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On 8 December 1726, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ships Risdam and Coning Carel were sailing from Siam toward Batavia. The Risdam, already leaking, encountered rough seas near Pulo Gadja. Despite pumping water out, the leak worsened, and the crew realized the ship could not be saved. The captain, Hendrik Schoone, signaled the Coning Carel for help, but due to the stormy conditions, rescue was impossible. The Coning Carel stayed nearby but could not assist.

By 3 January 1727, the Risdam ran aground near Pulo Gadja, close to Pulo Simaon, with 3 fathoms (18 feet) of water behind the ship. The crew dropped anchor to prevent further damage, but the heavy waves made the situation worse. They tried to launch a lifeboat but failed as water flooded the deck. With no other option, everyone attempted to save themselves by climbing into the rigging or the small boat.

Within 4–5 days, most survivors reached Pulo Gadja, except for the provost (an elderly man) who drowned. The next day, the chief mate (Ian Schoone), his wife, the supercargo (oppermeester), and 4 others were rescued by local Malay fishermen in small boats (prauws). Later, 18 more crew members, who had remained on the wrecked ship overnight, were also picked up.

Unfortunately, the lifeboat crashed against the shore, leaving the survivors stranded without a way to escape. The final count of those who made it to Pulo Gadja included:

• The chief mate (Ian Schoone) and his wife,
• The supercargo (oppermeester),
• 18 other crew members.

This account was officially recorded in Malacca on 28 February 1727 by the second mate Ian Schoone (from Amsterdam) and seaman Anne de Haan (from Harlingen).

• On 28 November 1725, officials in Siam (modern-day Thailand) reported several updates to their superiors in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta).
• They noted that Christoffel Nagel had been sent back on the ship Risdam because he was no longer needed in Siam, as he had originally been assigned to Malacca. The ship’s carpenter, Gerrit Cornelisz, also returned home since his contract had expired and he had requested to go back.
• The officials asked for a replacement house carpenter to be sent.
• They mentioned that the 216 jars of preserved ginger sent earlier (instead of the usual amount) were of much better quality this year. These jars were part of the cargo on the ships Risdam and Hoogermeer.
• A total of 24,300 pounds of gombak (a type of resin) on sticks was collected and packed into 135 chests:
  • 40 chests were loaded onto the Risdam.
  • 30 chests were loaded onto the Hoogermeer.
  • The remaining 65 chests were placed on the Prins Eugenius because the Hoogermeer had no more space.
• Before receiving further instructions, they had already gathered 7,921 pounds of elephant tusks, which were divided between the Risdam and Hoogermeer and sent to their superiors. They respectfully requested approval for these actions.
• They addressed a loan from the King of Siam:
  • In January to November 1722, they had borrowed 550 catties (a weight unit) of Siamese silver, equal to ƒ79,200, interest-free, due to a shortage of funds.
  • The loan was to be repaid using funds from Batavia at the earliest opportunity, as required by a contract from 1706.
  • According to the contract, the King of Siam was to be paid for trade goods, loans to his officials, and items requested by the court in cash, tin, and sappanwood (a type of dyewood), each making up one-third of the payment.
  • Gifts to the king and nobles were to be repaid only in tin and sappanwood.
  • Most of the cash debt from the loan had been repaid by May 1724, but the debt in tin and especially sappanwood had grown. This was because the king’s ministers had sold some of these goods for small profits to Chinese and other traders.
  • The officials promised to do their best as loyal servants to resolve the remaining debt.
• They expressed hope that their report satisfied the requests from the Honorable Directors (their superiors in Batavia).

On 1 January 1727, aboard the ship De Koning Carel, the crew faced difficult sailing conditions. They tried to keep up with another ship using minimal sails but lost sight of it due to bad weather and strong winds. The crew decided it was wisest to continue their journey alone, trusting in divine help.

The ship was estimated to be about 28 miles west of the Rédangs (likely a coastal area or reef). The account was confirmed under solemn oath by the following individuals:

• Boudewijn Septmeijer
• D. Wagner
• Simon Lomp
• Jan Balk
• Roeloff Iansz
• Theodorus van Herwerden
• Sterov Flouers (agreed with the statement)

The document was signed in the presence of Mij Present Boudewijn Septmeijer.

