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On October 22, 1786, Willem Redemeijer from Diften, who was a boatswain on the Dutch East India Company ship Beverwijk and now a prisoner, appeared before Bernard Christiaan Muller and Jan Arends, who were ship captains. They commanded the Dutch Company ships Zoutman, Horssen, de Gouverneur Generaal de Klerk, Beverwijk and Vreedenburgh in Canton, China. The case involved Johannes Nebbens, who was the Fiscal (prosecutor) of this commission. The questioning concerned tin that was brought in small boats by sailors Keijser and Claasen. Redemeijer denied having said anything about it, though he was accused of telling two sailors to bring him about four small boats of tin.

• The document includes a list of full-foot and half-foot cases transported on the ships
• The ships involved were: Zoutman, Horssen, de Gouverneur Generaal de Klerk, Beverwijk and Vreedenburgh
• The document appears to be part of a legal investigation into smuggling activities

On August 3, 1783, there was a discussion about a request made in 1781 by the Commerce Company, along with Snouck, Hurgronje, and Louissen. They asked for a refund of taxes and recognition fees they had paid for ships and goods that couldn't complete their voyages due to the war.

Various bookkeepers and ship owners had approached the High Authorities when similar requests for ships traveling to both America and Africa were previously denied. The High Authorities sought advice on this matter, but maintained their position of denial based on reasons outlined in their letters dated January 29 and May 27, 1782.

The High Authorities hadn't made any new decisions on this matter, so it wasn't necessary to discuss it with other Chambers. Regarding the second point about Louissen's request to be freed from paying taxes for the ship "de Vlijdigheid" (the Diligence), captained by Cornelis Muijden coming from Martinique, there was concern that if these taxes were enforced, ships would dock in Ostende instead of in the province.

The text also mentions Abraham and Johannes de Smit's fishing boat "de jonge Jacobus" (the young Jacob), captained by Jan Arends, which was heading from Ostende to Dominique but ended up stopping in Demerarij where it took on cargo.

On October 8, 1792, officials in Batavia Castle issued an announcement about a ship called the Maxta ConxezIa. The 150-foot vessel was captained by Jan Arends and was sailing for the Enkhuizen Chamber. The announcement committed the ship and its crew to God's protection, particularly for vessels traveling between the Netherlands, Ceylon, and China during the upcoming spring and late season.

The announcement was to be made public in two ways:

• From church pulpits on Sunday October 14
• From the town hall the following day

The public was instructed to prepare for this important government announcement with proper respect. All business and trade activities were to cease on that day, with penalties for those who failed to comply. The announcement was made by order of the Governor General and the Council of the Dutch East Indies.

In Enkhuizen, 150 feet from the Maara Connetia, Captain Jan Arends and his crew were commended to Providence's protection. This included ships sailing from both Ceylon and China to the Netherlands in the upcoming spring. The hope was expressed that all vessels would arrive safely in their desired harbors, bringing joy to all interested parties. The announcement aimed to benefit both the homeland and the colonies, particularly the Company's interests. It was to be announced from church pulpits on Sunday October 14 and from the town hall the following day. All business and trade were to cease on these days, under threat of punishment. The ordinance was issued from the Castle in Batavia on October 8, 1792, by order of Their High Excellencies, the Governor General and the Council of the Dutch Indies.

On Tuesday April 14, ship Cap Deillet arrived at Castle of Good Hope, having departed from China on January 9. They reported that the East India Company ship 'De Goedertrouw' had safely arrived at the Northern Island on February 1. Due to westerly winds during the morning, the French royal ship 'Le tuellet', heading from Mauritius to Brest, was able to sail into the bay. Meanwhile, East India Company ships Schoonderloo and Delft, along with the French private ship 'La Diane' and Danish private ship 'Johanna Marie' continued their planned voyages.

On Wednesday April 15, during southwestern winds, the East India Company ship 'De Goedertrouw', commanded by Captain Jan Arends, successfully anchored. The ship had departed from China on January 17 and from Sunda Strait on February 4. It carried 117 crew members (3 of whom had died) and was equipped with 12 cannons. At the time of its departure, the ship Blitterswijk was preparing for its return journey. The Danish Company ship 'Louisa Augusta', commanded by Captain Jens Winter, was headed for Tranquebar and Bengal.

On Thursday April 16, at daybreak, northwestern winds that had begun during the night had completely covered the sky with clouds.

