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On September 30, 1831, a contract for military service replacement was signed in Haarlem before notary Willem Arnoldus Haselaar. Willem Hendrik Leuring from Amsterdam acted on behalf of Jacob Elias Fransman, representing his son Elias Jacob Fransman, who had been drafted into the National Militia with number 2157.

Jacobus van Jersel, a mason who had lived in Amsterdam for the last 15 months and was born in Oudenbosch on July 13, 1801, agreed to serve as a replacement. He was the son of Henricus van Jersel and Domphna de Smort, and was married to Maria Hendrina Neuren.

The agreement specified that Elias Jacob Fransman would pay 530 guilders for the replacement service, to be paid in monthly installments of 12 guilders to Van Jersel's wife. The payments would begin from the day Van Jersel entered service and continue until the full amount was paid.

The contract was witnessed by Theodorus Erdtsieck and Cornelis Kramer. Van Jersel could not write or sign his name. A fee of 25 guilders was paid to the Registration Office, and the contract was approved by the Governor of North Holland.

On January 14, 1755, several sailors appeared before Secretary Johannes de Graaff of the Dutch West India Company in St. Eustatius. The sailors were:

• William Edri (Captain)
• James Reynoles (Mate)
• William Heyliger, Francis Eyster, and William Could (Sailors)

They testified about events involving their bark (ship) called the Maria Ann. They had departed on May 36, 1754, heading for neutral territories. On Friday, June 19, near Dominique, they were approached by a French coastal guard vessel that prevented them from anchoring. The crew sailed along the coast as far as Coulohoe, where they were forced to stop by the French vessel. Although they weren't worried since they had no illegal cargo aboard, they were still taken to Martinique where all crew members were imprisoned except for two sailors - one Italian and one from Provence.

A Dutch vessel encountered a Spanish ship. The Dutch had 4 cannons on board. After firing their cannons and attempting to reload, the Spanish ship lowered the Dutch flag and raised the Spanish flag. The Spanish ship, named Maria Louise, fired 3 cannon shots with bullets that reached the shore. Realizing they were about to be boarded, most of the Dutch crew fled to shore in canoes, leaving only one sailor named Bernard on board to observe what would happen to their vessel.

The Spanish captain was named Anthonij de Lastabia. The Dutch crew protested against him and his ship owner for all costs, damages, and losses caused by their seizure and theft of the Dutch vessel. The Dutch crew managed to escape to territory belonging to the Dutch States General.

The Dutch crew declared they had not visited Spanish coasts or loaded any Spanish goods or fruits on their vessel. They also reported to Van Collen that La Rabia's crew pursued them for two consecutive days at Axuba island. While most escaped, one Dutch sailor named Jean Provensaal was captured near the house of an Indian named Gaspaar, about half an hour from the seaside. They tied his hands behind his back and took him aboard their vessel.

• David Henriques Ferreira
• Selomoh Henriques Ferreira
• Sara Henriques Ferreira (married to Abraham Lopes Dias of Bayonne, France)
• Ester Henriques Ferreira (married to Dr. Abraham de Samuda)

• 1,000 florins each when they marry (specifically for Isacque and Sara)
• If either dies before marriage, 100 florins would go to Dr. Samuda's daughters

• 200 florins to the Brotherhood of Abiditmum
• 30 florins to the Brotherhood of Hunilad Garadim
• 20 florins to the Brotherhood of Honem Dalem
• 50 florins each to Abigael Samuda and Rachel Samuda

On September 1, 1739, several individuals appeared before notary public Jan Barels in Amsterdam. The main person was Rachel de Palacios, widow of David Jesurun de Oliveira, representing herself and acting as mother and guardian of her underage son Jacob de Oliveira. Along with her were:

• David de Souza Pimentel
• David de Lara
• Samuel Lopes Henriques
• Ester van Benjamin Vaez Martines
• Abigael van Benjamin Vaez Martines
• Abraham Vaez Martines
• Abraham Rodriques de Aguilar
• Moses Jesurun Oliveira
• Jacob Silva Curiel
• Samuel Coelho
• Raphael Jesurun Oliveira

All these people lived in Amsterdam and were close relatives of the late Antonio Alvares (also known as Joseph Israel Alvares). They appointed Jan Jacob van Reenen, a lawyer in The Hague, together with David de Souza Pimentel and Moses Jesurun Oliveira, to represent their legal interests.

