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On July 9, 1739, Jan Arends gave a receipt to Jan Verley in de Huybert.
View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 1510618 / 114 On March 22, 1850 in the afternoon, notary Albertus Muntinghe Cleveringa from Appingedam in Groningen province continued an auction that had started on March 21, 1850. Various household items were sold to multiple buyers, including:
The items sold included furniture (chairs, tables, cabinets), kitchenware (pots, kettles, coffee pots), bedding (pillows, blankets, sheets), and various household goods. Prices ranged from as little as 5 cents to as much as 19 gulden for some items.
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View transcript NL-AhGldA / 0168 / 1388 / 0541 On December 23, 1882, at 9:30 PM, notary Chrétien Jean Gerard de Bori from Haarlem in Noord-Holland province conducted a sale. Jacob van Ek Jacobszoon, a notary clerk, acted as representative for Hendrik Carel Junge, a coffeehouse keeper and cooper from Haarlem, based on a document dated December 19, 1882.
Jacob van Ek Jacobszoon also represented Jan Arends, a teacher from Maastricht, and Cornelis Arends, a bookkeeper from Tilburg, based on a document from December 18, 1882.
Jan Arends was the brother of Anna Johanna Arends, who died unmarried in Haarlem on December 16, 1882 without direct heirs. Her inheritance was split between Jan Arends (half) and Cornelis Arends (half), the latter being the son of her deceased brother Hendrik Arends. Through a testament made on April 25, 1865 in Haarlem, Anna Johanna Arends was also the sole heir of her sister Anderika Arends, who died unmarried in Haarlem on December 16, 1878.
The sale took place at the Golden Lion auction house in Zijlstraat in Haarlem.
View transcript NL-HlmNHA / 1972 / 161 / 0520 On an unspecified date, Jenneke Lamers, a laborer and wife of Jan Arends (a broom maker), appeared before notary Gerrit Johannes van Heuven in Huumen to make her will. The couple lived in Groesbeek on the broad road.
She made the following provisions:
This will revoked all her previous wills. The declaration was made without witnesses present, and the notary prepared the document before it was read.
View transcript NL-AhGldA / 0168 / 946 / 0042 On January 24, 1738, the tobacco tax collector warned Jan Arends. The document mentioned an order about rent money from November 1, 1736, concerning Jan Arents as tenant of a house on the corner of St. Jacob Cross Street at the Kolk in Amsterdam. This order was made by Agatha Abbink, widow of Thomas. A rental agreement was made between Joan Hogenandt Wessels and Jan Arends on July 20, 1736 for the same house. There was also a contract between Jan Arends and L. Stalman regarding Hermanus Creegee from May 28, 1736. The documents were sealed by a notary, witnessed by Coenraad Nieuwhoff and Jacob Heetel, and signed by Coenraad Nieuwhoff, D. Vanden Brink (notary), and Jacob Keetel.
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View transcript NL-ZlHCO / 0122 / 3734 / 0111 At the tavern "De Lelie" in Terwolde, an inventory was made of the possessions belonging to the mentally ill Gerrit Jan Arends. The inventory was conducted by notary Philip Pelgum on July 27, in the presence of witnesses Lammert Smit and Willem Overman. Willem Vink Derkszoon, a schoolteacher from Terwolde, was appointed as the valuator. The inventory was requested by Anna Havekamp (widow of Jan Arends) and Gerrit Jan's brothers Berend, Harmen, and Fredrik Arends, with Fredrik serving as supervising guardian.
The following items were found in an upstairs room with a window facing the village:
The total value of these possessions was 177.90 guilders.
View transcript NL-AhGldA / 0168 / 1384 / 0179 On February 16, 1685, Rodrigo van der Groe, a public official residing in Amsterdam, was asked by merchant Isaac Navarro to present a bill of exchange to Zil and Manuel Bentivoglio. When presented with the bill, the Bentivoglios refused to accept it due to lack of notice.
The original bill of exchange was issued in Lisbon on December 19, 1684 for 1000 crowns at 56 per crown, ordered by Isaac Hurgronje, with value received from Jacques Godtfroy & Company.
On February 19, 1685, the notary again approached the Bentivoglios requesting payment of the bill. They refused to pay due to lack of notice. Later that same day, Gillis Sautin, an alderman of the city, declared he would pay the bill on behalf of and for the account of those who issued it.
The document was witnessed by Jacobus van der Groe and Jacob de Clercq, and officially recorded by notary Dirck van der Groe.
View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 606835 / 431 The document discusses financial transactions related to shipping and trading in 1677-1680. Several ships are mentioned, including the Soriaanse Coopman, sailing to Hamburg, and ships named Europa, Bloemendael, Geertrenid, Dolphyn, Casteel d'Elmina, Africa, and yacht de Hoop.
The transactions involve various payments for:
The document also mentions the Old West India Company's balance as of December 1677, including transactions for salt cargo shipments in Portugal. The Chamber of Zeeland is referenced regarding gold transactions for Leeuw participants. The final balance is shown as of December 1680. A banker named Isaac Navorro is mentioned regarding an overpayment for gold.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.05.01.02 / 273 / 0013 On April 25, 1710, a bill of exchange worth 1700 guilders was issued in Venice. The bill was drawn by Nicolo Cameri Fierini and was to be paid through the bank to Leon Emanuel Jacob and Lazaro de Cra Tovia. In Amsterdam, on May 10, notary David Walschaart presented this bill to Gumpertje Reitlinger, who refused to accept it. The notary then filed a protest about:
This was witnessed by Theodore Kent and Herman de Veer in Amsterdam.