A broad council meeting was held in Canton, China on November 6, 1786. The attendees were:

• President and First Supercargo: U. G. Hemmingson
• Sea Captain: Jacobus van den Berg
• Supercargo: Louis Serrurur
• Sea Captain: Bernhard Christiaan Muller
• Supercargo: Fredrik Benthem
• Sea Captain: Harmanus Kikkert
• Supercargo: Adam Adriaan Boers
• Sea Captain: Jan Arends
• Assistant: Johannes Nebbens
• Captain Lieutenant: Lourens Steenboom
• Bookkeeper: Martinus Nolthenius

The President informed the members that due to the death of Sea Captain Hendrik Eduard Lodewijk Poor van Baggen, who had commanded the Dutch Company ship Beverwijk, this position had become vacant and needed to be filled. The ships Zoutman, Horssen, Gouverneur Generaal de Klerk, Beverwijk, and Vreedenburgh were mentioned as vessels bound for the Netherlands.

On January 24, 1767, several officers aboard the Dutch East India Company ships Vredenburgh, Governor Generaal de Klerk, and Beverwijck made a declaration at the request of sea captains Jan Arends and Axel Land. They reported that during one day, only six and a quarter inches of water were entering the ship near the pumps. They deemed this amount insignificant and believed that with God's help, the ship could safely make the journey to Europe. After a thorough inspection, they found no issues with the vessel.

The declaration was signed by:

• Captain Harms Kikkert
• Lieutenant Captain Lourens Steenboom
• Lieutenant Hendrik de Jong
• Boatswain Isaak Planke
• Bosun Arij van Eyk
• Gunner Carl Hendrik Detmer
• Master Carpenter Pieter Nissen
• Master Carpenter Pieter Bonten
• Master Carpenter Jan Jager

By 1786, the ships Zoutman, Horssen, Gouverneur Generaal de Klerk, Beverwijk, and Vredenburgh were sent to the Netherlands.

They faced cannon fire near Mr. Wolf's territory. Several European crew members were captured in the forest while fleeing. The fate of their helmsman remained unknown - whether captured by enemies or lost while trying to reach Likoepang.

After landing, they endured a difficult journey to Manado, taking between 3-6 days through the forest. The crew, including officers and sailors, petitioned François Bartholomeus Hemmeram, a junior merchant and local resident, for a month's wages to cover basic needs.

The document was signed by multiple crew members, including:

• Johan Fredrik Wiessner (Master)
• Gerrit Okes (Bottler)
• Cornelis Roos (Carpenter)
• Jan Meijer
• Jan de Schrijver

Additional information revealed that commander Niels Fries died at the start of the battle, and helmsman Houdelette was severely wounded. Many common sailors were killed or wounded during this short encounter.

• Meindert Sijoercs from Amsterdam on May 14, 1791
• Jan Francois Dous from Leeuwarden in late April
• Christoffel Oels from Copenhagen, a sailor who died on August 21, 1791
• Pieter de Vos from Enkhuizen, who served as a gunner (constapel)
• Pieter van Geldere, who worked as a ship's surgeon (meester)

In Wampho, Ulrich Gualterus Hemmingson, representing the Dutch East India Company, received a report about appointments on Dutch Company ships. On the ship Beverwijk, Axel Land was introduced as sea captain. On the ship Zoutman, George Godlieb Hebner was presented as captain lieutenant, along with Johan Jacob Carstens as lieutenant and Johannes Van Rhijn as lieutenant.

After the death of Hendrik Eduard Lodewijk Pook van Baggen, who was sea captain of the Dutch Company ship Beverwijk, his estate was initially sealed by Captain Lieutenant Masson and Lieutenant Valkenburg. The estate was later unsealed in the presence of sea captains Hermanus Kikkart, Jan Arends, and Axel Land, along with Captain Lieutenant Gerardus Masson and Lieutenant Jan Valkenburg.

In 1786, several ships including the Zoutman, Horssen, Gouverneur Generaal de Klerk, Beverwijk, and Vreedenburgh were sent to the Netherlands.

On May 5, 1788, ship captain Jan Homberg signed a cargo declaration in Rio Demerara. The declaration listed his complete cargo as:

• 94 barrels of sugar
• 621 bales of cotton
• 120 bales of Costy
• Rum barrels

The cargo was loaded by numerous merchants and trading companies, including C. Waterton, J. Sanctanus, Raatjes Rouman, Droogleever, and many others. The goods were consigned for shipment from Rio Demerara.

On November 20th, Chinese authorities prevented ships from loading trade goods for 32 days, until December 16th. This affected all merchants, not just the Dutch. The disruption was caused by changes in Chinese customs administration that were beyond Dutch control.

Captain Jan Arends and Captain Axeel Land were asked to inspect the ship Vreedenburgh after its captain reported finding several inches of water near the pumps. They conducted a thorough investigation, working with the ship's captain, officers, and head carpenter. The ships G.G. de Klerk and Ystvan were also mentioned in relation to this inspection, along with the ships Outman, Horssen, Gouverneur Generaal Klerk, and Beverwilk.

