James Balfour (planter)

[3] In 1816, he threw a plank into the Mission Chapel, New Amsterdam where slaves were being taught, and was sentenced for interruption of Divine service.

In Paramaribo, the slaves discovered their final destination, revolted, and escaped back to Berlijn.

[8] August Kappler was German soldier who had enlisted in the Royal Netherlands Army.

[9] During 1838, Kappler often visited Balfour, and noted that he was "an eccentric man of tremendous wealth, yet always wanting more.

[10]: 161–162  The slaves had managed to reach British Guiana where a plantation owner graciously invited them to stay, only to return them to Nickerie.

[14] Once a year, the grave was opened and cleaned until Amin Sankar, the owner of Waterloo since 1936, ended the ceremony.