Letter from John Ritchie to Arthur Forbes regarding Mr. Gordon's debt

[P. 2] Mr. Arthur Forbes Lublin, 14 June 1687: Sir and Most Respected Friend, greetings. I received your letter with the last post, but being somewhat busy, I did not have the opportunity to speak with Mr. Gordon before the post departed. But later, having spoken with him and delivered the enclosure, I did not receive a comforting answer, but he immediately declared that he cannot pay until the fair in Sokal; his reason is that if you had given him the goods in Lviv, you would have received yours long ago. Having nothing more to add at present, I entrust you to the care of the Almighty and remain Your friend and servant at your command John Ritchie PS Please greet Mr. Robert Forbes along with your dearest and all good friends in general. Next Tuesday, God willing, I am setting off for Greater Poland. Farewell. [P. 3, address:] To Mr. Arthur Forbes Merchant in Kraków

[S. 2] Mr Arthur Forbos Lublin day 14 of Junij Anno 1687: S[i]r And most worthie freaind Salutt, yours w[i]t[h] the last post obtined bot beaing som what taken up could not heave the convenienc to confer w[i]t[h] Mr Gordon befor the post went away. bot afftherwards heaving confered w[i]t[h] him and the inclosed delaured, bot no confortabell answer reseaved bot instantlie decldaring that he can not pay till Sohals marckett, his reason beaing that give ye head given him goods in Lemberg ye could heave head your owin long agoe, not leauing mor at present bot comitting you to the protection of the allmightij and Rest Your freaind and servant at comand John Ritchie P S Intreatt Salutt Mr Robert Forbos w[i]t[h] best beloved and all good freainds in gegarall. this insuing tusday I journy for greait poll god willing Vale [S. 3, adres:] To Mr Arthur Forbos Merchant In Cracaw