• On January 5, during the second watch (around 1 AM to 4 AM), a Dutch ship faced serious problems while sailing.
• The ship was in poor condition due to heavy rocking and movement, risking damage to the upper parts, especially the bowsprit (a large pole at the front).
• The back of the ship was also damaged, with the main rope holding the stern nearly broken. Other ropes were at risk of failing too.
• The crew had to constantly pump water out—using two pumps—to keep the ship from flooding, which worried them greatly.
• They discovered over 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) of water in the gunpowder storage room, soaking several barrels of gunpowder. They heard water sloshing inside, likely caused by damage from steering issues since December 30.
• The crew believed the rough winds were making the damage worse, possibly breaking more parts of the rudder.
• They realized that if they stayed anchored or kept drifting, the ship would suffer even more damage and might not survive.
• To make the ship more stable, they decided to set additional sails (which had been adjusted at sunset) to help steady it.
• No signs of major leaks or other serious issues were found, and the ship did not continue drifting uncontrollably.

• The crews of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ships De Koning Carel and Risdam wrote this report. De Koning Carel was on a voyage from Siam (modern-day Thailand) to Batavia (modern-day Jakarta, Indonesia), sailing alongside the Risdam, commanded by captain Hendrik Schoon.
• On 8 December, both ships left the harbor of Siam and stayed close until 30 December.
• Around 4:00 PM on 30 December, the Risdam signaled distress by waving its flag and shouting, but strong winds (northeast to north-northeast) and rough seas made communication impossible. The Risdam then pulled its flag back in, and both ships continued sailing side by side.
• That night, they sailed with reduced sails (two reefs in the marsail) but saw nothing unusual. At sunset, they lowered the formarsail and kept only the lower sails with two reefs in the main marsail, battling strong winds and high waves.
• Around 10:00 PM (4 glasses into the first watch), the Risdam raised its mainsail, and De Koning Carel did the same with its main marsail. They stayed as close as possible to each other.
• Around 1:00 AM, shouts were heard from the Risdam, but the storm and waves made it impossible to understand. After 15 minutes, only drifting wreckage was seen—likely parts of the Risdam—floating toward the leeward shore, with no sign of movement or survivors.
• Soon after, the Risdam completely disappeared from sight.

On 14 March 1727, a letter was sent from Malacca by Clana Taija Poetra, who ruled on behalf of Sultan Seleman Sajohoor Darallalam. The letter was addressed to Hermanus van Suchtelen, the governor and director of the city and fortress of Malacca, praising his wisdom, experience, and leadership. The writer wished him long life, prosperity, and good health.

The letter mentioned that Pangeloe Tanjongkling and Intje Hackim, sent by the governor, had arrived with a message. They had come to check on Dutch survivors from a shipwreck. The letter confirmed that the survivors had been helped as requested, even before the governor’s written order arrived. Due to the difficult conditions in Malacca and trust in the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in Batavia, the captain and 57 other survivors were sent to Batavia under the guidance of Buginese sailors. Chinese traders who helped with their ships were excused from paying local taxes and fees.

The letter was signed by C. van Riel, the secretary. Later, in Batavia, on 30 November 1727, officials—J.C. Hille, D. Overmaz Engelsen, D. de Smit, and Johan Busch—confirmed that they had reviewed and verified the documents.

• A letter was sent from the fortress in Malacca on 14 March 1727 to Governor Herman van Suchtelen and the Council in Riouw (now Bintan).
• The writers, including H. van Suchtelen, J. D. Quesne, J. Brun, J. Cottiere, J. Kuijpers, C. van Riel, D. Nolthenius, and J. Onneke, explained they would not send a ship to pick up the crew mentioned in a previous letter but would wait for a suitable ship to transport 19 cannons that arrived via the Portuguese ship Nossa Senhora de Conceição.
• They acknowledged receiving a letter from Hackim (likely a local official) dated 13 February 1727, delivered by a messenger from Tanjungkling, along with a sealed pouch containing 100 Spanish real coins, which were divided among them as food supplies.
• Despite their difficult situation, they reported good relations with the local king and a Bugis supervisor named Clana Jaija Poetra, who provided housing and food upon their arrival on 9 February 1727.
• Three Chinese ships were ready to sail to Batavia (now Jakarta), with the first departing in two days. The group planned to split into three parties, with one party, including the letter’s authors (W. Hendrik Schoon, C. Cijlolscher, and A. Landsbergen), leaving on that ship to reach Van Suchtelen.
• They thanked the governor for the food money sent earlier and closed by commending themselves to his protection.
• The letter was noted and approved in Riouw on 28 February 1727 by secretary C. van Riel.

