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The text describes a conflict involving Prins Crain aganonja, who had disobeyed orders and faced consequences from the General Alliance (a political and military coalition). Here’s what happened:

The witness also notes that the King of Boni was deeply saddened to see a once-respected figure like Santbeek (possibly a person or place) now being treated as guilty and punished.

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The following points summarize a 1739 agreement between the Dutch East India Company (E: Comp) and the people of Towadjo (on the island of Macassar, now Makassar):

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On 20 October 1756, officials in Makassar reported ongoing issues with a company-run shop. The shopkeeper, unable to provide a guarantor (someone to promise payment if he failed), had requested either an exemption from this rule or a different job. Earlier, on 10 July 1750, the board had ordered the shopkeeper to secure a guarantor for 4,000 guilders by 15 June of that year. However, on 27 July, the shopkeeper claimed he couldn’t find one and asked for relief or reassignment.

The officials noted that keeping the shop open was risky and unprofitable. They suggested closing monthly sales, as many local and Chinese traders bought goods in bulk, often paying upfront and using them for profitable voyages. They asked the board in the Netherlands for further instructions.

In a separate matter, the officials had decided on 23 April to sell off spoiled Cape wine (from South Africa) quickly, even at a loss. They sold 7 casks on 3 May, 5 July, and 13 September for 504 guilders, losing 352 guilders and 16 stuivers. By 10 November, 4 more casks were so ruined they had to be dumped at sea.

Additionally, to prevent further loss, they sold the last of the spoiled Cape wheat on 13 September—just 3,066⅓ pounds for 121 guilders and 18 stuivers. The rye, however, remained unsold. On 5 December, they decided to dispose of it to avoid total loss.

The memo also briefly mentioned a ship, the Memori, traveling between Timor, Siam (modern Thailand), and Batavia (modern Jakarta).

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On 24 October 1719, a report from Macassar detailed the arrivals and departures of trading vessels, listing their cargo, crew, and destinations.

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On 5 October 1717, several ships departed from Macassar:

On 16 October 1717, more ships left:

On 17 October 1717, additional departures included:

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In 1717, several trading ships arrived in Macassar (modern Makassar) from various locations, carrying goods and crews. Below is a summary of the arrivals and their cargoes:

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In June 25, 1701, officials in Makassar reported on the gifts given to local rulers in 1700 and 1701 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC). These gifts were seen as necessary to maintain good relations and gather important information. The total cost of the gifts was ƒ 1,062:11.

The officials also mentioned giving a barrel of beer to Hendrick Steencop and Arnold Moll for their work on the VOC accounts from February to August 1700. They believed these gifts were necessary and hoped their superiors would approve.

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On 24 October 1719, records from Macassar noted several ships arriving in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) and other Dutch trading posts in the region. The following details were reported:

On 25 October 1719, additional arrivals were recorded:

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This record from October 19, 1722 (with some entries dated November 9, 1721) details shipping activity from Macassar and Amboina, involving traders, sailors, and their cargo. Below is a summary of the voyages:

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This record details trading ships and their cargoes from Macassar in 1721 and 1722, listing captains, crew sizes, and goods transported between various ports in the region.

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On 19 August 1722, records from Macassar detailed several ships arriving in Batavia with goods and people:

On 11 November 1721, more ships arrived:

On 28 November, a fleet of 7 ships from Bima, led by the wealthy Djenelij Rassenaij, arrived but reported no goods to unload.

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In October 19, 1722, a report from Macassar listed the ships that arrived and departed between November 1 and November 30, 1721:

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In October 1721, several ships departed from Macassar and Samarang carrying goods and people. Here are the details:

The record was signed by Rutger Erkelens in Casteel Rotterdam, Macassar, at the end of October 1721.

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This record details trade voyages between Macassar and Samarang (now Semarang) in the early 18th century, listing merchants, their vessels, crew sizes, and goods transported.

