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On September 18, 1686, Dirk van der Groe, a notary, recorded a statement in the presence of witnesses. Jacob Abas, a merchant, and Isaack Nabarro, a merchant from the city, made a sworn declaration. The declaration concerned a bar of silver wrapped in white and blue linen that was loaded onto a ship in Hamburg. The ship, captained by Barent Neder Hoff, ran aground on Holy Land beach. The silver bar was reportedly salvaged and taken to Glückstadt. Nabarro declared that he was the sole owner of the silver bar and no one else had any claim to it. The declaration was witnessed by Jacobus van der Groe and Eert de Marre.

• 1,530 guilders to Antonio D'Oliveira (on behalf of Correa Simon)
• 2,040 guilders from Abigael Penza
• 1,096 guilders and 17 stuivers from David Cardoho and David Becquer
• 1,530 guilders to Aron Capadoce (on behalf of Domingo Gomes Porto)
• Two separate bills from Duarte and Simon Andes Pomes: one for 204 and another for 255 Flemish pounds

On September 26, 1635, several people met at Merewij. Among them were Jacques de la Mine, Albert Coumraats Burgh (who was President), Nicolaes van Setterick, Johan van Stamekkonq, Willem Bruijn, Jean Gras, Marcus de Vogelaer, Abraham Spiers, Jean Raeij, Jacob Reepmaecker, Daniel van Liebergen, Ferdinando Schulenburgh, Pieter Verleth, and Jean Barteringh.

The meeting discussed several matters:

• Sron Nabarro, a Portuguese merchant, requested passage to Brasil on the ship Merffoort with cargo and wanted a cabin place. He was told to address his request to Commissioner Marcus de Pouts.
• A letter was read from the Northern Chamber stating their sale would be two days after theirs, and they had chartered a ship to be ready in 14 days. However, they couldn't be ready with their books and requested a delay until the end of October.
• They agreed to discuss the reform of bookkeeping methods regarding debit and credit entries at the next meeting of the XIX, particularly concerning purchases and interest-bearing items. The capital book had not yet been closed.
• Letters from Steven Groulart dated the 24th and from Mr. de Voocht dated the 25th from The Hague were read, informing about delegates from Zeeland arriving there.
• Mr. Harinckhoucq was appointed to replace Mr. Schulenburgh as commissioner and was tasked with addressing the Chamber at Hoorn regarding the pilot boat being equipped for Brasil, according to the resolution of the 24th.

On May 2, 1656, Eliau Burgos, of Portuguese nationality in this city, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. He declared receiving money on behalf of Hendrick Hamel the elder from Jacob and Aron Navarro in three payments:

• On September 15, 1652: 1,035 guilders
• On February 1653: 1,795 guilders and 11 stuivers
• On February 18, 1653: 4,619 guilders and 9 stuivers

These payments were confirmed by three separate receipts written in Portuguese. Burgos acknowledged receiving these sums from Jacob and Aron Navarro on behalf of Hendrick Hamel the elder. He thanked them for the payments and promised not to make any further claims. This was done in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jan van Wijngen and Hendrick Geelisant.

• Seger Corcelis
• Willem Becock
• Liis d'Azevedo
• Jacob Navarro

On April 23, 1686, Isaack Mavarro, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. He showed an original bill of exchange directed to merchant Bartholome Roose in Rotterdam for payment. The bill had been properly protested in Rotterdam for non-acceptance. After it became due, Mavarro contacted Roose, who replied on the 20th of that month that he had already refused the bill and would not pay it.

The original bill was drawn in Bayonne on February 20, 1686, for 3,383 ecus and 59 sols. It passed through several hands:

• First to Van de Varre in Amsterdam
• Then to Fernando Mendes da Costa
• Then to Antonio da Costa
• Finally to Johan Navarro

Later on April 23, 1686, Benjamin da Silverra, also a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared and declared he would pay the bill on behalf of Fernando Mendes da Costa, one of the previous endorsers.

