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On 9 October 1725, a transport document from Macassar listed various goods, including fabrics, tobacco, rosewater, and firearms, with a total value of 2996.17.8.

In a letter dated 5 October 1725, Theodorus van den Bosch, secretary in Macassar, wrote to the King of Banjar. The governor had received the king's letter and gifts. In return, the governor sent a grey horse, two hunting dogs, and 21 ell of sailcloth as a gift.

A letter from the King of Banjar to the governor Joan Fredrik Gobius was received in Macassar on 22 July 1725 through Jntje Maros. The king wished the governor long life and good health and sent Jntje Maros to express his humility and seek the governor's favor.

1772, Administrator of Finances approved the request to exempt a piece of land called Mlatuarbo, located near the Carakreel between the lands of Gage d'Amoux and Overtoom, from the right of seizure. A copy of this decision was sent to the petitioner as document 8 1106. Se. H. S. Oisinga, acting for himself and as the authorized representative of the other heirs of the late Madelon van Vanden Balk, informed that he sold a property located on Hooge Straat, known as O. U. La Dne. 772, N. W. La Eo. 72, 360, to Martha van S. F. D. Philips. He requested an authenticated copy of the inheritance certificate from 1772 August 24 and exemption from the right of seizure for this property. Considering the letter from the Administrator of Finances dated 1771 July 12 715, which stated that the proof of ownership for the mentioned property was not submitted, and a further letter from the advisor, noting that Madelon van Vanden Balk and Goekel had possessed the property for more than half a century, the request for exemption was granted without requiring additional documents. However, if there were objections, the exemption could be granted upon payment of double transfer duties. Further considering the letter from the Administrator of Finances dated 1772 June 18 No. 312 652, it was decided to exempt the property from the right of seizure and authorize the Government Secretary to issue an authenticated copy of the existing inheritance certificate to the petitioner. It was also decided that before the transfer of the mentioned property could be executed, double transfer duties based on the sale price would have to be paid. Copies of this decision were sent to the Administrator of Finances for information and to the petitioner as a directive. Document N. 1107. Considering a letter from the Administrator of Finances dated 1772 June 15 10311, stating that according to the financial administration's records, under Budget Item 11, Section 2 of the current year's budget, a sum of 423,500 was allocated, of which 24,265.31 had been spent, leaving a balance of 765.312. The Administrator of Finances proposed to allocate the amount of 3920.49 for various works carried out at Fort Nieuw Amsterdam, as unforeseen expenses, to be covered under Budget Item 13 of the same budget. Referring to the resolution of 1755 June 14 755, and noting that the costs for repairs and renewals of military buildings and works booked under Budget Item 11, Section 2, should not all be charged to that item, and that the workers who had been paid, including those for leveling the ground, should be charged to Budget Item 2, Section 2. It was decided to allocate the excess amount.

On 19 Teberber, the free woman Hagdelen van den Balk, also known as Jssak, appeared before the court in Paramaribo. She was fully capable of managing her affairs and lived in Paramaribo. She was known to the witnesses present.

• She declared her intention to create a codicil (a supplement to her will) as follows:

She stated that in her testamentary disposition dated 22 December 1790, before the sworn clerk Willem Kok, the first ordinary clerk, Willem Hendrik Esser, and other witnesses in Paramaribo, she had appointed:

• E. Schame as the executor of her will and the administrator of her estate and inheritance.
• In case of E. Schame's death or legal incapacity, Charles Weitzels and the honorable Mr. P.S. Haussen would take over.

She now revoked this appointment and instead named her children and heirs from her aforementioned will—Trompe Hendrik, Amarentie, and Amariba—as the executors, administrators, and executrices of her will, estate, and inheritance. She granted them all the powers and authority necessary to carry out these duties, including the power of substitution, while excluding the involvement of the Orphan Chamber and other courts of this colony. She thanked and excused these courts. The sworn clerk read the above to her in the presence of the witnesses. Then, the sworn clerk and translator H.Y. Convalus interpreted it for her in the Negro English language, as she did not understand Dutch. She declared that she fully understood everything. She confirmed this as her codicil, wishing it to be followed and executed with full force and effect, whether as a codicil or in any other legally valid form, despite any omissions or defects. This was done in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses Willem Aber Crombre, Johannes Walther, J.W. Abeicrombor Scheffer, and Willem Jacobes Valois, who confirmed that they knew her well and that she was legally capable. W.J. Valois made his mark for certification. The testament was then signed by the translator JJ Comvalius, the sworn clerk Joh.s Kok, and the ordinary clerk IohK No.

