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On April 16, 1661, several brokers were called before Jeurian de Ves, a public notary in Amsterdam. The brokers included Simon gamel de Paad, Abraham van Niebergen, Isaag Staadts, Jacob Hennebos, Aernoumt vander Cruijs, Adam van Bergh, Jacob Cardose, David Chamis, and Abraham quinioo.

They testified that Francais Coster, who lived on the Fluwele Burgwal, had been working as an unofficial broker in wool for many years. He acted as if he was a sworn or admitted broker, making deals between merchants and buyers in the city.

The witnesses had seen him conducting business at various locations:

• At the Exchange
• On the Dam
• At merchants' houses
• In their offices
• At the Weighing House during deliveries

The document also mentions a separate transaction involving a shipyard with houses, located near the Mercken bridge. Hendrick Cornelis Vande Noort, a shipwright, and others sold this property for 2,800 guilders, with payments to begin in May of that year.

On September 1, 1664, Aaron Quirido and Abraham dafonseca appeared before notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. They acted as representatives of Hester Cabeson, widow of Moses Cabeson. Moses Cabeson had died about two months earlier without a will. His inheritance was to be split between:

• His father Isaac Cabeson (half of the estate)
• His three sisters (sharing the other half):
  • Sara Dorta (married to Aaron Dorta)
  • Debora Erges (married to Jacob Erges)
  • Hassel (married to Abraham Aboaff Cardozo)

Hester Cabeson had asked Isaac Cabeson, Aaron Dorta, and Jacob Erges if they would accept their roles as heirs. Isaac Cabeson and Aaron Dorta refused to accept the inheritance. Hester Cabeson wanted to know if Abraham Aboaff Cardozo would accept his wife's portion of the inheritance. The notary was asked to visit Cardozo to get his answer and to warn him not to take or dispose of any of the estate's goods without permission. If he accepted the inheritance, he would need to handle Hester Cabeson's dowry and other marriage-related financial matters according to the marriage contract.

• Rachel Cardosa was making claims against the heirs of Diego Nunes Belmonte
• Aaron Quirido was making counter-claims against Rachel Cardosa

• Aaron Quirido would pay Rachel Cardosa 150 guilders in cash as full settlement of all claims
• Rachel Cardosa would cancel all accounts of Diego Nunes Belmonte in the books of Diego Cardoso Nunes
• The legal mandate that Rachel Cardosa had obtained from the Court of Holland would be cancelled

On January 15, 1627, Isabel Rodrigues, widow of Manuel Rodrigues from Olivenca, accompanied by her son Jacob Mexia, appeared before notary Jacob Jacobs in Amsterdam. She transferred an insurance policy to Diego Nunes Belmonte worth 225 pounds sterling. This was part of a larger policy of 350 pounds that had been issued to her late husband for money and goods shipped on two vessels:

• The Bloempot, captained by Abraham Jansen
• The Blue Dove (Pomba Azul), captained by Aert Ariaensen

The insurance was divided among several underwriters:

• William and Henry de Vriese: 100 pounds
• Juan le Roux: 100 pounds
• Fernando de la Faille: 50 pounds
• Miguel Cornelissen Blau: 50 pounds
• David Otsen Born: 50 pounds

The transfer also included rights to 20 boxes of brown sugar held by Manuel Estevens in Hamburg, and goods held by Aaron Querido in Sale, Barbary. This transfer was made to settle a debt of 2,666 florins and 9 placas that Belmonte had paid to her son Isaac Mexia. The document was signed by witnesses Jacob Jesurun and Joos Jacobs.

Various legal transactions and administrative records took place in Amsterdam during1510. These included property transfers, notarial deeds, and guild-related matters. Notable persons involved were Nicolaes Hager, Nicolaes Rubbeuts, and Nicolaes van Beeck.

Several guild matters were documented, including death notices from:

• The shoemakers guild
• The beer carriers guild
• The shoe tappers guild

Multiple business agreements and transactions were recorded between merchants and traders, including Pieter Haring and Aletta Delft, Paulus van Hemert and Pieter Jansz. The Portuguese Jewish community was also involved in various legal matters, with documents mentioning their burial society (Portuguese Dead Church).

