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In Macassar on October 2, 1738, several changes were made to the permanent members of a council. Philip Lodewijk Figera, a flag-bearer, Jacques Anthonij de Vigne, a train surgeon, and Arij Zybrandsz Baart, a shipyard master, were appointed and took their formal oaths. Lieutenant Frans Hendrik Langert was dismissed during this session. On February 14 of that year, Captain Barnewal was released from his judicial oath as he was due to depart for Banda. On May 2, Captain Jacob Pekeijn of the castle was installed as a new member of the assembly and took his oath.

On May 25, 1739 in Macassar, a ceremony was held where local leaders swore an oath of loyalty. After everyone unanimously agreed with a loud "yes," local music was played. The regents, lesser chiefs, and representatives took the oath in order of rank. Among them was Lieutenant Totading, who was representing the king. The lieutenant said his master had instructed him to represent his highness to Valkenburg as a Company servant. He and his companions were admitted with honor, and he personally took an elaborate oath of loyalty and allegiance next to the Company's first regent. With no more performers present, everyone was thanked for taking the oath and was reminded to act as loyal subjects in the future, following the path of obedience.

On October 23, 1738, several minor kings gathered in Macassar. These included Aroe Reator, Realolla, Malempo, Boeloe daija, Gantarrang, Papierangan, Sabila, Japo, Pada Tjerre, boeloe Boeloe, Tandoe koera, and the chief of Malauwa. The governor had called them together to follow the example of the rulers of the northern plains by swearing to a new contract. When asked if they were willing to do this out of love and devotion for their lawful lord, the East India Company, they expressed their readiness. A Malay priest read the oath's contents, after which they all confirmed it by swearing on the Koran and drinking blessed water.

On June 11, 1742, various members of the judiciary and other government bodies gathered in Macassar. Military officers, clerks, and prominent citizens were also present. The governor informed them about changes in the leadership of the Dutch East Indies. A secretary read out the authorization document and oath formula. Afterwards, each person individually swore an oath of obedience and loyalty to His Excellency Johannes Theedens as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies. Additional proceedings outside the assembly hall were recorded in the daily register.

In Macassar on June 7, 1751, several administrators and workers took their oaths of office. These included:

• The quartermaster Thomas Rheijts
• The supplies manager Dirk Jacob Tempezel
• The heads of the weapons workshop, blacksmith shop, masonry works, and carpentry
• The head messenger Eldert Bekerman

Additionally, the newly appointed translators Pieters Bartels and Coenraad Jansz Bleij took their oath of loyalty for their positions.

• A.H. Canout
• W. Van Beseler
• J.P. Barnewal
• C. Rosenboom
• H. van Reijd
• H. Stemer
• C.J. Bogaerd (secretary)

A message from Macassar dated June 13, 1747 discussed the annual renewal of oaths. The Company officials and their subordinate chiefs, who were entrusted with administrative duties, were to be informed about the high-ranking officials' order to take yearly oaths of purity in their positions. This rule was meant to ensure that everyone would put aside their personal interests and carefully watch over the true interests of their lords and masters. It was decided that this oath-taking would continue every year from then on.

In a meeting in Macassar on June 9, 1746, officials discussed auction and taxation procedures. The oath for auctions would be administered by Chief Merchant and Head Administrator Lubertus Vermehr and the junior merchants Godert Ludolff van Beusechem and Jan Dirk van Clootwijk, who were appointed as permanent commissioners for these auctions. These men expressed their willingness to take the oath. They reported that the previous year's auctions had been conducted honestly, though only a few minor items had been sold. The meeting also decided that the shopkeeper should continue the old practice of paying monthly allowances half in goods and half in money.

On July 18, 1713, a letter and attachments were sent from Macassar to Batavia by the citizen Michiel Vrede. These documents were ordered by Governor Johannes Philippus Sipman and council of Macassar, addressed to Governor-General Abraham van Riebeeck and the council of the Dutch East Indies.

The register included:

• An original letter dated the same day
• A separate note
• A duplicate letter dated April 29 of that year
• A translated copy of a letter from the king and nobles of Tambora to the government

On June 26, 1728, in Macassar, Macadantana (the state administrator) and councilors Arou Bedjong and Toutongan discussed who should swear to the Bongeli Contract. They debated whether it should be Aroe Kajoe as king of Boni through his marriage to Queen Arou Timoeroe, or the queen alone due to her legal succession, or both of them together.

The state officials concluded that both the king and queen should take the oath together. They explained that:

• The royals would enter wearing golden chains and royal ornaments
• The king would perform the Canjara ceremony with his unsheathed sword
• The queen would be present during this
• Both would sign the contract renewal document
• The document would be sealed with the royal seal

On June 10, 1728, at 9 AM, there was a political council meeting. At 10 AM, the Boni interpreter announced that the king and queen had arrived at the gate. Johan Henrik Nipoort (the fiscal) and shopkeeper Elias Nuijts escorted them through lined-up soldiers to Governor Santbeek's residence. In the council chamber, Queen Arou Timoeroe was offered a seat to the governor's left, which she politely declined.

On August 3, 1676, from the fort Zeelandia in Macassar, Johannes Moris wrote about several appointments. Mr. Andries Bogaert and David Hardhouwer were appointed as governors of Banda and Ternate. They wrote to Governor Anthonio Hurdt that officials in Batavia had assigned the vacant governorship of Banda to the writer. He was ordered to sail first to Macassar with the ships Japan and Swartesluijs (both bound for Banda) and the ship Outshoorn (carrying 69 soldiers and cargo destined for Ambon). The ships were to wait at a suitable anchorage until he had discussed certain points with Raja Palacca. This was expected to take 10-14 days at most.

