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July 15, 1697
Source: Cirebon
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2517, folio 527-528 
Oct. 11, 1697
Source: Cirebon
Destination: Batavia
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2517, folio 744-747 
Dec. 15, 1698
Source: Cirebon
Destination: Batavia
Notes: The marginalium refers to a deceased widow of deceased prince of Cirebon", but according to hisorical records, this prince was still alive at the time of this letter.
Language: Dutch (translated)
file 2518, folio 727-728