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On February 22, 1663, Notary Adriaen Lock went to see merchant Sebastiaen Jorge in Amsterdam. The meeting was about a bill of exchange for 750 crusados that Samuel Gomes Coitino had received on January 17. This bill was drawn on Antonio Corda Bravo, a merchant in Lisbon.

Coitino had not paid the value of this bill, despite many attempts to collect it. Because of this, the instructor had to write to Lisbon ordering that the bill should not be accepted or paid. However, there was concern that the bill might have been accepted and paid before his letter arrived.

The instructor was willing to write to Lisbon again to allow the bill to be paid, but only if Coitino first deposited the value into the city bank. Coitino was warned not to cause any trouble or burden regarding the payment of this bill, since he hadn't paid its value.

The meeting was witnessed by Jacobus Snel and Dirck vander Groe. Coitino responded that he would pay the value of the bill.

On June 22, 1681, three businessmen from Amsterdam - Abraham del Coto, David Mendes de Mercado, and Jean Biler - acted as mediators in a dispute between Jacob Pereira and his son Aaron Pereira. After examining both parties' accounts and documents, they made the following decisions:

• A sum of 2,207 guilders and 5 stuivers should be removed from Aaron Pereira's account against his father. Instead, Aaron should try to recover this money from his brother Isaac Pereira.
• Aaron Pereira must pay his father 650 guilders related to a bond endorsed by Samuel Gomes Cotinho, which Aaron had received from Abraham Nefenia on behalf of his father.
• Jacob Pereira must pay his son Aaron 496 guilders and 10 stuivers, but this payment is subject to resolving a separate matter about a guarantee.
• Aaron Pereira must protect his father from any claims related to a dispute with Lucas Schorer.

The mediators reserved the right to interpret any unclear parts of their decision and noted they only considered documents that were properly sealed according to regulations.

This is a census list of households in Batavia taken in December 1727. The document shows neighborhood supervisors (wijkmeesters) counting residents in different districts of Batavia. Important officials listed include:

• Johannes Staalhoff and Thomas van Spreekens
• Willem de Bruijn and Stephanus Abinck
• Martinus Pruijs and Casimirus Klische
• Abraham Prien and Johan Theodorus van Veltinga
• Cornelis Sibens and Christiaan Tilee

The census counted different population groups including Europeans, mixed-race residents (mistisen), Chinese, Moors, Javanese, and enslaved people. The count was divided between those above and below 14 years of age. The city was split into east side and west side districts. At the end of the count, the total number of people recorded in Batavia was approximately 3,197 Europeans and 2,479 people of mixed descent, with a total population of about 9,235.

In 1721, various financial transactions took place in which multiple parties were involved in buying, selling, and transferring money. The main participants included the widow Robethon, Jacob Ketel, Josias Lejanaele, Fredrik Mandt, Samuel Elias Coijmans, and widow Jan Balde with son. Other notable merchants were Nicolaas Verlaan, Jan Willem Van Meel, Pieter Pietersz van Bock, Jan de Bruijn, Isaac Abrabanel Davids, and Teromino de Haze de Giorgio.

The transactions occurred between January and April 1721, with amounts ranging from 2,500 to 25,000 florins. Notable recipients included Willem Van den Bergh the younger, Martina Van Burmania, James Darcy Junior, Manuel Montizinos, and Pieter William Van Gelre.

Additional parties involved in these financial dealings were Philippe D'Orville the younger, Les Freres Duinche, Jean Dupuij, Begon de St. Venan, Esaije Gillot, Cornelis Keuvel (son of Stephani), and Abraham Heeremans. The total value of all transactions amounted to 78,000 florins.

On August 19, 1625, Catharina Bisschops, who was about 30 years old and wife of Pieter Hyseman, testified about a house rental agreement. She witnessed that Marrij Claes (widow of Captain Willem Claesz) and Abraham Heeremans together rented a house on the breest where Antwerpen hung as a sign. The rent was 230 guilders per year, to be paid every half year. Marrij Claes promised to ensure the rent would be paid. Abraham Heeremans confirmed this testimony and stated he had not yet received any rent money from Marrij Claes.

Also on August 19, 1625, Jacob Hendricxsz Scharnebier (about 55 years old) and Frans Prsz. hamer (about 38 years old), wine tax collectors in the city, testified at the request of Jacob Mesuru, Michiel haller and associates. They declared that on July 20, Fredrick Crop, who was at that time innkeeper at the Jan van Lubeecq near the Nieuwe kerck, was caught smuggling. He had received a barrel of wine at night without paying the required taxes. The witnesses, with permission from officials, placed guards in Fredrick Crop's house to watch over his goods. As a result, Fredrick Crop and his wife fled.

