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• Isaack treated his wife cruelly, kicking and beating her until she was black and blue
• Hester suffered 6 miscarriages (4 boys and 2 girls)
• The parents were called multiple times to rescue their daughter from her husband's abuse
• They tried several times to mediate between the couple
• Despite promising to improve, Isaack:
  • Continued mistreating their daughter
  • Visited prostitutes
  • Spent time in taverns gambling
  • Came home at odd hours causing disturbances
  • Threatened to kill Hester with a knife

The document appears to be a Dutch last will and testament. In it, the testators (people making the will) state that if their daughter's two children are unhappy with their inheritance, they should know it is more than their legal portion. If this happens, the two grandchildren would become the heirs. If one of the grandchildren dies unmarried, their portion would go to the other grandchild without any deductions.

If their daughter Hester Ergas is still alive, she would receive yearly interest from these goods for the rest of her life. The grandchildren are not allowed to make any decisions about the inheritance until they are married.

The testators appointed executors to manage the inheritance outside of the orphans' chamber of this and other cities. These executors are Jacob and Josep Aboab from Venice, along with Manuel Valentijs, plus whichever of the testators lives longest. The executors have full authority to manage everything and can choose replacements if some of them die.

The will explicitly excludes the orphan masters of this and other cities from having any authority over the estate or underage heirs. The document was created in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jacob Marcusz, Jan Hebdon, and Arnoud Raard. Since the testators didn't fully understand Dutch, Jacob Marcusz translated some points for them. The document was notarized by A. Lock.

The document explains that Raphael Abendana should receive 250 guilders after the death of the first of the testators. The executors are instructed to distribute 300 guilders among the poor of their nation where the testators die - 150 guilders upon the first death and 150 guilders upon the second death. Another 300 guilders should be distributed on the seventh day after their deaths, and a further 300 guilders in the eleventh month following their deaths.

The executors are to receive 240 guilders, with 120 guilders to be put in the poor box where the first person dies, and 120 guilders where the second person dies. They are also to receive 200 guilders to distribute among the poor of their nation living in the Holy Land, half after the first death and half after the second. Additionally, 150 guilders is allocated for freeing slaves.

The church leaders of their nation where they die will receive 100 guilders (50 guilders after each death) to keep a lamp burning for a year after their deaths.

Hester Ergas, their daughter, is named heir to half of the remaining estate, while her children Sara and Violante Ergas inherit the other half. Hester will receive the interest from all inherited goods during her lifetime, but only until her children marry. She cannot sell or give away the inherited goods, which must pass to her children. If she has more children, they will also inherit. If she dies without descendants, she may only dispose of half the inheritance as she wishes; the other half must go to the poor of their nation via the executors.

The document confirms that Hester received 24,000 guilders as her marriage portion, which counts as her legitimate portion.

• He gave up his rights to Lia's property if she died first, allowing her to dispose of half her marriage portion and dowry (11,250 guilders)
• He donated 13,000 guilders to establish a yeshiva (religious school) in either Hebron, Safed, or Jerusalem
• The money was to be invested through the bank of Venice or other suitable locations
• The principal amount could never be reduced or alienated

• 300 guilders to the daughters of Francisco Dias in Livorno
• 100 guilders to Sipora Assobibe in Jerusalem
• 100 guilders to the grandchild of Manuel Alvares in Livorno
• 100 guilders to Berucha de Pina in Jerusalem
• 350 guilders as a wedding gift to the daughter of Raphael Abendana in Venice

On November 21, 1653, Adriaen Lock, a notary in Amsterdam, was called by ship captain Pieter Jansz Jongehaen from Hoorn. The captain commanded the ship St. Nicolaes. The notary went to the homes of Jacomo van Hooren and Abraham du Boijs, but they weren't there. Instead, he delivered his message to Van Hooren's wife.

The captain had recently arrived from Genua with several crates of lemons that needed to be delivered according to the bills of lading. His ship was anchored at the city's border. He had asked the recipients multiple times to come collect their crates of lemons, which were stacked on top of other merchants' goods. These other goods couldn't be unloaded until the lemons were removed first.

Since the recipients had refused to collect their goods, causing significant delays and keeping several lighters (small transport boats) waiting uselessly, the captain officially protested through the notary. He demanded immediate action to unload and receive the lemon crates, warning that he would hold them responsible for all costs and damages, including the hire of lighters.

On July 7, 1653, at Amsterdam, Sebastiaen Henriques (also known as Nicolas d'qante) and Manuel Mendes Henriques, the heir of his late wife Beatris Mendes Henriques, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock. They approved an agreement made with Manuel da Cunha on June 12. Since they did not speak Dutch well, Jacob Marques translated for them. Hendrick Jaspers served as a witness.