• Brown sugar
• Cacao
• Indigo
• Tobacco
• Coffee beans

• Herman Stork dealing in oil-related items
• Pieter Dedenhoven and Thomas Meijen trading cacao
• Mr. Penso and J.L. Dias handling hides
• Hendrik Teepken and Christiaan Teepken managing various goods

On June 10, 1798, several people appeared before notary public Hendrick Outgers in Amsterdam. Among them was Mrs. Libea Branden, widow of Salvador, who had publicly sold and transferred ownership of a ship named "Eugeschaplaer" to merchant Abraham Houtman. The ship, captained by Frans Wigans, was sold with all its equipment. The buyer had paid the full price.

Benjamin Brandon, Benjamin Vas Martues, and other merchants acted as guarantors, renouncing their right to legal protections and swearing under oath that the ship was free from any debts or claims. They bound their persons and property as security. A receipt showed that taxes and a 10% surcharge on the sale had been paid. Witnesses to this transaction were Philip Demarelles and Antoni Adriaensz.

On June 11, 1798, Abraham Duel, a merchant from Amsterdam representing Pilum Goudd, a merchant from Brugge, and Jacob Albilh, another Amsterdam merchant, appeared to settle their differences regarding costs related to the ship "Staet Gottenburgh" captained by Adriaen Lijmeis. They agreed to submit their dispute to arbitration by Jacob Chrioffen. The parties agreed to present their arguments with 24 hours' notice and to abide by the arbitrator's decision, giving up their right to appeal.

On August 11, 1691, Rebecca Brandon, widow of Salvador de Balans, appeared before notary Pieter Schabaelje in Amsterdam. She promised to pay 1000 guilders to Benjamin van Martins, who was the bridegroom of her daughter Rebecca Palacius. This money was to come from funds owed to her by Daniel de Aventure or Judasen Henriques. The payment was part of the promised wedding dowry.

On August 11, 1692, merchant Aron Mast sent notary Pieter Schabaelje to the house of merchant Anders Laerssen Smit in Amsterdam regarding an unpaid bill of exchange worth 300 Rixdollars. The bill was originally written in Bragenes on June 22, 1698 by Lopen Hans Leminck.

On August 12, 1698, Jacob Jochems, who was married to Merrian Arons (widow of Meijer Joseph), gave power of attorney to his wife. This was regarding a dispute with Salomon Josephs, who was guardian of his wife's underage children from her previous marriage.

On the same day, merchant Johan Clements sent notary Schabaelje to Anders Laersen Smit's house regarding acceptance of a bill of exchange. Smit was not home, so the notary left the message with his landlady.

On November 2, 1788, Captain Pieter Vlaack, commander of the ship Helena, appeared before Secretary Willem Lamort at Curaçao. The document lists various merchants and their cargo transactions:

• Pieter Pietersz van Bees with 12 bags of cacao
• Jeremias van der Meer with 18 bags of cacao
• Chai de Crasto, Maeniel and Elias de Crasto with 18 canisters of tobacco
• Jan van Hermaal and Huybert van Harmael with 4 canisters of tobacco
• Salomon Senor and Abram Fundam with 3 bags of cacao
• David and Isaac Senor with Abraham Cundam with 132 canisters of tobacco
• Philip Henriques and Abraham Cundam with 120 bales of cacao and white sugar
• Jan Aarse Koof and Pieter Jansz van Devijver with 3 canisters of tobacco
• Salomon Senor and Benjamin Senor with 8 bales of cacao
• David Lopes Dias and Henrique Vaes de Obvera with 11 canisters of tobacco

On January 2, 1698, a marriage contract was signed in Amsterdam before notary Pieter Schabaelje. The contract was between:

• Benjamin van Martines, the groom, assisted by David van Martines
• Ribecca de Pala, the bride, assisted by her mother Ribca Brandon (widow of Salvador de Balancos)

