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A report from Macassar dated October 24, 1717 describes several ship arrivals:

• From Sumbawa, Mackan gilingan, an envoy of the King of Sumbawa, arrived with two vessels and 50 crew members without a pass, bringing no cargo.
• The Chinese trader Chinhana arrived with the vessel belonging to May Sitti (widow of Chinese Captain Ongwatko), carrying 7 loads and bringing 25 pieces of dried beef.
• A vessel commanded by Care Siejaraper from Sassier with 6 crew members arrived, carrying 180 bundles of rattan.
• From Batavia, citizen Cornelis Hardenberg the younger arrived with the sloop of Cornelis Hardenberg the elder, carrying 35 loads with 19 crew members. The cargo included 13,200 cans of arrack, 6 cellars of distilled waters, 1 container of French wine, 5 baskets of large items, 20 gross tobacco pipes, and 1 piece of candy sugar.
• From Samarang, the free Macassarese To-ana Lima arrived with a vessel of 4 loads and 12 crew members, bringing 18 pieces of Javanese tobacco, 5 baskets of chintz, and 600 pots of brown sugar.

On October 13, 1704, in Macassar, a payment record shows that 220 guilders, 1 stuiver and 11 penningen were owed. This money could be sent to a father and brother, Jan Bor and Jan Jansz Bor, who lived in Utrecht, if the trade company directors approved.

On the same day, they gave permission to the Chinese captain Onglieko to travel back and forth to Batavia to handle some business matters. While he was away, his father, the old captain Ongwatko, would take care of his duties.

The widow of the deceased ensign Mourits Drommond humbly requested that her late husband's salary account of 217 guilders, 6 stuivers and 10 penningen be put on the authorization list in Batavia so she could receive the money from the company's treasury.

Two documents were added to cancel monthly payments that some people had arranged to be paid in their homeland, since they were now married here and needed the money for themselves.

• Three patchallangs named Cacap, Witvisch, and Elipvisch
• The country's boat
• The wreck's own boat
• Various borrowed or rented local vessels

In a letter from Macasser dated August 13, 1703, responding to earlier letters from January 13 and March 7 of that year, several matters were reported. The death of Princess Sadja, daughter of the deceased Ternatean prince Callamattor, occurred on March 18. The letter also discussed her funeral and reported on Quimelaha Tommogolas's diplomatic mission to the King of Tambocco and Bangaij.

The letter detailed trade in tortoiseshell in the bay of Torinij, conducted by Buginese and Chinese traders under the name of the former Chinese Captain Ongwatko. It mentioned an English ship spotted the previous year on the coast of Magindanao, which departed without landing. The letter concluded with congratulations to the governor on his new authority.

They planned to complain to the King of Bonij about his subjects' unauthorized sailing in the bay of Cominij when he visited the castle, though they believed this would have little effect as the problem was too deeply rooted.

On September 2, 1703, reports were sent regarding soldiers. A person named Ongwatko had already sailed to Batavia via Selor on August 19 in his sloop. Other ships remained anchored. The Doradus sloop carried three sets of salary books from the end of June, showing 53 paid servants in the territory after inspection.

Two deaths were reported:

• Frans Adolph, a constable
• Fredrick Fredricxe from Franeker, a sailor who fell overboard and drowned on August 25

Because some soldiers' terms of service were expiring and they wanted to leave, a request was made for 6 capable replacement soldiers. They suggested that in these dangerous times, an even larger garrison might be needed, but left this decision to higher authorities.

On August 1, 1701, from Macassar, junior merchant Andries Werrij and bookkeeper Zacharias van Rijpe submitted a report about payroll records that were closed at the end of June. The document was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar by secretary I. Cuijg van Mijerop. It was addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. The letter was delivered by the free Macassarese Carre gappa Cajon and received on September 9, 1701. Three letters in total were sent:

• One dated April 20 via the sloop Bellesoor
• One dated May 5 via the sloop of Chinese Captain Ongwatko
• One dated June 25 via merchant Abraham Holscher's vessel

The document also mentions a request from Sergeant Dirck Nieuwerslings regarding the exchange of a halberd for a flag.

