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On 11 June 1824, the following decisions were recorded in Manado:

• A soldier was granted permission to marry Maria Magdalena Mollet. The Military Department and the Assistant were informed for record-keeping and follow-up.
• Hermanus Koenes, aged 61, requested a pension after serving 28 years in the military, during which he was wounded and lost the use of his arm. After reviewing the report by Lieutenant Colonel Adjutant de Sleiers, it was decided to grant him half the standard soldier's pension (4.15 guilders per month), starting 1 June 1824, payable in Manado.
• Thomas Landeuw, a 1st Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion of the 20th Infantry Division and commander in Manado, requested additional compensation due to the heavy workload of his command. It was approved to grant him feed money for two horses, effective 1 January 1824. This benefit was a one-time favor and would not set a precedent for future commanders.

Copies of these decisions were sent to:

• The Governor of the Moluccas
• The Head Directorate of Finance
• The General Accounting Office
• The Resident of Seruate (likely Siau)

for information and follow-up.

On 125 (likely 1725), three men with favorable qualities were promoted or reassigned in military and construction roles:

• The armory master was appointed as the chief carpenter.
• The master mason’s assistant, Gisbert van der Sloot, was named chief carpenter, then replaced by Hendrik Rogg (also called Hendrik Grogge).
• Simon Andries van Velsen (also called Simon Anitem or dries van velsen) became the new master mason’s assistant with a monthly wage of ƒ 22.

Due to pressure from the rulers of Ternate, Tidore, and the Sangir kings, three corporals—Johannes Pieters, Johan Groos, and Joseph Doupler—were promoted to sergeant.

On 1 December:

• With approval from higher authorities, Gisbert van der Sloot was officially made armory master.
• On the recommendation of the militia chief, Captain Wedel promoted Corporal Johan Philip Honevelder to sergeant.

In sessions held on 21 December, 12 March, 5 April, and 21 May, the following soldiers were granted civilian freedom at their own request:

• Bartholomeus van den Bogaart (soldier),
• Casper Durant (corporal),
• Feit Landouw and Hendrik Voij (soldiers),
• Johannes Harmensz (military barber-surgeon),
• Joris Mattheus (corporal).

The Ensign Anthonij van der Plaats was discharged from service but kept his rank and status, with an offer to return if needed.

On 15 May 1701, a letter was written from Timor, specifically from Fort Concordia, addressed to Governor-General Willem van Outhoorn and the Council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia. The letter was signed by several local rulers and leaders, showing their loyalty and friendship with the Dutch East India Company (VOC):

• Anthomanana, young king of Kupang
• Amma Besje, young king of Amanubang
• Amatano, young king of Mombair
• Amabackie, acting regent of Sonba'i
• Amakiefjerne, king of Amabi
• Ammatara, commander of the Amabise
• Anixhoan, acting regent of Amfoan
• Lai Bleeder, king and protector of Taibenu
• Lainoeff, second regent of Kai Besi Nu
• The king of Amatierang

The letter expressed warm greetings and loyalty to the VOC and requested a piece of yellow silk cloth. It also mentioned that 10 people sent by the Dutch on the ship De Wind had arrived safely. One of them, a young king, was taken under protection, but fled to Babau Bay when Portuguese ships appeared. The remaining 9 stayed with the young king.

The letter was also signed by rulers from the following regions, all under VOC authority:

• Fermane
• Landouw
• Deecka
• Lolij
• Curbassa
• Oinale
• Thije
• Offipocko
• Baka

The letter ended with well-wishes for health, blessings, and prosperity to the Dutch leaders.

On 22 October 1728, a report was written from Macassar (now Makassar) about two separate events:

• A group of men—Otto Piekes, Pieter Desmish, Iacob Louwerensz Blom, and Jan van Houte—lost their small boat (canoe) during rough weather. They believed it had filled with water and sunk due to strong winds and heavy waves. Despite searching the next day, they could not find it. They declared their willingness to provide further details if needed.
• A hearing was held regarding six locals from Bellani pa (likely Bolaang Mongondow region): Toemoesa, Tohari, Goeroe, Togese, Samba Tapoena, and Kanna. Three of them—Toemoesa, Tohari, and Goeroe—were sent home by their king without trading goods, as they were only running personal errands. The other three—Togese, Samba Tapoena, and Kanna—were detained on suspicion of being unauthorized wanderers (possibly stowaways or migrants without permission).

Additionally, a request was discussed:

• The local secretary, Wouter Gerrit Tenpesel, asked to send annual reports to higher authorities (referred to as "Haar Hoog Ed=" or "Their High Excellence") and requested approval to continue in his current role. The council agreed, noting he had held the combined roles of Secretary of Police and Justice since 14 November 1726. However, they acknowledged the workload was too heavy for one person, especially during difficult times.
• The council unanimously decided to relieve Tenpesel of his dual duties and promote Cornelis Munniks (current assistant) to the position of First Clerk of Police and Secretary of Justice. Munniks would take an oath for the role. The decision was recorded in Castle Rotterdam in Macassar on the same date.

The document was signed by: I:s van Arrewijne, Ab=r. Labourdette, Joan Steenhof, J: H=s Nipoort, I:s Augier, E:s Nuijds, Ab=m Walburg, and W=m G=s Tenpesel.

In this legal document from Amsterdam, a group called the Insinuanten (official notifiers) formally protested against someone who refused to accept their notification. They warned that this refusal could lead to costs, damages, and lost earnings—both what had already happened and what might happen in the future. They also stated that they reserved the right to take further legal action.

The person who refused the notification simply replied, "Ik hoor en sie" ("I hear and see" or "I acknowledge this").

The document was officially recorded in Amsterdam in the presence of two witnesses:

• Johannes Munnink
• Cornelis van Talingen

The notary who certified the document was Hendrik van Heel (H:V: Heel Notaris).

