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On the 9th of October 1656, Aran Navarro, a Portuguese merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. He declared that he and his brother and business partner Moijses Navarro had traded many goods for their brother Isaack Navarro (also known as Jeronimo Nunes Navarro) in Brazil and elsewhere. This resulted in various outstanding debts that still needed to be collected from different people, as specified in an attached list signed by the notary.

Aran Navarro stated that neither he nor his brother Moijses had any right or ownership to these debts, including a specific debt of 2,809 guilders owed by Samuel Montesinos. All these debts belonged solely to their brother Isaack Navarro, as they originated from his goods.

He agreed that Isaack Navarro could collect, receive, sell, and handle these debts as he wished. For additional security, Aran and Moijses transferred all rights to these debts to Isaack. The document was witnessed by Hendrick Geelehant and Jacobus Snel.

On July 10, 1691, notary Dirck van der Groe went to meet merchant Isaac Navarro in Amsterdam. Together they visited merchant Gaspar Schelkens to ask him to accept a bill of exchange. Schelkens refused to accept the bill due to lack of proper orders. The notary then officially protested this non-acceptance and declared that all costs, damages, and losses would be recoverable through legal means.

The bill of exchange, dated June 7, 1692, was for 7,300 ducats at 94½, to be paid to Pietro Antonio Guadijne. It was signed by Francisco Petrelli and addressed to Gaspar Schelkens in Amsterdam. The bill was endorsed to Isaac Navarro by Abraham Isaac de Viesa. The witnesses were Gerrit van der Groe and David des Pommare.

During Amsterdam in 1691, several legal documents were notarized by Dirck van der Groe. The first, dated July 1, 1691, concerned a protest about an unpaid bill of exchange directed to Thomas Mayden on behalf of merchant Isaack Navarro.

The second document, dated July 7, 1691, recorded a business deal between merchants Jacob Crip and Robert Pease. The agreement was for 4,000 ship-pounds of flat iron to be delivered in Stockholm, Sweden. The iron was to be marked with different stamps and priced at 25.5 copper dalers per ship-pound. The deliveries were to be made in four installments of 1,000 ship-pounds each. Jurge Wiens in Stockholm would handle the delivery and shipping to London, England for a 2% commission.

The third document, dated July 14, 1691, contains testimonies from two sailors: Jan Camelsz (30 years old) and Jacob Dicksz (31 years old). They testified about the ship St. Maria, captained by Juan Francisco Parada. Their main points were:

• The ship was unseaworthy for carrying merchant goods
• Most cargo was loaded secretly at night
• The ship required constant pumping
• In October 1691, they set sail but had to pump 200-300 strokes every half hour
• After sailing 7-8 miles from shore, the ship took on 4.5 feet of water
• The crew had to abandon ship at midnight using a pre-prepared lifeboat
• The ship sank in good weather without any storms or accidents

On October 18, 1681, notary Dirck van der Groe witnessed a dispute in Amsterdam between merchants Isaak Navarro and Philip van der Griesen. The dispute concerned a bill of exchange that originated in Riga on September 19, 1689. Navarro requested Van der Griesen to accept the bill, but Van der Griesen refused, stating he would write his reasons to the drawer.

The original bill was drawn by Johan Holler in Riga, payable to Joachim Rademaker or his order, for 636 current rix-dollars. It was subsequently endorsed to Zacharia Damels, then to Isaak Navarro, and finally to Jacob Abas.

The notary formally protested against Van der Griesen's non-acceptance and declared that all costs, damages, and interests could be recovered as the requester sees fit. This was witnessed by Gerrit van der Groe and Cornelis Gerenco.

On November 20, 1679, several merchants from Amsterdam appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. These merchants were Juan da Costa Furtado, Abraham Felix, Isaack Navarro, and Samuel de Leon. They were all investors in silver and money that had been loaded onto a ship called the Pelican, captained by Pieter Jansen. The ship, traveling from London to Hamburg, ran aground near the Koog area close to Texel.