• On 28 February 1727, officials in Malacca wrote about a small ship called Nossa Senhora de Concessan. They decided to waive fees for this trip because the captain did not ask for payment for helping shipwrecked sailors. They also noted that even if anchor fees were requested, very little would need to be paid for the small ship. However, they warned that this kindness should not set a future example.
• The document was signed in the fortress of Malacca on the date mentioned above by:
  • H. van Suchtelen
  • P. du Quesne
  • J. Brunel
  • I. Cottiere
  • I. Kuijpers
  • C. van Riel
  • D. Nolthenius
  • J. Onneke
• It was approved and signed by C. van Riel, secretary in Batavia, and addressed to:
  • Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General
  • The Honorable Council of the Dutch East Indies.
• A Chinese man named Tsim Tsonko could not travel to Batavia as planned, despite receiving instructions at the end of the previous month.
• On 7 February 1727, messengers Ta Jongkling and Intje Hackim returned from Riouw with letters:
  • One from Daijeeng Merewa (also called Klana Jaija Poetra).
  • One from the leaders of the shipwrecked vessel Risdam, dated 28 February 1726 in Riouw.
• The letters confirmed that survivors from the ship Risdam arrived in Riouw on 9 February 1726 and received help from:
  • Radja Seleman
  • Daijeeng Merewa, the leader of the Buginese people there.
• With permission, the survivors used 100 Spanish realen (money) sent to them. They then left Riouw on three Chinese boats heading to Batavia.

On 28 February 1727, officials in Malacca sent a letter to the captain of the Dutch ship Risdam, Hendrik Scroon, after learning about the shipwreck of his vessel near Pulo Gadio (close to Pulo Timaon). The letter confirmed that 19 survivors had arrived in Malacca on a Portuguese ship called Nossa Senhora de Conceição. It was also reported that Scroon had left for Riau with 66 other crew members and two small boats.

• The officials sent Scroon 100 Spanish real coins, delivered by Pangulu of Tanjungkling and Intje Hackim, to buy food and supplies for the crew.
• They expected Scroon to arrive in Riau soon and requested an update to avoid sending an unnecessary rescue ship.
• The letter also mentioned that they had asked Klana Jajasoetra, the leader of the Bugis people in Riau, to assist Scroon with money or support if needed.

The letter was signed by order of Harmanus van Suchtelen and the council in Malacca on 13 February 1727, with C.s van Kiel acting as secretary.

Additionally, on 14 February 1727, the Portuguese captain Anthonio de Merando was rewarded for his kindness to the 19 survivors of the Risdam. As a gesture of thanks, he was exempted from paying anchor fees in Malacca.

• On 28 February 1727, a letter was written from the fortress in Malacca by Gouverneur Hermanus van Suchtelen and the Council of Malacca, including Pierre d’Quesne, Isaac Brun, Jan Cottiere, Jan Cuijpers, Cornelis van Kiel, Dirk Nolthenius, and Jan Onneke. The letter was addressed to Clana Jaija Poetra in Riouw (modern Riau), wishing him good health and a long life.
• The letter reported the tragic shipwreck of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Risdam near Pulo Gadia (across from Pulo Timon). News of the disaster reached Malacca the previous day from 19 survivors, who arrived on a Portuguese ship.
• According to the report, 67 more survivors—including the captain and some junior officers—had crossed to Riouw using two local boats. They went there to gather supplies before continuing their journey elsewhere.
• The writers asked Clana Jaija Poetra for help:
  • To assist the stranded survivors in Riouw with food and supplies.
  • If the captain needed money to buy necessary provisions, Clana Jaija Poetra was requested to lend it to him. The VOC promised to repay the loan and expressed deep gratitude for any aid given.
• The letter was sealed with the VOC's red lacquer stamp and signed by Hermanus van Suchtelen, with approval from Cornelis van Kiel, the secretary.
• The message was sent via a pangulo (local boat) from Tanjong Kling, accompanied by a man named Intje Hackim.

On 28 February 1727, near Malacca, a ship was spotted and initially thought to belong to the local fleet. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a Portuguese vessel. The Portuguese crew surrendered without resistance, and their ship was taken to Malacca. The report was signed by IJsbrand Schoon and Anne de Haan, with Fs Is van den Heuvel and E. Clercq as witnesses, and confirmed by C.S. van Riel, the secretary.

