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Scottish merchant Robert Maitland corresponds with Artur Forbes in Kraków and Jarosław regarding trade and financial matters.

[Polish; translation pending] Autor nieodczytany · [Polish; translation pending] зання і 26 І692

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132/1/754
July 3, 1687
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Letter from Robert Maitland to Arthur Forbes regarding debts owed by Jewish debtors

Robert Maitland → Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchand in Krakowa

Robert Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about the declaration of the Jew Oszer regarding the repayment of 150 thalers by St. James's Day and about the improvement of his health. He also announces that he will hold talks with the second debtor, Moszko, as soon as he returns from the fairs.

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132/1/754
July 31, 1687
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Letter from Robert Maitland to Arthur Forbes regarding debt collection

Robert Maitland → Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchand in Cracowa

Robert Maitland informs the Kraków merchant Arthur Forbes about the progress in collecting debts from his debtors, Moszek and the ailing Asher. He promises to provide further updates on repayments with the next post.

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132/1/754
September 2, 1687
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Letter from Robert Maitland to Arthur Forbes regarding godparenthood

Robert Maitland → Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchand in Jaroslaw

Robert Maitland informs Arthur Forbes of the birth of his son, for whom he intended to ask him to be a godfather. However, since Forbes cannot attend in person due to the fair and business matters, the author decides to choose someone else in his place.

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132/1/754
26 March 1692
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Letter from Robert Maitland to Arthur Forbes regarding the rental of a shop for the fair

Robert Maitland → Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchand in Jaroslaw

Robert Maitland writes to Arthur Forbes on behalf of a Rzeszów landlord, inquiring whether he intends to rent a shop and warehouse for the duration of the upcoming fair. The owner expects an urgent reply, as he has other prospective tenants if Forbes declines.

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