On July 8, 1653, notary Adriaen Lock went with Jacob Jacobsz, who was acting for Theodoro Voetx, to see Pieter Godde about a bill of exchange. Godde agreed to pay 500 guilders, but wanted to wait for advice from the bill's writer. Vincent Swaenenburgh and Hendrick Jaspers witnessed this meeting.

On July 9, 1653, Adriaen Adriaensz, a 29-year-old ship captain of the St. Christossel, testified for Mordochaij Abendana and Josep Loves. He stated that in October 1651, at Villa Nova, he loaded his ship for Pedro de Cavarre with:

• 1,300 barrels of figs
• 40 baskets of almonds
• 10 barrels of special figs
• 24 melons
• 6 containers of oil

He delivered these goods in December 1651. Jacobus de Mol and Jan Hebdon witnessed his testimony.

On April 12, 1654, Adriaen Lock, a notary, recorded that Manuel da Cunha and Jacob Marcusz, residents of Amsterdam, appeared before him. They stated that Salomon de Pas, as executor of the estate of Jan de Pas and Andre de Azevedo, had transferred three bills of exchange to Manuel da Cunha. These bills were issued by Manuel Duarte Brandon:

• 1,180 guilders dated June 6, 1643
• 900 guilders dated June 6, 1643
• 1,040 guilders dated June 8, 1643

The bills were drawn by Michiel Rodrigues Mendes from Pharnambuco and were to be paid to Johan and Michiel de Pas, who endorsed them to be paid to Jan de Pas and Andre d'Azevedo. This transfer was recorded on November 21, 1653. Later, Manuel da Cunha transferred his rights to Jacob Marcusz on January 20, 1654.

When Manuel Duarte Brandon was summoned to court for payment, he asked how much the parties had paid for these transfers. The parties declared they had never paid anything for these bills but had only taken them as a courtesy to collect the money from Brandon. They then transferred all rights back to Salomon de Pas, confirming they had no ownership of the bills. This was witnessed by Jacobus de Mol and Arnoud Raard in Amsterdam.

On November 18, 1680, several merchants met in Amsterdam. Arnout Muijckens, a merchant, met with Abraham de Pairi and Isaack Belmonte, who were guardians of the underage children of the late Balthazar da Cunha. They agreed to cancel a transaction of 1000 Flemish pounds in the East India Company that da Cunha had previously arranged with Cardoze at a price of 429 percent, which was supposed to be delivered and paid to Muijckens by February 1, 1681.

They also agreed to void a protest that Muijckens had filed on the 6th of that month against Belmonte. In return, the guardians promised to pay Muijckens 250 guilders in cash. The agreement was witnessed by Jacobus Locq and Cornelis van Kempen.

On November 22, 1680, Muijckens appeared again and confirmed that he had received the 250 guilders mentioned in the agreement, declaring himself fully satisfied with the payment from da Cunha's heirs.

On August 17, 1665, Jacob Marcusz, a resident of Amsterdam, made a statement before notary Adriaen Lock. The statement concerned money owed by Balthasar da Cunha, who acted as representative for Sebastiaen Rodrigues, a merchant from Bayonne, France. Rodrigues was the grandfather and guardian of Sebastiaen Rodrigues Lopes the Younger, who was the only son and heir of Antonio Rodrigues Lopes the Elder and his wife Jeronima de Castro.

According to a court order issued by the Court of Holland on October 16, 1664, Balthasar da Cunha was required to pay 1,500 guilders from money he held in custody for the minor child. Da Cunha had already paid 10,186 guilders and 6 stuivers to the High Council's office for the benefit of Balthasar Rodrigues, who had married Jeronima de Castro. He only retained 305 guilders and 10 stuivers.

Jacob Marcusz acknowledged receiving these remaining 305 guilders and 10 stuivers from Balthasar da Cunha. He promised not to make any further claims regarding this amount or the remainder of the 1,500 guilders. The document was witnessed by Dirck vander Groe and Johannes Freurop.

In Aceh, several ambassadors gave testimony about maritime activities. They confirmed that Johan acted as a ship captain, with Joandoguera as chief captain and Joan de Saria (a servant of governor Luis Martins de Sousa) being involved in operations in the strait. Miguel da Cunha's ship was directed outside Romania. After returning from the Buton strait, a ship was sent to find Diogo Pireira and Mats Corge Raposa.

Under orders from Captain Luis Martins de Sousa, several boats went to Cusao to pick up cargo that had come from Makassar. Diogo Pimentel served as captain of one of these boats. The testimony also mentions a journey to Pera and Pulo Dedin, where someone served as boat captain alongside Chief Captain Pero da Breu under the general's orders.

In 396-397, three separate tobacco shipments were consigned to helmsman Manoel Jose da Cunha. The first shipment of 10 rolls of tobacco came from Captain Luiz Vieira da Silva, the second from Joao Antonio, and the third from Joaquim Pereira Franca, each shipping for their own account and risk.