On May 25, 1754, in Macassar, officials agreed to provide medicine and linens to the poor and sick, as long as these items were purchased from the Company's warehouse at the retail price. Then, a request was read from the assistant interpreter Evert Jansz Voll. He wrote to Governor and Director Jan Dirk van Clootwijk of the Celebes Coast and the Council, asking to be granted citizenship rights like other citizens of Macassar, as his service time had expired. His request was unanimously approved. Following this, reports and examinations were conducted by the Captain Lieutenant and skipper of ships anchored in the harbor, including one called the Snoek.

On July 2, 1743, at 9 in the morning, a meeting was held in Macassar. The admiral had called all members together to swear in Lieutenant Hans Raad as a permanent member of both this council and the judicial assembly. The judicial council had been unable to function properly due to incomplete membership. Raad appeared in the meeting hall, and after the formal oath was read to him, the military man respectfully took the oath before the admiral. The council then adjourned.

The document was signed by:

• A.H. Smout
• C. Rosenboom
• H. Raad
• W. van Duijvenvoorde
• E. van Haarsma
• G.L. van Beusechem
• G. Fek

P. Hodenpijl signed as secretary. The next meeting was scheduled for July 22, 1743, at 9 in the morning.

A letter sent from Macassar on October 25, 1738 discusses military personnel who need to come in June with their commanders. The letter was signed at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on May 10, 1738 by H.k Smout and No Boelecombe. It was addressed to bookkeeper and resident Willem Coutrier. The letter included:

• A copy of an authorization document
• An oath formula that needed to be read to the people
• An announcement about the death of His High Excellency

In Macassar on August 5, 1738, officials inspected a package of fine cloth (number 547). After weighing it, they found it was 2 pounds too light. Upon opening and counting carefully, they discovered 3 pieces were missing.

Hendrik van Reijd, a junior merchant and harbor master, and Philip Lodewijk Figera, both employees of the Company, were appointed by Governor Adriaen Hendrik Smout of the Celebes coast to inspect goods in the Company's trading warehouse. On May 2, 1738, they received a package of gingham cloth (number 272) from the ship Valkenisse. Upon inspection, they found it was 7 pounds too light and contained 4 missing pieces.

On July 31, 1738, both officials appeared before the Council of Justice at Castle Rotterdam in Macassar, where they swore an oath with raised fingers to confirm their findings. The oath was witnessed by secretary B.J. Maes.

On January 31, 1733, a decree was issued from the Castle in Batavia on the island of Java regarding Macassar. The document ordered all company employees, including junior merchants, assistants, helmsmen, lower officers, soldiers, sailors, citizens, and other residents to recognize P. Joan Sinthijn as their governor and director. Everyone had to respect and obey him, and assist the Dutch East India Company according to their oath. The decree was signed by D. V. Cloon, with the company's red seal, and countersigned by secretary G. W. V. Imhoff.

On January 31, 1733, in Macassar, merchants, assistants, helmsmen, junior officers, soldiers, sailors, citizens, and all other residents and subjects of the East India Company, both those already in Macassar and those who might arrive later, were ordered to recognize Joan Santhijn as their governor and director. Everyone had to respect and obey him, and assist the Company according to their oath of loyalty. This order was issued at Castle Batavia on the island of Java and was signed by D.V. Cloon. The Company's seal was pressed in red wax, and the document was co-signed by Secretary G.W.V. Imhoff.

On this day, Willem Carel Hartsink took the oath as member of Justice and was appointed to the small cash office. Jan Swart from Macassar, aged 22, who had been serving satisfactorily as a sailor, was hired into the Company's service at 9 guilders per month under a five-year contract under Conraad Jansz. Also, the interpreter stationed at Saleijer, Coenraat Jansz Blij, received a pay raise to 20 guilders per month, effective from the 18th of this month.

In other matters, Hendrik Wolff, a shopkeeper, was appointed as monthly commissioner for the Company's small cash office, alongside license master Deefhout, replacing fiscal officer Frederik Willem Hendrik van Blijdenberg. Franciscus Johannes Vishook was appointed as citizen lieutenant and took the oath before His Honor.

In May 25, 1739, information from Soevoeang in Macassar revealed that the Wadjoreese people attacked the village of Gantarang, which was under Malawa's control. The villagers fought back bravely, killing 7 attackers and capturing 3 rifles. During this fight, Ciain Gantavang was wounded. The writer asks for advice on how to handle requests for help from mountain people if such situations arise. The letter was signed by H. Raad in Valkenburg on February 20, 1739. A response mentions receiving a highly regarded letter dated the 10th along with a container of coconut oil, delivered by sergeant Helmke.

The text describes events in Macassar on May 25, 1739. The letter mentions receiving an important message at 12 noon. It discusses mountain peoples and their request for assistance, which had not yet been fulfilled. The previous day, early in the morning, representatives from all mountain chiefs appeared bringing reports confirming the truth of letters sent on May 19. They were reminded to honor their oath to the East India Company, for their own good and that of their subjects and country. They were encouraged to face the enemy with courage. The representatives responded that they knew well the content of their oaths sworn both in Macassar and locally, and promised to remain loyal subjects of the Company for life. They then departed with considerable courage. One of their messengers had arrived the previous morning.