This document contains official statements and answers given under oath about trade activities in the East Indies in the early 1700s. Here’s a breakdown of the key details:

• 5 March 1705: Claasz, a high-ranking merchant and former second-in-command, provided a sworn statement.
• 16 March 1705: The statement was confirmed under oath.
• 31 March 1705: Captain Jan Pieterk Wesselburgh answered questions about rice trade, with additional records provided on 1 April and 24 April 1705.
• 4 April 1705: Further answers were given about the Prince of Tanette and Crain Aganonje, with records from 21 March and 24 March 1705.
• 11 April 1706: Information was provided about the kings of Bima, Dompo, Tambora, Sangar, and Papekat, with records from 21 March and 24 March.
• 14 April 1705: Captain Wesselburgh answered more questions about the old ruler of Sumba (Loka), with records from 21 March and 24 March 1705.
• 2 April 1705: Captain Jacob Steenbergen responded to questions about rice trade, with records from 22 March and 24 March 1705.
• 8 April 1705: Additional answers were given about the Prince of Tanette and Crain Aganonje, with records from 22 March and 24 March 1705.
• 8 April 1705: More information was provided about the kings of Bima, Dompo, Tambora, Sangar, and Papekat, with records from 22 March and 24 March 1705.

This record contains documents collected by merchant and prosecutor Joan Snouk and presented to the honorable governors and directors Willem de Roo and Joan Jacob Erdervelt. The documents relate to a lost chest belonging to the executed Marcus Santbeek, as well as illegal activities involving a rice monopoly and other crimes.

• 10 January 1705: Interrogation answers from ensign Dirk van Nieuwersluijs, including follow-up notes from 12 January and 14 January, and a copy of a letter from former governor C. Beernink to Nieuwersluijs, dated 13 February 1704, about the lost chest of Marcus Santbeek.
• 12 January 1705: Interrogation answers from Batavia citizen Lambert Ringesaar, with follow-up notes from 18 January and 14 January, regarding the same chest.
• 5 March 1705: Interrogation answers from lieutenant Jan Riddel, with follow-up notes from 7 March and 9 March, concerning the illegal rice trade.
• 4 March 1705: Interrogation answers from Ambon lieutenant Joseph Ioan, with follow-up notes from 5 March and 7 March, also about the illegal rice trade.

The text describes a conflict involving Prins Crain aganonja, who had disobeyed orders and faced consequences from the General Alliance (a political and military coalition). Here’s what happened:

• The witness (likely a Dutch official) states that Prins Crain aganonja was condemned by the Governor for his disobedience and failure to comply with the alliance’s rules. The prince was fined, but the fine was later redistributed among the needy people of Boni (a kingdom in Southeast Asia).
• A Dutch representative, Under-merchant Aarnout Moll, was sent as an envoy to Boni to discuss the incident with the King of Boni. The situation caused tension, and many allies were upset.
• The witness reports that the King of Boni was deeply troubled by the case, especially because the actions of Prins Crain aganonja had caused problems for the people of Santbeek (likely a region or group) and led to hatred toward Governor Beerminck.
• The King of Boni faced harsh treatment due to this conflict, and some allies, including Vrain Bontosongo and the Old Raja Loubou, even suggested removing the king from power. However, this did not happen.
• The witness confirms that the King of Boni was forced to pay a fine of several tbailen (a unit of gold) as punishment for the actions of Prins Crain aganonja, which greatly distressed the people of Boni.

The witness also notes that the King of Boni was deeply saddened to see a once-respected figure like Santbeek (possibly a person or place) now being treated as guilty and punished.

On April 11, 1705, in Rotterdam, before officials from the honorable Council of Justice of Rotterdam Castle, a hearing took place involving:
• The merchant and council member Pieter van der Horst.
• The assistant merchant and shopkeeper Hendrik van der Stille.
• The secretary A. D. Winter, who recorded the event.
The hearing focused on the interrogation of Jan Pietersz Wesselburgh, conducted by Captain Joan Snoub, fiscal officer in Makassar. Wesselburgh testified under oath about complaints from local leaders on the island of Sumba, including:
• Bia,
• Dompo,
• Tambora,
• Sangar, and
• Papekat.
These leaders claimed they were oppressed by individuals like Marcus, Santbeek, Den Moor, and Ouwar Ali, who:
• Forcibly took their people (likely as laborers or slaves).
• Seized valuable goods like sappanwood (a type of dyewood).
When asked if he knew about these complaints, Wesselburgh stated:
• He had never heard of such issues during the governorship of the late Governor Isaac van Thije.
• He advised the complainants to report the abuses to the current governor, Beerninck.
• The complainants refused, believing Marcus Santbeek had exclusive influence over Governor Beerninck.
• They felt Santbeek could act freely, as if his actions were approved by the governor himself.

• On 22 January 1765, the military council in Makassar confirmed decisions made by Governor and Council of Police regarding the local civilian militia (burger schutterij).
• The council approved:
  • Promoting 2 corporals to sergeants from the 4 nominated candidates.
  • Enrolling 6 young men—Barend Pop, Matthijs Muller, Thomas Isaaksz, Lourens Engesa, Jesaias Abrahamsz, and Frans Groenhard—into the militia, as they had reached the age of 16. This would increase the militia’s Primo plan unit to 50 members.
• The council raised concerns about Hendrik Slosius, a militia member known for:
  • Disorderly behavior, causing frequent problems.
  • Repeatedly skipping his guard duties.
  • Ignoring warnings from corporals and showing no improvement.
  • Being missing without explanation, setting a bad example for others.
  The council unanimously agreed to request that the Government of Makassar:
  • Dismiss Slosius from the militia (casseren).
  • Deport him as a "harmful individual" at the next opportunity.
• The council also supported a request from militia member Salomon Cordero:
  • Due to old age (serving since 1736) and poor eyesight, he asked to be excused from regular guard duty.
  • The council proposed he instead pay an annual fee of 2 rijksdaalders (Dutch currency) to the Negorij Cassa (local treasury), as allowed by Article 56 of the 1758 militia regulations.
• Additionally:
  • Adriaan Hendrik Godenpijl, previously granted civilian exemption, was re-enrolled in the militia and assigned regular duties.
• The meeting was attended and signed by:
  • F. W. H. van Blijdenbergh
  • J. H. Voll
  • A. Ravensberg
  • B. van Cleeff
  • Leendert Geesderp (marked with a cross, as he could not write).
• The Government of Makassar approved all proposals on the same day, including:
  • The appointment of Anthonij Ravensberg (a junior merchant and paymaster) to the military council, replacing Johannes Roukens and Bastiaan van Cleeff, who had resigned as sergeants.
  • The enrollment of Diego Tawaris, David Abrahamsz, and the 6 young men mentioned earlier.
  • The exemption of Salomon Cordero from guard duty, provided he paid the annual fee.
  • The dismissal and deportation of Hendrik Slosius, described as "lewd, rebellious, and disruptive," with no improvement despite repeated military discipline.

