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The Royal Prince orders Stanisław Kazanowski to be given two cannons entrusted to the city, requests a short-term loan of 200 cannonballs and the necessary amount of gunpowder, and asks for assistance with transport.

The authorities of Gdańsk again ask Lwów for help for Jan Guliński, associated with their gymnasium, in recovering the inheritance due to him from his father. Most of the property is with his brother-in-law Jan Bulcz. They ask for the return of excessively seized shares without a trial and for a quick response to the previous intercession from nearly four months ago.

Gdańsk conveys the complaints of its own merchants trading in Lwów: violation of old rights, fees, closing of warehouses, accusations of unauthorized contracts, and inspection of books despite the lack of evidence. It asks for the removal of abuses, reserving the possibility of turning to the King. The truthfulness of the complaints was presented conditionally.

Gdańsk responds to Lwów's letter of February 13 about the incident of closing the gates. It expresses sympathy and hope for a settlement through senators, provided that the city's rights and the magistrate's honor are preserved. It recommends talking to the Crown Chancellor.

Gdańsk sympathizes with the Lwów magistrate for the injury caused to the mayor. It doubts whether presenting the matter at the future Sejm will bring the desired result, but leaves the choice to Lwów. It could not include the matter in the instructions for the Sejm because the regional council in Starogard was broken up on August 27. It advises the secretary in Warsaw to lobby dignitaries, especially the Crown Chancellor, for compensation and the future safety of the magistrates' honor.

In connection with confirmed news about the plague in Hungary, Transylvania, and on the borders of Poland, Gdańsk establishes the requirement of reliable health certificates for persons and goods entering the city. It asks Lwów to inform residents and neighbors, comply with the regulation, and show similar preventive care.

Gdańsk recalls the earlier warning about the plague in Hungary and Transylvania and conveys news about its beginnings in some nearby places in Poland. It demands reliable health certificates for arrivals and goods, specifying the conditions for their issuance.

After receiving news about a renewed plague in Hungary, Gdańsk renews the ordinance from about two years ago. The entry of persons and the admission of goods are made conditional on reliable documents of origin from healthy places free from suspicion of infection.

Gdańsk informs about reports it considers reliable regarding the beginnings of the plague in some parts of Poland. It announces the requirement for documents of origin for persons and goods from healthy places and asks Lwów to disseminate the ordinance and take preventive measures.

Gdańsk responds to the Lwów complaint of May 10 regarding the detention of the tailor Jan Koch after the expiration of his one-year contract. It cites a different account from Princess Jabłonowska, the Bracław Voivodeship Governor's wife: Koch is to be at liberty and able to return to Lwów at the beginning of September. The city does not decide the case, which is pending in royal courts.

De Baluze explains the gaps in correspondence by his trip to Gdańsk. He sends overdue letters to the Queen, the Chancellor's wife, and Arnaud in Warsaw via an intermediary. He reports on the unconfirmed designation of Utrecht as the site for the peace congress.

De Baluze asks for confirmation of receipt of an important package sent before leaving Warsaw. Despite war preparations, he wishes Poland peace and a good king; a postscript mentions anxiety in Gdańsk and the gathering of troops.

The author responds to the letter of December 12, sends an article from a German Hamburg newspaper, and renews New Year's wishes for the addressee and his wife.

The bulletin describes the success of Vendôme's troops in Catalonia, the death of the Spanish queen dowager, and the display of the Versailles fountains for Italian diplomats. It conveys rumors about the Savoyard peace, troop movements, and naval operations. Postscripts concern the siege of Temeswar and Bart's acquisitions.

Changes to the colors of 100 pieces of rasch may arrive too late. Barker also promises to order two watches from the best maker in the city and explains the limitations of checking their performance.

Barker announces the order of 100 pieces of colored crown rasch for St. Dominic's Day and expects money from Robert, Forbes's son.

Becke notifies about the shipment via Davidson's carriers, provides transport costs and a list of Dutch cloth, adds black cloth of his own manufacture, and an invoice for Forbes.

Becke discusses the prices and purchase of cloth, provides a set of 21/4 in eight colors, and news about more expensive cochineal. Further delivery and settlement clauses have obvious gaps.

Becke asks for the settlement with the carrier to be taken into account. He itemizes the freight, the value of the goods declared for customs in Toruń, fees, and a total bill of 192 florins 6 groschen.

The sender replies to Forbes regarding tickets, shipment, and money, asks for a refund from the account, and orders the purchase of flax and other goods. He recommends settling the debt through Dominik in Gdańsk.

Becke sends Forbes a royal proclamation concerning Scotland. He informs him about another text announced in England, a copy of which he has not yet received, and considers it milder. He mentions an earlier letter regarding the change concerning Wonoski[?], reminds him about the purchase of his shipment, and asks him to show the proclamation to Charles Pain.

The author discusses debts and attempts to receive money through intermediaries. He mentions Daniel, Dorik, Kordner, and Świrniacki [?]. He writes about keeping one's word, bills of exchange, and the addressee's efforts. A separate short account was preserved on the back; its connection to the amounts in the letter has not been determined.

