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Scottish merchant John Murray corresponds with Artur Forbes regarding trade and financial matters.

[Polish; translation pending] szotlendskoho kupca marreja Dżona "z Tarnowa RA sandomyra · [Polish; translation pending] lipca / 1 lutego

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132/1/739
30 July 1605
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Letter from John Murray to Arthur Forbes regarding the shipment of goods by wagon

John Murray → Mr Arthur Forbes, merchant in Kraków

John Murray asks the merchant Arthur Forbes to send goods imported from Wrocław and kersey from Alexander Hall to Wielka Wieś via Mr. Chalmers' wagon. He undertakes to reimburse all incurred costs and asks for the latest news.

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132/1/739
January 21, 1606
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Letter from John Murray to Arthur Forbes regarding the recovery of a debt note

John Murray → Mr Arthur Forbes, merchant in Lwów

John Murray asks merchant Arthur Forbes to retrieve a debt note from Walter Innes for a settled payment or to obtain a receipt confirming the repayment. He also raises the issue of reaching an agreement with Mr. Galbricht regarding the transport of fish.

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132/1/739
February 1, 1606
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Letter from John Murray to Arthur Forbes regarding settlements and delivery of goods

John Murray (signature: John Mourray) → Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchant in Lwów

John Murray describes the difficulties in enforcing payment from John Paton and announces a meeting with Forbes at the fair in Jarosław. He also requests the shipment of desired goods, for which he promises to settle the payment.

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132/1/739
11 February 1606
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Letter from John Murray to merchant Arthur Forbes regarding an undelivered shipment of fish

John Murray → Mr Arthur Forbes, merchant in Lwów

John Murray informs Arthur Forbes that the barrel of fish sent to him did not reach him, as the carter took it to Kraków instead. In a postscript, the sender also requests that he obtain a written confirmation of the extension from Mr. Innes.

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132/1/739
15 February 1606
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Letter from John Murray to Arthur Forbes regarding fish and morocco leather boots

John Murray (signature: Johne murray) → Mr Arthur Forbes, merchant in Lwów

John Murray writes from Tarnów to the Lwów merchant Arthur Forbes concerning an undelivered barrel of fish, which a carter unlawfully took to Kraków, and requests the purchase of two 'warninka' vessels. He also orders thirty pairs of red morocco leather boots, suggesting they be sent hidden in a fish barrel to avoid extra costs.

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