In the colony, Magdalon van van den Balk, also known as Wasway, declared to the sworn clerk that, although she had weak eyesight, she was fully capable of making her last will and testament. She revoked all previous wills and documents of this nature, making them invalid.

In her new will, she decided to leave 5 guilders to the poor of the Reformed Church in the colony. She appointed Iacoba van Eene as the executor of her estate. She also named her five children—Trompe, Hendrik, Amerentie, Amima, and Jacobus van der Slk—as her universal heirs, each to receive an equal share. If any of them died before her, their share would pass to their children.

She expressed her wish that her estate and the buildings on it should not be sold but kept and used by her heirs. Her clothes were also not to be sold but divided equally among her heirs in the best possible way.

She appointed I. Schasne as the executor of her will and the administrator of her estate.

On 30 January 1799, in Paramaribo, I: I: Leijsner, a prosecutor, appeared before the Court of Civil Justice of the Colony of Suriname. He represented P. Linck as the executor of the will, administrator of the estate, and guardian of the minor heirs of the late Iacobus van den Henden, the plaintiff. The defendant was Amimba van Janssen, also known as Amimba van Mandelen van den Balk.

Leijsner presented an obligatory and mortgage deed dated 30 January 1799, issued by W:J. Leijsner and J:H: Van Ommeren, councilors of the court, on behalf of the defendant for the benefit of the plaintiff. He requested that the defendant be condemned to comply with the contents of the deed. M:r P:S: Han, the advocate, also qualified by the defendant in the deed, declared his consent to the request.

After hearing the request and consent, and examining the deed, the court condemned the defendant to comply with the contents of the obligatory and mortgage deed. The act was recorded on 30 August 1799 by J. A. VanClaveren, the first sworn clerk.

On 22 November 1798, in Suriname, Wilhelm Johan Leijsner and Pieter Frangers, judges in the Court of Civil Justice of the Colony of Suriname, recorded that Amimba van Hanssen (also known as Amimba van Mandelon van den Balk) appeared before them.

Amimba van Hanssen acknowledged having received and thus owing a capital sum of 2400 guilders to Pieter Linck, who acted as the executor of the will and guardian of the minor heirs of the late Iacobus van VemHenden.

She promised to pay annual interest of 8 guilders per 100 guilders on the capital sum of 2400 guilders to Pieter Linck or his legal successors, every year on 30 January.

On 822 124, Magdalon van den Balk, a resident of the colony, declared before the sworn clerk that she was of sound mind to make her last will and testament. She revoked all previous wills and codicils.

She bequeathed 5 guilders to the poor of the Reformed Church in the colony. She named her eldest daughter, Jacoba van den Balk, as an heir, but only to the bare legal portion. For all other movable and immovable property, including stocks, credits, rights, and legal claims, she appointed her four children—Trompe, Hendrik, Amerentie, and Asiuribar—as her sole heirs. If one of them died, their share would pass to the longest-lived among them.

She appointed Charles Weijszel as the executor of her will and administrator of her estate, granting him full powers, including the right of substitution, and excluding the involvement of the Orphan Chamber or other authorities, regardless of where her estate might be settled.

The will was read aloud and, since she did not speak Dutch, it was translated into the Negro English language by the sworn translator Iacobus Diullept. She confirmed it as her final will.

16 March 1718

Cibvoij, the second clerk and bookkeeper, wrote to the honorable lords of Suriname.
He reported that the ship Emmenes had been missing for 18 days. On 10 March, a ship’s boat arrived and reported that Johip Piete van Bellen, the cook, had died on the coast. The ship’s crew did not know their location, so the boat was supplied and sent out again with another to search for help.