The following points summarize a 1739 agreement between the Dutch East India Company (E: Comp) and the people of Towadjo (on the island of Macassar, now Makassar):

• The people of Towadjo promised not to start wars with anyone allied with the Dutch East India Company. If conflicts arose, the Company would mediate.
• If the king of Tosowra (the main king of Towadjo) died, the Tello Limpojas people and others in Towadjo could not choose a new king without the Company’s approval. The Company also reserved the right to remove a king if he did not rule properly and appoint a new one.
• All forts and strongholds in Towadjo had to be destroyed, and no new ones could be built without the Company’s permission.
• The people of Towadjo were forbidden from allowing any foreign groups—such as the English, French, Swedes, Germans, Spanish, Italians, Portuguese, Moors, Malays, or Javanese—into their land. They also could not send or receive ambassadors or letters from these groups.
• For trade and travel, the people of Towadjo were only allowed to sail to Bali, along the coast of Java to Batavia, and to Borneo. They needed a pass from the Company’s president at Fort Rotterdam in Macassar. Anyone found sailing without this pass—especially toward Bima, Solor, Timor, or beyond—would be treated as an enemy and captured.

On 20 October 1756, officials in Makassar reported ongoing issues with a company-run shop. The shopkeeper, unable to provide a guarantor (someone to promise payment if he failed), had requested either an exemption from this rule or a different job. Earlier, on 10 July 1750, the board had ordered the shopkeeper to secure a guarantor for 4,000 guilders by 15 June of that year. However, on 27 July, the shopkeeper claimed he couldn’t find one and asked for relief or reassignment.

The officials noted that keeping the shop open was risky and unprofitable. They suggested closing monthly sales, as many local and Chinese traders bought goods in bulk, often paying upfront and using them for profitable voyages. They asked the board in the Netherlands for further instructions.

In a separate matter, the officials had decided on 23 April to sell off spoiled Cape wine (from South Africa) quickly, even at a loss. They sold 7 casks on 3 May, 5 July, and 13 September for 504 guilders, losing 352 guilders and 16 stuivers. By 10 November, 4 more casks were so ruined they had to be dumped at sea.

Additionally, to prevent further loss, they sold the last of the spoiled Cape wheat on 13 September—just 3,066⅓ pounds for 121 guilders and 18 stuivers. The rye, however, remained unsold. On 5 December, they decided to dispose of it to avoid total loss.

The memo also briefly mentioned a ship, the Memori, traveling between Timor, Siam (modern Thailand), and Batavia (modern Jakarta).

On 24 October 1719, a report from Macassar detailed the arrivals and departures of trading vessels, listing their cargo, crew, and destinations.

• Arrivals in Macassar:
  • On 31 October, a vessel named praouw from Zalijer, captained by the Wadjoerees Toonna, arrived with 8 crew members. It carried 4 corg=s (chests) of Zaleijerse (likely textiles) and 1 male slave, as permitted by a pass dated 10 March.
  • A chialoup (small ship) from Amboina, owned by the Chinees Kanlok and captained by Tantsjoenko, arrived with 10 crew members. It carried no cargo but had a pass from Governor A. D. van der Stel dated 20 October.

• Departures from Macassar:
  • To Samarang:
    • A gonting (small boat) owned by Poana Lambere, with 11 crew, left on 6 October carrying minor goods from Banjar.
    • A gonting captained by Toseran from Wadjae, with 3 crew, carried 5 lasten (units of weight) of rice, 3 lasten of salt, 40 pieces of Boetonse kisjens (likely a type of fabric), 1 chest of Boegineese clothes, and 2000 small bonang (cloths) or garments, 2000 brown sugar balls.
    • A praauw pankor (type of ship) captained by Jntje Abas, with 11 crew, carried 1 chest of Boegineese clothes, ½ chest of gerras (likely textiles), 1000 rice pots, and blue salemboeris (fabrics).
    • A gonting owned by Care Todjing, with 11 crew, carried 500 pieces of pamors (daggers or knives).
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Bhaar, with 14 crew, carried 2 bales of wax.
    • A praauw pankor captained by Todatrea, with 9 crew, carried 1 bale of wax and 1000 old clappus (likely hats or textiles).
    • A gonting owned by Beande, with 11 crew, carried 2 picols (units of weight) of wax.
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Carring, with 13 crew, carried 5 lasten of rice and 4 slaves.
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Coekang and Jntje Monie, with 15 crew, carried 2 bales of wax.
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Soloo, with 9 crew, carried 700 pieces of pamors.
    • A gonting owned by Jntje Oessoer and Jntje Lanting, with 28 crew, carried 20 lasten of rice and 4 lasten of salt.
    • A gonting owned by Jntje Tenga and Jntje Camor, with 13 crew, carried 7 lasten of rice and 3 lasten of salt.
    • A gonting owned by Oessin, with 12 crew, carried 2 bales of wax and 1000 old clappers.
  • To Adjdem:
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Bhaar, with 14 crew, carried 2 bales of wax.
  • To Batavia:
    • A gonting owned by the Chinese Jntje Carring and the Wadjoerees Tosawa, with 13 crew, carried 5 lasten of rice.