The merchants appointed Isaack de Mercado, a fellow investor, to:

• Travel wherever necessary to collect and receive all silver and money that had been or would be salvaged from the Pelican
• Issue receipts for recovered items
• Negotiate with salvagers about their payment and costs
• Appear in court if necessary if salvagers or others refused to hand over the silver and money
• Handle all legal matters related to the salvage

This document was witnessed by Dirck Fouw and Petter van Lodesteyn in Amsterdam.

In 1890, several military personnel received payments and permissions in The Netherlands. B.P. Verstrenge, J. Hulsman, and A. Edelwech received payment certificates. P.A. van den Eeekhoest got permission to stay abroad.

On July 12, 1889, J.B.P. Rausch received a pay raise from 238 to 268 guilders. The King's office processed payment certificates for several officers including J.L.H. Reijnards, K.W. Krimping, D.J. de Zwart, G. Blok, and G. Kroesen.

Additional payment certificates were issued to:

• G. Mattys
• K.J. Jacobs
• J.K.G. van Schevensteen
• F.Th. Reichenbach
• W. Wagener
• J. Kerkhof
• B.G. Greben

Duplicate certificates were provided to:

• A. Maijes
• C. Gardenier
• J.G. Closon
• A.K.F.C.P. Zeiher
• J.A. Leduc
• L. Martens
• S. Engers
• J.H. Pochon

J.W. Lehnhausen, a military engineering supervisor, requested permission to receive his payment alongside his salary. M.J. Booijen's medical care costs were to be deducted from his fourth quarter payment, while J.M. van Oers had 31.90 guilders withheld for care costs in the same quarter.

In Delft on December 12, 1914, A. Neus requested permission to play a barrel organ in The Hague. On December 21, 1914, information was requested through the Belgian Ambassador about colonial military officer C. Rulloert. A criminal record extract was requested for colonial military officer W.A. Derogé from 1864.

The police commission in Amsterdam requested a criminal record extract for C. Kopman. A death certificate for P.J.W. van Schaiek was sent to J.H. Bom in Utrecht. A similar document was sent for Ch.J. van der Smissen from 1864.

The War Department requested a criminal record extract for J. den Braber from 1887. Information was sought about why military member H.F.C.P. Zeiher was rejected in the Indies. A letter was received from A. Quellmals in Berlin requesting information about P. Hehrlein.

A. van Doornewaard from Amsterdam provided his address. G.G.H.E.B. van Winterfeld Freijentein inquired about a payment cessation certificate from the Indies. Two food provision declarations were sent to Captain J.N.M.M. von Schaurath of the East Indies Army, who was on leave in Nijmegen.

In Dutch East Indies and other colonies during the late 19th century, various maritime and administrative matters were addressed: Maritime affairs:

• Nautical charts were created for North Sumatra from Batoe Poetih to Diamond Point
• There were concerns about maritime disasters in the colonies
• Naval forces needed reorganization
• Ship rations required modification
• Regulations were established for passenger and cargo transport

Administrative and financial matters:

• Questions arose regarding the naval budget for 1890
• Stamp duties were addressed for:
  • Work contracts
  • Life certificates for veterans at Bronbeek
  • Documents from the Suriname Bank
• Missionary activities were conducted in the Sangi, Talant, and Batta regions

Notable individuals mentioned include A. J. Zeegelaar, M. Zender, C. A. Leller, A. van Zeijst, I. A. Zeehandelaar, and H. G. C. Zeiher.

In October 1889, several decisions were made regarding military pensions and support payments. Former military personnel J. Letterie, H. van der Hoek, S. Dirksen, F.W. Borsje, O. Ooms, N. Theunis, and R. Wilhelm were granted pensions by royal decree.

J. Jacquart was to receive backdated pension payments from February 1 through the end of April 1889. The widow of J.J. Htaessens had her request for pension or support denied.

V.A. Cam had his pension payments suspended while being treated at St. Pierre Hospital in Brussels during the fourth quarter of 1889, but payments were later reinstated. The widow De Schreijder's request regarding Lieutenant Janssen's pension was rejected.

