Letter from John Paton to Arthur Forbes requesting a debt repayment deferral

[P. 2] Mr. Arthur Forbes Sir and worthy friend, I greet you cordially. I am deeply ashamed that I have not returned your money for so long, but God knows that the lack of money was the only reason; currently, it is impossible to obtain good currency here. Therefore, Sir, since you have been patient for so long, I ask you to be willing to wait for this next week, until the fair [...], and I, God willing, will make restitution, because the money I had, I sent to Toruń. Therefore, Sir, you will not be deceived any longer, only until the fair [...]. Not troubling you further at this time, I remain, Sir, your devoted friend and servant John Paton PS. I ask you, do not be angry with Mr. Murray, for if God wills, I will compensate you for this [...]. O. 8 [P. 3, address:] To Mr. Arthur Forbes, merchant in Lviv

[S. 2] Mr Arthor forbis Sir and worthy frund kyndlie salut yow I am greatly ashamid that I habe ben so long not gibing aff your moneyis bot god knawis the skairsnes [?] hes all the ocation of that ther is no good moneyis to be had heir at present therfor sir I Intreat you since ye habe ben so long patient I pray yow sir to be that othr weik yet till the skirms [?] mercat and I shall god willing make contentmient becaus what moneyes I had I send it till torun therfor sir ye shall be no longer heldnd aff bot till the skirms [?] mercat not trabling yow mare at present I remaine Sir your assuret frund and serbant John Paton PS. I pray you sir be not angrie with mr murray for I shall make you amends god willing bule [?] O. 8 [S. 3, adres:] For Mr Arthor forbis Merchant In Lwowa