In May 21, 1700, Chinese captain Ongwatko received official documents in Makassar. These included letters from governor Isaac van Phijs and the council of Makassar to their superiors, including a report about the murder of Dain Mabanij, ordered by Aroe Teecko on May 2, 1700.

Three daily records from May 6, 9, and 11, 1700 documented meetings with the rulers of Bone and Goa, and their actions. The acting commander Hendrick Colland van Lijnden and the council sent a letter from Makassar to their superiors in Batavia on June 14, 1700.

The ship Pepertuijn delivered translated Malay letters from:

• The king of Bima to the authorities in Batavia
• The king of Tambora to the same authorities

These documents were registered on May 27, 1700 and June 27, 1700, and were meant to be sent to the Netherlands.

This letter was sent from Macasser Castle Rotterdam on October 19, 1702. It was written in response to a message received on September 5 of that year, which had originally been sent from Batavia on June 23. The letter mentions Ongwatko, a former Chinese captain, whose junk delivered the original message. The letter is addressed to Willem van Outhoorn, who was the Governor General, and the Council of the Dutch East Indies. The writer mentions various administrative matters including shipping documents and the governor's health issues.

On June 8, 1702, a document was sent from Macassar to Batavia. It was signed by governor Cornelis Beernink at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on May 7, 1702. The document listed papers being sent via the yacht "De Matroos" to governor-general Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Indies in Batavia.

The following items were included:

• An original letter dated that day
• A copy of a letter from June 18 sent via the boat of Chinese captain Ongwatko
• A box with secret papers according to a separate register
• Two diary extracts dated June 17 and June 21 of that year
• A bill of lading and invoice for cargo on "De Matroos," including 4 enslaved people (1 man and 3 women)
• A sealed letter from the orphanmasters in Macassar to the orphanmasters in Batavia

On October 6, 1698, from Macassar, a report was written about conditions on the island of Sicubaa. The report mentions that Jacob Steenbergen, who held the rank of ensign, delivered his daily register in early August. One notable event was the capture of Dain Managang, a former rebel and relative of Radja Goa, near the village of Octang in the kingdom of Sumbawa. Aroe Teeko's people broke his neck, and his head and body were later buried at the request of the Macassarese.

The local inhabitants of Sumbawa and Bima suffered greatly from theft and kidnapping of their subjects. These crimes were committed both by licensed traders (who came under the pretense of buying horses) and unlicensed visitors from Java, the Bay of Boni, and the southern coast.

The kings of Sumbawa and Bima strongly requested that the East India Company station some Europeans in their kingdoms to prevent the robbery and abduction of their subjects. They offered to pay the costs with slaves or sappanwood. The King of Sumbawa even offered to give up his kingdom's tolls and rights to the Company. The report notes that this request was reasonable since the local inhabitants were too weak to defend themselves.

On April 28, 1702, Jan Riddel wrote from Cambo on the island of Zumbawa about documents being sent by Chinese boat to Governor General Willem van Outhoorn and the Dutch East Indies Council in Batavia. The documents were sent by Governor Cornelis Beernink and included:

• An original letter from that day
• A copy of a letter from April 22 sent by Chinese boat
• A sealed packet of secret papers
• Notes from April 29 about discussions between the governor and Macassarese representatives regarding the demolition of walls of the fortified city of Goa
• Two model passes for printing more as needed
• A copy of a report about findings regarding a reef called "the glasses"

• European citizens and Christian Mardijkers:
  • Andries Raadman, a European citizen, owned 1 boat carrying 25 loads
  • Cornelis Hardenberg Senior owned 1 boat with 35 loads
  • Thomas Carper had 1 vessel carrying 30 loads
  • Samuel Gilbertsz owned 1 boat with 45 loads
  • Michiel Vrede had 1 vessel of 25 loads
  • Cornelis Hardenberg Junior owned 1 boat carrying 30 loads
  • The widow Mijerob had 1 boat with 10 loads
  • Joannes van der Hulst owned 1 vessel of 5 loads
  • Adriaen Schouten, a person of mixed descent, had 1 boat
  • Joost Abrahamsz, also of mixed descent, owned 1 vessel
  • Joan de Madera, a Mardijker, had 1 boat carrying 25 loads
  • The widow Brugman owned 1 vessel
• Chinese and Parnakan owners:
  • Ongieko, the Chinese captain, owned several vessels
  • Njaij Pitti, widow of the former captain Ongwatko, owned boats

On October 24, 1717, in Macassar, Abraham vanden Anker, an assistant merchant and harbor master, submitted a list to Governor and Director Ioannes Philippus Sipman of Castle Rotterdam. The list detailed the boats (chaloupes, gontings, and partchiallangs) owned by various people, including European citizens and Christian Mardijkers.