On March 27, 1662, Adriaen Lock, a notary, recorded that Daniel Pinto and Joanthan I brij from Amsterdam appeared before him. They had power of attorney from Paulo Jacomo Pinto, a merchant from Middelburg in Zeeland. This power of attorney was made before notary Louis d'outreleau in Middelburg on December 19, 1661.

They transferred a debt document worth 7,280 guilders from Paulo Jacomo Pinto to Balthasar da Cunha, a merchant in Amsterdam. Manuel Mendes de Crasto owed this money according to a document signed before aldermen Joachim Reudorp and Jan Hinloopen on March 25, 1661.

Following an agreement made that day between Balthasar da Cunha, Manuel Mendes de Castro, and Leonora d'andrada, the debt was considered paid in full. Balthasar da Cunha received full ownership and rights to collect the debt. Paulo Jacomo Pinto gave up all rights to this debt document.

The witnesses were Pierre Desmonts and Dirck le Bruijn.

On July 4, 1667, a business agreement was made between Jean de Castro, a Portuguese merchant in Amsterdam, and Balthasar da Cunha, also a Portuguese merchant there. The agreement concerned claims that Jean de Castro had against Sebastiaen da Cunha (brother of Balthasar da Cunha). Balthasar da Cunha agreed to pay 275 guilders to Jean de Castro at the city bank the next day as full settlement of all claims. This payment would end all disputes and legal proceedings that Jean de Castro had started against Sebastiaen da Cunha, including the arrest warrant against Sebastiaen da Cunha. Jean de Castro also released Balthasar da Cunha (also known as Jacob Ergas Henriques) and Abraham Sagaetje from their guarantorship that they had provided for Sebastiaen da Cunha before the city aldermen on July 2, 1667. The agreement was witnessed by Dick van der Groe and Berramij Venkel, and recorded by notary Adriaen Lock.

On September 10, 1665, Garbrant Marnaertsz (a broker) and Dirck van Hunsberch, both living in Amsterdam, made a sworn statement. They declared that in early June, they had settled several whale oil transactions that were due at the end of May.

Garbrant Warnaertsz further declared that in May, through Hendrick van Couwenhove, he bought 50 barrels of whale oil from Marcus Broen at 43 guilders and 15 stuivers per barrel. Couwenhoven told him the whale oil was meant for delivery to Sebastiaen da Cunha.

Both men also declared that some time after their settlement, Sebastiaen da Cunha went bankrupt. Hendrick van Couwenhoven then approached them asking if they had withdrawn the contract he had with da Cunha. When they said no, Couwenhoven asked them to help him get his contract back. They spoke to da Cunha's brother, who promised to write to Sebastiaen about it. However, due to da Cunha's bankruptcy, they have not been able to recover the contract.

The statement was witnessed by Dirck vander groe, Jacobs, and Arent Suijck, and recorded by notary Adriaen Lock.

On April 7, 1653, at Amsterdam, a declaration was made in the presence of Abraham Coronel and Hendrick Jaspersz as witnesses. It concerned Isaack Ergas who had intimate relations with Cipora at the Castle of Antwerp and on the inner Amstel of the city. Several women testified about having relations with Ergas.

Later that day, Adriaen Lock met with the trustees of Daniel Heus's estate. They questioned Heus about several matters:

• Whether he knew Gerrit Gerritsz
• Whether he knew Michiel Gerritsz and if he had signed a letter to Hendrick Evertsz in Utrecht on April 21
• If he had any additional business books besides those found in the chest in Utrecht
• Why he had secretly sent the chest to Utrecht under a false name
• If he owed money to his cousin Harmen van Cappelle, to which he replied about 1,000 guilders

On February 5, 1666, Gratia Ergas, widow of Abraham Ergas, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. She was assisted by the notary as her chosen guardian. Based on the substitution clause in powers of attorney from Jacob Brandon (husband and guardian of Rachel Ergas) and Jacob Belmonte (married to Gratia Ergas), she appointed Jan Wartelinos, also living in Amsterdam, to represent them in a legal matter. The case involved the heirs of Joan de Pas and Andre d'Azevedo. Wartelinos was authorized to:

• Appear before arbitrators who were assigned to handle this dispute
• Attend all meetings related to the case
• Act as both plaintiff and defendant against the heirs
• Take any legal actions that Gratia herself would have been able to take under her power of attorney

• Jacobus Govert Lacher
• Dirck vander Groe
• J Backer

• Let his mother live with his sister Sara Ergas (wife of Jacob Ergas)
• Keep his mother in his house with either:
  • His current servants
  • New servants chosen by the other parties
  • Hire Bela, a maid who had served his mother for 25 years
• Provide Isaac Belmonte, who was single, with a private room in his house with his own key

