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This appears to be an account book or ledger from 1684-1690 listing financial transactions with various individuals across several Dutch and European cities. Notable entries include:

• Willem and Abraham van Beets with the largest individual payment of 1,240 guilders in 1689
• Hieronimus IJsenbergh in Caulen with 2,515 guilders in 1690
• Hans Glad in Drouthem with 2,288 guilders in 1689
• Joannes Schuurman with a deposit of 5,200 guilders in 1690
• The East India Company (Oostindische Compagerie) with 171 guilders in 1689

This financial ledger from the years 1741-1743 shows various payments and debts in Utrecht area of the Netherlands. The accounts include:

• Initial cash balance of 856.4 florins in good money and 2436.10 florins in poor money
• A payment from Jan Daamburg for delivered gin of 130.2 florins on September 26, 1741
• Several payments including ones from Gerrit Smith, Jan van Goor, and Jacob Dirhoe
• Various gold species payments, including:
  • 64 ducats at 5 guilders 5 stuivers each
  • 32½ pistoles at 9 guilders 9 stuivers each
  • 2½ gold ducatons at 15 guilders 15 stuivers each
• Multiple debts from merchants, including Jacob van Lunteren, Jan Drieling, Verhard van Staveren, and Christiaen Schreurman
• The ledger concludes with promissory notes from W. Hervée and Roeloff Stuwars, the latter for 275 florins

In the period around 1743-1744, various merchants conducted business transactions involving geneva (gin) in Dutch currency. Among the buyers were Jacob de Waijer, Frans Verkerk, and Steven van Binterup, who each purchased multiple pieces of geneva. On December 3, 1743, Jan ten Grootenhuysen made a payment of 318 guilders. On January 6, 1744, skipper Arij Groen handled transactions.

Other notable customers included:

• Anthony Dankelman
• Hendrik Vleggekom who paid 82 guilders
• Evert van Staveren who made two payments
• Hendrik Greving who bought 5 pieces of geneva
• Hendrik Oosterman
• Jacob van Lunteren
• Jan Drijver who purchased one piece, one oxhead, and two measures of geneva
• Harmanus Bouwman who bought one piece of geneva

Several merchants traded in gin (genever) in multiple transactions. Jan Roemer sold 58 pieces. Jacob van Drongelen, Jacob van Lunteren, and Gerrit Smit made sales, with Smit selling 1 piece for 252.18 guilders. Christiaen Schuerman, Willem Rieuwer, Martinus Rosee, Jan Druijver, Zacharijas Wynbron, and Jacob de Waijer also traded gin, with Rosee selling 1 piece for 80.6 guilders, Wynbron selling 2 pieces for 153 guilders, and de Waijer selling 2 pieces for 149 guilders. Druijver traded 1 piece and 2 amen of gin for 154.18 guilders.

On March 28 and 29, 1730, several siblings appeared before Philip Zweerts, a public notary in Amsterdam. The siblings were Jacobus Koning, Jacobus van Lunteren (married to Sytje Koning), Daniel Koning, Martinus Koning, and Elisabeth Koning (widow of Hendrik van Sticht). They also represented their minor sister Susanna Koning, daughter of the late Ambrosius Koning.

These siblings were each entitled to one-sixth of their father Adam Koning's inheritance. Adam Koning had been the sole heir of his wife Gerbrechje Brent (the siblings' mother), according to their mutual testament made on December 3, 1711 before notary Gerard Burghoud.

Their mother Gerbrechje Brent had previously inherited a house and property from Ariaantje Jacobs van Langendijk (wife of Dionis van Sundert) through a testament made on August 12, 1709 before notary Izaak Beukelaar. This property had been transferred to Ariaantje Jacobs Langendijk by Joan Tiellens according to a deed dated February 16, 1701.