• Ship's Master
• Upper Helmsman
• Ship's Doctor
• Boatswain
• Constable
• Quartermaster
• Trumpeter
• Cooper
• Sailmaker

On June 13, 1688, Johannes Boots, a notary in Amsterdam, recorded that Abraham Heeremans, living in that city, appointed Bernard Scholten, a merchant, as his representative. Scholten was authorized to collect payments and settle accounts on behalf of Abraham Heeremans regarding:

• Goods and merchandise that Abraham Heeremans, along with his brother and Scholten and Jan Rademaker, had supplied to Adriaen Heeremans, a merchant in Venice
• Tobacco belonging to Abraham Heeremans and Scholten
• Civet (a perfume ingredient) that Abraham Heeremans owned together with Scholten and Jacob de Zeeter, their business partner in Cadiz

Scholten was given authority to:

• Collect money and issue receipts
• Represent Abraham Heeremans in court
• Handle legal proceedings
• Appeal court decisions if necessary
• Make settlements and agreements

On June 14, 1688, Johannes Boots, a public notary in Amsterdam, witnessed that Abraham Heeremans, a resident of the city, appointed Bernard Scholten, a merchant, as his representative. Scholten was authorized to collect accounts and goods on behalf of Abraham Heeremans from his brother Adriaen Heeremans, a merchant in Venice. The goods included:

• Items shipped by Abraham Heeremans, his brother Gerardo, Scholten, and Jan Rademaker together
• Tobacco belonging to Abraham Heeremans and Scholten
• Business matters involving Abraham Heeremans, Scholten, and their correspondent Jacob de Zeeter in Cadix

Scholten was given power to issue receipts, take legal action if necessary, appear before courts, and make settlements regarding these matters.

On September 24, 1721, a report was made about 2 cellars of distilled waters from Batavia, where one bottle was found broken and empty. The report was signed by Hk van Heinsberg and Jacob Venturin in Padang on July 1, 1721.

Following orders from the merchant and authority of the coast, Nicolaas de Groot, inspectors checked the storage of drinks brought from Batavia on a ship called Haften. They found the barrels properly stored with no issues. This report was signed by Andries Cornelisz and Sijmon Sterven in Padang on Sumatra's west coast on June 30, 1721.

After review, it was found that the salt received in the warehouses had a shortage of 2.5 percent, which was approved to be written off as profit and loss. The ship's captain and bookkeeper were Jacob Wijdemans and Abraham Heeremans.

On September 4, 1721, salt was received in warehouses at Sumatra's West Coast with a shortage of 2.5%. Ship captain and bookkeeper Jacob Wijdemanns and Abraham Heeremans were called to a meeting to explain the poor condition of drinks and several plugs found in three barrels of beer. They explained this must have been caused by worm holes, which is why the plugs were inserted into these barrels. After discussion and considering that the barrels were found in good condition in storage aboard the ship, these officials were not found negligent in their duties. One barrel of beer measuring 18 inches was sold at auction, and the lesser yield was to be written off pending higher approval.

Between 1720 and 1722, several financial transactions occurred in various locations including Amsterdam. Bernart Gerlacius conducted dealings with Lerij and Salomon Hesch in January. Crommelin duCarel and Abraham ter Borch were involved in share transfers in May. Abraham Heeremans made transactions with Les Freres Quinche. David Pereira Brandon and Willem Boreel participated in financial exchanges in January 20 and January 26 respectively. Jan Hulst was involved in a transaction on March 25, while Eger Tammenga transferred shares to Gilles Sautijn on September 29.

The financial transactions included multiple parties with values ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 guilders. The total sum of transactions amounted to:

• 3 parties totaling 9,000 guilders
• 4 parties totaling 12,000 guilders
• 2 parties totaling 6,000 guilders

• 73 European sailors
• 13 Moorish sailors
• 24 European soldiers, including Iosep Andriesz, Ioris Ternaken (a corporal), Frans, Floris Iansz, Ian Timor, Claas Iansz, and Titus Claasz
• 8 local soldiers under Iosep Kiaij Pattij
• 1 passenger named Anthonij van der Heulen

On an unspecified date in 1713, Eleenbe etscho, residing in Sardam, together with Lutje Bontekoe and Johannes kost, received power of attorney from Abraham Heeremans, a bookkeeper for the East India Company. The power of attorney was issued before notary Jan Seullyn in Batavia on September 28, 1713. They acknowledged receiving 200 guilders from Jan Willinck Jans Soon and Hendrick Eppenhof, who were executors of the last will of the widow of Wonter de Vries. This amount was bequeathed to Abraham Heeremans in the widow's testament. The document was signed in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Dirck Swart and Jacobus Duyversz, and notarized by van der groe.