The captain of the captured Portuguese ship, Nossa Senhora de Conceição, named Anthonio de Merando, informed the governor of Malacca that his ship had encountered 19 Dutch survivors near Riouw (Riau). Among them was a helmsman from the wrecked Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Risdam. The survivors reported that 67 more crew members, including the ship’s captain, chief helmsman, and other officers, had likely sailed toward Riouw as previously agreed.

The governor immediately shared this news with the Council of Malacca and requested their advice. The council unanimously decided to:

• Send a letter to Daijeeng Marewa (also called Klana Jaja Poetra) in Riouw, asking for help for the stranded sailors if they had reached there.
• Send a letter to the Risdam’s captain, Hendrik Schoon, with 100 Spanish realen (currency) via Pangeloe van Tanjongkling and Jntje Hackim, to buy food and supplies if needed.
• Request additional funds from Daijeeng Marewa if necessary.

• On 13 February 1855, a legal case (number 7781) was reviewed involving Robert Mitchell (plaintiff) and Thomas Moodij (defendant).
• The case referred to an earlier agreement from a court document dated 23 January 1812, where both parties had reached a mutual settlement.
• The plaintiff (Robert Mitchell) requested the court to:
• Uphold the earlier decision and declare his demands valid.
• Order the defendant (Thomas Moodij) to pay costs, including:
• £58 for the petition and legal proceedings.
• £1 6s for documents and copies related to the case.
• Issue a penalty (fine) if the defendant did not comply with the court's order.
• The defendant (Thomas Moodij) was accused of:
• Ignoring a previous court order (or "interdict") related to property or assets.
• Failing to provide requested documents, specifically a list of offers and expenses, which should have been submitted to the Secretary of the Colony in Paramaribo.
• The plaintiff demanded that:
• The defendant be forced to comply immediately, without delay.
• The defendant cover all legal costs, damages, and interest.
• The court enforce its ruling strictly, including potential penalties for non-compliance.

• On July 24, 1808, a legal document was created in Amsterdam involving a financial dispute.
• The document was addressed to Themas Mordy and concerned a protest against a bill of exchange (a type of payment order).
• The protest was filed by Robert Mitchel, a merchant from Armadale Coast (likely a place name), against the drawee (person ordered to pay) and acceptor (person who agreed to pay) of a bill for £1,075 sterling.
• The bill was originally issued by Thomas Moodij and was payable to the order of Stoomas Moodij.
• Robert Mitchel claimed he suffered damages, costs, and interest due to non-payment of the bill.
• The document was signed by witnesses:
  • Coenraad Laast
  • Jorhen A. Willemsz Sterk
  • W. Sterk D.C. Van Oostran
• The bill was dated June 24, 1808, and was accepted (agreed to be paid) on August 1, 1808, by the firm of Messrs. Barow Louwrades.
• The document also mentions an endorsement (transfer of the bill) to Recht Slament.

• The document is a pay record for the Royal Engineers covering the period from 21 March to 29 June 1806 (19 pay periods).
• It lists one officer by name: Lieutenant Thomas Moodije.
• Thomas Moodije was approved for pay on 1 June 1806 for 9 days of work, earning a total of ƒ 30 and 3 (likely guilders and a smaller unit).
• The record notes his rank as Captain-Chief (Keeenoed Chiabooe) and mentions his status as a Colonial Engineer (koij Enijnees).

On 28 February 1727, a ship from Malacca sank near an island. One sailor drowned, and another was thrown overboard by Malay locals when their small boat leaked and began to sink. The survivors struggled to find food on the island, living on small shellfish and sea plants for 4 to 5 days.

A Malay man arrived, bringing rice, and advised them to head toward the mainland during low tide. The captain and most of the crew followed his advice, hoping for safety, but they found the area unsafe and returned to the others who had stayed behind. For about a month, they survived by trading their clothes and remaining belongings for small amounts of rice brought by the Malay man.

Eventually, they managed to acquire two boats—one from Trang carrying rice and another they hired. They split into groups to sail toward Trouw:

• The captain with 37 men in the largest boat.
• The second mate with 13 men in a smaller boat.
• The first narrator (likely a senior officer) with 14 men in a longboat.
• The boatswain with 16 men, traveling along the coast.

