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On July 26, 1730, a shipment was recorded at St. Eustatius. The cargo was loaded onto a ship called The Betsy, captained by Isaacq Negorij, bound for Amsterdam. The shipment was consigned to the Dutch West India Company's Chamber of Amsterdam.

The cargo consisted of:

• 60 barrels of brown sugar from multiple sellers:
  • Johannes Markoe: 6 barrels
  • Jan Moses Benjamin for Pieter Hillebrang: 5 barrels
  • Pieter Hijliger for Lucas Doeke: 49 barrels
• 15 bales of cotton from various merchants:
  • Pieter Heijliger for Lucas Doeke: 8 bales
  • Widow of William Charles: 2 bales
  • Henrij Hassel the Elder: 1 bale
  • Thomas Veems: 2 bales
  • Jan Pieter Heijliger for Lucas Doeke: 2 bales

The sugar weights were recorded with a 10% deduction, and the cotton was priced at 7 stuivers per pound.

On September 28, 1725, the ship 's Gravelant under Captain Cornelis Boor brought slaves to Sint Eustatius. The slaves were sold to various buyers on behalf of the Dutch West India Company's Amsterdam Chamber. The main buyers included:

• Nicolaes Pacomons from Sint Eustatius bought 21 slaves including 14 men, 7 women with one infant
• Theodorus Godet from Sint Eustatius purchased 9 slaves including 6 men and 3 women
• John Coembes from Sint Eustatius bought several slaves including men and women
• Alexander Watzon from Batton purchased 3 slaves
• Pieter Biglij, Moses Benjamins, and Jasper Ellis from Sint Eustatius each bought several slaves
• Henricus Benners from Sint Eustatius bought 10 slaves including 6 men and 4 women
• Laurens Jsnaer from Sint Eustatius made the largest purchase of 100 slaves including 55 men, 24 women, and several boys and girls
• Francois Baeunean from Martinique, Jean Tioun from Martinique, and Eduard Carton from Sint Christoffer also made purchases

The slaves were priced differently based on their age and gender, ranging from 60 to 100 pieces of eight. In total, 283 slaves were sold for 24,344 pieces of eight.

On October 6, 1729, a cargo manifest was created for the ship Elisabeth, commanded by Captain John Smith, sailing from St. Eustatius to Amsterdam. The ship carried goods destined for Everard Raecx on behalf of the West Indies Company.

The manifest lists various shipments of brown and white sugar, and cotton. Multiple merchants were involved in these transactions:

• Moses Benjamin shipped sugar to multiple recipients including Ragelis de Ruyter, 's Graveland, and Jan Bloom
• Gysen shipped to Van Hermal
• Steinard shipped to Thomas Wilkie
• P. Keiliger shipped to Frid. Berwouts
• Lestache and Le Brun shipped to Antoine Lanjol
• Combs made several large shipments to Lanjol
• Piter Kassett shipped to B. Kagelis

The cargo consisted mainly of sugar (both brown and white) measured in various quantities, and cotton shipped in bales. The West Indies Company itself, represented by Raecx, shipped 4 bales of cotton.

On June 10, various goods arrived in St. Eustatius by different ships. The bark Jan, captained by Ian Outerbriege, brought brandywine and meat to Jonathan Sisson. The bark Cara & Ester, under Joseph Pey, transported cocoa. The St. Augustin, led by Marckvigge, brought stockfish wood from St. Domingo.

On May 27, the bark Gunterstijn, captained by Pieter Beekman, arrived from Jamaica with kilts and cedar planks. Later, the Blessing, under Joseph West, came from Laguaire with cocoa and hides for Jonathan Sisson.

The Blessing, captained by E. Mathelin, arrived from New York carrying supplies for Moses Mae Hielsz, including:

• Bread and flour barrels
• Butter casks
• Meat and bacon barrels
• Ham barrels

On June 26, the bark Fortuin, led by William Lock, sailed from Barbados bringing kilts and flour barrels to Alexander Currie. The Jan & Jasper, arriving from St. Eustatius, delivered kilts and fish to Jan Ellis.