He also mentioned 12 slaves and 3 children who had died. He noted that the first clerk had recorded these deaths under his own name, Jan Jurge Carnar, and Cara Althudius.
He requested that his wages as bookkeeper be approved and hoped to continue in service, willing to take on extra duties if needed.

He referred to a letter from the Illustrious Assembly dated 7 June 1713, which discussed difficulties in finding a commissioner. He included a list of the commissioner’s powers and mentioned a gift of 90 guilders, though only 50 guilders were given to Francois Anthonij Bleij.

He also addressed payments from De Cameval and Simon Van Htalewin, who had paid 3,000 guilders in sugar and money to reduce their debts, promising to settle their accounts soon.

• On 630, a transport record lists the following people: Chrisostimus C: Lokorna, Jacob Lemmers junior, Andries ridaerbag, Parte Sannieb Barjsaac, Cornelis dubruijl, Iacobus Schuijt, Wed:te Philip Marinus, Wed=te Roelau Iaques Lablache, Willem Van Geel, Isaac Belgrado, Hend:k heman, Fredrick Golbag, Matheus Belle, Anthonij Verbercq, Part=r Anna kinkhuijzen, Wed:e Adriance, Susanna Kinkhuyzen, and Jan hend:k Schoonenberg as transporters.
• The record includes counts of white children above and below 12 years old, red and black slaves above 12 years old, red and black children below 12 years old, and pounds of sugar.
• On 713, another transport record lists: Anna Marria E: Faurarque, Jacob innes, Iean Labadie, George bruijnenbergh, Wed:e van verwei, Harmanus Laris, Hendrick Mulder, Charlo Janse, Raphael Cardosa baera, Moses C: baesa, Gabriel C: baeza, Abraham d'angulaar, david Pardo, Abraham Mementon, Jan de Loeff, Jan Jurriaan Carnar, Johannes Van herdsbergen, and Fabriel Bion as transporters.
• This record also includes counts of white children above and below 12 years old, red and black slaves above 12 years old, red and black children below 12 years old, and pounds of sugar.
• On 751, a transport record lists: Arnoldus Voltelen, Baron de Courval, Jan hondius, Part=r, Pieter Pankras, Francois Cortinant, Hendrick Van Eijck, and Samuel George as transporters.
• This record includes counts of white children above and below 12 years old, red and black slaves above 12 years old, red and black children below 12 years old, and pounds of sugar.
• The total counts are 761 white children above 12 years old, 165 white children below 12 years old, 10843 red and black slaves above 12 years old, 2160 red and black children below 12 years old, 638225 pounds of sugar, 633 red children above 12 years old, and 633 red children below 12 years old.

On 27 April 1710, Theodorus Sermeer, living on the plantation Sreedenburg in Para, but currently in Paramaribo, declared to the sworn clerk that the sealed document, written by another but signed by him, was his last will and testament. He wanted it to be valid after his death, regardless of legal formalities. This was done in the presence of Carel de Hooij, commissioner of the Society of Suriname, and Stephenus deffec as witnesses. The document was signed by Theodorus Sermeer, Carel de Hooij, and Stephanus de fat. On 3 May 1711, Jan Juriaan Carnar, in good health and sound mind, declared a sealed document, written by another but signed by him, as his last will and testament. He wanted it to be valid after his death. This was done in the presence of Gerid van Sonnenberg and Lourens denes as witnesses. The document was signed by Jan Juriaan Carnar, Gerid van Sonnenberg, and Lourens denes. On 20 May 1711, Johanna van Swillard, in good health and sound mind, declared a sealed document, written by another but signed by her, as her last will and testament. She wanted it to be valid after her death. This was done in the presence of monsieur Pieter Pankras and mejuffrouw Johanna van Swillard as witnesses.

On 25 April 1710 in Paramaribo, a record was made of the transport of sugar. The Edele Geoctroyeerde Societeit was credited for 793,600 pounds of sugar, which was 2.5% of the total.