On 5 October 1717, several ships departed from Macassar:

• Gezant djenelij Tambora, an envoy to Tambora, sailed on a small boat with a crew of 20, carrying only food supplies.
• Nachoda Alie from Maloko headed to Sumbawa with 7 crew members, transporting 2,000 balls of brown sugar.
• Cane Siejara passed through Macassar on a small boat with 6 crew, carrying 1,000 balls of brown sugar and 1,000 rice pots.
• Nachoda To-ouma from Wadjoe sailed to Batavia on a ship owned by Matoena (leader of the local Wadjoe community) with 30 crew, transporting 20 bundles of wax, 2 bundles of cloves, 3 bird's nests, 3 deer tendons, 10 pieces of Buginese cloth, 60 small boxes from Boeton, and other small goods.
• Cane Soeroe, a Macassar trader, went to Bima with 4 crew, carrying only some cash.
• Nachoda To-samana from Maloko sailed to Sumbawa with 7 crew, carrying only food supplies for rice.

On 16 October 1717, more ships left:

• Paulus Manuel, a freed slave, sailed to Banda on a small ship owned by Cornelis Handenberg de Jonge with 19 crew, carrying 30 lasten (a unit of weight) of rice.
• Cara Nicho headed to Laut Poelo with 5 crew, transporting 1,000 rice pots.

On 17 October 1717, additional departures included:

• Ange Soma, a Macassar trader, sailed to Sumbawa with 7 crew, carrying 1,000 old sarongs and 1,000 balls of brown sugar.
• Nachoda To-alloe, a Bugis trader, went to Zaleijer with 7 crew, carrying only food supplies.
• Care bielang sailed to Bima with 5 crew, carrying only some cash.
• Carra Alde, a Macassar trader, headed to Sumbawa with 5 crew, carrying 1,000 old sarongs.
• Jan Martensz, a freed slave, sailed to Banda on a ship owned by Hans Neijmansz with 17 crew, transporting 50 lasten of tea.
• Bastiaan Fransz, a freed slave, sailed to Banda on a ship owned by Kane Nijmantsz with 15 crew, carrying 35 lasten of rice.
• Oeinkioe, a Chinese trader, sailed to Amboina on a ship co-owned with Oeintsatje with 15 crew, carrying 30 lasten of rice.
• Nachoda Raba Maleijer sailed to Samarang with 5 crew, carrying 10 bundles of tarpaulins.
• Care Toelos, a Macassar trader, headed to Tambora with 6 crew, carrying 1,000 rice pots.

In 1717, several trading ships arrived in Macassar (modern Makassar) from various locations, carrying goods and crews. Below is a summary of the arrivals and their cargoes:

• On 6 October, the following ships arrived:
  • Ange Poassa, a captain (nachoda) from Sumbawa, arrived with a large ship (gontingj) carrying 9 crew members. The ship had a pass dated 15 May but brought no taxable goods.
  • A proa (small boat) from Ambon, led by the maleier (trader) Intje Ambon, arrived with 10 crew members and a pass dated 25 May. It brought 3 piculs (a weight unit, ~60 kg) of taripans (a type of fabric) from Samarang (modern Semarang).
  • Cane Maentoel, a Macassar trader, arrived with a gonting from Lomomaros, carrying 8 crew members and a pass dated 5 April. The ship brought 37 piculs of Javanese tobacco.
  • The maleier Intje Hajab arrived with a gonting from Malim, carrying 8 crew members and a pass dated 26 March. The ship brought 80 piculs of Javanese tobacco.
  • The maleier Intje Ahat arrived with a gonting carrying 15 crew members and a pass dated 13 March. The ship brought 60 piculs of tobacco from Tambora.
  • Toeman, a captain from Sumbawa, arrived with a gonting carrying 10 crew members and a pass dated 15 May. The ship brought 1 last (a cargo unit, ~2 tons) of salt, 500 bundles of rice, and 6 piculs of capas (a type of fabric) from Samarang.
  • Siempang arrived with a pankor proa carrying 5 crew members and a pass dated 15 April. The ship brought 5 piculs of capas from Samarang.
  • Cane Toelos, a Macassar trader, arrived with a gonting carrying 12 crew members and a pass dated 23 March. The ship brought Javanese tobacco and 75 piculs of Surat cotton fabric.
• On 4 October, the following ships arrived:
  • The maleier Jatje Cadie arrived from Samarang with a gonting carrying 29 crew members and a pass dated 19 April. The ship brought 40 piculs of Javanese tobacco leaves, 2 Chinese doses (likely a unit of measurement), 2.5 piculs of gum lac (a resin), 0.5 picul of "poetsjoek" (possibly a type of dye or good), 10 sombreros, and 4 "corgies" of Banjar mats (a region in Borneo).
  • The free Buginese trader Tosarra arrived with a gonting from Wadjo (modern Wajo), led by Totanring, carrying 10 crew members and a pass dated 23 March. The ship brought 80 piculs of Javanese tobacco, 3 "corgies" of cloth, and 5 mats from Boeton (modern Buton).
  • Care Tapa, a Macassar trader, arrived with a pankon proa carrying 5 crew members and a pass dated 25 February. The ship brought 8.5 piculs of white taripans from Batavia (modern Jakarta).
• On 14 October, the mixed-race (mestizo) citizen Jan Ongena from Batavia arrived with a pantchill (small ship) led by Adriaan Schouten, carrying 10 crew members and a pass dated 16 June from the Dutch authorities. The ship brought 1600 cans of arrack (an alcoholic drink), 10 "corgies" of coarse chintz (cotton fabric), 5 "corgies" of small glass beads, 15 piculs of Chinese tobacco, 3 piculs of powdered sugar, 2 piculs of gum lac, and 2 piculs of lead.
• On 16 October, To-Tanga, a Buginese trader under the envoy of the Bone Kingdom (Aroa Banang), arrived with a gonting carrying 30 crew members and a pass dated 8 April. The ship brought no taxable goods.