Rachel Lopes, Rachel Lamach da Costa, and Rachel d'Almance appear as women conducting business transactions. The document shows that both Dutch and Portuguese Jewish residents were active in legal and commercial affairs in the city during this period.

In Amsterdam on August 3, 1657, a fight broke out at the wood market near the Muner bridge. David Tartas and another person got into a verbal argument. Tartas had a stick in his hand and hit the other person with it. The incident continued near a house at the entrance of Swanenburch Street. When witnesses tried to stop the fight, one person got injured on their hand. Tartas was later seen walking alone across the Muner bridge without any assistance. One of Tartas's friends joined the fight and scratched the other person until they bled. The events were witnessed by several people including Jacob Saphia, who was about 30 years old, and was verified by notary public Van der Groe. The witnesses noted that there were few people on the street when the incident began.

On July 25, 1672, merchants Harman Becker and Jacob Tartas met in Amsterdam before notary Adriaen Lock. They discussed a previous transaction from June 10th where Jacob Tartas had bought shares worth 500 Flemish pounds in the East India Company through brokers Samuel Cotinho and Abraham Gonnes. The shares had a 12.25% charge and Tartas was supposed to pay Becker 414%. However, due to a dispute involving Moses and David Judolion, Tartas refused to accept and pay for these shares. To avoid further problems and legal proceedings, they reached a new agreement:

• Harman Becker would transfer shares worth 500 Flemish pounds in the East India Company's Amsterdam chamber to Jacob Tartas
• These shares would still carry the 12.25% charge
• Jacob Tartas would pay Harman Becker 375% for these shares through the city bank

The witnesses testified that they knew Moses Cohen d'Aleped well and were aware that he had left for Salee in Barbary about 8 or 9 years ago. He stayed there and never returned. They also knew that Cohen did business with his brother Henrico d'Azevedo, who lived in Amsterdam. After Moses Cohen left for Salee, his wife moved in with Henrico d'Azevedo, bringing all her household goods, and still lives there.

On September 2, 1653, before notary Adriaen Lock, Marian Salomons, a German Jewish woman, declared that she had a dispute with Abraham de Crasto about a child she had given birth to. She accused him of being the father, which he denied. They reached an agreement where she would raise the child at her own expense and not bother de Crasto in public. In return, he would pay her 30 guilders: 20 immediately and 10 at the next fair.

On September 3, 1653, Anthoni van Wijckersloot, a merchant in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Adriaen Lock and appointed his servant P. Pocquelijn as his representative during his absence. Pocquelijn was authorized to:

• Collect debts from his debtors
• Issue receipts
• Appear in court if necessary
• Sell and trade goods for cash or credit
• Buy new goods
• Handle bills of exchange

On June 4, 1675, Abraham de Crasto, who lived in Amsterdam, appeared before notary Dirck van der Groe. He declared that he would never claim any costs or other payments from Jacob Mines de Crasto and Gratia Mines regarding the rent of a house located in Vloonburg (where the white horse stands in the gable). This house was left behind by widow Kificaloba, who was married to Isaack Loba. The declaration concerned 300 guilders that were left to Gratia Mines in Kificaloba's will.

Abraham de Crasto agreed that Isaack Lopes Alvin, or whoever manages the house, may handle the rent money (after deducting interest, repair costs, and taxes) and give Jacob Mines de Crasto and Gratia Mines their rightful share according to the legacy. They may use this money as their own property. The declaration was witnessed by Cornelis de Keizer and Wouter Schurman.

On April 4, Antonio de Porto and Gerrebrant Jacobsz van Grafdijk made a shipping agreement. The ship would travel from Amsterdam to Bordeaux and back via Ireland and England. Here are the key terms:

• The loading and unloading time was limited to 15 working days
• If it took longer, the charterer would pay 6 guilders per extra day
• The total shipping fee was 3,050 guilders
• The ship could carry 80 barrels:
  • 40 barrels of wine (4 oxheads each)
  • 40 barrels of brandy (3 pieces per barrel)
• If the ship couldn't carry this full amount, payment would be reduced proportionally
• The captain would receive 50 guilders as a bonus payment
• In Bordeaux, the charterer would provide 100 Dutch guilders if needed by the captain
• The captain had 10 days to obtain a passport for the journey

The agreement was witnessed by Isaack Alfarin and Abraham de Crasto in Amsterdam. On April 6, both parties met again to confirm their approval of these terms.