• La Corie: 500, 20,000 on 25 January, 220, 8,800 on 11, 600, 24,000 on 30.
• Willem Pedy: 400, 16,000 on 28.
• Soetyn Bernardus Hutman: 260, 10,400 on 13.
• Daniel van Mildert: 120, 4,800 on 6.
• Isaac Cabadie: 200, 8,000 on 10.
• Matthys van Overschelde: 60, 2,400.
• Isaac de Mera: 3, 40, 1,600 on 2.
• Jurgen Carnar: 400, 16,000 on 20.
• Thomas Tyl: 100, 4,000 on 5.
• Samuel Bernardou: 400, 16,000 on 20.
• Jan van Styp: 360, 14,400 on 18.
• Jillis van der Stoel: 100, 4,000 on 5.
• Stevanus Stuymer: 20, 800 on 1.
• Elias Marland: 224,400, 5,610 on 4.
• Klaas Regtop: 10, 400 on 1.
• From the Chirurgijn: 760, 76, 30,400.
• Paul Amsinck and Nicolaes van Pandeck as receivers: 8,000, 200.
• From the Edele Geoctroyeerde Societeit: 10, 2, 345, 81, 788,800, 19,728.
• From Klaas Regtop on a barrel of marron: 4,800, 120, containing 40 stoop at 6 gl the stoop lb: 753,600, 19,848.

The document was signed by W. Bandich, the receiver.

• Will of Mdria Vervisch, Hermanus Evertz, Jan de Moght, Jan Martense Scholt, Willem Jantzen, Anthonij TKierens, Jan Verhouver, Pieter Mourissen, Philim Btoer, Anthonij Gotiers, Jan Zurgen Carnar, Josfannes de Feer, J. Joost van de Kotsyne, Jan van heese van hulst, Cornelis den Boer, Willem Louwen, and Mariaiin Doorn.
• Will of Pieter Poppier, Pieter Barbeij, Nicolaes Rasser, Cathan HEflint, Ferdingno die plieses, Matthijs Thievers, Zirgen Needelman, Jan Oockersen.
• Power of attorney from Antherij Shieders to Bernhar dus Hagelis.
• Power of attorney from Siemen Leijen to B. Waterham.
• Copy of the act of B. Waterham.
• Copy of the letter of Siemon Pieter Nde Caguer.
• Copy of the letter of the child of Jacob Heydeman.
• Copy of the letter of Pieter de Coguer.
• Copy of the letter of Pathorij van Damme.
• Will of an Indian slave named Philida van Carriba.
• Will of an Indian slave named Lelina.
• Will of Testelie.
• Will of JTheod. van Weeninge, Derik Pietertz, Daniel van Damme, Hacqa Heij deman.
• Copy of the guardianship act of Matthies de Teer's children.
• Copy of the proof by Philipp Bdvoer done to a child named Hendrick.
• Will of Matth de Peer and Anna Willmina Lauwer.
• Will of Govert van der heyde.
• Will of Jan Herman Bauermeester and Catharina Diedehoofs.
• Will of Anthonij Thievers.
• Certification by Governor and Council regarding Nicolaen Rass.
• Copy of the sealed testament of Jvan Lanjiee Balck.
• Sealed testament of Lauwrent de Seer to Maatje Eduwards.
• Procuration from Adam Roos to A. Wilker and Cornelis Swaar.
• Procuration from Matthias de Seer to Philipp Nasmus.
• Procuration from Willmmertze.
• Procuration from Davied Balch and Joh. Rass.
• Confession of Daniel Jan Lamm regarding the goods of the child of Dircke.
• Proof of the children of Gsrret Didelofs.
• Procuration from Matth. de Heer to Pieter Land.
• Declaration of Willem Mers regarding Zouwiesee Lorcours.
• Copy of the agreement of Heer Thierens regarding the last will and flag ship.
• Instruction regarding the land in omog.
• Request from hr. hinner.
• Request regarding A JC Berders.
• Act of the oath of P. M. Osterlin done before Governor and Council. Insinuation to M. Weijsman.
• Declaration of Joost Dirck Laagkam regarding Isaak van Damm.
• Information regarding the slaves owned by Chr. Felk.
• Declaration of Rued. Aug. Schraeden.
• Sentence against the Negro Aukoman.
• Promise of the planters regarding the treatment of a preacher.
• Declaration of Chriss:t Lipps regarding Louwie de Loncourt.
• Contract of the reception of slaves from the ship Duijnlijd.
• Contract of Berck lagerrop.
• Copy of the reception of goods of Siemon Overs.
• Request from P. M. Osterlin.
• Attestation of Chr. Gesner on behalf of Pongourt.
• Contract of the reception of slaves from the ship Leusde.