In June 25, 1701, officials in Makassar reported on the gifts given to local rulers in 1700 and 1701 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). These gifts were seen as necessary to maintain good relations and gather important information. The total cost of the gifts was ƒ 1,062:11.

• The following gifts were given to rulers and their families for special occasions:
  • To the King of Tello for his son’s circumcision in 1700.
  • To Crain Bontosoengoe upon his request.
  • To the King of Goa during the Po-assa (a local holiday) in March 1701, including:
    • 2 pounds of cloves (cost: ƒ 20:2:8).
    • 2 pounds of nutmeg, 3 pounds of nails, 2 pounds of cinnamon, and 2 pieces of Bengal cloth (cost: ƒ 42:13:8).
  • To Crain Bontosoengoe, who requested a gift without expecting payment:
    • A mirror (cost: ƒ 15:8).
  • To Raja Tello for his son’s circumcision in 1701, including:
    • Gold fabric, silk, tobacco, and red cloth (cost: ƒ 146:15:8; transport: ƒ 210:7; total: ƒ 63:11:8).
  • To the King of Bonij and his wife Moena for their son’s circumcision, their daughter’s tooth-filing ceremony, and Moena’s recovery from childbirth in January 1701, including:
    • Gold fabric, tobacco, cloves, rosewater, and fine cloth (cost: ƒ 658:16).
  • To the King of Bonij as a mourning gift for the death of his son in September 1700 (cost: ƒ 33:10).
  • To the King of Bouton in exchange for a received slave and other reasons, including:
    • Gold fabric, tobacco, and fine cloth (cost: ƒ 902:13:21; transport: ƒ 128).
  • To the King of Bouton as a small gift in February 1701 for the departure of VOC officials sent to destroy spice trees, including:
    • Painted fabric, tobacco, and paper (cost: ƒ 31:18).

The officials also mentioned giving a barrel of beer to Hendrick Steencop and Arnold Moll for their work on the VOC accounts from February to August 1700. They believed these gifts were necessary and hoped their superiors would approve.

On 24 October 1719, records from Macassar noted several ships arriving in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) and other Dutch trading posts in the region. The following details were reported:

• Tookia, a Bugis trader, arrived from Samarang (modern Semarang) on a praauw (small ship) named Pakor with a crew of 19. He carried a pass dated 27 July 1719 and brought 80 piculs (a weight measure, ~1 picul = 60 kg) of Javanese tobacco.
• Limpinko, a Chinese trader from Amboina (modern Ambon), arrived on a chialoup (small vessel) owned by Limscheko, with a crew of 18. His pass was dated 4 October 1719, but he brought no goods.
• Gregorine Kitheijl, a local citizen from Banda, arrived on his own chialoup with 18 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Pieter Dirk van Uchelen, was dated 4 October 1719, and he carried no cargo.
• Caremanja Kala, a ship captain (nochoda) from Sumbawa, arrived on a praauw named Pancor with 5 crew members. His pass was dated 29 August 1719, and he brought 5 piculs of tamarind.
• Quoeij-lau, a Chinese trader from Amboina, sailed on a chialoup owned by the late Chinese captain Tintianko, with 15 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Adriaan van der Stel on 6 October 1719, showed no goods transported.
• Stephanus Stull, a citizen from Banda, arrived on his own chialoup with 22 crew members. His pass from Governor Pieter Dirk van Uchelen, dated 3 October 1719, also listed no cargo.
• Tolawa, a Bugis trader from Batavia, arrived on his gonting (small boat) with 29 crew members. His pass, dated 22 April 1719, listed the following goods:
  • 5 corges (bundles) of coarse rice (geras)
  • 3 corges of fine Chinese fabric (chitsen)
  • 11 corges of coarse Surat fabric (chitsen)
  • 4 corges of epos (a type of cloth) or sologesjes
  • 10 piculs of Chinese tobacco
  • 12 piculs of powdered sugar
  • 6 piculs of rock sugar (candij)
  • 40 dozen of knives
  • 200 pieces of betel nut boxes (pinang doosen)
  • 200 pieces of pierings (a type of container)

On 25 October 1719, additional arrivals were recorded:

• Claas Jacobsz, a Christian mardijker (freed slave of Asian descent), arrived from Banda on a chialoup owned by citizen Juriaan Laterveen, with 18 crew members. His pass from Governor Pieter Dirk van Uchelen, dated 4 October 1719, listed no cargo.
• Toraka, a trader from Wadjo (modern Wajo, Sulawesi), arrived from Samarang on a praauw named Pankor with 10 crew members. His pass, dated 12 May 1719, listed:
  • 70 piculs of Javanese tobacco
  • 2 piculs of Chinese goods
  • 5 cargos (units of cloth) of Javanese fabric
• Sodatiea, a Bugis trader, arrived on a gonting with 7 crew members. His pass, dated 27 July 1719, listed 60 piculs of Javanese tobacco.
• Jntje Ohat, a trader from Malaysia, arrived on his own gonting with 8 crew members. His pass, dated 28 April 1719, listed 15 enslaved people.
• Toman, a Bugis ship captain (nachoda), arrived from Samarang on a praauw named Pankor with 11 crew members. His pass, dated 27 July 1719, listed 70 piculs of Javanese tobacco.
• Lim Nauko, a Chinese trader from Amboina, arrived on a chialoup owned by citizen Cornelis Hardenberg, with 18 crew members. His pass, dated 1 August 1719, listed:
  • 3 corges of blue salempoeris (a type of cloth)
  • 3 corges of cassa (another cloth type)
• Jntje Radjab, a trader from Malaysia, arrived on a gonting owned by Jntje Malim, with 11 crew members. His pass, dated 15 June 1719, listed:
  • 1 enslaved woman
  • 300 bundles of rattan
  • 4 corges of baftas (a type of fabric)