• A dispute about toll stations (passos) was resolved with Aroi Mavarro, who had taken them over from Jean Fernandes Viera. He agreed to give up the stations in exchange for 8,000 guilders compensation and would keep the Affogades toll station for 7,500 guilders for the year.
• A tax of 4 shillings would be collected on each sugar chest brought to the weighing house.
• 20 slaves were purchased from Berofereira of Porto Callo at 30 guilders each for Manoel de Morais.
• Belchier Swares agreed to supply the garrison with flour at ½ shilling per measure and fresh meat at 3 stuivers per pound. He would also supply the garrison in Alagoas at the same prices.
• Manoel de Morais was granted 35 Brazilian workers to help with Brazil wood cutting in Jamaraca, with the promise of more workers if needed.
• Simao Correa, a resident of Alagoas, agreed to supply the garrison there with flour at 7½ measures and fish as needed.
• The Commissioner was instructed to investigate brandy prices to obtain 500 cans for the Company's ships and for sending to Alagoas.
• The Captain of the ship Hollandia received letters for Angola and took his leave.

On March 17, 1692, a bill of exchange was written in London for 250 pounds sterling. The bill was payable to the heirs of Gones Rodriques. On April 1, 1691, it was transferred in London to Isaak Mavarro of Amsterdam. The payment was to be made by Francoijs Wellens, a merchant in Antwerp.

On June 25, 1692, Jas Taro, a merchant from Antwerp, appeared before notary Dirck vanders Groe. He declared that Francoijs Wellens would pay 428 pounds and 2.5 shillings. This was for a second bill of exchange, as the first one had been lost. The lost bill had been publicly announced three times in Antwerp with proper notices.

On March 4, 1679, Rachel Navarro, widow of Jacob Savarro, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. She stated that Jacob de Oliveira (also known as Antonio d'Olixeira) had helped her manage her late husband's estate. He had received several sums of money on her behalf since 1677, including:

• 105 guilders from the West India Company on behalf of Duarte Saraia
• 220 guilders and 70 stuivers for old goods
• 175 guilders and 15 stuivers from two barrels of wax received from Barbados from Aaron Navarro
• 51 guilders and 5 stuivers from Jacob van Tegn
• 910 guilders from eight pipes of sugar sent by Aaron Navarro to Antonio Gomes Serro

Rachel Navarro acknowledged that Oliveira had properly handed over all these funds to her satisfaction. She thanked him for his good service in managing the estate. She promised never to make any further claims against him and to protect him from any future claims related to this matter. The document was witnessed by Pieter Hoeft and Simon Cool.

• Isaack Mavairo, merchant in Amsterdam
• Steven de Geer, the accepting merchant
• Marten Rodemaeker, who was in prison at the time
• Jean Utterklo, who was involved in the original transaction
• Abraham Wolters, who signed the original bill
• Johan Folte, who was involved in transferring the bill

On January 26, 1695, Dirk van der Groe, a notary in Amsterdam, dealt with a bill of exchange worth 5,000 currency units. The bill was drawn by Pardinois in favor of Hendrik Lus, to be paid by Nicolaes van de Perre. Van de Perre refused to accept it because he had no authority from Bakchahar Ardinoi.

On January 26, 1686, before the same notary, Jan Lupen sold and transferred to the widow of Matheas Leesen an obligation worth 4,000 pounds originally dated April 4, 1682. This obligation was initially in the name of Mr. Nicolaes Listing and was approved by officials on April 30, 1682.

On January 27, 1690, Isaak Navarro, a merchant in Amsterdam, requested acceptance of a bill of exchange from Dirk Huijseman. The bill was for 624 guilders, dated January 10, 1696, drawn by Rijckent Ourijk. Huijseman refused to accept it because of payment issues. The bill was later endorsed by Carpan Romburgh in Elchhingen on January 21, 1696, and in Middelburg on January 23, 1696.

