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This document shows crew lists from several Dutch ships in the 1700s. The ships mentioned were the yacht Limburg, the fluyt Abbekerk, the fluyt Breedenhov, the fluyt Zuijkermolen, the yacht Ter Eem, the yacht Gent, and the yacht Neptunus. The crew members came from various places including:

• Amsterdam
• Hamburg
• Rommeroot
• Doesburg
• Brussel
• Den Bosch
• Riddersom
• Rouse near Berlin
• Frankfurt
• Casant
• Nieuwpoort
• Dordrecht
• Haarlem
• Lipstad
• Dresden
• Sevenhoven

The crew members held different positions including bosun, sailor (matroos), soldier, hooploper (apprentice sailor), and constable's mate. Some notable crew members were Isaac Jansz Phanson, Hendrik Otto, Andries Krist, Pieter Willemsz Vroom, Pieter Wierij, Claas Slenkers, Adriaan van Steenstraaten, Jacob Abrahamsz, Lourens Vissere, Jan Cok, Valentijn Sijbel, Sijmon Verdouw, Cristiaan France, Thomasheij, Noag Harmansz Meijer, Jan Albertsz Kleijn, Juriaan Wijnhout, Isaac Jacobsz, Mattheus King, and Aart Willemsz. The document also shows various payments made to these crew members.

• Statistics about imports, exports, and transit goods
• Records of prison affairs
• Information about steam navigation between Portugal and its colonies
• Details about steamboat service on the Upper Suriname river
• Direct steam connections between Netherlands, Suriname, and Curaçao
• Railway and tramway transport statistics

• Steam-powered dredging vessels for the state of Madeira
• Coal storage facilities and their organization
• The exploitation of coal mines in Sambalioeng, Goenoeng Taboer, and Koetee
• Steam locomotives in Java
• Stone statues sent to the National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden
• Administration of colonial pensions

On October 4, 1707, a list of European employees who deserted the Company between March 4 and October 4, 1707 was recorded in Bengal. The deserters included:

• From Amsterdam: Jurriaen Wijnhout (constable's mate)
• From Hamburg: Isaac Jacobsz
• From Dresden: A bosun
• From Sevenhoven: Mattheus King Aert Willemsz (merchant)

From the yacht "De Gent", 5 more deserters were listed:

• From Amsterdam: Isaac Jansz Planson (bosun)
• From Hamburg: Hendrik Otto (mate)
• From Doesburg: Pieter Willemsz Vroom
• From Brussels: Pieter Wierij
• Andries Krist Rommeraet (soldier)

From the fluyt "Bredenhoff", two more deserters:

• From Amsterdam: Claes Slenkers
• From Den Bosch: Adriaen van Steenstraten

On February 11, 1779 in Banda Neira, several employees received pay raises for specific periods. Johannes Herselman got 24 guilders for 5 years, Jan van der Linde received 16 guilders for 5 years, and Johan Fredrik Schenk, Johan Christiaan Kleede, and Christiaan Lodewijk Bernik each got 14 guilders for 5 years. Leendert Muller, Pieter Carstens, and Joseph Smalders were granted 14 guilders for 3 years. Jacobus Steenstraten received 11 guilders for 3 years.

Additionally, Hendrik Glaise, Simon Samuel, and Johannes Engelhard got 18 guilders for 5 years. Willem de Sager, Joseph De Silva, and Barend Hendriksz received 20 guilders for 3-5 years. Finally, Hendrik Willem Berens was granted 14 guilders for 5 years.

On July 5, 1633, this document lists the monthly salaries and rations for Dutch East India Company officials, soldiers, and local helpers at Fort Taffascho. The highest-paid officer was merchant Anthonij van Leeuwen at 60 guilders. Jan Hendricksz served as ensign for 36 guilders, while Adriaen Gorgel worked as a comforter of the sick for 36 guilders. Other officials included:

• Pieter Servaesz van Colster and Amadis Sprinckel as assistants (24 guilders each)
• Cornelis Quiringhsz as chief barber (48 guilders)
• Pieter Pietersz as sergeant (24 guilders)
• Jacob Isacksz as gunner (24 guilders)

The document continues to list many lower-ranking soldiers (adelborst) and regular soldiers who earned between 9-16 guilders monthly. Alonso Equelo served as interpreter. Most ordinary soldiers received 40 stuivers in rations.