• Ozorio requested a copy of the document
• Moijses Aboaf stated he would set party against party
• Isaac Belmonte also requested a copy

On August 1, 1677, several members of the Portuguese Jewish community met with Dirck vander groe, a notary in Holland. The community leaders (Jacob Ergas henriques, Abraham Rendes da Silva, and David de Samuel Abendana) appointed representatives to handle a legal matter. They selected:

• Jacob Eneno de Mesquite
• Jacob de Pinto
• Benjamin barach Rendes
• Daniel Espinosa

These representatives were given power to defend the community's interests in a dispute with Joseph Aberbanel barbosa before the Court of Holland. They could act both as plaintiffs and defendants, and had the authority to appoint substitutes if needed. The document was signed by the three community leaders and certified by the notary on January 27, 1679.

On October 16, 1665, several family members appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. Gratia Ergas, widow of Abraham Ergas, appeared both for herself and as representative of her daughters. She represented Jacob Brandon, who was married to Rachel Ergas, and Jacob Belmonte, who was married to Gracia Ergas. Their power of attorney was signed in Hamburg on May 29 of that year.

She also represented Ondre Dias Lorenco, who was married to Lea Dias. This power of attorney was signed by mayors and aldermen of the city of Sluijs on September 13. Rachel Salon, widow of Michiel de Pas, appeared as mother and guardian of her underage children who were heirs of Abraham Ergas.

These parties had disagreements about the guardianship and administration of the estate and goods of the children left behind by Abraham Ergas. To avoid further troubles and legal costs, they agreed to submit their dispute to arbitration by Jacob Delmonte and Joseph Azevedo, merchants in the city.

The arbitrators were given the power to:

• Choose a third arbitrator if they could not agree
• Consult neutral lawyers at the shared cost of both parties
• Replace any arbitrator who became sick, died, or was unable to serve

The parties agreed to appear at meetings with 24 hours notice. If they failed to appear three times, the arbitrators could make their decision based only on the evidence from the appearing party. The parties agreed to accept the ruling as binding and to have it confirmed by the High Council of Holland.

This appears to be a Dutch notarial index or register from an unspecified date, listing various legal documents and transactions. Each entry contains a name (or names), type of document, and a reference number. The documents include:

• Various types of legal papers like testimonials ("attestatie"), powers of attorney ("procuratie"), marriage contracts ("huwelijcx contract"), and wills ("testament")
• Business documents such as bills of exchange ("wissel"), sales contracts ("Coopcedulle"), and shipping contracts ("Chertepartije")
• Personal declarations ("verclaringe") and agreements ("accoort")

Notable entries include marriage contracts between Gerrit Pietersz Schilt and Annetge Claes, and between Ghijsbert Martensz and Marritgen Claes. Several prominent merchants appear multiple times, such as Hester Ergas and Jacob de Geus. The documents involve people from various places including Hamburg and Enkhuizen. Many entries relate to international trade and commerce, with multiple references to protests of bills of exchange and shipping agreements.

On June 3, 1682, in Amsterdam, Abraham la Maire and Benjamin Baiva, both of legal age, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. They made a sworn statement at the request of Isaack van Jacob Belmonte, who was married to Rachel Ergas, daughter of Jacob Ergas Henriques. They declared that Jacob Ergas Henriques had died about 1.5 years ago, and his wife had died about a year before him. After their deaths, their household was dissolved. The witnesses stated they knew this because they had known Jacob Ergas Henriques and his wife well and had regular contact with them. The statement was witnessed by Jacobus van der Groe and Benjamin Perne.

On September 16, 1664, notary Adriaen Lock visited several people at the request of Hester Cabeson, widow of Moijses Cabeson in Amsterdam. Among those visited were:

• Isaack Cabeson
• Aaron Dorta who was married to Sara Dorta
• Jacob Ergas who was married to Debora Ergas

The purpose was to inform them that Moijses Cabeson had died about six weeks earlier without a will. As legal heirs to their deceased son and brother, they were asked if they would accept their inheritance. If they refused, they would not be allowed to claim any of the deceased's possessions or assets.

Isaack Cabeson initially requested a copy of the document. Aaron Dorta said he wanted nothing to do with it. Debora Ergas said she would tell her husband.

On September 17, Isaack Cabeson officially declined to be an heir and rejected the inheritance. On September 23, when visited again, Jacob Ergas simply walked away. Finally, on October 20, Jacob Ergas officially declared that neither he nor his wife would accept the inheritance of the deceased Moijses Cabeson.

• Manuel Lopes Cunes, aged about 58
• Antonij Lopes Perera, aged about 42
• Michiel Cardosa, aged about 40
• David Ergas, aged about 32