Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697.: For the guidance of the council of Jaffnapatam, during his absence at the coast of Malabar.Zwaardecroon, Hendrick
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Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697.: For the guidance of the council of Jaffnapatam, during his absence at the coast of Malabar.
Zwaardecroon, Hendrick
Jaffna (Sri Lanka) -- History
[75] A mixties was one of European paternity and native on the
mother's side.
[76] Portuguese descendants of the lower class.
[77] The term "qualified officers," here and elsewhere, probably
refers to those who received their appointment direct from the supreme
authorities at Batavia.
[78] The elephant keeper.
[79] The men who attend on the elephants, feed them, &c.
[80] Durbar.
[81] Customs duty.
[82] Toddy.
[83] Umbrella.
[84] Thomas van Rhee.
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