In a will, Johan Willem Becker left his estate to his three children: Johan Willem, Carolina Elisabeth, and Julius Willem Becker.

The estate had to pay for land taxes, repairs, and painting costs for his properties on Grave Straat, known as L. C. No. 24. It also had to cover public land office taxes for the head tax of his enslaved people. The enslaved man Pieter and any excess enslaved people in household service were to be rented out. Any enslaved people who were unwilling or unfit for household service were to be sold privately or at public auction.

His children were to divide 5 enslaved people monthly through a mutual agreement. The income from his garden, 3 guilders, and the rent from enslaved people was to be used to support 5 poor households. Part of the interest from his estate was to be used to support his minor children.

To avoid disputes, outstanding bonds were to be allocated by lottery, except those of J. H. O. Greeber, Maria Carnar, and Johanna van Wys, as they had shown signs of insolvency.

His clothing and linens were to be divided proportionally among his heirs. His three gold pocket watches, three silver trays, silver water jug, spoons, forks, soup spoons, and a dozen knives with silver handles were not to be sold but appraised and divided proportionally, along with his gold and silver coins.

All his household goods and furniture were to remain as they were and not be sold until the youngest heir came of age. All cash was to be invested securely and profitably in moderate sums on mortgage or bonds.

He also stated that the children of the freed person Tommeresse van Beeken and the children of the mixed-race woman Antoinetta were not to be a burden on his estate. No outsider was to have any authority in his house; only his wife was to have authority.

Finally, he appointed his wife, Johanna Frederika Cramer, and his eldest son, Johan Willem Becker, as executors, administrators of his estate, and guardians of his minor children, Carolina Elisabeth and Julius Willem Becker.

On 25 April 1710, the Eedle Geoctroyeerde Societeit received a shipment of sugar from Suriname on the ship Juffrouw Cornelia, captained by Jaques Giraudet, which departed to Amsterdam. The net weight of the sugar was 815,800 pounds, with a value of 2½% per hundredweight.

• Hendrick Mulder: 4,800 pounds
• Abraham Copes Crespo: 6,400 pounds
• Lucas Overcamp: 8,000 pounds
• Joseph Condereg: 4,000 pounds
• Daniel Brande: 6,400 pounds
• Dirck Nadorff: 3,200 pounds
• Francois de Brul: 2,400 pounds
• Christiaen Augustus: 3,200 pounds
• Margareta van Heusden: 6,400 pounds
• David Pardo: 4,800 pounds
• Petronella van der Heyde: 8,000 pounds
• Francois Arrouw: 12,000 pounds
• Jan van Strip: 1,600 pounds
• Jacob IJnnes: 152,800 pounds
• Willem de Gooyer: 29 pounds
• Peter Cartense and Jacob Blauw (in company): 800 pounds
• Jan Jurgen Carnar: 9,800 pounds
• Jan Haek: 800 pounds
• Hendrik Barentse: 1,002.32 pounds

The total amount of sugar was 203,95 pounds, credited to the Eedle Geoctroyeerde Societeit by P. Sandar, the receiver. Additionally, on the same date, Nicolaas van Sandeet received payments from the Eedle Geoctroyeerde Societeit and its commissioners:

• Willem Pedy: 16,000 pounds
• Abraham Arias: 24,000 pounds
• Jacob de Jong: 35,200 pounds
• Paul am Sincq: 4,000 pounds
• Jonas Witzen: 48,000 pounds
• De Weed deneker: 40,000 pounds
• De Weed de Prado: 6,400 pounds
• Hendrik van Eyck: 4,800 pounds
• Jan Villepontoux: 40,000 pounds
• Jaques Bouvelt: 24,000 pounds
• Abraham van Edam: 24,000 pounds
• Abraham Jsidero: 40,000 pounds
• Mevrouw Boxel: 9,600 pounds
• Jsacq Peehot: 4,800 pounds
• Pierre du Peurou: 8,000 pounds
• De Weed Duckon: 24,000 pounds
• Reygerbos: 16,000 pounds
• Jacob de Barcos: 32,000 pounds
• Wiltens: 12,800 pounds
• Munniex: 2,000 pounds
• Jan Godyn: 6,000 pounds
• Tourson: 8,000 pounds
• Abraham Schedyn: 8,000 pounds
• Jan Francois: 20,000 pounds
• Barbara van den Broek: 6,400 pounds
• Marinus Kraffort: 12,000 pounds
• Jsacq Labadie: 8,000 pounds
• Catarina Mulder: 620,000 pounds

