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July 10, 1708
Sources: Lifau, Timor
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2532, folio 426-426 
Oct. 17, 1708
Sources: Lifau, Timor
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2532, folio 648-649 
Feb. 27, 1709
Original Date: Feb. 27, 1709
Source: Batavia
Destinations: Lifau, Timor
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2533, folio 87-88 
July 12, 1709
Original Date: May. 28, 1709
Sources: Bangkalan, Lifau
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2533, folio 365-366 
July 19, 1709
Sources: Lifau, Timor
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2533, folio 375-377