Documents were filed regarding P. Koel's treatment in the Amsterdam hospital. Pension certificates were issued to multiple individuals including J. Schumacher, D. Malon, G. Bushing, and others. Information was requested from the Indies regarding pension and pay for J. van Kleer.

Between 1960 and 1977, several military and medical arrangements were made in the Dutch East Indies, Suriname and the Netherlands. A missionary was appointed to work among soldiers in the Dutch East Indies. A ship named "Berandau" received official documentation. Various payments were made to individuals including P.J. Zels, C.P. Zeiher, J.C. van der Leeuw, H.M. van Reijl, L. Zeevat, and A.J. Ziebach. There were also healthcare-related expenses:

• A hospital on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam received funds for patient care
• Nurses were recruited for service in the Dutch East Indies and Suriname
• Transportation was arranged for sick military personnel in the Dutch East Indies
• Changes were made to the provision of meals for sick people on warships

In the Dutch West India Company's meeting, discussions were held about several administrative matters. Jan Moack du Jaij was appointed as Director of Curaçao for 3 years, while the Director General on the coast of Guinea was extended for 1 year. Several appointments were approved, including those of Jan Franges, Jacob de Laplancque, Jan vander Kruijssen, Hendrik Busckwat, Johan Dogh, and Pauls Augier Junios.

• The Chamber of Zeeland requested to appoint Jan Benjamin Lambregtje as under-bookkeeper general and N. Naita as assistant to Guinea, replacing Pieter Koph and Adriaen de Wit who had not departed for their posts.
• Johannis Lindesaij, who was serving as provisional commander of Saint Eustatius, was officially appointed as Commander of the island with an annual extension of his commission.

The meeting also discussed Article 31 of their charter from April 21, 1626, concerning regulations about trading restrictions for company officials and their associates.

On January 6, 1723, Jan de Windt sent a request to the Council in Sint Eustatius regarding a house in the water fort. The Council, after examining the request, decided to maintain the decision previously made by Commander Jacobus Stevensen.

This decision was signed on February 3, 1723 by Council members Joannis Lindesaij, Joant Donker, Johannis Markoe Junior, Pieffer Hendriks, and Pieter de Wever, with Jan Ellis Junior as provisional secretary.

A court session was held in Fort Oranje on January 6, 1723. After examining all documents regarding Jan de Windt's affairs, the Council ordered him to pay a bill dated April 20, 1722. This bill was signed by Commander Jacobus Stevensen and Jan Stalperts. The total amount was 5,717.1 guilders, of which half was to be paid to the Directors, and 35 guilders to the church.

This document shows a slave trading record from the Caribbean during the colonial period. Multiple slave traders were doing business on various islands:

• Monsieur Minnaer from Guadeloupe traded 1 male slave
• Aerij Schempen from St. Eustatius traded a young person
• Jaques Erlct from Granterra traded 17 slaves (12 men and 5 women)
• Lucas Benners from St. Eustatius traded a young person and later a girl
• Pieter Hendrik from St. Eustatius traded 8 slaves (6 men and 2 women) and later traded 4 more men
• Pieter Heijliger from St. Eustatius traded a woman
• William Sen from Spaanstoen traded 2 men
• Tomas heijder from St. Martin traded 1 girl
• William Neuff from Martinique traded 7 men
• Monsieur Esnaar from St. Eustatius traded 22 slaves (15 men, 5 women, 1 girl, and 1 young person)
• Matheus Bermingham from St. Eustatius traded 50 slaves (37 men and 13 women)
• Franswa quitel from Martinique traded 1 man
• Jan Ellis from St. Eustatius traded 1 man
• Mister Magon from Guadeloupe traded 52 slaves (39 men, 10 women, and 3 young people)
• Herij bestik from St. Christophel traded 1 male
• Hendrik Hendrikz from St. Eustatius traded 1 girl
• Ioannis Markoe Jancor from St. Eustatius traded 4 people (1 man, 2 young people, and 1 girl)

The document includes physical measurements of the enslaved people, often listing their height in feet and inches, and records prices paid for each transaction.