On February 3, 1612, in Amsterdam, a legal document was written by notary Nicolas Jacobs. Diogo da Silva, a Portuguese merchant, had refused to accept and pay a bill of exchange on January 26 and again on February 13. The bill was for 500 crusados at 117 groats, dated December 10, 1611 in Lisbon, drawn by Pero Bernalden Monteno to pay Valerius van Gistele for the value given by Juan Sinel.

Diogo da Silva now wanted to pay the bill but was worried that Pero Bernalden Monteno might have already paid Juan Sinel in Lisbon due to the protests. He promised to pay Valerius van Gistele or his representative 243 pounds and 15 shillings of Flanders in Amsterdam, with 6% interest, as soon as there was proof that the 500 crusados had not been paid in Lisbon.

Diogo Dias Querido, another Portuguese merchant in Amsterdam, appeared as guarantor for Diogo da Silva. He promised to pay the same amount with interest if Diogo da Silva failed to do so, giving up his legal rights of defense. The document was witnessed by Antonio Correa and Francisco Boocq.

On January 1, 1636, two young women gave witness statements to notary Adriaen Lock in Amsterdam. They were Grietgen Hendricx, about 23 years old, and Marritgen Cornelis, about 18 years old. They testified for Aron Quirido.

Marritgen Cornelis stated that shortly after Christmas, she heard Manuel Mendes de Crasto say he would move in May of that year to his own house on the Breestraat. When Quirido put up a rental notice for the back house, it remained there for about 3 weeks until he found new tenants.

After Quirido had rented out the house, Manuel Mendes de Crasto's wife and her neighbor, the wife of Jacob Villo Real, came to ask if they could stay in the house. Quirido said this was impossible as he had already rented it to others.

Grietgen Hendricx testified that she lived next to Manuel Mendes de Crasto and had heard multiple times from various people that he would move in May. She confirmed seeing the rental notice for about 3 weeks and witnessed many people coming to view the house during this period.

The witnesses signed their marks in the presence of Jacobus Sgelende and Dirck vander Groe.

On an unknown date, two Portuguese men, Diogo Fernanden (aged 33) and Simon Aluares de Crasto (aged 19), gave testimony about events that happened to them. They had been traveling from Bahia in Brazil to Viana in Portugal on a ship called Tenoia de Conseisao, captained by Gaspar Luis. In late July, about 40 miles from the Portuguese coast, they encountered a French ship whose captain called himself Grm. After a two-hour battle where people died on both sides, the French captured their ship and took them to St. Marten. The French captain kept them hidden below deck for 4 days, not allowing them to go ashore or speak to anyone. After this, they were put on a small boat and taken to Larido in Biscay. This testimony was given in Amsterdam on November 17, 1618, witnessed by Michiel Donneris and Jan de Brux.

On November 22, 1616, Abel Tamminga (aged 30) testified that about two years earlier, he had sold four half-pieces of black cloth to the producer through broker Willem Gijsbertsz. These cloths were held at a pawn shop with a debt of 200 guilders, and he received 72 guilders for the sale.

This Dutch legal document appears to be a testament from Amsterdam. The testators (people making the will) reserve the right to change their testament at any time. They can add or remove instructions or make other arrangements they find suitable, either privately or in the presence of witnesses.

Abraham de Castro is mentioned as a brother of one of the testators. The document states that after death, Abraham de Castro's accounts should be approved without any contradiction, due to the testator's great satisfaction with his brother.

The testament establishes that the surviving spouse becomes the executor of the will and guardian of their minor children. This person gets full power to:

• Manage all assets
• Make arrangements regarding their minor children
• Appoint other people to these roles after their death

The document was signed in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jan ter Linde Junior and Leonardo Slungt.

• Manuel da Costa
• Elisa Abarbanel de Souza
• Jahacob Lopes Louza

The inventory lists shares in ships and financial assets. It includes a 1/32 share in the ship "St. Jan" captained by Albert Ijsbrantsz Boutekoe, and a 1/16 share in the barge ship "Koning David" captained by Claes Brommer.

The assets include 499-19 in cash and a bank balance. There are also various types of yarn in stock: 2,587 packs of Brunswick yarn (both in shop and in transit), 201.5 packs of lesser yarn in the shop, 63.5 shocks of Königsberg yarn, and 514 pounds of Bremen woolen yarn with hemp wrappings.