On 7 December 1779, in Paramaribo, Endrik Karmar wrote his last will, acknowledging the certainty of death but the uncertainty of its timing. He revoked all previous wills and declared this as his final testament.

He requested a dignified burial, either in the garden of the free Cato or on the estate of Mejuffrouw Boseg. He bequeathed:

• 5 Dutch guilders to the Reformed Poor of the area.
• An unspecified sum to Apiba, an old servant of Mejuffrouw Nanette Sam Som, also known as Gerin Badina, for her loyal service. This amount was to be managed by P.S. Haussen.
• All personal clothing to his son, Hendrik van den Balk (or from the estate of van den Balk).

He named P.S. Hanssen as his sole heir, granting him full inheritance rights. P.S. Hanssen and P.L. Boulanger were appointed as executors, with full authority to manage the estate, including debts and assets. The will explicitly excluded the Orphan Chamber (responsible for estates and minors) from involvement, thanking them for their potential efforts.

Endrik Karmar signed the document by hand, affirming it as his final will, to take full effect upon his death.

On 9 October 1780, before Willem Hendrik Esser, the provisional sworn clerk of the colony of Suriname, its rivers, and districts, in the presence of witnesses Mr. P.S. Hansen and P.L. Boulan, the presumed executors of the estate of the late Hendrik Carnar, presented and handed over the will of the aforementioned Hendrik Carnar. This will, in sealed form, had been executed before Willem Hendrik Esser and certain witnesses on 7 December 1779. After the death of Hendrik Carnar, the clerk checked and found the seals intact and unbroken. The content of the will was then recorded.

On 30 August 1892 and 1 September 1892, several groups and individuals were mentioned in records from Paramaribo, Suriname:

• Groups such as Group 281, Group Avill, Group 1, Group 21, Group 6, Group 8, Group 12, and Moesinga Boschnegers were noted.
• Individuals included Johannes Paulus Karnar, Rebecca Sacquelina Augustina Turnhill, H. D. Elats Antiais, W. L. Carbiera, C. P. van WeitBi, DS. BESEMANN, Radulpo GilMt Bsbertk, Bessewer Gopantziste, Meaast, A. O. 141B2M, ED, R. A. Cabti1, A. A. van LAAl, Mej. In. S. MA1s tR, Heil diervaar Vorstenkind, Prins Maurits, and Wijnand Pockinck.
• Marriages were recorded, such as that of Lew-4jon and Maria Blisaveth Daaten, and Emmaerdi Bextittirentius and Grietje Maria Bevermeer.
• Property sales were announced, including plantations and buildings in Paramaribo, Beneden-Collica, Boven Saramacca, and Beneden Saramacca.
• Postal services were scheduled, with steamers like Bldorado and Henriette departing to various locations.
• A celebration for the birthday of Koningin Woerentoor was mentioned, with a parade involving drie Groot Opperhoofden der marronse lochmegerstammen.
• Goods for sale included various food items, fabrics, and other merchandise from suppliers like Merman, Salomons and Wijnand Pockinck.

On 3 September 1893, a report noted a successful and orderly celebration in Suriname, with a parade and other festivities.

On 31 August 1748, Tienne Garrison and Sooren, merchants in Amsterdam, appeared before Mauritkier, a public notary admitted to the Court of Holland. They appointed Carel Paul Bennelle, a merchant residing in Suriname, as their representative.