Thomas Machin declared that he came to this island on orders from Diego Portales Meneses, Governor and Captain General of the province of Venezuela, to reclaim cacao that Captain Joseph Abendana had taken from his vessel on the coast of Caracas, and seven tobacco baskets that Pedro Lorenzo (also known as Pieter Roeloffs) had taken from him. He confirms receiving 88.5 fanegas of cacao from Jan Noach dus Faij, alderman of the city of Amsterdam and Governor and Captain General of these islands. This was the cacao that Joseph Abendana had sent here. He also received the seven tobacco baskets that the Governor had retrieved from Pieter Roeloffs. Thomas Machin confirms being paid and satisfied with the delivery. The document was signed in Curacao on July 10, 1722. The translation from Spanish to Dutch was certified by Secretary Willem Heldewier in Curacao on October 19, 1722.

On April 1, 1659 in Amsterdam, a legal agreement was made to resolve a dispute between two parties. The first party was Abraham Abendana, who lived in Jerusalem, represented by Abraham Isaack Pereira. The second party was Violante Abas, widow of Francisio Dias Jorge, assisted by Francisio Dius Joogehals as her chosen guardian.

The dispute concerned 5,341.7 guilders that Joan de Pas and Andre d'Azevede had placed in the city bank in 1648 on behalf of Abraham Abendana, following orders from Josaa Abas (also known as Philippe Jorge), Violante's late father.

The parties agreed to settle their differences with Violante Abas paying 600 guilders to Abraham Isaack Pereira through the city bank. Pereira promised to ensure that Abendana would approve this settlement and protect Violante Abas and her heirs from any future claims regarding the original sum.

The agreement was witnessed by notary public Adriaen Lock and witnesses Dirck vander Groe and Adriaen Kinnena.

On February 13, 166, Moijses Rosado (about 42 years old) and Manuel Abendana (about 40 years old), both living in Amsterdam, testified for Rafael Abondam. They confirmed that Abondam lived in Amsterdam with his wife and children, and that they knew him well through daily interactions.

On February 24, 168, Joseph Frances, a 40-year-old merchant from Amsterdam, testified for merchant Moijses da Silva (also known as Hector Fermandes). His testimony concerned two ships:

• The White Unicorn, captained by Pieter Sijmonsz Kramer
• The Black Eagle, captained by Jas Gerritsz

In 1654, both ships were carrying Brazilian wood. The captains had to throw some of this wood overboard at sea. This led to damage claims that were settled by:

• The court of Delft for the White Unicorn
• The insurance chamber of Amsterdam for the Black Eagle

Da Silva paid compensation of:

• 478 guilders and 10 stuivers for 66 boxes of sugar on the White Unicorn
• 343 guilders and 4 stuivers for 19 boxes of sugar and 8,400 pounds of Brazilian wood on the Black Eagle

On the afternoon of June 12, 1654, at around 4 o'clock, David Ergas (also known as Manuel Dacumha) and his wife Lea Ergas appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. They were both healthy and of sound mind when making their testament.

Before their marriage, they had made a marriage contract where Lea brought in 15,000 guilders. If they had no children and she outlived her husband, she would receive back her marriage portion plus a widow's portion of 7,500 guilders, totaling 22,500 guilders. Although David would normally inherit everything if Lea died first, he gave up this right and allowed her to decide what happens to half of her marriage portion and widow's portion (11,250 guilders).

David set aside 13,000 guilders to establish a religious study house (yeshiva) in the Holy Land, either in Hebron, Safed, or Jerusalem. This money was to be invested in Venice or other suitable places, with only the interest being used for the yeshiva. The principal amount could never be reduced or used for other purposes. However, if David established the yeshiva during his lifetime, this provision would be cancelled.

Together they left the following gifts:

• 300 guilders to the daughters of Francisco Dias in Livorno
• 100 guilders to Suppra Assobibe in Jerusalem
• 100 guilders to the grandchild of Manuel Alvares in Livorno

On November 27, 1629, Jan van Gansspoel, a sworn broker, appeared before Jacob Jacobs. He declared that on May 23, 1628, he sold and delivered two pipes of Spanish wine for 46 Flemish pounds on behalf of Abraham de Rafael Abendana to Balthasar van Reusen, who then lived in this city but now resides in Alckmaer. Abendana advised that van Reusen refused to pay for the wine. Van Gansspoel authorized Abendana to collect the sum of 46 Flemish pounds plus 10% interest from the date of expiration.

On November 6, 1629, Jan Warnartsz, who declared himself to be a Corporal of the Noblemen bound for a journey to the East Indies, appeared before Jacob Jacobs. With the consent of his wife Machteltgen Augustijns, he irrevocably appointed Herman van Roijensteijn to collect on his behalf an annual life annuity of 15 guilders and 2 stuivers from the Noble Lords of the States at the office in Utrecht. This arrangement would last for Warnartsz's lifetime or until proper notice was given.