The list included vessels belonging to:

• Andries Raadman
• Cornelis Hardenberg the elder
• Onghieko, the Chinese captain
• Sitti, widow of former captain Ongwatko
• Ongkeemko
• Bappa Moesa
• The-tsjoenko
• Cornelis Hardenberg the younger
• Diogo Sowaris
• Samuel Gilbertsz
• Thomas Carper
• Adriaan Schouten
• Johan de Madera
• Abraham Abrahamsz
• Michiel de Vreede
• Johannes van der Hulst
• Joost Abrahamsz

The document also mentions an incident in the village of Goa on Sunday, October 3, 1717.

A report from Macassar dated June 4, 1745 discussed illegal trade of nutmeg and cloves between Ceramese traders and local leaders in Banjar. Officials decided to send this information to high-ranking authorities in Batavia, Banda, Amboina, and Ternate. During this meeting, the Chinese Captain Li-Jauko requested permission to send one ship annually to Tontoli and Mandahan behind Celebes to trade for:

• Wax
• Turtle shell
• Sea cucumbers

He supported his request by showing two letters proving his ancestors Ongwatko and Ongiqua had similar permissions. The meeting also addressed a request from Chinese traders Tio Jnko, Tjanbiauko, and Tan Toankong, who left for Samarang in 1741 and had dealings with a Javanese man named Bappa Catjong and his sons.

On October 16, 1718, a merchant and harbor master in Macassar submitted a list to Governor Johannes Philippus Sipman detailing the ownership of various boats (including challoups, gontings, and pantjallangs) under the control of the castle. The list included European citizens and Christian Mardijkers:

• Andries Raadman
• Cornelis Hardenberg the Elder
• Thomas Carper
• Samuel Gilbertsz
• Cornelis Hardenberg the Younger
• Abraham Abrahamsz
• Diogo Towaris
• Adriaen Lowaris (who bought from Dain Mamantoelij)

The list also included Chinese merchants:

• Captain Onghiko
• The widow of former Captain Ongwatko
• Michiel Vreede
• J. van der Hulst
• Adriaen Schouten
• Joost Abrahamsz
• Jan de Madera

Each entry included details about the vessels' cargo capacity and age.

On May 25, 1686, Raja Bone and the princess Dain Telille wrote a letter from Macassar to Governor-General Johannes Camphuijs and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. They expressed gratitude and sent greetings. Upon receiving the company's ship from Batavia, they collected the letter and gifts with proper ceremony. After reading the letter and meeting with the local Dutch president, they learned about the death of ambassador Tak. They were deeply saddened by the actions of the Javanese people against the company's ambassador.

The writers mentioned they had prepared their vessels and were awaiting orders from the Governor-General. They expressed that if there had been a land route, they would have appeared before him immediately to request orders. They promised to show their gratitude through service to the company, under the guidance of the local Dutch president.

As gifts, they sent:

• Raja Bone: 2 spears (one with gold fittings, one plain) with quivers, and 2 boys
• Princess Dain Telille: 4 girls
• Paduca Siri Tapatasoe: 2 boys

They requested that the recipients focus on the senders rather than the gifts themselves. The letter was received in Batavia on June 7, 1686, via the Chinese junk of Ongwatko.

In 1690, two Chinese merchants made trading voyages from Java to Macassar:

Tikon, a Chinese resident of Macassar, sailed with a vessel of 25 loads, carrying:

• 2,650 cans of arrack
• 10 boxes of Japanese copper bars
• Various metals (copper, tin, iron)
• Chinese silk and benzoin
• Textiles, tobacco, and medicine

His goods were worth 1,717¼ rixdollars, with taxes and seal fees of 202 rixdollars.