• On 19 October 1722, a ship from Macassar reported that on 9 November 1721, a man named Biema, a sailor, left Padjalla in a small boat called a prauw with 5 crew members. He did not carry any goods.
• From Amboina, an older local citizen named Gerrit Vogel arrived in a large boat called a chialoup (capable of carrying 40 lasten) with 15 crew members. He brought goods to Macassar at the Rotterdam Castle in November 1721. The report was signed by Rutger Erkelens.
• A list of arriving and departing ships in December 1721 was recorded by Sebrecht L. for Vlissingen:
• From Batavia, a captain named Ladieo from Wadjoe arrived in a small boat (gonting, 5 lasten) with 25 crew members. He had a pass dated 29 October 1721 and brought:
  • 5 piculs of tin
  • 4 piculs of gum lac
  • 32 pieces of fine cloth
  • 5 large and 5 small bundles of unspecified goods
  • 2 bundles of mixed fabrics
  • 6 pieces of Surat cloth
  • 4 pieces of unknown items called "sprijen"
  • 2 pieces of "Sologesjes"
  • 6 blue sarongs from Salem
• From Macassar, dated 19 October 1722, two ships arrived in December 1721.
• From Samarang, a man named Carenomalo arrived in a prauw (panckor) with 12 crew members. He had a pass dated 25 July 1721 and brought 55 piculs of Javanese tobacco and 2 piculs of unspecified goods.
• From Sumbawa, a sailor named Intje Camis arrived in a prauw (panckor) with 8 crew members. He had a pass dated 15 August 1721 but brought no goods.
• From Cajelij, a captain named Zoeroebatoe arrived in a prauw (panckor) with 7 crew members. He had no pass but brought 6 slaves.
• From Sumbawa, a Macassar man named Carenomalo arrived in a prauw (panckor) with 6 crew members. He had a pass dated 20 October 1721 and brought 5 slaves.
• From Samarang, a man named Toelan der de gonting from Wadjoe, representing Amana Radja, arrived in a gonting (3 lasten) with 17 crew members. He had a pass dated 6 July 1721 and brought:
  • 75 piculs of Javanese tobacco
  • 50 pieces of copper goods
  • 1 picul of tin
  • 1 picul of benzoin (a type of resin)

This record from October 19, 1722 (with some entries dated November 9, 1721) details shipping activity from Macassar and Amboina, involving traders, sailors, and their cargo. Below is a summary of the voyages:

• Loon ongtekx, a Chinese trader, departed Amboina on a chialoup (small ship) owned by the widow Berghuijsen. The ship had a capacity of 35 lasten (a unit of weight) and a crew of 14. It carried 35 lasten of rice.
• Tsjoeganseen, another Chinese trader, sailed on a chialoup owned by Captain Tsjitionko (of the same nationality). The ship had a capacity of 50 lasten, a crew of 18, and carried 50 lasten of rice, 7 picols (a weight unit) of indigo, and cotton yarn.
• Citizens Mattheijs Alexander and Michiel Anthonijse sailed on a shared chialoup with a capacity of 30 lasten and a crew of 15. They carried 30 lasten of rice from Banda.
• Pieter Iansz Schuijlen, a citizen from Banda, used his own chialoup (30 lasten, 20 crew) to transport 30 lasten of rice.
• An unnamed trader sent 2 ships to Sumbawa under Carain Bontolankas, each with a crew of 20 (total 40), carrying no cargo.
• Kantsianko, a Chinese trader, sailed on a chialoup owned by Jamsjeenko (30 lasten, 12 crew) with 30 lasten of rice on November 25.
• Beinko, another Chinese trader, used a chialoup owned by the widow Oeinsatje (30 lasten, 18 crew) to transport 30 lasten of rice.
• Citizens Paulus Maurits and Octavianus Mourits (from Banda) sailed on a shared chialoup (30 lasten, 14 crew) with 30 lasten of rice.
• Ian Valk sailed on his own chialoup (30 lasten, 26 crew) with 35 lasten of rice.
• Daniel de Bruijn and Tobias van Zeijburg sailed on a shared chialoup (35 lasten, 19 crew) with 35 lasten of rice.
• Josietie van Boegis, a nachoda (ship captain) from the Panckor, sailed with 9 crew members and 2,000 bundles of labij (likely a type of goods).
• Loalla, a servant of Loma Candatana, sailed on a prauw panckor (small boat) with 15 crew members and no cargo, departing for Amboina on November 25 and 27.

This record details trading ships and their cargoes from Macassar in 1721 and 1722, listing captains, crew sizes, and goods transported between various ports in the region.