• Gerard Lemens on March 1, 1753
• Marritje Vermenten on March 1, 1751
• Willem Nieuwenhoff on May 1, 1759
• Jan Iaacoffremeanx on October 3, 1751
• Hendrica Brund on March 1, 1739
• Cornelia de Vllers (wife of Harmanus Bols) on May 1, 1739 (three bonds)

On May 27, 1716, Willem Simonsz who lived in the Old Side Alley in Amsterdam appeared before notary Johannes Boots. Simonsz was acting on behalf of Lambartus Simons and Johanna Ten Ham, a married couple, based on legal permission given by the mayors and aldermen of Doesburgh on May 19, 1716. He acknowledged receiving something from Jacob Vliet, who was the sole heir of the late Witse Sieuwers according to a will confirmed on the twenty-seventh.

On July 3, 1730, Jan Hulsman, who was married to Machtelt Natrop, and Geertruij Natrop, widow of Anthonie Barbiers, appeared before notary Jan Ploos van Amstel in Amsterdam. They appointed their brother-in-law and brother David Natrop, a master tailor, to collect money from their inheritance. The inheritance came from the estate of their father and father-in-law Johan Natrop, who had recently died. Each of them was to receive 10 riksdaalders, making a total of 20 riksdaalders. The document was witnessed by Jacob Ploos van Amstel Albertusz and Mijndert van Dulmen.

• Jan Hulsman, who was married to Machtelt Natrop
• Geertrui Natrop, who was the widow of Antonie Barbiers

The meeting discussed several important matters on December 16, 1700. The report concerned trading rights that had been extended for 30 years, similar to conditions set on September 20, 1674.

A letter was read from the Chamber of Amsterdam dated December 10, which included two messages from provisional director Nicolaes van Reek, written in Curaçao on September 18 and October 6.

Mr. Francois de Meij was appointed as secretary for the Issequibo River region with a monthly salary of 30 guilders. Anthoi Lijfins, the colony's bookkeeper, received a salary increase from 12 to 20 guilders per month.

On December 27, 1700, they read a letter from Gijseling dated December 26 about ship captain Pieter Prop of the vessel Rachel. He had sailed from Texel eight days earlier but encountered problems near Gorje and had to stop for repairs due to his leaking ship.

On December 29, they read a letter from the Chamber of Amsterdam dated December 21. It mentioned that ship Rachel had sailed on December 19 with favorable winds.

• 6 cannons with accessories
• War ammunition
• Gun carriages
• Hand grenades

• They received a previous letter from October 4 with required documents from the bookkeeper general
• A notice was delivered by notary Steven Deswarte on behalf of Isaack Semach Ferro regarding gold bars given to ship captain Pieter Jansen Bodt by Gaspan Dandrade in Cartagena
• The hoeker ship of Poudewijns, captained by Jerven Gielitse, arrived safely with letters from Commander Beekman
• They planned a sale for the 10th of next month
• Two protests were filed by Antonij Wonteran and Pieter Stoop against Michiel Joosten's slave trading activities, which were deemed harmful to the Company
• Commander Beekman reported in a letter from June 27 that secretary Francois de Meij had passed away
• The letter mentions goods arriving from Rio Hekope on the ship "de Liefde" belonging to private merchants

Between 1702 and 1704, letters were exchanged between colonial administrators about trade and finance in Guinea, specifically at Castle St. George d'Elmina. A financial discrepancy was found in the accounts of the late secretary François de Meij, amounting to 150 florins and 16 stuivers, including 103 florins and 4 stuivers in Zeeland rijksdaalders.

The document mentions trade cargo being sent on two ships:

• The Vriendschap (Friendship), captained by Jacob Volle
• The Fortuin (Fortune), captained by Wort Lierman

A peace treaty was established with the local inhabitants, which the administrators hoped would lead to profitable trade. The cargo sent included:

• Grain brandy
• Ship's biscuit
• Fine tested rifles and carbines
• Bed sheets
• Green perpetuana cloth
• Coral

There was some criticism about the quality of the perpetuana cloth, which was judged to be of lower quality and less green than expected.

At a meeting in The Hague in 1700, discussions were held about continuing the trade charter. Ships from Zeeland arriving in Curaçao needed proper documentation, though there were issues with missing ship details and payment records. The assembly decided to build a new ship for company goods with special accommodations for directors.

The colony of Essequebo was to be supplied with Angolan slaves, ensuring it remained under Zeeland's control. A payment of 2.5% was to be settled, with a 5% distribution in obligations.