In Curacao on July 10, 1709, a list was made of families who registered at the secretary's office. The list includes:

• Jeremias van Collen with his wife and son
• Gerard Luls with two daughters
• Laurentius Rudolph Horst with his wife
• Willem Kerkrink with his wife and son
• Pieter Schuurman with his wife and brother
• Widow Kerckrinck
• Madam Beer with her daughter and niece
• Secretary Willem Lamont with his wife
• Widow B. Tribier with her son
• Lourens van Bambergen with his wife and sister
• Widow van Hoorn
• Cornet Jacob Zaunsliefer with his wife and daughter
• Hans Willem van Kinswelder the elder with his wife and 6 children
• Widow Stoonhousen with three children
• Nathaniel Ellis with his wife and son
• Daniel Ellis with his wife
• Elias Parera with his wife and one child
• Jacob de Crasto with his wife and two children
• Benjamin Mota with his wife
• Abraham Lopes with his wife
• Isacq Barug Lausado with his wife and two children
• James Rands
• Jacob Gaon with his wife
• Jacob Benjamin Jesurun with his wife
• Ester Carillio
• Is. Marchena
• Aaron Marchena with his wife

On September 29, 1706, several merchants appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. They were holders of loans secured by cargo (indigo, tobacco, and cocoa) on the ship Duynenburgh, captained by Cornelis vande. The cargo was originally consigned to Isaack deb and Elias de Crasto. The loans were drawn by Jacob de Benhamen Jesurin henriques from Curacao.

The cargo had been sold and accounts were settled. The committee members Jean de lafreter and Abraham Ergas henriques provided detailed accounting for all sales and expenses. Each loan holder received payment proportional to their investment:

• The widow of Jacob Leeuw had invested 750 guilders and received 225 guilders
• Jean de lafrete had invested 1000 guilders and received 308 guilders
• Abraham Ergas henriques had invested 375 guilders and received 90 guilders
• Raphael Jisquiau attias had invested 500 guilders and received 80 guilders
• Arent van Monrick (representing van der hoef and Witkops) had invested 500 guilders and received 80 guilders

The merchants approved the accounting and acknowledged receipt of their payments. They retained the right to claim the remaining amounts, plus costs and interest, from Jesurin henriques and his assets. The document was witnessed by Coenraed van Son and arbert ten Jan.

On September 16, 1870, several merchants made an agreement in Amsterdam. The first parties were Andre van der Hagen, Meulenaer and sons, and Gones Lopes Leon and company. The second party was merchant Manuel de Crasto.

The agreement concerned goods loaded by Jacob de Benjamin Jesurun Henriques in Curacao onto the ship Catharina, captained by Jan Pietersz. The cargo consisted of 7 bales of cotton and 2 barrels of cacao, consigned to de Crasto.

Three bills of exchange were involved:

• One dated February 17, 1706 for 200 guilders, payable to van der Hagen, for 4-6 bales of cotton and 4 barrels of cacao
• One dated February 17, 1706 for 100 guilders, payable to Meulenaer and son, for 6 barrels of cacao and 4 barrels of indigo
• One dated February 14, 1706 for 1,450 guilders, payable to Gomes Lopes Leon and company, for 6 bales of cotton weighing 1,312 pounds

Since de Crasto was reluctant to accept these bills because the goods would not yield enough value, the parties agreed that Meulenaer and sons would receive and store the goods. They would sell them either publicly or privately, pay the freight and storage costs, and distribute the remaining money proportionally among the first parties according to their bills of exchange. The parties retained their right to claim any shortfall from Jacob de Benjamin Jesurun Henriques.

On June 18, 1674, three brothers appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe in Amsterdam. The brothers were Abraham Jehurim Henriques, Manasse Jesurim Henriques, and Benjamin Jehurim Henriques, all sons of the late Jacob Jesurim Henriques. They presented a written testament signed by their deceased father. The brothers declared that:

• The testament was written and signed in their father's own hand
• They approved all points in the testament
• They would honor the testament's full value
• They would not act against any point in the testament in any way

The declaration was witnessed by Jan van der Schuoren and Pieter Reijnst.

On January 11, 1677, several leaders (parnassim) of the Portuguese Jewish community in Amsterdam appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. These leaders included:

• Jacob Aboas Zorio
• Daniel Jesurin de Espinosa
• Jacob Eugas Henriques
• Samuel Aberbanel Sousa
• Moses de Matatie Abaas Levi
• Moses de Matatia Aboaf

They appointed Adrian Starrevelt, a lawyer at the High Court of Holland in The Hague, as their legal representative. He was to handle a dispute between the Portuguese Jewish community and the heirs of David Rehoto. Starrevelt was given full authority to act on their behalf in all legal matters related to this case, both as plaintiff and defendant.