• November 1721:
  • A ship from Macassar with a crew of 10, carrying goods including 2 corgies (units of fabric) of Buginese clothes, 5 dos (bundles) of Bierase items, and other small goods.
  • The ship Zoanna, captained by Wiemadr, with 12 crew, traveled to Gonting carrying 9 people and 2 lasten (loads) of wood, along with 3 corgies of Bierase clothes and 2 dos of Lombase goods.
  • A ship from Sumbawa, captained by Totanring, with 6 crew, carried 1000 bossen (bundles) of rice and 1000 bollen (balls) of brown sugar.
  • A small vessel (prauw) named Chapang, captained by Jntje boedjong, a local Maleijer (person from Amboina), with 9 crew, carried no additional cargo.
  • Hendrik Adamsz, a citizen of Amboina, sent a chialoup (small ship) named Capitain Jan Paul Roerberg with 30 lasten of cargo and 14 crew, carrying 30 lasten of rice.
  • The Chinese trader Loafetko sent a chialoup named Tsjigoeko with 30 lasten of cargo and 13 crew, carrying 30 lasten of rice and 2 picols (units) of indigo.
• September 24, 1721:
  • The Chinese trader Sjikon (also called Topasso) departed for Amboina with a chialoup carrying 35 lasten of cargo, 21 crew, 50 lasten of rice, 9 picols of indigo, and 1.5 lasten of wax.
  • The Chinese trader Limkhoeko sent a chialoup named Oeitjoko with 30 lasten of cargo, 14 crew, and 30 lasten of rice.
• Undated (1721):
  • The captain Datoseran of Wadjoe sailed a gonting (small ship) with 5 lasten of cargo, 15 crew, 10 corgies of Bierase clothes, 2 dos of Bouginese goods, 20 stucx (pieces) of Boetonse bisjes (likely a type of cloth), 1000 dos of old clappus (textiles), and 1000 bollen of brown sugar.
  • A prauw named Pancker, captained by Angeramoe from Sumbawa, with 6 crew, carried 1000 bossen of rice.
  • The Chinese trader Antsjenko sent a chialoup named Lunkhioeko with 30 lasten of cargo, 16 crew, 30 lasten of rice, 2 picols of wax, and 2 picols of indigo.
• September 19, 1722 (referencing events from November 9, 1721):
  • A ship from Macassar is mentioned again, confirming earlier records.
  • A captain from Banjer (likely Banjarmasin) is noted but without specific cargo details in this entry.

• On 1721-10-03, several ships left Samarang and Macassar for trade voyages. The following captains (nachoda) and their crews departed:
  • Bande sailed a gonting (small ship) with a capacity of 5 lasten (cargo units) and a crew of 14, carrying 2 picols (units of weight) of wax.
  • Doana Zimara sailed a gonting of the same size with 11 crew members, also carrying 2 picols of wax.
  • Caretololo sailed a gonting owned by Intje Rhaman (a Maleijer, likely a person from Malay), with 10 crew members and 2 picols of wax.
  • Andries Raadman, a citizen of Batavia, sailed his own gonting with 16 crew members, carrying only supplies for the journey.
  • Bappa Salama sailed a prauw panckor (small boat) with 10 crew members, carrying 1 last of rice, 1,000 pieces of old cloth (clappus), and 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Loappa (a Boegis, likely from Bugis) sailed a prauw panckor with 4 crew members, carrying 1,000 pieces of old cloth and 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
• On 1721-10-04, more ships left Macassar for Banjer (likely Banjar or Banjarmasin):
  • Topata (a Boegis captain) sailed a gonting with 10 crew members, carrying 40 pieces of Boetonse (Buton) cushions, 3 corgies (bundles) of Boeginese (Bugis) cloth, 5 Zaleyerse (likely from Saleyer) cloths, and 1,000 pieces of old cloth.
  • A Macassar Balieton sailed a prauw panckor with 10 crew members, carrying 10 picols of wax and some cotton (cappas).
  • Angesamoe sailed a prauw panckor with 13 crew members, carrying 20 picols of dried areca nuts, 1,000 pieces of old cloth, and 1 last of rice.
• From Banjer and Samarang, additional ships departed:
  • Intje Bljaer (a Chinese merchant, titled pernaccan), sailed a fine gonting with 10 crew members, carrying 2 lasten of rice, 1 last of wood, and 5 corgies of Lombas (likely Lombok) cloth.
  • Tosaleeng sailed a pankor (small boat) with 6 crew members, carrying 2 picols of wax.
  • Amana Soouma sailed a panckor with 12 crew members, destination unspecified.

On 19 August 1722, records from Macassar detailed several ships arriving in Batavia with goods and people:

• The ship of Nachoda Tojama from Wadjoe, a gonting (small vessel) owned by Macassar Caregappa, arrived with a crew of 30. It carried:
  • 1 picol (unit of weight) of raw silk
  • 24 picols of Chinese opium (hidden in Batavia)
  • 500 pieces of anchors
  • 2000 common table tiles (partly damaged, sold at a lower price).
• A chialoup (small ship) with 16 crew members, arriving on 22 August of the previous year, brought:
  • 8 corgies (large baskets) of rough rice
  • 6 picols of sugar
  • Cellar-distilled waters (hidden in Batavia)
  • 3,300 roof tiles.
• The Boeginese ship Loatje, from Boegis, with 10 crew, brought:
  • 3 enslaved people
  • 5 picols of tamarind.
• The Macassar ship Angebiba arrived with 7 crew and 2 enslaved people.

On 11 November 1721, more ships arrived:

• From Boeton, the Wadjorees ship Toonmoe, a gonting with 6 crew, brought:
  • 10 enslaved people
  • 110 Boetonse kisjens (local containers)
  • 1 picol of wax.
• From Samarang, the ship of Nachoda Todalima, owned by the Chinese merchant Intje Soelie, with 14 crew, carried:
  • 105 picols of tobacco
  • 15 picols of benzoin (resin).
• From Lassier, the ship of Nachoda Carenick, with 7 crew, brought 100 bundles of rattan.
• From Zekat, the ship of Nachoda Caremanagela, with 6 crew, carried 2 picols of wax.
• From Sumbawa, the ship of Maffr Carenicko, with 7 crew, brought 2 enslaved people.

On 28 November, a fleet of 7 ships from Bima, led by the wealthy Djenelij Rassenaij, arrived but reported no goods to unload.