The marriage terms were:

• The groom would contribute his existing possessions
• The bride's mother promised to give:
  • 4,000 guilders in bank money
  • 1,500 guilders in jewels and furnishings
• Of this amount, 3,000 guilders and the jewels/furnishings would be paid 3 days before the wedding
• The remaining 1,000 guilders would be paid after settling a lawsuit with Daniel Abenius or within one year of the marriage
• The bride's mother would pay for all wedding costs
• There would be no shared property between the spouses - each person's property would return to their own family line
• Profits and losses during marriage would belong to the groom alone

If the groom died first, the bride would receive:

• Her original 4,000 guilders and 1,500 guilders in jewels
• An additional 2,000 guilders plus 750 guilders in cash

If the bride died first, the groom would receive:

• 2,000 guilders plus 750 guilders in cash from her estate

The contract was witnessed by Frans van Flensbergen and Jan Reghters.

In a meeting on April 4, 1794, government officials in Dutch colonial territory discussed events from a church council meeting on March 11. The report addressed issues with two deacons, de Ridder and Lolkes, and Ferrand, who had acted against general rules and political laws common in the colony.

The report emphasized that all resolutions taken by the court must be carried out under the supervision of political commissioners. These commissioners not only serve as regular members but represent the entire Court of Policy as if it were meeting there in person.

Important points made in the report:

• Court resolutions must be carried out with proper obedience
• No church council has the power to change or add to court decisions without the court's knowledge
• A church council is dependent on the court, not the other way around
• Rules can be prescribed to a church council, but a church council cannot make rules for the Court of Policy
• Neither voting within the church council nor its presiding member can override court decisions

On September 7, 1708, Dirck van der Groe, a notary, witnessed an agreement between Moses Senior Henriques, a merchant in this city representing Juda Senior Henriques, and Rebecca Brandon, widow of Salvador de Palacios. Salvador de Palacios had previously lived in Antwerp and later died in Copenhagen.

Rebecca Brandon was acting for herself and as guardian of her minor children, who were the sole heirs of Salvador de Palacios. Her two adult children, Rebecca de Palacios (married to Benjamin van Martines) and Jacob de Palacios, had already received their inheritance.

The document explains that Salvador de Palacios and Juda Senior Henriques had done business together for many years, dealing in:

• Jewels
• Silver
• Bills of exchange
• Ship ownership shares

To settle all outstanding accounts between the parties, Juda Senior Henriques agreed to pay 1,800 guilders in cash and return several silver items, including:

• A silver bottle
• Two large cups and six small ones
• A chafing dish
• Candlesticks
• Two covered beakers
• Several boxes and baskets

Both parties agreed this settlement resolved all outstanding debts and claims between them, including those involving business with Soms Alvares. They promised never to make any further claims against each other regarding these matters.

On March 25, 1693, Juda Semor Henriques, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. Henriques was acting with power of attorney for Salvador de Palacios, a citizen and merchant from Copenhagen. This power of attorney was issued on November 12, 1692 by notary George From in Copenhagen.

Henriques appointed Jean Batt Perenot, a merchant in Ostend, to handle matters concerning the ship "De Vergulde Star" from Copenhagen, captained by David Jacobsz. The ship had been captured by people from Ostend but was later released.

Perenot was authorized to:

• Unload the ship's cargo
• Manage the goods
• Follow orders regarding the cargo
• Send the ship back to Copenhagen with ballast
• Take legal action when necessary in any court

The document was witnessed by David de Pommare and Jof Seulyns in Amsterdam.

On February 15, 1652, in Bordeaux, Pieter van Rijn wrote a bill of exchange asking Jacques Thierij in Amsterdam to pay 1,300 crowns to Jean Berckenhout. When presented for payment, Thierij refused, saying they should go to Salomon Sweers, who was the guardian of the young man who wrote the bill.

On April 16, 1632, notary Adriaen Lock went to collect payment from Duarte de Palatois in Amsterdam at the request of merchant Marcus Broen. Finding only de Palatois's daughter at home, she said her father was out of town and she had no authority to pay.