On January 12, 1694, Jacob Jeseruus appeared before the notary Dirk van der Groe in Amsterdam. Due to his poor health, Jacob appointed his son Isaak Jeserim de Jonge as his legal representative. This appointment was made to handle a dispute between Jacob and Isaak Cohen. Isaak Jeserim was given power to:

• Defend his father's interests in the dispute
• Take required oaths according to Jewish customs
• Appear before all courts and judges
• Speak and act on his father's behalf both as plaintiff and defendant
• Handle all legal matters as if Jacob himself were present

The document was witnessed by Gerrit van der Groe and Gijsbert Bruijn.

On 1631, Abraham Ciprut de Gabay, living in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Jan Barels. He appointed Aron d'Aguilar, also living in Amsterdam, as his representative because of his age and weakness. The purpose was to:

• Act as guarantor for a loan of 2,500 guilders
• The loan was to be taken by his sons Joseph Ciprut de Gabay and Isaac Ciprut de Gabay
• The money would be borrowed from Dirk Ossweven Andries van Bor, who also lived in Amsterdam
• The loan would run for 3 years at 4% annual interest

The document was witnessed by Jacob Hofman and Hendrik van Homoed.

• To be repaid within 4 months from September 17
• Interest rate of 4% per year
• Interest to be paid every 4 months
• 14 days notice required for any changes to the agreement

• One weighing 53 7/8 carats
• One weighing 25.5 carats

On an unspecified day in 1739, Joseph Siprut de Gabay and David Nunes Navarro, both living in Amsterdam, made a marriage agreement for their minor children. Joseph represented his son Abraham Siprut Gabay, and David represented his daughter Rachel Navarro. The marriage would take place within three years, following local laws and Jewish traditions.

The contract, signed on May 22, 1739 in Amsterdam, included these conditions:

• Rachel's father promised to give his daughter in marriage to Abraham, who agreed to take her as his lawful wife
• Rachel's father would house and feed Abraham during the engagement period
• Abraham would receive daily pocket money for education and training in business
• If after 2 years Abraham could support himself and his bride, the wedding could take place earlier
• In the third year, Abraham would live with his father-in-law, paying 4 florins weekly for room and board
• The father of the groom would provide for the wedding celebration and furnish the bridal chamber
• The father of the bride would provide his daughter with appropriate clothing

The document was witnessed by Juanter Lendeel and Federico Thysen.

On October 6, 1768, a legal case was heard in Surinam. Johan Wassy, who was a legal official in the Jewish community of Surinam, presided over the case. David De Jah Ridemeza appeared before him to make a formal apology. On September 29 of that year, Ridemeza had, in a fit of anger, verbally attacked Abraham H. da Costa with harsh words. Da Costa had requested that the court issue a formal retraction. Ridemeza admitted that he had acted in anger without reason and expressed remorse for damaging da Costa's honor and reputation. Being unable to justify his impolite words and insults, Ridemeza made this formal retraction and asked for da Costa's forgiveness, hoping to restore their friendship. The document was witnessed by:

• Abraham Siprut de Gabay
• David de Jar B. de Phett
• Apriu Segabay

On July 1, 1713, Annuo Wilkens, a sworn clerk of the Secretary of the Colony of Suriname and its Rivers and Districts, documented that Gombert Hracc (representing Elias Levie) appointed Jan Spaan and L.C. Akersloor as legal representatives. These representatives were to act before the College of Commissioners of the Colony in major cases, specifically to take legal action against the guardians of the German Jewish nation regarding the estate of Abraham Benjamins.

The representatives were authorized to observe all legal days and terms, and to proceed according to local style and practice until the case's conclusion, including execution. The document confirms any actions already taken by the appointees. The document was signed in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses Johannes Jacobus van Leeuwaarden and Johan Srigt.

On March 19, 1728, Arent Benjamins appeared before Adrian Baars, a public notary in Amsterdam. He came both for himself and for his son Arent. Together with Benjamins Abrahams, they appointed Alexander Steijmans, also a resident of the city, to:

• Handle all their legal matters
• Defend their interests in court
• Appear before the honorable court in the city
• Observe all legal terms
• Request and execute verdicts
• Appeal unfavorable decisions
• Place arrests on people and goods
• Make compromises
• Acknowledge debts
• Appoint substitutes if needed

They promised to consider valid everything that would be done under this power of attorney. The document was signed by Arent Benjamins and notary Adrian Baars.