In October 19, 1722, a report from Macassar listed the ships that arrived and departed between November 1 and November 30, 1721:

• Cajelij, a trader, arrived on a prauw (small boat) named Pankor from Ben with 8 crew members. He carried a pass from October 12, 1721 and brought:
  • 7 enslaved people
  • 500 bamboes (bamboo items)
  • Cajelise olij (a type of oil)
• Somba, captained by Intjentaij, arrived on a prauw from Ben with 9 crew members. His pass was from March 28, 1721, and he brought:
  • 23 enslaved people
  • 5 corgies (units of cloth) of sombase (a type of fabric)
  • 7 picols (weight units) of sombase yarn
  • 20 bundles of louwen (another fabric type)
• Careroepa arrived on a prauw pankor from Ben with 15 crew members. His pass was also from March 28, 1721, and he brought:
  • 46 enslaved people
  • 9 picols of sombase yarn
  • 20 bundles of louwen
• A Chinese trader, Intje Sallalper, arrived from Joloos on a ship called Gonting, owned by Jntje Bongso. The ship carried 8 lasten (weight units) with 16 crew members. His pass was from February 17, 1721, and he brought:
  • 18 enslaved people
  • 25 picols of wax
  • 76 small containers of oil
  • 20 picols of cappas (cotton fabric)
  • Lammerinde (a type of fabric)
• Oemar, a Moorish trader, arrived from Samarang on a prauw pankor with 9 crew members. His pass was from August 3, 1721, and he brought:
  • 70 picols of Javanese tobacco
  • 10 double mats
• Caregappa, a trader from Macassar, arrived on a gonting owned by the Buginese Topalla. The ship carried 20 lasten with 28 crew members. His pass was from April 3, 1721, issued by the Dutch authorities ("Haar Hoog Edelhedens"), and he brought:
  • 12 large geras (cloth units)
  • 8 common cassa (chests)
  • 8 boxes of Japanese gold thread
  • 8 tea kettles
  • 40 picols of Chinese tobacco
  • 8 small geras
  • 4 red cariekams (fabric)
  • 6 coarse Zuratse chitsen (fabric)
  • 2000 common table mats
  • 15 corgies (units of another fabric)

In October 1721, several ships departed from Macassar and Samarang carrying goods and people. Here are the details:

• From Macassar:
  • Tonieuw, a captain from Boegis, left on October 23 in a prauw panckor (small ship) with 13 crew members. He took 20 picols (about 124 kg) of dried areca nut and 50 bundles of rattan.
  • Rogo, from Loradjene, left on October 24 in a similar ship with 9 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.
  • Oessing sailed in his gonting (small boat) of 25 lasten (about 50 tons) with 11 crew members and 2 picols of wax.
  • Saeij, from Macassar, sailed in a boat of 5 lasten with 12 crew members and 2 picols of wax.
  • Soidda, from Boegis, left in a prauw panckor with 12 crew members, 20 picols of dried areca nut, and 30 kisjens (baskets) from Siembawa.
  • On October 27, a ship sailed with 7 crew members and 1000 old clappus (a type of cloth).
  • On October 28, Sijbrand Pietersz, a local citizen, and Anthonij Dirksz left for Batavia in a pantchiallang (boat) of 15 lasten with 16 crew members. They carried 5 lasten of rice, 1 last of green beans, 2 bundles of Boeginese cloth, and 8 enslaved women.
  • Caretodjing sailed in a boat of 6 lasten with 16 crew members, 2 lasten of rice, 3 bundles of Boeginese cloth, 8 enslaved women, and some small goods.
  • Caijebe, from Toradjene, left on October 29 in a prauw panckor with 9 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.
  • Toalloe, from Boegis, left the same day in a similar ship with 9 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.
  • Toadie, also from Boegis, sailed in a boat of 5 lasten with 10 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.
• From Samarang:
  • Intje Adoel, a local sailor, left in a prauw Lanckor with 10 crew members, 2 picols of wax, and 20 dos (bundles) of dried areca nut.
  • Intje Allie sailed in a boat of 3 lasten with 10 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.
  • Oewa Paneeng sailed in a boat of 3 lasten with 8 crew members and 20 picols of dried areca nut.

The record was signed by Rutger Erkelens in Casteel Rotterdam, Macassar, at the end of October 1721.

This record details trade voyages between Macassar and Samarang (now Semarang) in the early 18th century, listing merchants, their vessels, crew sizes, and goods transported.

• On October 21, 1721, several traders departed for Samarang:
  • Carejampa, a merchant from Macassar, sailed on a gonting (small ship) with a cargo capacity of 8 lasten (a unit of weight), crewed by 18 people. He carried 20 picols (a weight measure) of dried areca nuts and 5 picols of cotton fabric.
  • The Chinese trader Intje HoLoo sent a gonting (4 lasten) with 10 crew members, carrying 2 picols of wax and 10 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Jntje Rakie, a Malay trader, used a prauw (small boat) with 10 crew, transporting 1 picol of wax and 10 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Jntje Tambie, another merchant, sailed a gonting (4 lasten) with 9 crew, carrying 30 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Carenickop from Sumbawa used a prauw panckor (small boat) with 7 crew, transporting 1000 old sarongs and 1000 brown sugar loaves.
  • Coerenomalo sailed a prauw panckor with 6 crew, carrying 2000 old sarongs.
• On October 22, 1731, more traders left Macassar for Samarang:
  • Poeang from Toradjene sailed a prauw panckor with 8 crew, carrying 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Tote, also from Toradjene, used a prauw panckor with 5 crew, carrying 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Torabie from Toradjene sailed a prauw panckor with 6 crew, carrying 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Towala from Wadjoe (Bugis region) used a gonting (5 lasten) with 10 crew, transporting 2 corgies (chests) of Bugis cloth, 5 corgies of bierase (likely a type of fabric), 20 Boetonse (from Buton) small boxes, 2000 old sarongs, and 2000 brown sugar loaves.
• On the return trip from Samarang:
  • Bappa Soele, a Malay trader, sailed a prauw panckor with 6 crew, carrying 1000 old sarongs and 20 picols of dried areca nuts.
  • Anthonij Michiels, a mixed-race (mestizo) citizen, used a chialoup (large boat, 25 lasten) with 18 crew, transporting 4 lasten of rice and 5 picols of cotton fabric.
  • Beeninta from Toradjene sailed a prauw panckor with 7 crew, carrying 20 picols of dried areca nuts.