262 THE DUTCH IN PERAK. 
of Perak, and when this was laid before Sultan ISKANDAR, he ordered his. 
assent to be recorded in writing and delivered it to the Hollanders. Anda 
permanent understanding was come to with the Raja Muda and the Chiefs 
regarding the sale and purchase of tin. The Dutch and the men of Perak, 
each kept a copy of theagreement. After the execution of this document, the 
Commissary aud Capitan Malayu craved leave to depart to Malacca, and thence ~ 
ca to Batavia, tothe Company. And His Highness excused them, and they 
sailed away.” 
The Dutch records enable me to fix the date of this event. The 
following is a copy of the treaty, taken from the manuscript collec- 
tion made by Sir StamForD RarriEs :— 
“ Governor-General PETRUS ALBERTUS VAN DER PARRA, 
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‘* October 17, 1765. 
‘ Contract between the Dutch Hast India Company and Paduca Siry Sultan 
MOHAMED SHAH, King of Pera. 
1. An upright, true and everlasting confidence and friendship shall sub- 
sist between the contracting parties. 
2. Tne King promises to deliver all the tin which his Country produces ex- 
clusively to the Company. 
3. At the rate of C. 361 or Spanish Doilars 114 per 125 Ibs., or per bhar of 
375 lbs. Spanish Dollars 34. 
4. The King promises to deliver the tin at the Company’s Factory where 
the same as well as what his subjects supply shall be weighed with the Com- 
pany’s Scales and never to deviate from that rule. 
5. Tne King promises to take proper measures to prevent the smuggling 
of tin and to interdict the exportation of the same, on pain of forfeiting ves- 
sel and cargo. 
6. If any person were detected to export tin clandestinely, his vessel and 
cargo shall be confiscated and the produce be divided between the King and 
the Company. 
7. All vessels departing, those of the King and Chiefs not excepted, shall 
touch at the Factory and be visited there. 
8. If the crew of a foreign vessel were to commit hostile actions during the 
visitation, the King and his subjects shall pursue and seize the same and deli- 
ver them over to the Company's Resident. 
9. All European Deserters shall be delivered over to the Resident and not 
be permitted to adopt the Mohamedan religion. 
10. The King promises to assist the Dutch Garrison onall occasions and 
not permit the equipment of pirate vessels. 
11. The Company engages to punish her Servants and subjects who should 
cause any loss to His Highness. 
12. The King and Company promise strictly to fulfilall the articles of this 
Contract. ; 
13. The King finally promises to publish the Tenor of this Contract. 
throughout his dominions. 
Signed, Sealed in the Kingdom of Perak, 
in the Island Inderasati, by a Dutch 
Commissioner and several Deputies of 
His Highness. ” 