On January 28, 1686, Schipr appointed Andries Olom as his representative to collect freight charges, averages, and other payments related to his ship named "Breede."

On September 2, 1638, Cornelis Pieters requested to be paid like his ship's crew, which was granted at 100 guilders per month for 3 months. He was also allowed free passage to the homeland on the ship White Lion.

Leonardo Welho was to be paid 219 guilders and 12 cents for delivering various beams. Johannes Foleird was to be paid for making two silver posts.

On September 28, 1638, Mooses Navaoro, a contractor in Pernambuco and Paraiba, complained about fraud in the previous year's goods collection. He requested that sugar mill owners keep detailed records of their production in booklets, which they would have to sign and verify under oath.

Suarte Saraijva and Mooses Navaoro complained about the sheriff Johannes Marichal disrupting the Jewish synagogue in Paraiba. Officials decided to write about this incident referring to instructions from September 14, 1637.

On September 29, 1638, it was decided that the yacht Siara in Paraiba needed repairs and should be brought in for maintenance.

On September 30, 1638, letters were received from Connes Poulus Maseur at Castle Ceullen reporting that:

• The ship Susaure left on the 12th carrying 260,350 pounds of Brazil wood
• The ship delivered provisions including hard bread, groats, butter, peas, beans, and dried fish
• A bark arrived with empty barrels from Cabo Santo Agostinho

On May 22, 1692, Dirk van der Groe, a notary, went to see Nicolaes Spilman, a merchant in Amsterdam, at the request of merchant Isaack Mavarro. The purpose was to get acceptance of an original bill of exchange directed to Spilman. However, Spilman refused to accept the bill, saying he would write his reasons to the person who drew it. The notary then officially protested against Spilman's non-acceptance and demanded compensation for all costs and damages. This was done in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Johannes Seullijn and Gijsbert Bruijn.

The bill of exchange, dated May 1693, was for 100 pounds sterling, drawn by Thomas Darey and payable to John Williams. The bill was endorsed by Gemis Rodrigues at an exchange rate of 34 shillings and 3 pence Flemish per pound sterling in London on May 9, 1693.

On November 14, 1690, Rebecca van Gelijn, widow of Sebald de Wilde, living in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. Along with Salomon Ondert and Nicolaes de Jong, she appointed Jan Popel as messenger to Zeeland to collect 292 guilders and 11 pennies in wages owed by the Dutch East India Company's chamber of Zeeland.

On the same day, ship owners Jan Heijsterman, Issack van Bronckhort, and Harman Bentkamp appeared before the notary regarding their ship "De Vinck", captained by Jacob Gerrits. The ship, traveling from Hamburg to Libau, had developed a leak near the Sont and needed repairs in Copenhagen. They authorized Barent and Abraham van Bronckhort to pay for these repairs.

Also on November 14, 1698, Nicolaes van Verlaen, a merchant, refused to accept a bill of exchange for 307½ Reichsthaler from Bergen, dated October 4, 1698.

Captain Rijn Comens appointed Johannes Janser to purchase a ship between 96 and 100 feet long.

On November 18, 1690, Catharina Cromhout, widow of Jacob Poppen, authorized Maerten van Winden from The Hague to sell her lands in the region of Voorne and the islands of Overflakkee.

On November 15, 1698, Hendrik and Jacob Cromhout, children and heirs of Bartholomeus Cromhout, authorized Gerard Blocq to transfer 6,000 guilders worth of shares in the East India Company's chamber of Enkhuizen to their names.

On June 11, 1723, the ship Guntersteijn, captained by Claas Blom, arrived at St. Eustatius from Angola with slaves for sale. The following purchases were made on June 12, 1723:

• Joris Wanting from Root Island bought 1 young boy and 1 girl
• Anthonie Couan, a priest, purchased 2 men and 1 girl
• Abraham Calwaert from St. Martin bought 1 young boy
• Pieter Heijliger from St. Eustatius bought 1 woman
• Henriques Benners from St. Eustatius bought 2 men
• Anthonie Couan bought another young boy
• Pieter Hendrickoz from St. Eustatius bought 3 women
• Mosis Benjamin from St. Eustatius bought 1 young boy
• William Goms from Anguila bought 7 men, 2 women, and 3 girls

The sales were conducted on behalf of the Dutch West India Company's chamber in Rotterdam. The total number of slaves sold was 26.