On May 1, 1732, Adrian Baars, a public notary in Amsterdam, drafted a legal document for Solomon Benjamins and Abraham Benjamins, both residents of the city. The document concerned a loan of 400 guilders that needed to be repaid with interest according to agreed-upon terms. The notary made this announcement in the presence of witnesses Jan Carl Hemb and Jan Speelman. If the borrowers failed to repay, they would be responsible for all costs, damages, and interest as required by law.

Several business transactions, legal agreements, and protests took place in Amsterdam. Most of these involved financial matters such as bills of exchange protests and authorizations. Some key events included:

• Jacob Hartogh Cohen and Rachel Benjamins made a marriage promise
• Jean Da Silva and his wife made a testament
• Jan Boes made a transport agreement regarding tobacco leaves
• Jacob Daveiga gave power of attorney to Benjamin Mendes Da Costa
• Jacob Rouwenhof gave Jan Baptist Cloots an obligation for 12,500 banco
• Joannes Vergeel, who chartered a carpenter's ship, made an agreement with his fellow ship owners
• Jannetje de Moff gave power of attorney to Thomas Cloppenburg

The document also lists multiple bill of exchange protests between various merchants and numerous cases where people gave power of attorney to others for business dealings.

On March 10, 1738, three witnesses appeared before notary Daniel van den Brink in Amsterdam. The witnesses were Abraham Benjamins, Jacob Michel, and Salo. They testified for Wollff Raschstad (also known as Marseille Raschstad). The first two witnesses stated that in early summer they went with Raschstad to the house of Nastaligans on the Nieuwe Keizersgracht opposite the garden. Through Isaak Jacob Norstadt's mediation, Ganso agreed that Raschstad would travel as his servant with Tessoa to Poland and Germany for:

• 50 guilders
• A civilian suit of clothes or 5 guilders instead

Ganso would pay to bring Raschstad back to Amsterdam. He gave Raschstad some money as a deposit. The third witness testified that in February (exact date unknown), he met Raschstad at the Jewish greenmarket. There, Ganso said to Raschstad that it would have been better to wait for more letters from Pessoa to settle the matter amicably. The witnesses were prepared to confirm their statements under oath. Abraham van der Poel and Coenraad Nieuwhoff were present as witnesses to this document.

On June 21, 1737, A. Bennelle wrote a bill of exchange in Suriname for 280 guilders. The bill ordered payment to Mrs. widow Isaak Emmerik La Verhne or her assignee for the sum of 211 guilders and 2.5 stuivers. It was to be paid six weeks after being shown to merchants Etienne Garrisson and sons in Amsterdam. On June 1, 1748, the bill was endorsed in Paramaribo by widow La Verhne to be paid to Miss F. A. Freker or her assignee.

On May 1, 1736, Jan Barels, a public notary for the Court of Holland residing in Amsterdam, met with Nicolaas Senraat and his wife Eicilia Koningsveld. They were dealing with the inheritance of their deceased granddaughter Eicilia Tron, who had died in Haarlem. Eicilia Tron was the daughter of Johanna Sirraa and Arnoldus Foon, who had been a doctor in Haarlem. Nicolaas Senraat and his wife were entitled to two-thirds of the inheritance.

The document gave Eicilia Koningsveld power of attorney to:

• Handle all matters related to the inheritance
• Take possession of all goods and property
• Represent their interests in all courts and legal proceedings
• File appeals if necessary
• Make arrests and establish legal residence when needed
• Collect any outstanding debts owed to the estate
• Divide the inheritance with the paternal grandmother of the deceased child
• Sign all necessary documents
• Settle any disputes that might arise

On April 26, 1828, notary J. Amama Chevallerau from Ommen declared that he would hold a public sale of coppice wood on behalf of Hendrik Jan Raedt, a lawyer from Almelo, and Geertruid Johan Otto Deus Dikkers, a property owner from Borne. The sale would take place at Albert Fransman's house in Jamne on Monday, April 28, 1828 at 10:00 in the morning.

The document was registered in Ommen on May 2, 1828. The following fees were paid:

• Sales tax: 14 guilders and 20 cents
• Additional tax: 1 guilder and 84.5 cents
• Syndicate fee: 1 guilder and 84.5 cents
• Total: 17 guilders and 89 cents

The document was signed by receiver Welkens.