Several enslaved people were unloaded at St. Eustatius, purchased from the Company ship Warresaar, captained by Hendrik. The Ruby, under Samuel Laurenco, came from New York with flour, meat, and other provisions for various merchants including Hendrik Hier, Jan Visser, Jan Ellis, Jan Elias Parera, Jacob Curiel, and Isaac & Moses.

• 357 containers of brown sugar (gross weight 242,185 pounds, net weight 126,038 pounds)
• 20 containers of white sugar (21,742 pounds)
• 67 bales of cotton

• John Combes shipping to Anton Canjol
• Piter Heytiger shipping to Friderich Berwouts
• Marc Linck
• Moses Benjamin shipping to Gerrit Bruyn and others
• Jan Leys
• Jan Isanz Doncker

On 1722, the ship named Jonge Cornelis under captain Pieter Storm was destined for Sint Eustatius and Sint Thomas. The cargo list included several items for different people:

• For Jan Stalperts: 8 barrels
• For Pieter Heijliger: 3 cases
• For Hath Lauijo and captain William Narringsabt: 1 case
• For Moses Benjamin: 1 case

Goods for Sint Thomas included:

• 51 cellars for the company
• 1 packet and 6 bottle cellars
• 1 case for Timotius Sctroen
• 6 bottle cellars and 6 half frames
• 1 item for Hendrik van Haring Caspel

Captain Pieter Storm's personal cargo consisted of 14 cases containing:

• 40 pieces of colored cloth
• 13 pieces of white linen
• 40 pieces of French linen
• 50 pieces of printed cotton
• 4 pieces of Flemish linen
• 8 pieces of Osnaburg linen
• 10 rolls of sailcloth
• 5 pounds of tea
• 8 platilles
• 20 hats
• 20 pounds of merchandise
• 900 gross pipes
• Various beer and wine glasses
• 12 cassava plates
• 1 barrel of bowls
• 1 barrel of ironware
• 80 pounds of coffee beans
• 20 small barrels of gunpowder

The total value was 1,960 guilders.

On December 2, 1724, the ship 'Leurden' captained by Pieter Cas arrived from St. Eustatius with the following cargo:

• 615 containers of brown sugar
• 25 half containers of brown sugar
• 90 containers of brown sugar
• 33 half containers of white sugar
• 65 containers of white sugar
• 3 containers of white sugar
• 23 half containers of refined sugar
• 2 containers of merchant sugar
• 2 containers of mixed sugar
• 21 half containers of mixed sugar
• 20 bales of cotton
• 12 small barrels of indigo
• 38,475 pounds of salt
• 14,946 pounds of ginger

The freight was shipped at a rate of 40%, from Moses Benjamin to Mr. Michael Joseph Levi in Amsterdam.

The text describes trading activities and shipping movements in the Dutch colonial period. In Zeeland, there was interest in buying golden Crusader coins. After melting down 25 pieces, each was worth 14 guilders and 18 stuivers. The Dutch East India Company directors, who were planning to travel to Amsterdam to buy minting materials, were informed about this matter.

On February 22, 1726, the Company ship "De Goude Put" under Captain Benjamin Kreeft arrived from Sint Eustatius with the following cargo:

• 376 hogsheads of brown sugar
• 81 half-hogsheads of brown sugar
• 310 hogsheads and 2 half-hogsheads of white sugar
• 21 half-hogsheads of jamun
• 63 oxheads of jamun
• 12,469 pounds of fustic wood

Another ship, "Den Jongen Daniel" captained by Bastiaan Jacobs, which was headed for Essequibo and Sint Eustatius, had to return due to contrary winds but set sail again when favorable winds returned. The document was signed by M. Pille and S. van de Perre.