When they reached the Sidilli River, they could go no farther. They regrouped, placing 19 men in the longboat, and planned to stay near the shore overnight. The next day, they intended to cross to Riouw, the nearest populated area. The longboat was sent ahead, but when the others lost sight of it by dawn, they decided to head toward a distant island they believed was Riouw.

On 28 February 1727, a Dutch ship near Malacca was in serious trouble. The crew had already tried to save it by adjusting the sails, but the helmsmen told the captain there was no hope of saving the ship or returning to Siam. They sailed with reduced sails until the morning of 3 January, when the back of the ship hit shallow water near a small island called Toulo Gadje, close to the mainland and directly across from Pulo Timaon. The crew dropped an anchor to keep the ship steady, fearing it would break apart from the waves crashing against the island.

The crew tried to lower the lifeboat and load it with guns and supplies, but before they could finish, water flooded the deck, leaving almost no safe spot on the ship. Everyone scrambled to save themselves in the lifeboat and a smaller boat, fearing the ship would sink—which it did shortly after they left. With these two small boats, most of the crew, except for the chief mate, his wife, the ship’s carpenter, and 18 others, reached Pulo Gadja that evening. Unfortunately, as they neared the shore, the boat hit the land and was destroyed, leaving them stranded without any way to escape.

The next day, the chief mate, his wife, the carpenter, and 4 other men were taken from the shore by locals in small boats. The rest of the crew, who had spent the night clinging to the wrecked ship, were also rescued over the next 4 or 5 days and brought to the same island. The only one who did not survive was the provost, an elderly man who drowned during the disaster.

On 28 February 1727, a report was submitted in Malacca by two sailors: under-steersman Jan Schoone from Amsterdam and sailor’s mate Anne de Haan from Harlingen. They described the misfortune of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship Risdam and their subsequent journey.

• The Risdam and another ship, the Coning Carel, left the Siamese roads (anchorages) on 8 December 1726, heading toward Malacca and then Batavia.
• The Risdam was already leaking but could be managed with one or two pumps near Pulo Obi (an island).
• Heavy waves and rolling seas caused the ship to sway violently, likely opening more leaks. Despite pumping, water levels kept rising.
• Captain Hendrik Schoone signaled distress to the Coning Carel, whose crew saw the danger but could not assist due to the rough seas.
• The Coning Carel stayed nearby, adjusting its course twice (first by 2 points, then by 4 points toward the shore) on 1 December around midnight.
• By then, the boatswain reported 6 feet of water in the hold, and the situation worsened.

The report was signed in Malacca's fortress on 28 February 1727 by officials including H.V. Suchtelen, J. Bruijn, I. Cottiere, I. Kuijpers, C’s van Kiel, Dk. Nolthenius, and I. Onneke.

On 12 February 1727, officials in Malacca received reports about the shipwreck of the Dutch ship Risdam near Pulo Gadia. The account was given by Under-Steersman Jan Schoon and Seaman Anne de Haan, who survived the disaster.

• On 13 February 1727, the authorities in Malacca sent a letter to the ship’s captain, Hendrik, about the stranded Risdam.
• They also sent a letter to Daijeeng Marewa, a local leader in Riouw (present-day Riau), on the same day.
• On 14 February 1727, a decision was made to exempt Portuguese Captain Anthonio de Mekando from paying anchoring fees for one day.
• On 21 February 1727, another letter was sent to Riouw, likely related to the shipwreck.
• On 25 February 1727, Daijeeng Marewa, now titled Clana Djaja Poetra, sent a reply to the governor of Such (likely Siak), offering excuses (likely for delays or inaction).
• On 14 March 1727, Governor Harmanus van Sugtelen and the council of Malacca wrote to Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia, updating them on these events.
• On 7 April 1727, a Chinese man named Tsimtsonko was mentioned in a received letter from Governor Harmanus van Sugtelen to the Dutch East India Company (VOC) leadership in Batavia.

The documents were officially recorded in a register in Malacca between 12 February and 28 February 1727.

On 7 April 1727, officials in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) received a package from Malacca via a Chinese ship. The documents included:

• A letter from Governor Harmanus van Sugtelen and the council of Malacca to Governor-General and the council of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia, dated 28 February 1727.
• A report by Under-Steersman (Mate) Jan Schoon and Seaman Anne de Haan, survivors of the shipwreck of the fluyt (cargo ship) Risdam near Gadia, dated 12 February 1727.
• A copy of a resolution by the Council of Police in Malacca from 12 February 1727.
• A copy of a short letter from Dutch ministers in Malacca to Daijeeng Marewa in Riouw (modern Riau), dated 13 February 1727.
• A copy of another short letter from the same ministers to Hendrik Schoon, captain of the wrecked Risdam, also sent to Riouw, dated 12 February 1727.

