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.

A practical administrative handbook compiled by a company commander to direct the political council in his absence, combining procedural orders with observational notes. It outlines revenue sources, local industries, social organization, licensing and labour practices, and offers detailed topographical and commercial information for the coastal command. Obsolete and regional terms are explained, and routine instructions cover judicial appeals, military auxiliaries, and interactions with the native population. The work mixes concise guidance for day-to-day governance with broader reflections on economic resources and administrative practice.