• Around 3:30 PM, a sleigh picked up Isaac Aboab, a Jewish preacher, from the synagogue and took him to da Silva's house
• The sleigh then took both men to the synagogue
• After about an hour, when the men left the synagogue, a large crowd gathered
• The crowd attacked the sleigh, breaking its windows and cutting the horse's reins
• Some people dragged the sleigh with da Silva inside to the Leper House
• One unknown person was seen with a drawn sword
• Around 4:30 PM, about 600 Jewish people gathered outside the synagogue
• People begged the Leper House guard to let da Silva in, saying he would die otherwise
• About 12-13 people rushed inside when the gate was opened
• da Silva and the others stayed in the Leper House until about 7 PM
• Finally, deputy sheriff Engelbrecht and his men came to safely escort da Silva home

On February 15, Neeltje Pieters Jans Jacobsz appeared before Cor in Nes at number 90. She acted both for herself and for her children, who were living nearby. She was an heir of her grandfather Hans. She declared that she and her sister appointed Jan vander Spar as their representative. The property in question was located near the church for the past 8 years and was worth 342 guilders.

On May 11, Johannes Brouwers from Goutse Veer in 's-Hertogenbosch appointed Hendrik Evertsz Brouwer from Steenwijk to act against the marriage of Lambertus Brouwer and Sebilla. Johannes declared that if this marriage were to proceed, he would never acknowledge it.

Later, Salomon Navarro, aged 22, testified that one morning Samuel Sallach came to him discussing books by Abraham de Arond. Samuel invited him to see these books. He also mentioned books owned by his father, book number 41.

On February 5, 1677 and the following days, multiple creditors appeared before notary Dirck vander Groe in Amsterdam. They acknowledged receiving 25 percent of their capital claims from Rachel Dias Navarro, widow of Jacob Navarro, through Capadoce. The creditors included:

• Gerrit Verbiest
• Lieve Simonsz Kelle
• Jooris Woutersz
• Hendrick Galliaert (representing Jacob de Clercq's widow)
• Maria van Hardenbergh (widow of Lambert Lennip)
• Harmen Goyer
• Benjamin Perne
• Reijnier Willemsz Backer
• Johannes Martensz Paludanus (for Balthasar and Joseph Coijmans)
• David De Potter (for himself and the heirs of his late father)
• Several others including merchants and widows

The creditors declared they were satisfied with the payment and would make no further claims against the widow or the estate of Jacob Navarro. The agreement was witnessed by Christin Vilgad, Albert Reynst, and Woerter Fhurman.

• Susanneken Collepius, age about 51, wife of tailor Hendrik Goetvrunt
• Catharina Hendrickx, age about 23, wife of Albert Baerentsz
• Arnoud Raard and Hendrik Gelehant who served as witnesses to these proceedings

On May 23, 1629, a marriage agreement was made in Amsterdam before notary Dirck van der Groe. The future groom, Joseph Nasamias Corres, accompanied by his parents David Nahamias Torres and Judica Nasamiat Corres, agreed to marry Sara Dias Navarro. She was accompanied by her mother Rachel Dias Navarro, her uncle Jacob d'Alieera, and her aunt Reyna Dias, widow of Benjamin Dias Pato.

The marriage terms were as follows:

• The groom would contribute all his possessions to the marriage
• The bride would bring in 7,500 guilders in cash, bonds, and jewels
• The bride would also receive one-third of a house located on the Houtgracht near the old Portuguese Jewish church, gifted by her aunt Reyna Dias
• There would be no sharing of property between husband and wife
• The bride's property could not be seized for any of the groom's debts
• The groom would bear all profits and losses during marriage
• The groom would pay for all household expenses
• If the groom died first, with or without children, the bride would receive back her original property plus 3,750 guilders
• If the bride died without children, the groom would need to pay 3,750 guilders to her heirs
• If the bride died leaving children, the groom would inherit all her property according to Mosaic law

On December 1, 1693, two statements were made in front of the notary Dick van der Groe:

In the first statement, Aron Moreno Henriques and Abraham Zuzarte, both residents of Amsterdam, testified about Abraham Navarro who died in Bombay, India without leaving any direct heirs. They confirmed that Rachel Marhorre (widow of Sabataij) and Moses Machorie, both children of Ghana Navarro, were legitimate heirs. Ghana Navarro was the sister of the deceased Abraham Navarro. They explained that Abraham Navarro was the son of Aron Navarro, who had died leaving 5 children: Ghana, Samuel, Moses, Jacob, and Sara Navarro.

