132/1/752 · TsDIAL, Lwów
[Polish; translation pending] szkockiego kupca Mejtlenda Dżona · [Polish; translation pending] 1686 / їб9г
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John Maitland confirms receipt of correspondence from Arthor Forbes and informs him about sending a barrel via a carter and the lack of payment from the indisposed Doctor Krawz. The author defers the matter of money to be paid in Gdańsk until the next post.
Read →John Maitland expresses gratitude for the offer of financial support, but due to uncertain market conditions, high transport costs, and steep customs duties, he prefers to refrain from risky investments. He proposes that the offered hides be sent to his warehouse in Jarosław and that final transaction terms be agreed upon during a personal meeting.
Read →Jan Metlant confirms to Robert Forbes the receipt of the letter and the sent clocks, thanking him for the opportunity to examine them. He declares the reimbursement of all incurred costs to Mr. Tur and expresses a desire to continue the correspondence.
Read →John Maitland asks Arthor Forbes for the lowest price for a barrel of scythes with sheaths for an interested buyer and declares he will cover the payment. He also informs him about forwarding the enclosed letter to Tomaszewski in Bąkowice near Przemyśl.
Read →John Maitland informs Arthor Forbes about the current market prices for scythes. He offers to keep one barrel of goods and pay for it at the Jarosław fair.
Read →John Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about current affairs before the Jarosław fair, including the making of a chest, the renting of lodgings, and the conduct of his brother-in-law Jaroszowicz towards creditors. He also conveys news from the factor regarding the transfer of funds amounting to 1050 florins.
Read →John Maitland sends Arthur Forbes letters from Stanyslaviv, Lviv, and Gdańsk, conveying greetings from family and friends. In a postscript, he also asks on behalf of his wife for the purchase of a korzec of Kraków groats, promising to reimburse the costs incurred.
Read →John Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about the reasons for the delay in his departure from Jarosław and sends a reply from Mr. Warner. He also offers him the purchase of a jewel for one thousand thalers with the possibility of deferring payment until the first of April.
Read →John Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about sending instructions to hand over baskets in Mościska and about the difficulties in recovering payments from the carters. He attaches a letter explaining the purpose of the transport and notes the lack of further guarantees regarding the journey of the wagons.
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