On October 11, Limkoako, another Chinese resident of Macassar, sailed in Ongwatko's boat (the Chinese captain) with 25 loads, carrying:

• Sugar powder
• Chinese and Bengali silk
• Various metals (copper, iron, lead)
• Chinese tobacco and tea
• Copper bowls, parasols, and pottery
• 1,800 cans of arrack

His goods were valued at 1,112½ rixdollars, with taxes and seal fees of 108½ rixdollars.

On July 3, 1696, a letter was sent from Macassar and received via the ship "Duifje" on July 15, 1696. It was addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the East Indies in Batavia. The letter mentioned that their previous message was sent on May 5 by Captain Ongwatko, a Chinese captain, with a copy attached. They reported receiving news about a successful arrival in Ambon from Jambi. The ship had already departed in May carrying a cargo of cloves. However, another ship called "Princeland" had struggled for nearly 2 months before completing its journey.

• The harbourmaster Lassaerij
• The interpreter Lawiessa
• 2 local officials (pongalassans)
• About 40 followers

In October 29, 1704, in Macassar, a messenger accompanied by Sergeant Jan Swanevelt and 2 soldiers delivered a message. After customary local greetings, King Samsoedin and his nobles informed the governor and council that they had received the letter and gifts of textiles sent by the Dutch East India Company. The letter and gifts were received with proper respect. They understood that the sergeant and soldiers were sent according to yearly custom to inspect nutmeg trees on the Tukang Besi islands and other locations. The sergeant was provided with an interpreter and other helpful people for the inspection, with instructions to help him complete his task within 4 to 5 months of returning to Buton, though the exact timing was left to the sergeant's discretion.

On October 29, 1704, a letter was sent from Macassar about Captain Ong Watko and the ambassador of King Maloulana Moulahirsa. The king expressed trust in his friend to guide and help in all matters, acknowledging that weak people can easily make mistakes. The king sent gifts to the governor including:

• A stone of wax
• 6 bundles of tobacco

The king asked that these gifts not be scorned, comparing them to a worthless tree leaf, saying they came from a pure and willing heart. The letter was written on Monday, the 27th day of the month Sasar in their prophet's year 1115. It was translated from a Malay letter written in Arabic script by Sam Soedin, the Gugugu Captain, with 30 council members and other officials from Bouton to Governor Willem de Roo and the council at Macassar on November 22, 1704.

On October 29, 1704, a letter was sent from Macassar, signed by multiple officials including W. de Roo, I. Claesz, A. Wesselburg, I.r. Snoek, J.s. Steenbergen, J.b. van Mier op, A. Wery, and I. Hertenbergh at Castle Rotterdam. The letter was a translation of a Malay text written in Arabic script from the son of the deceased king of Magindano, Mahamatsa gene radja lella mahoulana moulalirsa, who was king of Tabatoubou. The letter was delivered on October 16, 1704 by ambassador and ship captain Sanisacka. After many local compliments, the letter mentioned that the Chinese captain Ongwatko lived in Macassar. Ship captain Samsakats was a brother of this Chinese captain, and Samsakka was a child of ship captain Djicko who lived in the village of Magindano. For these reasons, King Mahoulana Monlahirsa sent ship captain Samsakka with an envoy to Macassar.

On October 16, 1718, in Makassar, a record was made of Chinese and Malay merchants and their transactions. The list includes Jan Tittie's widow and several traders with names starting with "Intje" (a Malay title) or "Ong" (a Chinese surname). Among them were Intje Tsoeko, Intje Mita, Ange Allie, Intje Allie, Ong Watko (listed as an old captain), Ong Keenko, The Tjoenko, Ong Sianko, Ong Siacko, Intje Abdoel, Intje Momie, Intje Foelie, Nio Theonko, Tsja Keenko, Cokianka, Intje Bongso, Oein Honko, Behiaxko, and another Intje Foelie. Each entry is followed by numerical values, likely representing financial transactions.

• Chinese and Bengali silk
• Chinese tobacco
• China root medicine
• Red tea
• Scrap iron and lead
• Copper basins
• Chinese gold thread
• Fans and combs
• Horn combs in baskets
• Copper teakettles
• Eating saucers
• Common teacups
• Large and small parasols
• White saucers
• Rice bowls
• Large dishes
• Iron pans
• Chiavouijs textiles