In 1792 in Schiedam, near Touteveen, legal proceedings were initiated. Jan Arends Berkhout appointed Isaac Penning Junior as his legal representative in a case against Servaas Arentsz Berkhout. The case concerned a debt document from April 15, 1790, which was processed by local officials in Souteven.

Several officials were involved in these proceedings, including:

• Bernard Johan Pielat van Bulderen (former council member and alderman)
• Adriaan Schre (merchant)
• Pieter vander Volk (broker)

The document was witnessed by:

• Jan Gerlach Verbeek
• Jan Verhoeven
• Adrianus Vereem

The document was officially recorded by notary Jozua Willem Hoekwater, who was authorized by the Court of Holland.

The text describes a legal ruling concerning an incident aboard the ship Generaal Maatsuijker at the port of Wampo. The council appointed Captain Jan Arends and Lodewijk Elgenhuysen, along with assistants Willem Tros and G. Schouten, to oversee the resolution of a dispute. They ordered both the accuser and the accused to ask each other's forgiveness for their mutual insults and offenses. The accuser was found guilty of misleading the accused, who was the ship's commander, which led to all the disagreements. The accuser had said something was "bought" and called those who said so fools. The accused had responded with insulting words and had slapped the accuser in the face.

The court ruled on several sailors' cases. Arie de Bruin from Curacao, Jan Landman from Amsterdam, Ian Jansen from Stockholm, Barend Raphuysen from Amsterdam, and Ian Friedrich Leuden were sentenced to be whipped in front of the entire ship's crew. After their punishment, the first two were to be transferred to the ship Leyden, the next two to the ship Generaal Maatsuyker, and the last one was to remain on the ship Bletterswyk, all bound for Europe. Cornelis Christoffels from Danzig was ordered to witness the punishment and receive a severe reprimand from the commissioners.

The sentence was to be carried out on December 21 in the presence of council members, cargo master Frederik Benthem, and sea captains Jan Arends and Johannes Henricus Geevels. This decision was made at the Dutch factory in Canton, China.

The document was signed by G. G. Hepper, G. Hemming, G. Esman, G. Schouten, R. I. Dozij, I. Arinas, W. Molenaar, J. Knoott, F. Benthem, J. H. Rabince, E. L. Steyn, I. H. Geivels, and J. H. de Melander.

On January 23, 1786, aboard the Dutch East India Company ship Governor De Klerk commanded by Captain P. Arends, sailing from Zeeland to China, the ship's council decided to provide soup and additional provisions to sick crew members as needed by surgeon J.S. Muller. They also decided to give the crew clear gin instead of butter, and continue keeping the ship clean by:

• Smoking with gunpowder
• Sprinkling vinegar
• Using ventilation and air pumps
• Opening gratings and gates

By January 30, 1786, surgeon S.F. Muller reported 13 sick crew members, though not seriously ill. On February 6, 1786, surgeon K.F. Muller reported 13 sick crew members, with 3 in serious condition. The council agreed to provide them with:

• Porridge
• Rice with prunes
• Spanish wine
• Occasional soup

They continued to take all possible measures to maintain the health of the healthy crew members and help the sick recover.

In 1728, navy captains Harmanus Kikkert and Jan Arends were asked to examine Axel Land for a promotion. They also examined George Godlieb Hebner, who served on the ship Zoutman, for promotion to Captain Lieutenant, and Jan Jacob Carstens for promotion to Lieutenant. All candidates were found fully capable for their positions.

The council unanimously decided to appoint:

• Axel Land from Ekezout as Ship Captain on the Beverwijk with a salary of 57.5 per month
• George Godlieb Hebner from Stetters as Captain Lieutenant with a salary of 40 per month
• Jan Jacob Carstens from Gomtou as Lieutenant with a salary of 29 per month

The president then presented a request from Johannes van Rhijn, born in Amsterdam, who in 1783 had departed from the Netherlands to Batavia as third watch on the ship Hoolwerff, where he served as First Mate.

After inspecting the ship Souda, Captain Claas Voet and the head carpenter reported on January 8, 1757 at the Cape of Good Hope that the foremast was broken sixteen feet from the top. The main topmast was torn at the cheeks above the masthead in such a way that it could not be repaired. The fore topmast was also found to be broken across with a long split. These damages were so severe that these masts were no longer usable. The ship Gouda therefore needed to be fitted with a new foremast, main topmast, and fore topmast. The report was witnessed and signed by commissioners C. V. Veerden, M. v. Eyk, J. Dumini, C. Voest, Jan Arends, and clerk EnDiemel.

