The text describes that in Noorden Chormandel, head officer Gerrit Westrenen requested to be relieved of his duties in Masulipatnam due to chest problems. He asked to be transferred to Batavia until he fully recovered, after which he wished to return to the homeland. The second in command, Appolonius van Noort, was considered to replace him. Instead, they chose Captain of Arms Roelof Arendsz Boots for the position, giving him the temporary title of Commanding Sergeant, pending higher approval. Boots was selected as he was the most senior and vigilant military officer.
National Archives / Archives South Holland, archive number 1.04.02, Inventaris van het archief van de Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), 1602-1795 (1811), inventory number 1877, Heren Zeventien en kamer Amsterdam, INGEKOMEN STUKKEN UIT INDIË, Overgekomen brieven en papieren, Overgekomen brieven en papieren uit Indië aan de Heren XVII en de kamer Amsterdam, Overgekomen brieven en papieren uit Indië aan de Heren XVII en de kamer Amsterdam, 1717. GGGGGG. Zesde boek: Bengalen, Coromandel
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