Hendrik Van Dan, council member in St. Eustatius, reported an uprising on the island in November 1700. Lucas van Beverhoudt and Izaak La Mont replaced the late I. Salomons.

The charter was extended for 30 years, and recognition fees that had been collected by the admiralty since 1688 would return to company control. Francois de Meij was appointed as secretary with a salary of 30 guilders, while bookkeeper Anthony Zegtsius's salary was increased from 12 to 20 guilders.

In January 1701, regular meetings were scheduled for Mondays at 10 AM. Nic. Heynekens was approved to replace Ds Oostdorpins.

In Rio 'tsclope, François de Meij, who worked as a secretary there, died in 1702. His widow Sara de Meij, previously married to Jan Kock, requested payment of 244 Rijksdaalders from his inheritance. After discussion, it was decided to pay her 250 flemish pounds, but only with proper guarantee of repayment.

The ship "Prophet Samuel", managed by Jan de Heere, was ready to sail to Rio Isekope with the first good wind. He offered to transport cargo for the company at 25 guilders per barrel.

Daniel Radermacher requested that 25 hogsheads of sugar from a total of 51 be given to Pieter de Labistrate. In exchange, legal proceedings against the Company would be dropped. The remaining 26 hogsheads would be sold for the Company's profit. On February 25, 1704, this request was approved under the condition that Jan Coppijn would accept a bill of exchange payable in two to three months for any remaining debt to the Company.

Present at the meeting were Duna, Govaerts (chairman), Bosmale, and Mauregnault. After deliberation on a further written request by Daniel Ghijselin Radermacher, they decided to maintain their previous Monday's resolution.

• Represent de Meij in all legal matters
• Appear before all courts and tribunals
• Execute judgments
• Place and remove arrests on people and goods
• Make agreements and provide financial guarantees

• Located on the south side of Rose Street
• Situated between the canal and the first cross street in the pin makers' alley
• The last two houses in that alley
• Inherited from Aeltie's parents, Hendrik Hermensz Brakel and Aeltie Jans

• The sellers must provide two guarantors
• Buyer and sellers would split all additional costs equally
• The buyer would immediately receive proportional rental income
• Payment would be made once all paperwork was completed and guarantees were registered

On Monday March 18, 1704, officials discussed letters from the Chamber of Amsterdam about the ships Arent and Tijger, which had arrived in Guinea and England. They discussed insurance matters regarding ship Arent, with premium rates of 16 percent requiring partial refunds.

Sara de Meij, widow of Jan Kock, requested payment of 241 riksdaalders from the estate of Francois de Meij, who had been secretary at Rio Isegiebe until his death in 1702. The assembly agreed to pay her 50 guilders, provided she gave sufficient guarantees.

The assembly also discussed the ship Prophet Samuel, which was ready to sail to Rio with the first favorable wind. The ship's bookkeeper proposed carrying cargo for the Company at a freight rate of 25 guilders per barrel.

Pieter Sijbrantse sailed from Vlissingen on the yacht Rammekor in 1658. He arrived here on February 15, 1699. Due to his competence, Governor Samuel Beeckman increased his monthly wages from 12 to 18 guilders starting December 10, 1698. The records show various payments and assignments made between 1699 and 1706, including:

• Payments to the East India Company
• Payments to various individuals including Petrus Adriaanse, Francois de Meij, Jan Douw, Hendrik Pierman, David Pandia, and Jacob Bruijn
• Multiple cash disbursements and assignments
• Final settlement with the East India Company showing a balance of 218 guilders, 16 stuivers, and 8 pennies

The account books closed in 1706, with his salary continuing at 18 guilders per month from February 15, 1705.

