bringing 7 bhaar of tin.
• Nachoda Awang, a Johorese servant of Orangkaya Oedana Suara (secretary of Johor), arrived with a lambo boat and 19 crew members, bringing 1000 bundles of binding rattan.

• Not a single picol of wax had been purchased
• Very small quantities had been brought from elsewhere
• All trading vessels from Passir had returned
• There would barely be enough for their own needs unless supplies came from other places

On October 21, 1697, a bill of exchange was received from Macassar via the sloop "de Geregtigheijt" on November 16, 1697. The text discusses a request for a flag position for a sober and quiet man who was the senior sergeant. The document also mentions bookkeeper Isaac Marmer, who paid 100 rijksdaalders by bill of exchange, to be received by his father-in-law, junior merchant Abraham Holseher.

The letter was signed by Isaac van Thije, L.R. de Bock, H.K. Steenkop, L.R. Scipion, A. Moll, J.S. Hackert, and Adriaan Thooft at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar. It was addressed to Governor-General W. van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. The letter mentions further correspondence was sent via the sloop of the Chinese Captain Ongwatko and the Christian Chinese Diogo.

In 1701, several important political and diplomatic events took place in the Dutch East Indies. The King of Bouton sent envoys with a Malay letter requesting permission to transport slaves to Batavia and wage war against the people of Tambocko. Governor Cornelis Leernink and the council in Macassar wrote to the high authorities in Batavia on April 20, 1701. On April 18, 1701, a contract was signed between Governor Beernink and the council of Macassar on behalf of the Dutch East India Company with the Kings of Dompo, Tambora, Sangeer, and Pekert.

Captain Dielof Bladt and merchant Arnold Mol were sent to Chinrana on January 5, 1701 to attend celebrations for the birth of the youngest son and the circumcision and tooth-filing ceremonies of two older sons of Radja Boni. They reported back on March 22, 1701. Corporal Jan Vergenst was sent to the Tukabessi Islands on February 23, 1701 to remove spice trees.

In a letter dated April 10, 1702 and April 22, 1702 from Macassar, various matters were discussed. The letter mentioned that sapanwood would be ready by the end of the month, and there was discussion about Chinese estates and their executors. Chinese people would not interfere with estates when excluded by testament or when other guardians were appointed.

Jacob Sandersz, bookkeeper at Bima, confirmed that the ordered sapanwood would be ready by month's end for loading onto ships. Governor Cornelis Beernink paid 2,000 rixdollars to be received by Jan Torant in Batavia.

The letter was signed by several officials:

• Cornelis Beernink
• Jacob Claesz
• Jan Pietersz Wesselburg
• Jacobus Vos
• Joannes Hackaert
• Aernout Mol
• Arent vander Mijl

On April 11, the King of Komij arrived at the castle to meet with the King of Bonm from Chinrana. They were there to receive letters and gifts. The King visited the governor and council in the fortress the next day to explain his quick visit during a period of mourning.

The letter was addressed to Willem van Outhoorn, Governor-General, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia.

In 1697, a messenger came to find Radja Bima in Macassar. He carried a pass from the governor-general and a letter from the ruler of Bantam. The messenger needed help finding horses and transporting them to Bantam, as he did not know how to load them onto Macassarese ships. The local people helped him with this task. As a sign of sincere friendship, they sent:

• 3 slaves to the governor-general
• 2 slaves to director Ioan van Hoorn

The letter was signed in Bima on Saturday, the 27th of Rabie Alawal. It mentions a Chinese sloop owned by Captain Ongwatko, carrying secretarial papers and salary books to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the council members of the Dutch East Indies. A message from Governor Isaac van Thije was included.

On May 14, 1702, a letter was sent from Macassar by Andries Werij, secretary at Castle Rotterdam. It was addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch Indies in Batavia. The letter mentioned a previous message sent on April 22 via a small boat belonging to the Chinese trader Ong Watko. They hoped that both this letter and another from April 10 had reached their destination via Bima on the ship Sir Jansland, carrying a full cargo of sappanwood. The letter discusses plans to demolish the walls of Goa without causing any disturbance, about which they had expressed positive expectations in their April 10 letter.

On May 22, 1703, papers were sent from Timor to Batavia via the galliot 'de Dode' to Mr Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the East Indies. The papers included:

• 2 original letters to the High Lords
• An open letter with attachments to Christoffel van Swoll, president of the orphanmasters and other members
• A cargo invoice and bill of lading
• An original letter from the young King of Coupang and other princes and rulers
• A letter from the princes and rulers of Rottij island
• 3 financial statements from 1702
• 2 testimonies with statements from 4 murderers
• 4 documents including statements about weighing wax and Chinese goods, a daily register extract from Second-in-Command Thomas Dreda, and a copy of a letter from the interpreter at Solor
• A list of unsuitable weapons sent from this trading post to the King of Coupang and other rulers at their request
• An extract from a letter about the request and proposals from the second ruler of Loaijangh
• A small box marked 'p' containing a trade ledger, journal, and specification from 1702, as well as a daily register

In 1701, several important events took place involving the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the East Indies. The King of Bouton sent requests through his ambassadors to the Governor-General, asking permission to transport slaves to Batavia and wage war against the people of Tambocko.