Carel Paul Bennelle was authorized to:

• collect all debts owed to Tienne Garrison and Sooren in Suriname, based on bills of exchange, assignments, or other documents;
• issue receipts upon payment;
• settle accounts, negotiate, and compromise;
• represent them in legal proceedings, including appearing before courts, judges, or other authorities;
• meet legal deadlines, seek judgments, enforce them, and appeal if necessary;
• post bail, provide indemnity, or lift arrests;
• choose a legal residence and substitute or revoke powers of attorney.

The document was signed in Amsterdam by witnesses Adolph Frederick Marci de Jonge and Johannis Karnar. It was later verified and registered on 14 April 1799 by notary Foto Gesw Clercq.

On 29 July 1720, before Adriaan de Brauw, sworn clerk of the secretariat of Suriname, in the absence of the present secretaries, the following witnesses appeared: Jan Jurge Karnar, a planter outside Paramaribo, who was ill and bedridden, and Jan Junaan Camar. Jan Jurge Karnar declared that he was of sound mind, understanding, memory, and speech, and handed over a sealed document to Adriaan de Brauw. This document, sealed in seven places with the seal of Adriaan de Brauw, was stated to be his last will and testament, written and signed by Jan Jurge Karnar himself. He wished for it to be valid and effective as a will, codicil, donation, or any other form it could legally take, even if some legal formalities were not fully observed. This took place at Jan Jurge Karnar's plantation in the presence of Wolffgang Feijerdag and David Janse van Mamfro, who were requested as witnesses. Witnesses:

• Jan Junaan Camar
• Vijfgang Hendr. Feijsdaeq

D. Jantz: van Mamfro also attested to this.

On 114, the longest-living person, feeling inclined to remarry, must appoint another guardian for themselves before the marriage. This guardian will manage all property, including livestock, unmanaged estate, and any inherited property from Polono or others, with the person renouncing their rights to these. The testator, with the scribe, confirmed this as their last will and testament, wishing it to be fully effective as a will, codicil, or gift in contemplation of death, even if not all legal formalities were fully observed. This was signed on the plains of Cometuar Crecq in the presence of Samuel, Jan Jurin (a cooper), and others as requested witnesses. Signed by Gad De Pajaille with the mark of Sara Lodge. Witnesses: Barnez Ideau, Jan JurJaan karnar. Signed and attested by Kince huijsen, secretary. Registered in de Selter in the name of God, in the year of our Lord 1760, on the 60th day of July, around 11 AM, before Adrak de Hoij, sworn clerk of Dur, admitted by the Honorable Court of Police of the province. In the presence of the below-named witnesses, appeared H. Fredrik van Rijn, E. Van pagnie, citizens and inhabitants of the upper division of Comawire. The witnesses confirmed that the testator, though bedridden, was of sound mind, memory, and speech. The testator declared, after deep consideration, the fragility of human life and the inevitability of death, the most certain yet uncertain in time and hour.

An heir and certain previously mentioned enslaved people were assigned for service and work to both the heir and Hendrik Petrus Karnar and Judith van Hendrik Petrus Karnar for their lifetimes. The heir, however, renounced this arrangement to the benefit of the current holder or holders of this document until the debt was fully repaid.

All this was under the obligation of his person and property, both current and future, as legally required. The document was extracted from the Slave Registry.

On the same date, Hendrik Petrus Karnar and Judith van Hendrik Petrus Karnar, along with the first mentioned person, appeared before the sworn clerk. They confirmed that the enslaved people Alexander, Johannes, Volgite, and Gerr were rightfully bequeathed to Hendrik Karnar by will. They approved that these enslaved people were bound as security for a free loan of Imthuin or its equivalent by the first mentioned person.

They also agreed that these enslaved people could be sold executively if the outstanding debt, including interest, was not paid. The second and third mentioned persons renounced all exceptions, benefits, or legal escape routes that might contradict this.

The parties involved voluntarily submitted to the content and execution of this act. They agreed to be obligated and pledged, and to be condemned by the Court of Civil Justice if necessary. They declared themselves constituted and fully authorized for this purpose.

In the will, the testator grants special freedom from assumptions, legal pledges, and emergency substitutions to the Kommissietoe.

The testator urgently requests that his executor, now named Louiza, belonging to J.F. Leeman, be assisted with advice and action for her entire life, providing all possible support, as this is his explicit wish.