Another package from Malacca, received the same day, contained:

• A copy of a resolution by the Council of Malacca from 14 February 1727, exempting the Portuguese captain Anthonio de Mekando from paying anchoring fees.
• A short letter from Governor van Sugtelen and the council of Malacca to the Dutch East Indies government in Batavia, dated 14 March 1727, likely explaining financial matters.
• A copy of a letter from Daijeeng Marewa, titled Clana Djaja Poetra, to Governor van Sugtelen in Malacca, dated 1727.

On 29 November 1726, a report was sent from Siam (modern-day Thailand) by Ede, a junior merchant, detailing a trading voyage. The document included:

• A statement from Hendrik Schoon, captain of the fluyt ship Risdam, dated 25 November 1726.
• A bill of lading (cargo receipt) for goods loaded onto the Risdam.
• An expense report for the ship’s costs, totaling 126 units (likely guilders or another currency).

The report was signed in Judja (a Dutch trading post in Ayutthaya, Siam) by Smel Christaan Cock and sent to:

• Mattheus de Haan, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta).
• The Council of Dutch India (the Dutch East India Company, or VOC).

The letter acknowledged receipt of earlier correspondence from 4 August, 19 May, 19 June, and 11 August 1726, delivered via the small boat Ligoor. It confirmed that:

• Three ships—the Risdam (4 September), the Koning Karel (28 September), and the Vesserhooft (5 October)—had arrived in Batavia from Ligoor (a trading post in Siam).
• Goods for the trading posts in Siam and Ligoor were delivered as listed in the invoices.
• The former chief merchant of Siam, P. Cock, had been replaced by Isaack Kleeman, a junior merchant from Ligoor, who arrived on 5 October with his family.
• A formal handover report (marked as document No. 5) and a copy of a memo on trade affairs (marked as No. 6) were included.

On 30 July 1726, a shipment record was signed by Matthij de Haan in Batavia Castle (Jakarta). The document listed goods received and excuses for missing or delayed items:

• Received items:
  • 100 empty glass jars (clear and dark).
  • 40 earthenware pots.
  • 30 bundles of bamboo atoliar (likely a type of building material).
  • Unspecified amounts of red pinang chalk (betel lime), common honey, and yellow gum (likely gum gutta).
  • 100 pounds of yellow gum and 1,000 doses of hartshoorn (hartshorn, a type of ammonium carbonate).
  • 50 copper and metal molds (no longer usable).
  • Additional hartshoorn (243 doses) and yellow gum (100 pounds) delivered by the ship Prins Engenius.
  • 50 doses of honey and 40 pots of adjaar (possibly a type of container or preserved food) delivered with risk (likely at the sender's expense).
  • 35 enslaved people (31 men and 4 women) from Malabar (Southwest India), delivered by the ships Loenderveen and Chialoup Cornelia on 21 July 1726 and 26 December 1726.
  • 10 pounds of high-quality snuff tobacco (best berikje variety) in 250 glass bottles, delivered by the Chialoup Cornelia.
• Excuses for missing items:
  • No cardamom was harvested or received due to disrupted trade in Persia (modern-day Iran).
  • Rice and pinang chalk remained unfulfilled without explanation.
  • Only 2 enslaved people were delivered in response to a prior request, despite a new demand for:
    • 175 enslaved men (ages 16–24).
    • 75 enslaved women (ages 14–18).
    • 250 enslaved people in total (including 4 girls) for the Dutch East India Company (VOC)'s craft quarters.
  • The document suggests no effort was made to fulfill earlier requests for these enslaved individuals.

