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Bell refers to an earlier message sent via Merten Burck[?], confirms receipt of the shipment in good condition, and its placement in his warehouse.

Bell sends Forbes a package of saffron via George Giurgy[?], describes the AF marking and blue packaging, and reminds him of a shipment sent on May 27 by Mosk[a] Chleboswicz[?].

Bell responds to matters of freight, storage, and money, mentions Gdańsk and intermediaries, and in a postscript informs about the departure of a group of merchants for grain. Details of several instructions and amounts remain uncertain.

Address to Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, Castellan of Kraków and Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Kingdom's forces, in Warsaw.

Belli had previously refused to accept the bill of exchange of the merchant Rosenrot from Gdańsk due to a lack of cash during urgent market matters. Now he is trying to collect the sum from local and foreign merchants and declares acceptance and future payment. The postscript concerns the difference/loss on thalers in Gdańsk and the lack of profit, but the exact demand is unclear.

Brzeski responds to the fear of detaining Lviv merchants in connection with the Kamieniec case. He assures the safety of the Lviv citizens; he requires the customary reporting in the city. He mentions a future royal decree.

Błazowski warns that the premature imprisonment of Balicki may expose the office to liability. He discusses subsequent publications, an execution mandate, a court summons, and the need for consultation before further execution.

Following the universal of the treasurer, Błazowski asks the magistrate to postpone the tax on prices until October 20, when he himself will arrive. He counts on the participation of the deputy voivode. The tax concerns the prices of goods and food.

Bobrowski sends a servant, whom the addressee is to send back to the banner upon his return. He reminds the addressee of his case and awaits the deputies; he complains that the sent courier was given nothing for food.

Boyd replies to Forbes regarding the goods, their weight, and the settlement with intermediaries. He mentions James Dunn and asks the addressee to make efforts regarding his interest.

Boyd confirms receipt of the letter, mentions fees, goods, Jacob Breslie in Jarosław, and further instructions; significant middle parts were not safely read.

Bore confirms Forbes's letters from April 2 and 16 and announces that the payment will be credited to the account. He discusses transferring money to an intermediary and the exchange rate loss, which he does not want to bear when selling goods.

A merchant from Leipzig writes to Forbes about the settlement, an intermediary in Warsaw, and the ordered assortment. He announces the preparation of goods for the Michaelmas term; some names and conditions are illegible.

Piotr Borsuk appeals against the verdict of the Sambor councilors in a dispute over a house. He asks Wojciech Zimnicki for support, citing a family bond through his wife. He presents his own version of the subsequent sales and recovery of the property.

Bochosowicz explains the delay by the unsuccessful sale of honey during the fair and having sold it on credit. He promises to pay Forbes and asks for support for his son in case of school expenses.

Bochosowicz asks Forbes for a delay in payment. A hostile incursion prevented him from arriving and overseeing the trade. He recommends his son, who is being sent to study, and asks for funds for him.

Weiß discusses the settlement of the account, the sending of ordered goods, and the separate packaging of five items. He asks for further orders for the St. Michael's fairs. A postscript mentions saffron and a not fully legible price.

Wasilkowski announces the farewell of the rotmistrz, asks for the protection of his reputation, and requests guidance regarding documents and the settlement of companions. He mentions illness and advises against the premature election of deputies.

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.

The letter describes subsequent efforts regarding a mandate and the costs incurred. The author mentions the payment of 28 and 12–15 monetary units, correspondence with Kraków, and a procedural dispute; details require verification.

West writes to Forbes about correspondence, a trip to Gdańsk, and efforts to obtain a mandate. He mentions payments and difficulties in settling matters; many details of the settlements remain unread.

Piotr West announces the packing of 130 bolts of cloth into four bales. He mentions red, "perliet" [?] cloth, and a dark blue-violet shade; the division of quantities between varieties requires verification.

Wentoun asks Forbes to record Browning as a debtor in connection with a remittance via R. Bruss. The amount and part of the further instruction remain uncertain. The letter was sent from Zamość to Rzeszów.

Wielopolski asks the mayor for help for the chamber official in recovering debts from Lviv citizens and merchants. He emphasizes the interest of the treasury and the creditor's difficulties due to missed payment deadlines.

Wielopolski orders the lifting of the previous ban on releasing goods of merchants from Košice and Prešov. He justifies the change by the losses to the Crown treasury and the restriction of trade.

The Jesuit General thanks Lwów for its kindness towards the order. He emphasizes that he received the news from credible witnesses and promises prayers for the council and the residents. Original dated 1626, cover 1616.

A merchant writes to Forbes about a difficult settlement with Gordon, the sale of goods, and a planned trip to Lublin. He asks for goods and the recovery of debts, and sends regards to Robert Forbes.

