On May 20, 1756, there was discussion about Aroe Mampoe, a nephew of His Highness. His father had been king of Boni but was deposed in 1724 through the actions of his sister, the late queen. The son wasn't well-regarded by His Highness because he associated with the Macassarese people, but he was always polite and loyal. He could be useful in case of His Highness's death to prevent the Macassarese from taking power. The former king of Boni, Sopawara Arde Palacca, had a tragic fate. He was first made king through the previous queen's abdication but was later removed and made king of Soping. He had to flee from his sister's persecution but was caught and taken to Loewoer. On orders from his bloodthirsty sister, he was killed along with his 7 children and 3 followers. His other brothers mostly stayed in Boeton, where the Queen repeatedly demanded their return by sending a red silk noose. It appeared she wanted to eliminate her entire family. In 1730, these princes were called back and taken under Company protection. A small elderly man called Madanvang served as General under the late queen and had considerable influence. After the queen's death and the succession of the present king, he was restored to court, though there were fears that old hatred might resurface if the king's power weakened. The writer mentions having spent 12 years in various positions including shopkeeper, harbor master, fiscal officer, second-in-command, administrator, and finally governor. This experience gave him good understanding of the king and court.
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 8231, Kamer Zeeland, INGEKOMEN STUKKEN VAN GOUVERNEUR-GENERAAL EN RADEN BIJ DE HEREN XVII EN DE KAMER ZEELAND, Kopie-missiven en -rapporten ingekomen bij gouverneur-generaal en raden van de kantoren in Indië, Makassar, Kopie-missiven en -rapporten ingekomen bij gouverneur-generaal en raden uit Makassar, 1756 mrt. 5 - okt. 25
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