On 28 November 1725, a report was sent from Siam regarding two Dutch ships, the Risdam and the Hoogermeer, which were prepared for a voyage. The ships were loaded with goods and assigned specific cargo:

• The Risdam carried:
  • 460,350 pounds of sappan wood (a type of dyewood)
  • 77,644 pounds of tin in 1,276 bars
  • 3,799 Ligor (Ligor was a region, likely referring to local goods) baskets
  • 121 elephant tusks, weighing 15,404 pounds
  • 9,200 portions of old tin
  • 7,200 pounds of shellac on sticks in 40 chests
  • 100 empty pots and 40 pots of atchiar bamboo
  The total value of the cargo was 49,378 guilders, 19 stuivers. The ship had also incurred unavoidable repair costs of 1,351 guilders, 7 stuivers during its stay and preparations.
• The Hoogermeer carried:
  • 396,025 pounds of sappan wood
  • 77,644 pounds of tin in 1,276 bars
  • 412.5 Ligor baskets
  • 120 elephant tusks, weighing 12,066 pounds
  • 15 jars of candied ginger and 160 pots with contents including shellac on sticks
  • 5,400 pounds of shellac in 30 chests
  • 100 pounds of yellow gutta-gum (a type of gum/resin) in one chest
  • 50 pots of honey and 30 pots of red pinang chalk (betel lime)
  The total value of the cargo was 46,539 guilders, 5 stuivers. The ship had also incurred unavoidable repair costs of 1,104 guilders, 1 and ⅛ stuivers.

The report was signed by G:s M:k Prageman and R:s van Alderweerelt, who respectfully requested approval for the expenses. Additionally, it was noted that a translator, Matthias Rodrigues, arrived with a list of the King of Siam's royal chamber servants, who were to be transported on the Risdam to the east coast of Java. The report asked for instructions on how much money should be allocated for their expenses.

An earlier meeting on 22 October 1725 was also documented, attended by:

• Gregorius Hendrik Prageman (merchant and head official)
• Rugier van Alderwerelt (under-merchant)
• Gerrit Schrijver and Willem De Ghij (bookkeepers)

During this meeting, it was reported that the company's ship, the Tinnegie, was near Beinkok (likely Bangkok) on 19 October 1725.

In a letter from 1732, it was reported that a message in the Malay language had arrived on March 10 via a Chinese ship led by a captain named Tan Pynko. The letter was written by Dajeeng Maresva, who now held the title of Kalana Djaja Poetra and served as the powerful ruler under the King of Johor in Riouw.

The letter served as a notice with the following key points:

• On January 3, the ship Risdam had safely delivered 21 people to the trading post Bassoura near Batoe Int. Among them were the ship’s captain and accountant, with no reported issues.
• A private English ship called Batoe Gadja, also known as the Elephants Ship, had sunk near Poulo Babij.
• On February 4, by Dajeeng Maresva's order, 57 survivors from the sunken ship were transported by local vessels, arranged by the regent of Marsang, to Riouw.
• Dajeeng Maresva provided the survivors with necessary aid. Out of these survivors, 9 were sent back (likely to their home or another destination).
• Later, 21 of the survivors, including the captain of the sunken ship, were sent onward via the same Chinese vessel that carried the letter.

The Dutch East India Company (VOC) received reports from Siam (modern-day Thailand) regarding the actions of its officials there.

• The former VOC leader in Siam, merchant Gregorius Hendrik Prageman, had officially transferred the company’s assets and records to a junior merchant before leaving on October 31, 1725.
• Prageman also provided a written explanation about a dispute with the second-in-command, Rogier van Alderwereld, dating back to 1725.
• Additional financial records and copies of documents from India were referenced for further details.
• All related papers were properly filed, and further information could be found in the mentioned letters and attached copies.

In 1725, a small ship called a chialoup (or kits), owned by a Dutch official named Jacob Philipsz, was lost near Cochim China (Quanzhou, China). The ship’s cargo was stolen by locals, and the crew was left in extreme poverty.

Jacob Philipsz, acting as a Dutch official, traveled from Cochim China to Judja (Ayutthaya, Thailand) by local boat. In 1726, he then sailed from Judja to Japan on a ship called a jonk, which belonged to a crown prince (likely a high-ranking Asian noble). This ship, named The White Elephant, carried a small cargo and was heading toward Manila (Philippines).

Another ship, the Coning Carel, arrived at this main trading post (likely Batavia, now Jakarta) with records from Siam (Thailand). These records confirmed that The White Elephant had left Judja for Manila in 1726 with little cargo. However, it was unclear whether the ship safely reached Nagasaki (Japan), as later Japanese documents mentioned its arrival, but Siamese records did not confirm its safe journey.

The Dutch officials at this post had earlier received a request from Siamese officials to provide transport letters for a ship heading to Decima (Dejima, a Dutch trading post in Japan). Though the Dutch agreed, they had no further updates on whether the ship arrived safely.