In the second statement, the four daughters of Johan van Reijgersbergen (former president of the Beemster dike district and member of the Admiralty Board) discussed their inheritance. The sisters were:

• Sara van Reijgersbergen (wife of Francois Hinlopen)
• Johanna van Reijgersbergen
• Margareta van Reijgersbergen
• Barbara van Reijgersbergen

They agreed to transfer their father's properties in Zeeland into different names, with lands in Walcheren and tithes in Sint Jansland and Baersdorp going to Mrs. Hinlopen's name, and other properties in Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland to Barbara's name. However, they agreed that despite these transfers, all sisters would maintain equal rights to the inheritance, and their mother would keep her rights based on the testament dated April 20, 1693.

• Half a chest of white sugar
• One chest of muscovado sugar

• Moses Ternu and his wife Rachel Abendana
• Rafael Ferni and Benvenida Navarro (parents and in-laws of the above couple)
• Moses Henriques (buyer)

• Loans or advanced money
• Gifts or donations
• Promises
• Marriage contracts
• Any other reasons

On December 19, 1676, and several following days, various parties appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. Rachel Dias Navarra, wife of Jacob Navarro, assisted by her chosen guardian Jacob Marques, met with several creditors. Jacob Navarro had left the city, causing his creditors to make claims on his estate.

Rachel Dias Navarra argued she should be paid first from the estate according to her marriage contract (ketuba). To avoid legal difficulties, the parties had made an agreement on September 29, 1664 before notary P. Padthuijsen. Now they made a new arrangement:

• The creditors would give up their rights to Jacob Navarro's estate
• The creditors would receive 25% of their original claims
• The Jewish creditors would receive their share from any remaining money
• All German creditors had to sign this agreement
• The trustees would hand over all books, letters, documents and papers
• Payment would be made within one month
• After receiving their 25%, the creditors would consider themselves fully paid

The agreement was witnessed by Christien Vildud, Alb Reynst, and Mouter Bthun.

Abraham Pauro (married to Sara Pereira) and Jacob Gabay Paaro (married to Simha Pereira) received their full inheritance from their mother and mother-in-law. Abraham Pauro also received a legacy of 4,000 guilders from Hana Pereira and 500 guilders from the widow of Isaac dafonseca. The third person mentioned, Aharon de Joseph Pereira, received a balance of 2,032 guilders, 11 stuivers, and 8 pennies. He also received 298 pounds, 16 shillings, and 6 pence in new South Sea annuities, plus 99 pounds, 12 shillings, and 3 pence in South Sea shares.

Ahron dafonseca administered only the goods of the comparants' mother and mother-in-law, Debora dafonseca. The two first comparants had received various payments and effects over time, for which they had given notarial receipts. Ahron dafonseca prepared a general accounting of everything under his management since the death of the comparants' father.

The comparants still have outstanding foreign debts in:

• Goa under Manuel & Sebastiao Nunes de oliveira: 60 mark pieces of eight, amounting to 1,490 guilders and 13 stuivers
• Goa under Bulla and rione roganatta Pandayange sudaxwa & nayque: 8 barrels of amber worth 1,187 guilders and 11 stuivers
• Barcelona under Salmasis Batta Piria

On October 18, 1639 in Amsterdam, Arian Jansz, a 38-year-old shipbuilder, made a sworn statement at the request of Portuguese merchant Abraham Nabaro. The statement concerned events from more than three years ago, which took place at the house of Jan Robbertsz outside the Holy Way gate. Jansz testified that Nabaro bought a barge from Jacob Schuijt and paid for it. After the payment, Jansz and the buyer sailed the barge to Jansz's shipyard for repairs. Nabaro paid Jansz for both the repairs done that time and all subsequent repairs while he owned the barge. The statement was witnessed by Isaak Dandrid, Paulus Aertsz, and Isaak Campes, residents of Amsterdam.