Governor Cornelis Leernink and the council at Macassar sent official papers to the high government in Batavia on April 20, 1701. They made contracts with the Kings of Dompo, Tambora, and Sangeer.

Captain Dielof Bladt and merchant Arnold Mol were sent to Chinrana to attend celebrations for the Raja of Boni's sons. These celebrations included:

• The birth of his youngest son
• The circumcision ceremony
• The tooth-filing ceremony for his two older sons

On February 23, 1701, Corporal Jan Vergenst was sent to the Tukabessi Islands to remove spice trees. A Chinese person named Ongwatko was also mentioned in the records. The documents were compiled into a 45-page register of letters and attachments received from Macassar during 1701.

• 2 original letters to the High Council
• An open letter with attachments to Christoffel van Swoll, president of the orphanage masters and other members
• Cargo invoice and bill of lading for the galliot's cargo
• An original letter from the young King of Kupang and other princes and regents
• A letter from the princes and regents of Roti island
• 3 financial statements from 1702
• 2 declarations with testimonies about four murderers
• 4 documents including 2 declarations about weighing wax belonging to the Chinese Ongwatko, an extract from second-in-command Thomas Breda's register, and a copy of a letter from the interpreter in Solor
• A list of unsuitable weapons sent from this trading post to the King of Kupang and other regents at their request
• An extract from a letter sent last year by the yacht "De Bije" regarding the request from the second regent of Loaijang
• A small box marked "Ex." containing a trade ledger and document register

On October 20, 1704, a note from Macassar regarding the ship Drakesteyn was signed by Jan van Asson. He requested a payment of 135 guilders, 6 stuivers, and 11 pennies from the treasury. Since he was employed in this country and there were no opposing orders, his request was approved.

On the 16th, a vessel arrived from Magindanao with a letter from the young king Molane. The old king had died some time ago, according to the ship's captain. Since the letter contained only trivial greetings, they decided not to forward a copy. The governor questioned the captain, who reported that the region was peaceful, with no foreign ships seen in 6 years - neither English, French, nor other nations.

They had hoped that the old Chinese captain Ongwatko's boat would depart from the shore before these vessels left.

On July 2, 1704, a letter was sent from Macassar to the Netherlands East Indies via the ship Eenhoorn. The letter was addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn in Batavia and the Council of the Indies. A copy was sent along in case the original was lost due to problems at sea.

An earlier message had been sent on May 13 via a small boat belonging to the former Chinese captain Ongwatko. The ship Eenhoorn was kept at Radjabori because they were waiting for Radjaboni to arrive from Chinrana at the castle. They believed this would allow them to better deliver their letter and accompanying gifts.

On October 24, 1717, several trading vessels arrived in Macassar:

• From Samarang, citizen Johannes van der Hulst arrived with a small boat carrying 13 crew members. His cargo included 5 loads of salt, 14 pieces of powdered sugar, 2 pieces of candy sugar, and 50 wooden planks.
• From Batavia, Chinese trader Nosciamko arrived in Limkleeko's vessel with 17 crew members. The cargo contained 10 pieces of gum lac, 30 large parasols, 50 hand parasols, 18 pieces of Chinese tobacco, 4 baskets of rice, 10 Surat textiles, 3 cotton textiles, 1 coarse textile, 2 pieces of low-quality tea, 4 pieces of candy sugar, 4 pieces of China root, and 200 containers of Sumbawa arrack.
• From Sumbawa, envoy Mackan Gilingan arrived with two vessels and 50 crew members, without a pass and no cargo.
• From Chinrana, Chinese trader Honeeko arrived in the vessel of Niai-sitti (widow of Chinese Captain Ongwatko) with a cargo of 25 pieces of dried beef heart.
• From Laut Soelo, Captain Care Nicko arrived with 5 crew members, carrying 180 bundles of rattan.

• From Waex Coupangh: 57 pieces of sandalwood (827 pounds) and 1 piece of wax (40 pounds)
• From Sonnebagj: 102 pieces of sandalwood (1,160 pounds) and 1 piece of wax (115 pounds)
• From Amabij: 117 pieces of sandalwood (1,548 pounds) and 1 piece of wax (130 pounds)
• From Amphoan: 92 pieces of sandalwood (940 pounds) and 1 piece of wax (310 pounds)
• From Taijbeeno: 38 pieces of sandalwood (550 pounds) and 5 pieces of wax (75 pounds)
• From Amakierangh: 13 pieces of sandalwood (100 pounds)
• From the Rottinese regents: 14 pieces of wax (1,140 pounds)

• Linen cloth
• Silk fabrics
• Chinese scrolls
• Other precious goods