This is to be done with the exclusion of the Nieuwe Wees Kurateele and the Unmanaged Estates Chamber of the colony, both locally and elsewhere.

The testator reserves the right to make changes at any time, either informally or through a notarial codicil, with the stipulation that all changes must be inserted word for word. The will, read aloud by the sworn clerk to the testator and witnesses, is declared to be his final and ultimate will.

He desires that it be validated and take effect, whether as a will, codicil, or any other legally recognized form, despite any omissions or defects.

Finally, the testator declares that his estate is worth no more than 5000 guilders.

This took place in Paramaribo on no date specified in the presence of Cornelis Herclaandes Liemer and Jan Muller as witnesses. The document was signed by E. C. Karnas, E. F. Limes, J. de Bije, the sworn clerk, and Jan Mullert.

On 20 March 1895, Hendrik Christiaan Harnar, a resident of this colony, was ill in Bad but fully capable of making a will. He declared that he had never made any previous will or similar document.

In his will, he stated that his enslaved person named Charmantje, who was his property, would be freed from all plantation duties after his death. Charmantje would have to work for her own livelihood under the supervision of his executor. Additionally, her three children—Alexander, Iohannis, and Assetta—would serve Hendrik Petrus Karner, Christiaan Hendrik Karnar, and the free woman Judit (belonging to Hendrik Petrus Karmar) for life. After the death of these three beneficiaries, the three enslaved individuals would return to the estate of Harnar.

Furthermore, all property, both movable and immovable, as well as debts and credits belonging to the enslaved woman Madeleyntje and her child, would be inherited by Johanna Van Babjean. She would be the sole heir, and upon her death, the child of Madeleyntje (who was pregnant at the time) would also inherit freedom and property from Harnar's estate.

Harnar appointed Christiaan Hendrik Harnar as the executor of his estate, granting him full power and authority to carry out these instructions.

On 4 October 1740, a will was made in Paramaribo by a testator who divided his estate equally among:

• the children of Maria van Desson, named Jomie and Cadet, allowing them to buy their freedom from his estate;
• America van Spullenaar and Christiaan Geselschap, each receiving an equal share with full ownership rights.

America van Spullenaar was appointed as:

• executor of the will;
• administrator of the estate;
• guardian of the minor heirs or legatees.

She was granted all powers typically given to executors, guardians, and administrators, including the authority to handle all legal and financial matters related to the estate. The testator declared that his estate was worth 3,000 guilders. The will was read aloud to the testator in Dutch and then translated into Negro English by Daniel Pelander, as the testator did not understand Dutch. The testator confirmed that this document represented his last will and testament. The will was signed in Paramaribo in the presence of witnesses: J. Yzendoom, H. Stolkert, C. Prim van Gootenaar, Hendrik Regterkening, H.P. Karnar, Madelon van Pieter van Den Balk, Paliceren, oot krnije, Wendooren, Joh.s Andriessen, Praniflerq Wepring van Godenaar, Jan Fernandes, Geswreenk ABKarmar, and Joh. An.

On 15 October 1802, a will was created and signed before the sworn clerk Iohannes Andriessen and witnesses. The testator later added amendments to this will.

The amendments include the following bequests:

• To the free individuals Bernard Nicolaas Braam (son of the free Lucretie van Duperoux), Hendrik Petrus Karnal, and Judith van Karnar, each receives a sum of 250 guilders.
• To the free individuals Christiaan Karnar and Willem Karnar, each receives a sum of 100 guilders.
• To the free Marianna van Kremer, a sum of 200 guilders, along with household items such as pans, plates, bowls, pots, and glassware, most of which belong to her.
• To the nephew Andries Frederik van Kremer, all the testator’s clothing, whether made of silk, linen, or wool.

The testator revokes the previously appointed executors and guardians. In their place, the following are appointed:

• Executor of the will and administrator of the estate: the honorable Jan Elias van Onnagen.
• Guardians of the minor heirs and administrators of their property: the honorable Curators and the new orphan masters of the colony.

These appointees are granted all the powers, authority, and rights typically given to executors, guardians, and administrators, including the power of substitution if necessary.