The text also mentions several financial transactions involving members of the van Ravesteijn family, including Elisabeth van Ravesteijn and Joannes van Ravesteijn. A notarial deed was made on January 5, 1631, and there are references to obligations dated July 1622 and March 7, 1636. The document mentions payments received from the States of Friesland in the years 1635, 1636, and 1639.

On July 28, 1638, Mosen de Nabarro sold 60 boxes of white sugar at 36 pieces per box. The sugar makers were refusing to pay the traditional tenth of syrup tax, which had never been paid to the King before. This caused much difficulty and resentment. In December, there had been a fire in the sugar cane fields, about which Mosen Navano, as contractor, complained and claimed damages of 25,000 guilders for the fire and missed syrup deliveries. For various important reasons, 4,000 guilders were taken off his contract payments.

On July 29, 1638, carpenters were ordered to be paid 338 guilders and 16 cents for their daily wages earned at the houses of Lord Hogteen and Bodecheris. Doctor Piso and Mr. Abraham showed that various drugs in the pharmacy had been lying there for a long time without being sold and were at risk of spoiling. They were authorized to sell these for the best profit for the Company and keep proper accounts.

It was decided that Jan van Gorcum would be sent with his barge to Rio Ian Francisio loaded with food and clothes. Two female slaves were delivered to the wife of Johannes Krijnst, the gatekeeper of the Recife, which she would pay for in December at the going price.

• Sending 400-500 soldiers as soon as possible
• Creating a list of all officers' payments
• Requesting 9,000-5,000 funds for two specific matters
• Seeking quick responses from the Chamber

• Abegael da Luijc Fonseca, widow of Aron Dias Cispar da Costa Serrano
• Jacob Sena Ferro du Fonseca, assisted by David Dias
• David Buen de Misquite, who served as executor of Aron Dias's will and guardian of his young son
• Hana Annes, assisted by the notary as her chosen guardian

• Jacob Bueno de Mesquite
• Andre Nunes
• Jacob Navroro
• Abraham davega

On December 1, 1691, two witnesses, Maeno Henriques and Abraham Luzarte, both of legal age and living in this city, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. They made a sworn statement at the request of Rachel Machoire (widow of Sabatay Colen) and Moses Machoire, who were both children of Ghana Navarro (widow of Jacob Machoire).

They testified that they knew Abraham Navarro well, who had died in Bombay in the East Indies without leaving any direct heirs. They confirmed that the requesters were children of Ghana Navarro, who was the sister of Abraham Navarro.

They also testified that Abraham Navarro had a brother named Aron Navarro, who had died and left five children:

• Hana Navarro
• Samuel Navarro
• Moses Navarro
• Jacob Navarro
• Sara Navarro

The witnesses confirmed that there were no other living brothers, sisters, or descendants of Abraham Navarro. This meant that the requesters, together with Aron Navarro's children, were the only heirs of Abraham Navarro. The witnesses claimed knowledge of these facts because they knew Abraham Navarro, his siblings, and their children well.

On Wednesday the 14th, Hartman and mayor de Boes from Rotterdam discussed several matters. A draft sent to the council chamber was rejected to maintain neutrality between cities. Rotterdam, Gorcum and Den Baal warned about company flight issues and state profits. They discussed sugar taxes from Brazil, estimated at 5-6 guilders per chest, which would yield about 200 annually for 8-10 years.

The West India Company approved a contract with Moises de Nabarro with a correction regarding salt shipments to various harbors. The Zealand representatives were authorized to report to the general assembly about dividing the Brazil mission expenses among 6 provinces according to their quotas. They also discussed a Portuguese proposal and wanted to bring answers to 5 articles from Utrecht. There was hope to establish a guarantee treaty with England against Portugal, though success was uncertain.