Gordon has not settled the payment for goods purchased from Forbes. The author denies being held responsible; he mentions Kraków and the settlement with Albert, Forbes's servant.

Giernott demands the securing and liquidation of the estate of the late Jan Liebschwager. He asks for the protection of a foreign creditor and refers to the reputation of Polish trade.

The goods cost 624 thalers and 21 groschen; after deducting 327 thalers, 297 thalers and 21 groschen remained. The delivery was dated February 27, 1737.

Giller settles accounts for goods for Głogowski: atlas for 52 PLN, damask for 17 PLN, and remaining wine for 30 PLN; total 99 PLN. The fragment concerning shipping remains partially unread.

Gniński recommends the syndic Michał Grygrowicz for the vacant judicial clerk position in Lwów. He refers to his previous service and representation of the city at diets and dietines.

Gniński conveys the King's will following a complaint by Żółkiew burghers regarding new Lwów fees: 2 groszy per hundred quarts and 5 groszy per malt. He demands exemption from the new burdens if they were established by the city itself.

Gordon conveys news to Telier about the bankruptcy and the seizure of goods and household equipment. He questions the amount of losses reported by the goldsmith and advises a settlement.

Gordon thanks Forbes for his hospitality in Kraków, asks for replies to his letters, and requests fabric. He sends greetings to the addressee's wife and children.

Gordon asks Forbes to buy skins for a winter coat. He suggests black sheepskins as a substitute; he is concerned that they should not be too heavy.

The sender writes in French about correspondence received, lace goods, payments, and money transfers. He mentions a bill or note and an amount read as 1,242 écus; details of the accounting are partly illegible. The signature reads Dupont. The address leaf names the Palatine and general of the Lublin voivodeship. No date was read in the letter itself.

The letter contains a merchant’s account listing two quantity-and-price entries. The recorded amounts are 17 × 23 = 391 and 36 × 19 = 684; the underlined total is 1075 (the currency is abbreviated and the reading is uncertain). The goods’ names cannot be read confidently enough to identify them. The sender also refers to earlier correspondence and the settling of an account or delivery; the remaining text is difficult to read. The heading gives Nürnberg, 9 July 1690; the address directs the letter to a merchant in Lemberg.

The sender writes about Krzysztof Balejowicz, apparently a merchant, and proceedings arising from his trade. Details are hard to read. Dated Warsaw, 23 May 1697; signature tentatively read as Jan Zamoyski.

The sender addresses Lviv's authorities concerning merchants and burghers associated with Zamość. He says their earlier petition had no effect and appeals for favorable treatment and respect for their rights. Some details remain illegible.

The sender addresses Lviv's authorities about merchants from Zamość passing through the city and the goods they carry. He asks that their passage and trade not be obstructed and that their privileges be respected. Some legal details are difficult to read.

The writer addresses the Lviv city councillors, describes a grievance or conflict involving the writer’s spouse and a matter in Zamość, and asks them to consider the case. Details about the people, event, and property are only partly legible. The closing dateline gives Zamość, 6 October 1587.

Page 5 repeats the letter on pp. 2–3: the writer asks the Lviv city councillors for help with a grievance or dispute involving the writer’s spouse and Zamość. The copy gives the date as 6 October 1587. Details remain uncertain.

A German-language commercial letter concerning accounts; the figures 1,000 and 3,000 (gulden) are visible, but the context of the account and obligations is only partly legible. No definitive meaning has been assigned to the figures beyond their presence in the document.

A German-language commercial letter concerning accounts and financial obligations. It refers to sums, but the difficult hand does not permit a reliable reconstruction of the full account or precise request.

A German-language letter concerning commercial correspondence and accounts; the specific matter remains uncertain because of the difficult hand. Visible figures and financial references do not suffice to establish the full account.

A German-language commercial letter concerning accounts and financial obligations. It refers to sums, but the difficult hand does not permit a reliable reconstruction of the full account or precise request.

A German-language letter concerning commercial correspondence and accounts; the specific matter remains uncertain because of the difficult hand. Visible figures and financial references do not suffice to establish the full account.

The letter to Jan Rudawski reports a matter involving a person or persons tentatively read as “P. Hajdurom Kayer(?)” and a matter associated with “Szlachetnym Łomżyckim” (further wording uncertain). It also mentions Lwów, its municipal consuls, and actions or requests directed to the recipient. Illegible passages prevent a reliable reconstruction of the details or the connection between these matters. The dateline gives 19 February 1631.

Sommer writes about a received message and a matter of accounting or debt, and mentions an expected explanation. Some words and details remain uncertain.