On November 10, 1722, a slave trade transaction occurred in Middelburg involving the West India Company. The ship Rusthoff, captained by Jan Brust, arrived from Angola. Various buyers purchased enslaved people:

• Joannes Lindesaij bought 2 young people
• Jan Ellis bought 1 young person
• Matias Salomonsz bought 1 woman
• Heijser from St. Christophel bought 2 young people
• Joseph Cruijs from St. Christophel bought 2 young people
• William Woed bought 1 young person
• David Resee from St. Christophel bought 1 man
• Jan Combes bought 1 woman
• Charles Rienlet bought 2 men
• Rebekka de Wever bought 1 young girl
• Joseph Lindesaije bought 1 man

The document records the heights of some enslaved people in feet and inches, and their prices in pieces of eight (Spanish currency). The total transaction involved 17 enslaved people.

On April 12, 1731, officials received a letter from company directors in the northern quarter of Enkhuizen about the status of equipping the ship Amsterdam. They decided to proceed with equipping the ship Duinvliet and requested commissioners to purchase the necessary cargo.

Hendrik Raare, who served as chief mate on the company ship Sonnestein under captain Pieter Metzelaar, requested payment of his monthly wages and compensation for losing his right thumb. The officials approved his wage payment and asked the equipment commissioners to review his compensation request.

Aaltje Renge, widow of Frederik Daniels, requested to receive the wages and inheritance of her son Frederik Daniels, who sailed on the ship Vrijheid in 1729 and died during the voyage. The officials approved her request, provided she gave proper security.

On September 18, 1730, the Jewish leaders in this city requested a signed extract of a letter sent to Commander Everhardt Raacs in St. Eustatius. The letter recommended giving the Jewish people freedom of religion and trade, treating them the same as Christians. The assembly agreed to this request and authorized their lawyer to sign and issue the extract.

The assembly met specifically to hear the report from the accountants regarding points for the upcoming Meeting of Ten, scheduled for the 21st of the following month, as per the resolution of the 6th of that month. Mayor Sautijn shared the drafted points with the assembly. After discussion, they approved these points and decided to send them to Their High Mightinesses and the respective Chambers.

The lawyer reported that, following the assembly's resolution of the 10th, he met with the prosecutor and secretary of the Admiralty College in the city. The meeting was about ship measurements for African trade, which Their High Mightinesses had requested advice on. He had a long discussion with the prosecutor (as the secretary was out of town). The prosecutor suggested that the College should recommend adopting the measurement regulations that were presented to Their High Mightinesses in 1726 by the respective Admiralties (except for Zeeland). The prosecutor agreed to guide this recommendation through the College. The assembly accepted this report.

In March, Burgermeester Lestevenon reported to the assembly about a letter from Director Ian Noach du Faij in Curaçao. The letter, dated October 21 of the previous year, concerned a court case between the Fiscal and the Jewish community leaders (Parnassim). The accountants considered that while the court's ruling had complicated matters, and there were reasons to leave it to justice, they advised a different approach. To prevent further conflicts on the island, they recommended writing to Director du Faij with the following instructions:

• The assembly would appreciate if the execution of the sentence could be moderated and settled amicably
• He should summon the Jewish community leaders
• He should inform them of the assembly's disapproval of their behavior that led to the court case
• He should advise them to avoid such conduct in the future
• He should tell them not to assume authority, but instead address complaints to proper legal channels

The text also mentions that officials were instructed not to issue passports for ships to Curaçao or St. Eustatius before their landing was requested and approved.