Johann Friedrich Becker thanks Artur Forbes for the dogs sent, discusses financial settlements, corrections to a debt document, and the matter of support for Daniel Zytkower. He also requests information regarding prices and the possibility of ordering and transporting goods from Gdańsk and wine to Jarosław and Stanisławów.

The author thanks him for the news and discusses indebtedness, sending bills of exchange, and proceedings against intermediaries. He mentions Świdnica, Gdańsk, Lwów, London, Daniel and his brother, Dorik, and other merchants with uncertainly read names. The text contains the amount 400. Not all instructions or settlement conditions have been determined.

The Browns confirm their previous thanks for the contract and ask Forbes to deliver the attachments, including two extensive letters to Rupniowski [?]. They take responsibility for the cost of sending them via a messenger.

Thanks for mediating the contract. The Browns complain about falling grain prices and a difficult contractor; they ask to ensure the wheat is well-prepared before delivery.

Bruß thanks for the recommendation to Peter Forbes, informs about current market quotations, and mentions a sale made by Jakob Carmichel. Details of goods and prices remain partially unreadable.

Burnett asks Forbes to mediate between John Lithgow and John and Godfried Bellamy. He reports a fight and a threat of further insult as hearsay; he recommends a settlement and confidentiality.

Burnett complains about the lack of repayment of a loan of 292 coins by William Thomson. He threatens to instruct his servant James to seize the debt if the debtor does not pay within a week or two; he mentions a general lack of money.

Buchan complains about the lack of cash and the debtor's delay. He advises keeping the hides for a suitable buyer or sending them to Jarosław. Winter hinders the dyeing and finishing of cloth.

Buchan describes winter difficulties and the rise in dyeing costs. He insists on the payment of a bill of exchange; he conveys postal news about the war and King William's planned departure to Flanders.

Buchan describes the cost of crimson dyeing and an order for white and yellow cloth. He informs about the funeral of Peter Forbes and conveys hearsay political news.

Buchan thanks for the efforts to secure payment, sends cloth samples for Forbes and Alexander Bealie. He describes high prices, unpaid debts, and a lack of demand.

Buchan describes unpaid debts, stagnant goods, and fear of high prices for wool and oil. He asks for the hides to be sent to Jarosław.

Buchan asks for payment to be enforced from Paul Galbraith, describes the lack of money, the fur trade, and rising prices. He wants to sell goods for cash.

Buchan returns to the uncollected package of hides for James Buchan. He expects the remainder of the payment from Galbraith and criticizes the servant for not delivering the letter with cloth samples.

Buchan sends a package of hides via a carter, discusses prices and additional goods, and asks for the money to be handed over to James Buchan in Sambor.

Buchan discusses the ordered cloth, the cost of crimson dyeing, and other goods. He notifies of the death of Peter Forbes, described as the addressee's godson.

The letter confirms the shipment of 70 units of hides, scarlet, and fabric. Buchan took out a loan and issued a bill of exchange for Galbraith; he asks for the payment to be ensured.

Buchan complains about the rise in prices of cochineal and wool, asks about the package of hides and Galbraith's settlement. He adds news about ships and Catholics in London.

George Wast acknowledges receipt of correspondence and thanks Arthur Forbes for his involvement in municipal affairs. He wishes him a recovery through the medicines he is taking and expresses hope for a meeting soon.

George Wast informs the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes about sending a chest of white cups from Gdańsk via the carrier Kazimierz on behalf of Mr. Seyler. He requests that the shipment be received in good condition and that the transport costs be settled.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about the shipment of cloth via Wieruszów to Jarosław and about current merchant correspondence. He also discusses issues regarding the collection of cash, debt payment deadlines, and difficulties in obtaining bills of exchange before the Leipzig fair.

The author invites to his wedding with Dorothea Braun, daughter of the late Gdańsk councilor Daniel Braun, scheduled for January 5. The invitation from December 30, 1665, was addressed to Jacob Barenham [?] in Kraków.

Wielopolska asks for relief regarding the hiberna of the Nowy Targ starosty, which is already burdened with three banners and a fourth one announced. In a postscript, she conveys reports about the detention of Poles in France.

A request for information on where Nitzsch is staying and whether he has oxen on the way to Gdańsk.

Receipt of a letter with an attachment and a returned bill of exchange; Nitzsch is sending a batch of oxen and has written directly to Heuglin.

Heuglin confirms receipt from Knabe of the sum of 905 ⅔ florins, previously received from Kien, and thanks him for his mediation.

Confirmation of the redemption of the bill of exchange by Nitzsch and instructions for payment to Knabe in Warsaw; agreement to deduct the commission.

Antony Heuglin Jr. confirms his safe arrival in Gdańsk, thanks for the friendship shown, justifies the delay in writing, and informs about [his father's?] departure by sea to Amsterdam on May 27.