On the ship Iustitia, van Achters was appointed as chief surgeon at six Flemish pounds per month, and Pister Vermouwe as assistant surgeon at 25 guilders per month. A provisional account was presented regarding the ship Vrintschap. Widow Kock requested payment from the estate of her late brother Francois de Meij, who died in Wekepe. Gevaerts and Pedeceur were tasked with examining letters written by the Commander about this matter. On October 19, 1705, a meeting was held with Rithan, Piesses, and Verpoorte. A letter was received from the Chamber via the ship Hollandia de Maze on the 10th of that month, announcing the safe arrival of the ship Wapen van Holland. The Chamber was informed that 8,000 pieces of eight had been received via the ship Swarten Edeijssen. Willem Aten requested payment of 100 pounds for an anchor, cable, and sail sold to the Company. Officials were asked to examine these items and their documentation before approving payment.

Jan de Maij, a clockmaker in the city of Amsterdam, was the uncle and guardian of Pieter and Angnees van Gall, children of Jan van Kall (also a clockmaker and land surveyor in Minnighe) and Hillitie de Maij (the declarant's deceased sister). On September 7, 1654, being unable to personally handle the children's legal rights, he appointed his brother Francois de Meij (also a guardian of these children) and Dirck van Sal (adult son of Jan van Cate) as his legal representatives. Their duties included:

• Defending and protecting the rights of the underage children
• Claiming their rightful portion of their deceased mother's inheritance
• Following the customs and procedures of the city court of Minnighe
• Handling the division of the children's portions
• Issuing receipts and necessary documents
• Pursuing the matter through all legal means in case of opposition

This declaration was made in Amsterdam in the presence of witnesses Jan Arentsz Tiggelaer and Willem van Seventer. The document mentions that Niclaes Kruijs, a public notary approved by the Court of Holland, went to the house of Pieter Ellertsz, an innkeeper at the Golden Horn on the sea dike, where Hendrick Garssel was lodging.

Anthonij Looman from Hanover worked as a planter at the plantation Poelwijck. His monthly salary was 30 guilders. Between 1699 and 1703, he received various payments through assignments from the Company and other individuals including:

• Pieter de za Rae
• Jodons Bate
• A. Leijtsinp
• A. Kerkwood
• J.C. Buijper
• Francois de Meij
• Jan Cornelisre Cuijpen
• Alexander Kerkwordt

In 1699, Commandeur Samuel Beekman and the council appointed him as director of plantation Poelwijck with a monthly salary of 24 guilders. His salary was later increased to 30 guilders per month. His accounts were maintained in the Company's books until June 1703.

Hendrick Bierman, a sergeant from Bremen, earned 20 guilders per month at Fort Rijck. Between 1699 and 1703, various financial transactions were recorded:

• In 1699-1700, payments were made to the East India Company through assignments, and to Jodoup Bate, Jan Cornelisie Cuijpen, and Jacobus de pape
• In 1701, more payments were made to the Company and to David Sandra, Cornelike Crijpen, and through a loan by Francois de meij
• In 1702, transactions included payments to the Company, J. Cornelisze Puijper, J. bar, and Alexander kerkwoode
• In October 1700, Bierman was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant by Commander Samuel Beekman and council, increasing his salary from 20 to 26 guilders per month
• Bierman died in 1702 after making a testament, leaving behind some goods

The final accounting showed a total balance of 222 guilders, 9 stuivers, and 1 penny.

On 30 May 1710, Pieter Akkersdunk from Rotterdam served as a soldier under Commander Samuel Beekman. He earned 13 guilders per month. The document details various financial transactions:

• Payments were made to Christiaan Brande and Pieter de Larn
• Money was transferred to Francois de Meij in June 1702
• Payments to Huijsregt Wiggers and Antonij Roosee were recorded
• In June 1703, a payment was made to Jan Cornelis Cuijver

The employment history shows that Akkersdunk was first hired in November 1699 with a salary of 13 guilders monthly. In July 1701, his wage was reduced to 8 guilders per month. Later, under Governor Samuel Beekman, he was reassigned as a sailor on the ship Rammekens with a salary of 12 guilders monthly. He was finally discharged from Company service in November 1702.

• Have the ship piloted
• Store cargo in the warehouse
• Write to the Chamber president about the incident

• Pieder Adriaansen
• Jodoens Bate
• Onbregt Wiggers
• Marius Vanderwest
• Francois de Meij
• Adriaan Boreman
• Jacob Goraat