On this day, they sent a copy of a list of deceased soldiers who belonged to Captain von Bohnen's detachment. They also sent a copy of Governor van Overstraten's list from November 16, 1791, containing 16 men who could no longer serve due to illness or other reasons. Van Overstraten was authorized to send these men back, as per the regiment's agreement, since they were unfit for service and would be sent to the Netherlands upon their arrival. They also included lists from the Java Ministers' letter from late December of the previous year, containing names of men from the Württemberg Regiment stationed there, along with an extract from letter number 630. Captain Jan Arends of the ship "Erfprins" reported upon his arrival that his ship experienced problems during the journey.

In October, they needed to store porcelain bundles on the ship "Leijden" and make a written inventory of remaining storage space. Sea Captains Jan Arends and Gerrit Esman were assigned to help sell the boat and lifeboat from the shipwrecked vessel "Suppen" at Wampo harbor. An order for 2,000 pieces of white and 1,000 pieces of yellow Nanking linen for the Cape government was given to merchants Tantsjoqua and Kiouqua respectively. On the 29th, merchant Mongria delivered 9,996 boats of zinc spelter to the factory. On the 30th, they received 103,613 pounds of zinc spelter from the same merchant: 90,112 pounds in 8,676 boats for the "Goede Trouw" and 13,515 pounds in 1,320 boats for the "Blitterswijk". In the morning, assistants Noethenius and Tros, along with Captains Elgenhuijsen, Gevels and Esman departed for Wampo. On the 31st, merchant Sijnchong packed 6 tubs of porcelain: 21 number 2 at 22 for the "Leijden" and 15 number 2 at 16 for the "Maatsuijker".

In 1788, various ships and their captains sailed under the supervision of the chambers of Hoorn and Enkhuizen. The privately hired ships included:

• Ship 'V. Veck Jaarvoozt' captained by Barend Janren Olen
• Ship 'Meekensens' captained by Claas Ent
• Ship 'Groene Hoop' captained by Lourens Janzon
• Ship 'Vrouw Johanna Jacoba' captained by Simon Krygsman

Ships traveling from Bengale to the Netherlands included the 240-foot 'Straaleen' captained by G. Mason. From Ceylon to the Netherlands, the 250-foot ships 'Gouwen Falck' and 'Batavier' were captained by Paulus Kroon and Jan Janse Louridz respectively.

From China to the Netherlands, several 150-foot vessels sailed:

• 'Erven' captained by Johannes Henricus Gevels
• 'Generaal Marsviker' captained by Gerrit Esman
• 'Goede Trouw' captained by Jan Arends
• 'Beierserwyk' captained by Lodewyk Elgenhuisen

This document was printed in Batavia by Company printer Pieter van Eeden, listing equipment and European necessities purchased for the Company as authorized by their High Excellencies in October 12, 1787.

In Amsterdam during 1777 and 1778, several military and financial transactions took place. J.C. Severijn processed multiple military assignments starting on October 13, 1777. Other notable individuals involved included Willem Janssen, Jan Arends, A. Botez, N.D. Doeders, and B.J.H. de Winter.

The Colony Treasury made payments for train slaves. C.F. Berlage received payments on November 11. During this period, additional payments were made to A.C. Doutz, Josua van Galen, Wilhelmina Hubert, and Pieter Stechman.

• F. Callebans provided baked stones
• P. Steekman delivered planks for the train
• The final recorded transactions were made in January 1778 with payments to J.J. Severijn, Fred Janssen, B.J.A. de Winter, and Wilhelmina Hubert

Several soldiers and other military personnel were recorded in different places between June and October 1688. The list starts with ordinary soldiers like Balt Dirksz and Jean Baptot Le Grom, and includes officers such as Christiaan Wessel and François de Potte. They were stationed in various European cities including Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Gouda, Stockholm, and Philadelphia. The records show dates when these men were logged at different locations, starting from June 27 through to late September. Many of the men were listed as soldiers ("sold:t") or mattross ("matt:s", an artillery soldier). The document appears to be a military roll or movement record tracking personnel across different locations.

On board the Dutch East India Company ship Blitterswijk near Wrampo, 1, Jan Jansen confessed to several thefts. He admitted to selling stolen cloves to a Mandarin's servant on the port side of the ship for 15 condoryn, of which he received 7 or 8 condoryn from Hendrik Dirk. The servant collected the cloves from Jansen's shirt in the evening. Jansen later retrieved his shirt from the servant's quarters. He also confessed to stealing pepper from the ship's hold twice, filling his trouser pockets. He had to throw away the first batch because it was spoiled, but sold the second batch to the same Mandarin's servant for a cup of tea water and a biscuit. The confession was made freely, without torture, and was signed by Jan Jansen with his mark, witnessed by Pn. Arends and R. J. Dozy.