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This record details trading ships departing from Macassar (now Makassar) to various destinations, listing their captains, cargo, and crew sizes.

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    On October 19, 1722, records from Macassar listed ships departing from Batavia with goods and crew:
    • A ship owned by Joannes van der (a citizen of Batavia) left for Hulst on October 2, 1721. The small vessel (5 last in size) had 21 crew members and carried:
      • 2 last of rice
      • 1 last of green cadjang (a type of bean)
      • 25 picols (about 153 kg) of sandalwood
      • 7 enslaved people from Sumbawa
    • A prauw (small sailing boat) named Glissonder, captained by Angesalama, left Sumbawa for Pankor with 5 crew and:
      • 1000 bundles of rice (padij)
    • A gonting (small ship) from Boegis, captained by Cosene, left on October 1, 1721 with 16 crew and:
      • 4 last of white salt
      • 7 corgies (bundles) of Saleijerse (likely Celebes) cloth
      • 4 corgies of Boeginese cloth
      • 2000 balls of brown sugar
      • 1000 clay rice pots
    • A prauw from Macassar, named Caretoelos, left for Pankor with 6 crew and:
      • 1000 clay pots
    • A gonting from Badjoe, captained by Toaboe, left on October 9, 1721. The ship, Totanga (5 last in size), had 20 crew and carried:
      • 10 picols (about 61 kg) of wax
      • 5 corgies of Boeginese cloth
      • 1 picol (about 61 kg) of tortoiseshell
      • 1 corgie of Passierse mats
      • 20 pieces of Boetonse cushions
      • 10 picols of dried beans
      • Other small goods
    • A prauw from Wadjoe, captained by Loalina, left for Pankor with 7 crew and:
      • 7 corgies of Birase cloth
      • 2 corgies of Saleijerse cloth
      • 2 corgies of Boeginese cloth
      • 1000 bundles of brown sugar
      • 1000 clay rice pots
    • A gonting named Poana siengara, serving Carain Bontosongo, left for Sumbawa with 11 crew. It carried no goods but was sent to perform tasks for its owner.
    • A prauw from Wadjoe, captained by Tomalan, left for Banjer on October 13, 1721 with 6 crew and:
      • 5 corgies of Birase cloth
      • 2 corgies of Bonginese cloth
      • 1000 old clay pots (clappus)
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This record details the arrival of several ships and traders in Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) and other Dutch trading posts in October 1721 and October 1722, listing their cargo, crew, and origins.

  • On an unspecified date, the Chinese trader Intje Carring arrived in Batavia from Macassar (modern Makassar) on a small ship (chialoup) captained by the Malay Jntje Tsjoeka. The ship had a capacity of 30 lasten (a unit of weight) and carried 17 crew members. According to a pass issued by the Dutch authorities on 26 August 1721, the trader brought 40 picols (a weight unit, ~61.75 kg) of Chinese tobacco and reported having 50,000 roof tiles.
  • Another Chinese trader, Oein-honko, arrived on his ship (gonting) with a capacity of 28 lasten and 17 crew members. His pass, dated 29 July 1721, listed his cargo as:
    • 6 corgies (chests) of high-quality rice
    • 3 corgies of Zouratse Chitsen (likely a type of fabric or ceramic)
    • 1 corgie of common cassia (a spice)
    • 1 picol of white tea
    • ½ picol of Chinese silk
    • ½ picol of glass beads
    • 16 picols of Chinese tobacco
    • 25 picols of tin
    • 10 large iron pans from Bima
  • The Malay sailor Jntje Samsoe arrived on a prauw (small boat) named Pankor from Bima with 8 crew members. His pass, issued by resident Abraham Walburg on 18 October 1722, stated he carried no trade goods.
  • From Banda, the citizen Jan Valk arrived on his chialoup (capacity: 35 lasten) with 26 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Salomon Storm on 13 October 1722, confirmed he carried no trade goods.
  • On 24 October 1722, two traders from Banda arrived in Macassar:
    • Paulus Mauritsz and Iongman Oetavianus Maurits arrived on a chialoup (capacity: 30 lasten) with 14 crew members. Their pass, dated 7 October 1722, stated they carried no goods.
    • Pieter Jansz Schuijler arrived on his chialoup (capacity: 30 lasten) with 20 crew members. His pass, dated 13 October 1722, also confirmed no goods were carried.
  • The sailor Christoffel Larera arrived on his chialoup (capacity: 30 lasten) with 17 crew members. His pass, dated 15 October 1722, stated he carried no goods.
  • From Amboina (modern Ambon), the Chinese trader Thansianko arrived on his chialoup (capacity: 38 lasten) with 17 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Pieter Gabrij on 17 October 1722, confirmed he carried no goods.
  • The mestizo (mixed-race) trader Daniel de Bruijn arrived from Banda on a chialoup owned by citizen Tobias van Heijburg (capacity: 35 lasten) with 19 crew members. His pass, issued by Governor Salomon Storm on 13 October 1722, stated he carried no goods.
  • A Bugis captain (nachoda) named Toollie arrived on a prauw named Pankor from Saleijer with 5 crew members. His pass, dated 19 April 1722, listed his cargo as 5 corgies of Saleijerse (likely Sailor’s) cloth.