In Saint Eustatius, Commander Isaac Faesch wrote letters on May 21, 1738 and July 9, 1738 about several matters:

• English naval officers tried to extend their authority over English residents who had settled with their families on the island. These residents were considered subjects of Their High Mightinesses (Dutch authorities). The commander was allowed to oppose such actions carefully.
• A plan was proposed to build a village on the island, which would benefit its residents. Before proceeding, Commander Faesch and the Council needed to examine William Dun's ownership claims to the Manchineel forest.
• If Dun's claims were found baseless and the land belonged to the Company, the commander was authorized to establish a village there for the residents' convenience.
• The Jewish community received permission to build a synagogue at their own expense, provided it would not disturb Christian worship.
• Residents were allowed to build houses on Company savannah land if they paid a modest annual recognition fee, as determined by the commander.

On January 26, 1703, several residents of St. Eustatius and Saba appeared before councilors Johannes Heijliger and Willem Baerents. The witnesses were: Jacob Adriaensz (52), Abraham Salomons (33), Lucas van Beeverhout (33), Adriaen Timmels Junior (40), Anthonie Salomons (38), Nicolas Salomons (19), Willem Mussenden (22), and Cornelis Hendriex (22). Also present were Jewish merchants Daniel Cohen (25) and Aron Cohen (18) from Lewis.

They testified at the request of Commander Waarsamont about an incident involving Pieter Lespier. The main points of their testimony were:

• Lespier visited Jacob Seys' house and later went to the home of the Jewish merchants Daniel and Aron Cohen
• Lespier asked to see what goods the Jewish merchants had for sale
• Lespier claimed the Jews would have to leave the island because they were selling their goods too cheaply
• Lespier called Commander Samont "the biggest liar in Statuis" multiple times
• Lespier called the council members false judges
• According to some witnesses, Lespier pulled out a knife in its sheath, shook it, and called Samont a scoundrel
• Lespier visited the Commander's house twice, though the content of these visits is unclear

The document was copied and verified on February 23, 1703 by Secretary Sannaget.

On January 26, 1703, a testimony was given before Johannes Heiliger and Willem Baerents, council members of St. Eustatius and Saba islands in America. The testimony concerned events from December 14, 1702. The witnesses were:

• Richard Pointen Caaseh, about 38 years old
• Helena Willekens, about 49 years old
• Anna Maaghdenburgh, about 19 years old

All witnesses lived on Saba island and testified that on June 14, the first witness was drinking a toast to the health of Mr. Lamont when Pieter Lespier, who was very drunk, called Lamont a scoundrel. The witnesses stated that Lespier did not know what he was saying due to his drunkenness.

The testimony was given under oath before Commander Joris Simmons of Saba, Abraham Salomons, Johannes Heiliger, Joris Teems, and Hendrik Vandam, who served as fiscal officer, auditor and secretary of St. Eustatius. The document was officially copied on February 23, 1783.

On June 8, a ship called the Richard Fowl arrived in from New York. The cargo included 180 barrels of flour, bread, planks, and other provisions. The goods were delivered to various merchants including Grand & Barclay, Jacob Levy Maduro, Hendrik Plier & Son, and the widow Antony de Neijra & Sons.

Another ship, the Eagle, captained by Jan Binet, arrived from Providence carrying 9000 feet of mahogany planks.

The bark Swift, under captain Robert Scott, came from St. Eustatius with a cargo including tobacco and wine. This shipment was delivered to merchants Moses Michal and Judah Saso.

The goods were traded in various quantities and prices, with flour typically selling for 6 pieces per barrel. The merchants dealt in a variety of products including:

• Flour in barrels
• Butter
• Ham
• Beer
• Salted fish
• Peas
• Rye flour
• Wine
• Tobacco

On Monday October 6, 1777, a directive was issued regarding a loan of 40,000 Dutch guilders for the Colony's Society. On Tuesday October 7, 1777, W.M. Bride arrived from St. Eustatius with his schooner. On Wednesday October 8, 1777, Lieutenant P.H. Richard took his oath of office, dated June 4, 1777. The Commander informed about arrangements with Colonel Fourger regarding free Negro detachments and transport workers moving from Vredenburg to Maroch, while Post Oranje would be staffed with 1 officer and 30 Society troops. The Governor inspected the Jewish Savanna area and the entire defense line that afternoon.