View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 2320382 / 210 In Paramaribo on January 1735, church elders, members and other attendees declared they had no complaints about the teachings and conduct of Reverend Emanuel Vieira, their minister. They stated he behaved appropriately as a servant of Jesus. The document was signed by several church officials:
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.05.03 / 267 / 0737 In March 1764, Theodore van Marselis, Matheus Frehen, and Jan Frederik Bachman represented major stakeholders in the colony of Suriname. They challenged a resolution dated December 2, 1763. The resolution, based on a letter from the Directors of the Suriname Society from July 6, 1763, dealt with the requirement to maintain white people on plantations.
The original rule from May 13, 1699 required one white person for every 20 slaves. The representatives asked for the December 2, 1763 resolution to be canceled or at least suspended until the Governor and Council of Police of Suriname could give their advice.
Earlier, on June 10, 1763, there was a legal case between the executors of Sara Parera's estate (she was the widow of Abraham Penso) and Johannes Stuylingh, all living in Curaçao. The executors were Jacob Judah Leon and Abraham van Isaac Senior. On February 3, documents were filed, but the defendant failed to submit required paperwork. They were given 14 days to submit their documents.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.05.01.02 / 83 / 0134 On June 4, 1752, R J den Gerck wrote a bill of exchange for 1,060 Surinamese guilders, payable in Suriname six weeks after viewing. This was his third bill (the first and second being unpaid) to Captain Thomas Vardiel. The bill was addressed to merchants Gerrit Jacobsen and David Salom in Suriname.
On October 3, 1752, Daniel Maure, a temporary sworn clerk in Suriname, along with witnesses, presented the original bill to Gerrit Jacobs and Jacob Juda (who represented David Salomons). When asked for payment, Gerrit Jacobs refused to answer, and Jacob Juda deferred to his principal David Salomons's decision.
The clerk then officially protested the non-payment of the bill, including costs, damages, and interest. This protest was made in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses Carolus Godlies Janden and Aron Jessurun.
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View transcript NL-AsdSAA / 1510421 / 304 In a letter sent on July 29, 1740 from Banda Nassau and Waijer, several officials including A. Bernard, P. Barne, J. De Jong, J. Dadelbeek, J. Barriel, M. Van Groenenberg, and J. Stiphout wrote to Jacobus Leborgne, a junior merchant and local administrator. They acknowledged receiving his declaration about burned and infected nutmegs. They mentioned that since the strong winds had died down, they were sending the shipyard master Roelof Pietersz to assist.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 7999 / 0596 On September 29, 1739, in Amboina, there was a report about missing goods from the dispensary. The authorized representatives of the late Mr. Bake and the departed head shipyard boss Roelof Pietersz were required to compensate for these shortages. The carpenter's assistant Jan Pietersz Swinne was also found to have shortages, but since proper verification wasn't done in time, chief merchant Frisvogel was held responsible for compensation. Frisvogel remained liable for any shortages in the administration of the late shipyard boss Gilbertsz, whose estate may have been settled in the Netherlands. The Governor informed the assembly about weapons storage, with 450 items in the Castle's armory and additional items in outer trading posts.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 2464 / 0831 On September 29, 1739, a detailed inventory was recorded in Amboina. The document lists various ship supplies and equipment managed by different people. Gilbertsz, Pietersz, and Coster were the main administrators mentioned. Items included copper kettles, hourglasses, lamps, rope blocks, chains, pump buckets, ship's pumps, and various tools. Some items were noted as missing or transferred between administrators. The document specifically mentions that a copper saltpeter kettle was incorrectly listed among Gilbertsz's remaining items, as it had been given to the shipyard boss W. Coster for repairs.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 2464 / 0801 On September 29, 1739, a list of supplies and their costs was recorded in Amboina. The merchant Frisvogel and craftsmen Roelof Pietersz, Gielbertsz, Hilbertsz, and Pietersz were involved in the transactions.
The supplies included:
The document was signed in Amboina Victoria on September 20, 1739 by C. Treno and Amelius Augustus Twijsel. The total cost came to 3,908 rijksdaalders and 3 stuivers.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 2464 / 1002 On February 16 and February 21, the ship's council aboard the vessel Karssenhoff held legal proceedings. Several crew members gave sworn testimonies, including:
The prosecutor presented his final demands to the court on March 13.
View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 2459 / 0668 On February 21, 1739, while sailing northward from Barssaloo, bosun's mate Kans Pietersz and sailor Roelof Pietersz gave sworn statements aboard the ship Karssenhoff. A council meeting was held on February 16, 1739 aboard the Rassenhoff. A military court was convened on February 21, 1739 aboard the Karssenhoff. Navigator Thomas Adlermark made a statement on February 18, 1739. The documents were certified by clerk D D Krankel.
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View transcript NL-HaNA / 1.04.02 / 2059 / 0610 Sijmen Jansz Blom and his wife Catharina Cappers made a joint will in Amsterdam on January 19, 1725. They declared they were not taxed in the "200th penny" register. The document was officially sealed and verified by a notary.
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