The estate includes what Anne Glimmers received for marriage and what the son Cornelis Joosten Glimmer received, totaling 3,147-9-8.

Outstanding debts considered good include payments due from various merchants in different cities:

• Pieter Laburgh: 157-10
• Abraham vander Banc in Nijmegen: 128-19
• Willem Muijs in Amersfoort: 1,026
• Casper Proben in Brunswick: 891-0-8
• Barthout Hooghlant in Delft: 472-8

The inventory also lists unspun wool stored with Hans Hoffman in Bremen weighing 1,369 pounds.

On March 3, 1678, Rijckge van Sorgen, widow of Joost Glimmer, and her son Goverd Glimmer appeared before Jacob van Loosdrecht, a public notary in the city. They appointed Joan de Blaeuwe, a public notary in Leiden, as their representative. His task was to collect 336 guilders and 10 stuivers from Joannes Natrap and his wife Catrina Hendricx for yarn that had been delivered to them. De Blaeuwe was authorized to:

• Give receipts for payments received
• Try to settle the matter peacefully if possible
• Take legal action if necessary
• Appeal any unfavorable decisions
• Appoint a substitute representative if needed

The document was witnessed by Simochoff, Joost Glimmer's widow, Jacob Schab, and Hoff Schabaelie.

On November 3, 1904, a will was recorded in Haarlem before notary Benjamin Egbertus Cornelius Seiquelte. Anna Vecla Alida Vos, widow of Gerardus Josiphus van Dieren Bijvoet, declared her final wishes. She revoked all previous wills and specified the following gifts to be distributed within three months of her death, free of succession rights and other taxes:

• To her daughter Cornelia Bemardina Maria van Deezen Bijvoet, wife of Petrus Johannes Beccar: a pearl brooch, prayer chair, silver garden shears, red canton chair, and a gold purse that must never be sold and should return to another daughter if the recipient dies.
• To her son Anthonius Johannes van Dieren Bijvoet in Utrecht: a writing desk, black tea tray with silver, Japanese cups (red with blue), and a silver inkwell.
• To her daughter-in-law Anna Eleonora van Rij, widow of Georgius Johannes Antonius van Dieren Bijvoet: two silver serving bowls on tray, silver asparagus tongs, gold-lacquered tea tray, and 12 eggshell tea cups.
• To her son Rinse Johannes van Dieren Bijvoet: blue porcelain cabinet set, blue porcelain dish, small blue porcelain teacups, gilded Empire clock, bronze canton chair, and silver ice spoons.
• To her daughter Anna Maria Cornelia van Dieren Bijvoet, wife of Gerardus Johannes van Meeuwen: jeweled buttons from the nice set, silver teapot and milk jug, silver tea box or biscuit tin (her choice), silver sugar basket with tongs, cognac set, gilt mirror from the front room, and mahogany worktable.
• To her daughter Lucia Georgina Maria van Dieren Bijvoet: clock with candelabras from the front room, crucifix with ivory corpus, marble Ecce Homo, large painting from the living room, and the marble "Heide Rote".

On June 6, 1904, Anna Theela Alida Vos, widow of Gerardus Josephus van Deeren Bijvoet, appeared before notary Benjamen Egbertus Cornelius Seignette in Haarlem to record her last will and testament. She canceled all her previous wills and declared the following gifts to be distributed within three months after her death, free from inheritance taxes:

• To her daughter Cornelia Bernardina Maria van Dieren Bijvoet, wife of Petrus Johannes Beccare: a pearl brooch, a prayer chair, silver grape scissors, and a red office chair
• To her son Anthonius Johannes van Dieren Bijvoet in Utrecht: a writing desk, black tea tray with silver, Japanese cups (red with blue), and a silver inkwell
• To her daughter-in-law Anna Eleonora van Rijn, widow of Georgius Johannes Antonius van Dieren Bijvoet: two silver cake tins with tray, silver asparagus tongs, lacquered tea tray, and 12 blue teacups
• To her son Rinze Johannes van Dieren Bijvoet: blue porcelain cabinet set, blue porcelain dish, small blue porcelain teacups, bronze office chair, and silver spoons
• To her daughter Anna Maria Cornelia van Dieren Bijvoet, wife of Gerardus Johannes van Meeuwen: jeweled earrings, silver teapot and milk jug, choice of silver tea caddy or box, silver sugar basket with tongs, cognac set, gilded mirror from the front room, and mahogany work table