On February 23, 1616, Adriaen Lock, a notary, recorded statements from two witnesses: Moijses Rosade, about 42 years old, and Manuel Abendana, about 40 years old, both living in this city. They testified under oath at the request of Raphael Abendana that they had known him for many years. They confirmed that Raphael Abendana lived in this city with his wife and children, and had maintained his household here for many years. The witnesses stated they knew this because they interacted with him daily. The document was witnessed by Hendrick Jaspersz and Csiprianus Noorthof, and signed in Amsterdam.

• Francisco Ferdinandes, Captain Moor, owing 6,818 1/8 bharen
• Freij Binto, owing 1,545 bharen
• Freij Pedro Manco, owing 600 bharen
• Michiel de La dera, Captain, owing 150 bharen
• Balthasar Gonsalvos, owing 135 3/4 bharen
• Balthasar Henricus, owing 9 bharen
• Manuel de Montere, owing 60 bharen

• Francisco Viere de Fiquredo, owing 2,000 realen
• Antonio de St. Jacinto, owing 588 1/2 realen
• Loijs Camele, owing 180 realen

On April 16, 1651, Hilletgen Barents, who was a tobacco merchant and wife of Jacob Jans Moerman, living in Amsterdam, testified about events at St. Mighiel. She stated that Balthaser Henricus Colck was a poor sailor without credit who had not bought or shipped any goods there. Their ship was caught in a storm and lost all anchors and ropes except one, forcing them to sail to Lisbon. After unloading some salt cargo there, a French captain who had also come from St. Mighiel presented them with an anchor and rope that had been lost there. He demanded 218 guilders, claiming he had paid this to Balthaser Henricus. When the captain refused to pay, the matter went to court. The French captain showed documentation from Balthaser Henricus proving payment of 69 guilders, and the court ordered payment. The testimony was given in the presence of notary public Jan vander Hoeven, Joan Molengraeff, and witness Gerrit Lubbertsz.

• Jan Schuit
• Egbert Dolingh
• Matheus Iuls
• Cornelis vanden helm
• Isaack Bernaert
• Isaacq fougin
• Pieter goethals
• Cornelis and Balthasar Goethals
• Dirck vande Parre
• Paul de willem

On January 1610, Pieter Warnaersz Kistgens took legal action about a bond worth 50 guilders from the States of Holland and West Friesland. He had given this bond to Heyndrick Jansz on January 1609 to collect one year's interest. When Heyndrick refused to return it, Pieter protested against this unlawful retention. Additionally, Aeltgen Frans and Breghien Heyndricx (daughter of Heyndrick Jansz) had come to Pieter's house the day before, causing a disturbance over:

• Some allegedly damaged guarantees that Heyndrick Jansz had provided for Anna van Gessteren (mother of Pieter's wife)
• Money supposedly lent at Pieter's wedding feast

On Wednesday, 11 Elul 5403 (Jewish calendar), Isaac Ergas, son of Abraham Ergas, agreed to marry Hester Ergas, daughter of David Ergas, according to Jewish law. The marriage contract states that:

• The bride's dowry was 24,000 guilders total:
  • 22,000 guilders in bank money in Amsterdam
  • 2,000 guilders in silver, gold items, and household goods
• Isaac Ergas promised to give Hester Ergas an additional 12,000 guilders as a marriage gift
• The total sum of dowry and marriage gift was 36,000 guilders
• If Hester died first:
  • With children: Isaac would inherit everything
  • Without children: Isaac would inherit half of her dowry (12,000 guilders), the other half going to her father's relatives
• If Isaac died first: Hester would receive all 36,000 guilders regardless of children

The contract was signed by David Ergas and Isaac Ergas, with David Pardo and Jacob Sereno as witnesses. On 20 April 1653, Jacob Marcus, aged about 40, translated this contract from Hebrew to Dutch before notary Adrian Lock and witnesses Hendrick Jaspersz and Jacobus de Smol.

This document appears to be a registry index from Amsterdam listing numerous legal documents from the 1600s. The records include:

• Marriage contracts, including one between Joan van Papenbroeck and Maria Coeck
• Testimonies (attestatie) from various individuals like Jacques van Loenen and Josias Tullekens
• Powers of attorney (procuratie) granted by people such as Joan de Swaen and Jacob de Bruyn
• Property transfers (transport) by individuals like Jacobus de Raet
• Wills (testament) of couples like Jacob Hapen and Neeltgen Segers
• Business agreements (accoort) between merchants like Jasper vander Nijs and Passchier Wouters
• Debt acknowledgments (obligatie)
• Bills of protest (protest van wissel) by merchants like Jacques de Peuster

Each entry includes the person's name and the page number where the document can be found. The index primarily covers names beginning with J, L, and M, suggesting it is part of a larger alphabetical registry system.