Several diplomatic letters were received on different dates:

• From van Wassenaer, extraordinary ambassador to Russia, written in St. Petersburg on 18th of the previous month
• From van Lansberge, minister in Cologne, written in Coblentz on 5th of this month
• From van Lansberge's secretary in Cologne on 7th of this month
• From Lestevenon van Berkenroode, ambassador to France, written in Paris on 4th of this month
• From Count van Rechteren, ambassador to Spain, written in Aranjuez on 21st of the previous month

Several legal cases were discussed:

• A case involving Abraham Heyliger and family members against Johanna Salomons, widow of Nicolaas Heyliger, regarding a court decision from St. Eustatius dated 12 August 1777. The case was referred to the High Court of Holland.
• A case involving Johan Benjamin Dignus van Vlisjegem, former mayor of Hulster-Ambagt, against Jacobus van Dycke from Lamsweerde. This was referred to the Council of Brabant.
• Requests for yearly allowances from Petronella van Warmelo, widow of Captain Nyeland, and Maria Elisabeth Liefrink, daughter of Captain Johan Baptist Daniel Liefrink.
• A petition from Caspes Consbruch, prisoner in Venlo, regarding a resolution from 4 June 1784 and requesting an impartial investigator for his case.

• Dunni Oitleijlogs sent 41 hogsheads to Gualtirus Graafland
• Pieter Hassell shipped 6 hogsheads
• Pieter Hendriks sent 36 hogsheads to G. Graafland
• The executors of Hendrick Coldir's estate shipped 20 hogsheads
• Pieter Hendriks sent another 6 hogsheads
• Willem Stokels shipped 38 hogsheads
• Phillip Benjamin sent 5 hogsheads to Bloemsact
• Pieter Heyligir shipped 9 hogsheads
• Antonij Junni sent 50 hogsheads to Gualterus Graafland

In April 1789, Christ. Swaring failed to take possession of land that had been granted to him. According to Article 14 of the Land Grant Regulations, the land reverted to the Colonial Administration. I.J. Swaving should have addressed the Council earlier to maintain his right to the land, rather than waiting until he became a Council member. The text discusses various land disputes and administrative matters:

• Plot No. 33 next to the Zorg plantation was to be granted to Claas Nicolay if the heirs of I.E.F. Borthon had not claimed it
• The Directors approved a delay in payment for David Benjamin, G. Cruyder, and J. Rumnels Bourgeois regarding their land clearing obligations
• J.G. Rausch and F. v.d. Velde acted as representatives for the interim Governor of St. Eustatius and Saba islands

• Monthly financial reporting requirements
• The lack of naval protection for the colony
• The management of the Reformed Church's charitable funds
• Various proposals about payment of weighing fees in produce

• Willem Mustenden, age 22
• Philip Humpouw, age 27
• Jan Gerrij, age 43
• Gilles de Met, age 28
• Manten Meijer, age 22
• Johannes Horst, age 34
• Hendrik Witman, age 26
• Jan van den Bergh, age 28
• Alexander Stuard, age 38
• Hendrik Hendricx, age 24

The document shows many merchants and inhabitants of Sint Eustatius petitioning on December 27, 1758. They asked their superiors to send strong letters to the directors of the West India Company. They wanted protection for their trade and shipping rights, which were being violated by unfair judgments from the admiralty courts of Antigua and Montserrat. They requested help to maintain free and unhindered commerce according to existing treaties. The petitioners argued this was crucial to prevent the total ruin of the island's merchants and inhabitants, who relied solely on trade and shipping to survive. They warned that their downfall would harm Dutch merchants and stop the West India Company's income.