Nothing significant occurred on Thursday October 9 and Friday October 10, 1777. On Saturday October 11, 1777, Thomas Valentijn arrived from Boston with his barque, carrying several passengers including P. Seegers and his family. Ships departed for Boston and Plymouth, with Moses Abraham Wallach leaving on one of them.

On Sunday October 12, 1777, Holy Communion was administered in the morning by Reverend Gueb, and Reverend Snijderhans preached in the afternoon. Joachim Schak arrived from Amsterdam with his ship, bringing duplicate letters dated July 2 and supplies including:

• 15 barrels of Dutch flour
• 30 cases of Persian goods
• 25 barrels of rye
• 3000 roofing tiles
• 6 barrels of lime
• 3 barrels of cement
• 1 case with 28 pairs of yarn bonds
• 400 pieces of iron in various types

In March-April 1746, several ships departed from port with various cargoes:

• The ship Concordia, under captain Alexander Thompson, sailed for Grenades carrying butter, candles, meat, ship chests, flour, and dry goods.
• The ship Hope, captained by Jacob Houdom, left for the French Islands with fish, meat, wine, mackerel, linen, and flour.
• The Mercurius, under captain Jacobus Everij, departed for Guadeloupe with meat, bacon, flour, salt, and candles.
• The Hoopwell, with captain Ian Zeegers, sailed to St. Vincent carrying meat, wooden mortars, flour, hammocks, books, sailing yarn, shoes, wine, candles, hats, salt, and butter.
• The Rebecca, under captain Pieter Leveroek, left for St. Vincent with fish and salt.
• The Drie Vrienden, captained by Hend Jansen Van Minne, departed for Guadeloupe with wine, meat, flour, linen, Jewish meat, butter, bacon, dry goods, fish, pipes, and mackerel.
• The Reysende Swaan, under captain Aaron Gibbons, sailed to Guadeloupe with meat, flour, cotton, pipes, fish, linen, and wine.
• Several other ships sailed in early April 1746, including vessels captained by Thomas Gibbons, Jacobus Wood, Simon Mariet, Daniel Stoo, Manuel Marchina, Herculus Hafsell, Hendrik Bili, and Hendrik Claassen, bound for Guadeloupe, St. Vincent, Barbissie, and Grenades, carrying similar cargoes of wine, meat, flour, fish, dry goods, and various other trade items.

In May, several citizens and residents of St. Martin filed complaints against Commander John Philips. The Chamber's accountants were asked to examine these complaints and report their findings. A letter from Theodore Godet from St. Eustatius dated May 25 was read, containing information about outstanding debts on the French islands.

Willem Kok, the bookkeeper of the ship Don Juan, reported that Captain Willem van Groot Davelaer, who had returned from Curaçao, had:

• Signed false shipping documents for goods that were never found on the ship
• Secretly unloaded tobacco and cocoa from the ship
• Pawned these goods to a Jewish merchant
• Fled with the money

The captain's wife, who lived in Curaçao, was suspected of knowing about the false documents and might have possessed some of the goods or money from their sale.

Letters sent from Amsterdam discussed various business transactions in 1732. The letters mention bills of exchange from different merchants, including Nicolaes Charron, who issued several bills worth ƒ1995, ƒ1835, and ƒ1040 against Stephanus Laurentius Neale. Anna Coignaidt, widow of Chaffo, issued a bill for ƒ3020 against Clean Du Eijrouw. Other bill issuers included:

• S. Bruijel - ƒ100
• P. Eversandt - ƒ1330
• Ia. Gabaij Crasto - ƒ120
• Benjamin Volgelen - ƒ640

The letters were signed by Van Wolters and Arend Vander Waeijen on November 18, 1732. A second letter dated November 20, 1732 was addressed to Commander Everandt Raacx in St. Eustatius, regarding the ship St. Iago captained by Robbert Harisson. The ship owners paid 168 guilders in taxes for 28 loads. This letter was signed by Jan Van Loon, Arent vander Waeijen, and Adam Jacob Smits.