The record ends with a note about an outgoing ship on 28 October, though no further details are provided.

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  • A trading ship from Macassar (dated 19 October 1722) reported several arrivals from Samarang and other ports between October 1721 and 1722:
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This record details trade and travel activities in October 1721 and 1722, primarily involving ships arriving in Samarang (Semarang) and Amboina (Ambon).

  • 1721:
    • The ship Gontinge, captained by the Malay sailor Raba, arrived from Wajo (South Sulawesi) with a cargo of 1 last (about 2,000 kg) of salt, 30 piculs (1,814 kg) of Javanese tobacco, and copper wire. The ship was manned by 8 crew members and had a permit dated June 27, 1721.
    • The prau (small ship) Pankor, captained by the Wajo sailor Josietie, arrived from Banjer (Banjarmasin) with 3 piculs (181 kg) of Chinese tobacco, 100 bundles of rattan, and 5 corgies (units) of double mats. The ship had 6 crew members and a permit dated May 2, 1721.
    • The citizen Matthijs Alexander arrived in Amboina on a small boat (chialoup) on October 8, 1721, with no goods declared.
    • The local citizen Michiel Anthonij arrived in Amboina on a large ship (30 last) with 15 crew members and a permit from Governor Pieter Gabreij dated February 26, 1721, but brought no goods.
    • The local citizen Gerrit Volgel arrived in Amboina on October 13, 1721, on a ship of 40 last with 15 crew members, but brought no goods.
    • The Chinese trader Tsjioegangseen arrived in Amboina on October 14, 1721, on a ship of 50 last with 18 crew members, but brought no goods.
    • The Malay sailor Zoana Madjoe arrived in Samarang on a prau with 200 bundles of rattan and 10 piculs (605 kg) of local resin or harpoon rope. The ship had 8 crew members and a permit dated June 9, 1721.
    • The Chinese trader Soon Onge arrived in Samarang on behalf of the widow Berghuijsen on a ship of 35 last with 17 crew members, but brought no goods.
    • The local citizen and Captain Isaac Enkoper arrived in Samarang on a ship of 45 last with 29 crew members, but brought no goods.
    • The craftsman Pieter Andries arrived in Samarang on a ship of 50 last with 33 crew members, but brought no goods.
    • The Pernaccan Moor Jntje Cassing arrived in Loeboe on a prau with 7 crew members, but brought no goods.
  • 1722:
    • A record from Macassar (Makassar) dated October 19, 1722 noted the arrival of 2 slaves.
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This document from October 19, 1722 lists ships arriving in Macassar between October 1721 and October 1722, along with their cargo and crew details.

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