The petition was signed by many prominent merchants including:

• Pieter Curelje
• Lucas Jacobs Benner
• Simon de Graaff
• Gideon Godet
• Cornelis Curetje
• Paul and André Amyot
• Willem and Johan Reyliger

(and many others who also signed the document)

In 1674, on Saint Eustatius, merchants and ship owners wrote to Governor Jan de Windt about several problems. The English, especially those from Antigua, were disrupting Dutch trade since the start of the war between France and Great Britain. They were:

• Taking Dutch ships and cargo without good reason
• Breaking trade agreements made between the Dutch Republic and Great Britain
• Harassing Dutch ships even near the coast of Saint Eustatius

The situation got worse when British Commander John Moore announced he would:

• Stop all Dutch ships carrying supplies to French islands
• Consider French islands under blockade

This led to more problems:

• English islands started sending out more privateers
• Even small boats were capturing defenseless Dutch vessels
• Courts in Antigua and Montserrat were unfairly ruling against the Dutch
• About 30 Dutch ships loaded with European goods were stuck at Saint Eustatius
• The courts were treating naturalized Dutch citizens (who had lived there for 40 years, married Dutch women, and had Dutch-born children) as if they were British subjects

On September 20, 1768, several administrative decisions were made. Letters were received about warships that would visit Curaçao in 1769 and 1770. These signals were to be sent to Director Jean Rodier for necessary use.

Permission was granted to David de Saca Mendes to transport two people, Joseph and Raphael Benzamin, to St. Eustatius. The company's canal boat was made available to Mrs. Reijnst on Saturday, September 24 and to Mrs. Rendorp (born Dedel) for transport to The Hague on Sunday, September 25.

Representative Van Collen reported on a letter from Theunis Dirkse Kok, commander of Bonaire, dated February 1, 1766. Kok requested to be relieved of his position as commander of Bonaire and to be transferred to Curaçao as harbor master.

Van Collen also reported on a letter from the directors at the Rotterdam chamber, written on March 12, 1767, regarding the appointment of clerks in Dordrecht and Delft, contrary to a resolution from November 17, 1739.

Finally, Van Collen discussed a letter from Director J. Rodier, written in Curaçao on August 4, 1760, concerning the legal costs of military offenders.

• The island had been ruined twice before
• The last time, they had to pay a ransom under terms of surrender
• They could not expect assistance from their own nation or others

• Pieter Heyliger Senior
• Joan Z. Doncker
• Catharina Berners
• Elizabeth Stevensen
• And many other merchants and residents

On July 8, 1777, the Governor and Council in Fort Orange on St. Eustatius made decisions about Dutch merchant ship captains. Those who sold their goods wholesale without keeping a shop were granted special privileges for debt collection.

On March 12, 1777, this was certified by Secretary Alexander LeJeune, and confirmed again on March 13, 1777.

Several people were granted permission to travel:

• To Curacao:
  • Abraham de Isaac Moron, Jurriaan Arends, Juda Van Isaac de Solla, and Isaac van Moses Uriel on the ship "Vrouw Magdalena" captained by Jan Kerkhoff
  • Abraham Salomon, Raphael Benjamin, and Isaac Cohen de Azevedo on the ship "De Jalousie" captained by Hans Jurriaan Klok
• To St. Eustatius: Herman Draveman and servant, Joachim August de Luigné and servant, and François Laus and servant on the ship "Hendriken Alida" captained by Hendrik Klok

On June 23, 1777, a request from Anthonij Joseph de Boijaval for safe conduct letters to Essequebo and Demerarij was considered in The Hague by the States General of the United Netherlands. The request was reviewed favorably by state lawyers.

The meeting on July 10, 1777 at 12:30 PM discussed correspondence from the Chamber of Zeeland dated June 28, 1777, concerning communications with Commander De Graaff of St. Eustatius.