Another bill of exchange from September 1651 shows money transfers between Hamburg and Amsterdam, involving Antonio Gomes, Duarte de Palatois, Jacobus vander, Joan Bantista Jonckers, and Marcus Broen. The final transfer to Broen was made in Utrecht on April 6, 1652.

Each time payment was refused, the notary formally protested on behalf of the rightful recipient, declaring that all costs and damages would be claimed later.

• The failure to pay in full
• The exchange and re-exchange costs
• All damages and interest

• On April 9 that year, the ship Charles was sailing from the Poles to London
• When about 6 leagues from Mayorca, they encountered a French fleet
• The ship was captured by French warships armed with 62 guns, commanded by the Marquis
• The following night, the Charles was sunk on French orders

• A bill for 1500 florins dated August 14, 1692 from Paris, payable to Bernard van Outheus through Francisco Vendez
• A transaction involving Louis Alvare and payments through merchants in Amsterdam
• A bill of exchange of 1600 guilders involving Joseph Sambergen and Hans Selbmertus
• Various witness signatures including Philip de Marolles, Jacob Fals, and Adriano Carreman

On March 25, 1683, Salvador de Palacios, living in Antwerp but currently in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. He promised that Luis Alvares from Paris would ship a large crystal cabinet decorated with silver and gold to merchants Athias and Levy in Amsterdam via Rouen. The cabinet belonged to Athias and Levy but was in Alvares's possession.

The cabinet was to be shipped free of French export fees and had to arrive undamaged. Athias and Levy's representatives would inspect it in Paris first. If the cabinet was damaged or if Alvares failed to send it, Palacios promised to pay 10,000 guilders to Athias and Levy.

Alvares had to inform Athias and Levy about the ship and captain's names so they could get insurance. If he failed to do this, Palacios would pay for any damages resulting from this lack of information. The document was witnessed by Jacobus van der Groe and Henricus de Bruijn.

On March 25, 1693, several legal transactions took place in Amsterdam:

• Susanna Sweerts, an unmarried adult woman, transferred two government bonds worth 1,000 pounds each to Johannes Schriperins and Cornelis van Liesvelt as guardians of children. These bonds were dated from October 8, 1691 and approved on December 31, 1691.
• Juda Senior Henriques, a merchant in Amsterdam, acting as representative for Salvador de Palacios, a merchant from Copenhagen, appointed Jean Bart Perenot, a merchant from Ostend, to handle goods from the ship "The Gilded Star" from Copenhagen. The ship's captain was David Jacobs.
• Joseph Belmonte and Isaac de Jacob Belmonte, heirs of Christoffer Annes, sold and transferred a government bond worth 800 pounds to David Kinheico de Mesquita. This bond was dated September 25, 1672 and approved on September 13, 1673.
• Jacob Loppen from Amsterdam made a statement regarding Miss de Wignacourt, daughter of Henri de Wignacourt (Count of Lonmoij) and Anna de Huijs. She had sold about 25 plots of land in the Magdalena polder near Oude Tonge to Cornelis van der Rijden.

On December 29, 1651, notary Adriaen Cock and witnesses visited the house of merchant Sr. duarte dias de palatios in Amsterdam at the request of merchant Jan van Sorger Lenarts. Since duarte dias de palatios wasn't home, they spoke to his son about payment of a bill of exchange that had been accepted by his father.

The son said his father wasn't home and they would tell him when he returned. The notary then formally protested the non-payment of the bill, including all costs and damages.

The bill of exchange was originally written in Hamburg on September 17, 1651, for 1,500 thalers. It was endorsed to Wilhelm Engelbrecht on September 17, 1651, and later transferred to Jan van Borgen Leenaerts.

On December 29, 1641, merchant Valerius Roover appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. He promised to protect Jacob Jacobsz, a merchant from London, from any costs or damages related to a 2,000-pound sterling security bond. This bond was for the release of the ship "Moijses", captained by Michiel Groenenb from Statijn. The ship had been captured by pirates and taken to Barwijck while traveling from Statijn to Amsterdam.