This crew list from Amsterdam dated 1668 includes:

The captain Pieter Jonasse from Amsterdam, and various crew members including:

• Hendrick Martense Wit from Lubeck as third mate
• Claes Gerritse Kat from Amsterdam as bottler
• Jan Meyndertse from Jeveren as cook
• Several sailors, including Abraham Gebbaina from The Hague and Andries Beugaleyn from Stettin
• Various craftsmen like Jan Herman from Amsterdam as cooper and Adrijaen Martens from Alphen as under-carpenter

The document lists 29 crew members in total, with their places of origin, roles, and previous service records. Many crew members came from places like Amsterdam, Bremen, Stockholm, and Utrecht. Their previous service dates range from 1656 to 1668, with most having served on different ships in the 1660s.

On December 30, 1740, Abraham Samlant, secretary of the council of justice at the castle, recorded that Abraham Emans and Joannes van Meeuwen, both assistants of the Dutch East India Company, testified about damaged ship equipment. The items included:

• 1 large loose stay
• 1 fore stay
• 2 hangers with tackle blocks
• 1 hanger without block
• 1 mizzen stay
• 3 pieces of standing rigging from the upper blind topmast
• 17 iron chain plates with dead-eyes

Equipment officer Barent Dewit reported these items as worn out and unusable. Some ropes could be recycled into smaller lines and yarn. A large halyard, piece of topmast rope, cable, and pulley rope were used for securing a timber raft. A missing 36-pound sounding lead needed to be accounted for. Damaged spare spars from the boats named "Ondank" and "Bellingerwolde" brought from Kalutara and Panadura were to be used as firewood. Of 7,333 cans of lamp oil in 20 barrels received from Galle, only half of the standard 6% shortage allowance (3%) would be accepted, with ship officers required to compensate the Company for the remainder.

On October 10, 1748, a sale took place in Amsterdam. Daniel van den Brink, a public notary, recorded that Pieter van den Broek Reyniersz and Isaac Balk, representing the Dutch Reformed Church deacons, sold three government bonds to Jacob Terwe. Each bond was worth 1,000 guilders and was originally registered to Gosewyn van Lanteren.

The bonds were dated as follows:

• First bond: July 8, 1707
• Second bond: July 8, 1707
• Third bond: August 8, 1708

The deacons had acquired these bonds as heirs of Elisabeth van Lunteren, who was the daughter and sole heir of Gosewyn van Lunteren. This inheritance was based on her will, which was signed on September 10, 1739 before notary Salomon Dorper in Amsterdam.

On October 12, 1748, Daniel van den Brink, a public notary in Amsterdam, recorded that Pieter van den Brink Reyniersz and Isaac Balk, representing the Reformed Church deacons, sold two financial bonds to Arent van Dik, deputy sheriff of Diemermeer, and Willem Hofman, a skipper from Diemert. They were acting as guardians of Anna Margarita Kemper, the only surviving child of the late Sibilla Roelofs. The bonds were:

• A 1,000-guilder bond in the name of Francois van Bergsum, dated October 11, 1703
• A 1,000-guilder bond in the name of Gosewijn van Lunteren, dated December 7, 1707

The deacons had obtained these bonds as heirs of Elisabeth van Lunteren, who was the daughter and sole heir of Gosewijn van Lunteren, through her will made before notary Salomondorper on September 10, 1739.

On October 10, 1740, Daniel van den Brink, a public notary in Amsterdam, recorded that Pieter van den Broek Reyniersz and Isaac Balk represented the deacons of the Dutch Reformed Church. According to a resolution from September 6, 1740, they sold and transferred a bond worth 2,000 guilders to Isaak van Halman, who lived in Amsterdam. This bond was issued by Holland & Westfriesland at the Amsterdam office, originally in the name of Adriaan Bakker on April 5, 1672 (registered on April 30, 1672). The deacons had received the right to this bond as heirs of Elisabeth van Lunteren, who was the unmarried daughter and heir of Gosewyn van Lunteren, according to her will made before notary Salomon Dorper on September 10, 1739.