On June 19, 1629, Nicolaes Jacobs, a public notary approved by the Court of Holland and residing in Amsterdam, visited the merchants Pedro de Palacios, Duarte de Palacios, and Cornelis Cornelisz. These merchants had insured goods belonging to Portuguese merchant Cardoso. The goods were being transported from St. Malo to Calis in Spain aboard a ship called the St. Francois, captained by Francois Grout. During its journey, the ship was captured by Turks and taken to Algiers. The insurers were informed about this loss.

On December 3, 1635, Jacob Jacobs, a public notary at the Court of Holland and residing in Amsterdam, visited several Portuguese merchants regarding an insurance claim. The visit was requested by Dr. Diego Lopen Telles, a Portuguese merchant in the city. The case involved a ship carrying goods from Amsterdam to Bayonne, France. The ship was captained by Jan Claesz Floor. During its voyage, the vessel was lost in a storm along with all its cargo and merchandise.

Following this loss, the notary formally notified the insurers:

• Francisco Cutinso
• Francisco van de Leon
• Francisco Mender do Porto
• Simad Pinseirs
• Duarte de Palachios

The notification was completed in Amsterdam on December 18, 1625.

• Hester Delmonte, widow of Isaack Delmonte
• Her daughter Gratia Delmonte, wife of Carolos Delmonte
• The executors of Rachel Delis's will: Abraham Lopes and Pedro Henriques Junio

• The executors agreed to pay this sum
• The recipients promised never to make any further claims on this money or its interest
• Carolos Delmonte specifically promised to protect the executors from any future claims or problems related to this payment

A document from September 28, 1697 describes how Arent van Deurs was involved in a transaction of brandy worth 1504 French guilders, shipped on the White Dove vessel captained by John Borgeson from Jongsbak to Elsen, consigned to Dorothea, widow of Herman Adriaensz.

On July 6, the ship Sun, captained by Pieter Claasz van Strijen, sailed from Suriname. The crew included:

• Claas Borsen from Veere, 29, hired man
• Jan Matheusz from Diemen, 28, boatswain
• Erasmus Smit, 28, butler
• Erasmus, cook

They arrived at their destination on September 10. The next day, while following a pilot's orders, the ship ran aground. By September 13, they managed to free the ship by unloading cargo into two lighter vessels. The crew had to pump water constantly and cut ropes to free the ship. They lost an anchor in the process. The witnesses stated this accident was not due to negligence but caused by an unexpected wind change.

On October 1, 1697, Teunis Jansz (35) and Hendrick Harmensz (53) testified that ship captain Claas Brouwer visited Jacob Jansz's shipyard called the Golden Lion in the Kattenburg street, where they learned the ship "De Trouw" was brought there on orders from merchant Aaron de Pinto.

On the same day, Lucia Bligard, Baroness of Burckenroode, appointed Abraham Selkart as her legal representative in matters against Bernardo Henrico Staets.

On March 5, 1632, notary Adriaen Lock went to the house of Duarte de Palatus in Amsterdam on behalf of merchant Marcus Broen. Since Palatus was not at home, the notary presented his official documents to Palatus's daughter. She was asked to pay a certain bill of exchange that had been accepted by her father. The daughter replied that her father was away from the city and that she had no authority to pay the bill. The notary then officially protested the non-payment and declared that all costs, damages, and interests would be recovered through legal means. This was done in the presence of witnesses Philip Engebrecht and Jan de Bruijn.

The bill of exchange was dated July 31, 1651, written in Portuguese, and signed by Januet and David de Lima. It was addressed to Duarte de Palatios and involved payment to Luis Alvares Pereira or his order for 1,040 thalers at 34 placas per thaler.

The text also mentions a separate transaction where 1,900 guilders were owed by the children of Jannetge Jacob to Neeltgen Cornelisz, according to a settlement document dated October 5, 1643, witnessed by notary Louwere Lamberti.

• Originally issued in Hamburg on September 17, 1651
• Worth 1500 daldres at 33½ placas
• Made payable to Luis Alvares Freira
• Later transferred to Wilken Engelbrecht
• Finally transferred to Jan van Sorgen Leverts by Christian Lorents