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Bartsch thanks the city authorities for their previous election to their ranks, offers New Year's wishes, and conveys a rumor about a commission for all cities. He reports on the beginning of the Senatus Consilium, but there is no news yet about the start of the court courts.

The authors have undertaken efforts in Warsaw to recover the sum owed to the city. Bartsch reports obtaining a decree based on the provided copies, a demand for a statement of city revenues, and a memorial to the chancellor covering the dispute with the garrison, officer quarters, the case of a certain townsperson, and claims against the Republic. He asks for additional documents, the help of the accompanying Cyruli, and coverage of expenses.

The sender responds to the colonel's letter, which reached him during his trip to Olesko. He explains the delay in correspondence and writes about the lack of money needed for the regiment. He declares further efforts, but the details regarding amounts and deadlines remain unclear.

A copy attributed to Matei Basarab conveys to János Kemény rumors about Cossacks, Tatars, and Polish troops. The sender distinguishes uncertain news from what he himself managed to confirm and mentions an envoy who arrived from the Khan.

Change of recipient and deadline for the same payment of 180 florins: Seneca is to receive the sum upon presenting the letter instead of the payment to the officer on March 2.

The author borrowed 180 florins in good coin for a trip from Lieutenant Colonel Boym [?]. He asks Forbes to ensure payment on March 2 in Lwów and attaches a promissory note.

The author received a reply six miles beyond Żółkiew and signed the attachment. He authorizes Forbes to settle with Seneka; the officer may act only with his power of attorney.

The author asks the addressee for help in collecting a debt from the host or on his behalf. He mentions an intermediary and overseeing the matter; the exact nature of the obligation is unclear.

A request to Forbes to send the remaining goods to Mościska: two chests tied with ropes and a third one requiring securing. The wax is to remain in the shop for now.

Baillie thanks him for the promise and jokingly refers to Forbes's abstinence from alcohol. He assures him of his own constancy toward King K.W. and warns against the French faction, whose influence in Poland he considers significant.

The author reports to Forbes on a visit to the starosta, a conversation about the affairs of their common faction, and an assurance that no actions had been taken against him. He adds news about the court's health and a joking remark about a drink or medicine.

Baillie delivered Forbes's letter to Hiltzner. The debtor declared a lack of cash, pointed to previous payments of one thousand to the addressee's account, and promised further payment. The author anticipates difficulties in executing the bill of exchange in Lublin.

Baillie describes a long journey and matters detaining his companions in Lublin and Warsaw. He intends to toast Forbes's health with a glass of wine. He does not expect quick repayment from Thomson, who is waiting for a person associated with Bydgoszcz.

Baillie reports on contacts with Hiltzner, Thomson, and Burnett, and the wait for payment. He intends to pursue the money in Gdańsk. He describes a troublesome stomach pain and a reception by a friend who served good Hungarian wine.

Baillie reports on his arrival in Rzeszów and a bad market. He complains about the lack of income, the absence of acquaintances from Transylvania and Wallachia, and the lack of payments from Podolia and Ukraine. He describes a flood that allegedly destroyed the imperial camp and supplies.

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 author received a small amount of money from Mrs. Wenton, is holding it while awaiting Forbes's instructions, and explains why he did not send it to Lwów. He hopes to meet during the Jarosław fair.

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.

A copy of the Scottish proclamation of tolerance: permission for moderate Presbyterians to hold services only in private homes, separate relief for Quakers, suspension of laws against Catholics, and conditional amnesty. The document maintains the ban on outdoor services, introduces a new oath of absolute obedience, and orders publication and sealing. This is not the English declaration of April 4, 1687.

Becker discusses the success of Forbes's trade and matters of wine and the court. He conveys Daniel Stuart's request for a letter to Forbes regarding a London debt and warns against further indebtedness. He mentions the purchase or shipment of goods from Hamburg, a receipt, and the need for letters for transport occasions.

The author discusses the delivery of a letter, commodity matters, sugar, and settlements via Gdańsk and Świdnica. He mentions intermediaries, money, and a bill of exchange. He recommends friends to the addressee, announces later instructions, and asks for further correspondence.

Becker considers outstanding settlements and debt collection from Lwów Jews, whose promises he does not trust. He discusses the actions of intermediaries, the need for correspondence, and an account. He adds a note about payments and a final balance of 824 [?].

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, the correction of a debt document, and the matter of support for Daniel Zytkower. He also requests information regarding prices and the possibility of ordering and transporting Gdańsk goods 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 author informs Forbes about a delayed contact through Mr. Biling and asks for further help in the business. He mentions a loan of 400 and a written guarantee of repayment, declaring future favors.

Jan Fryderyk Beker informs Arthur Forbes about his state of health, financial matters, and the ox trade, and intercedes on behalf of a merchant requesting cloth for the Jarosław fair. He also recommends Mr. Zygmunt Gutryt to finalize a cattle purchase transaction.

The author addresses Piotr Simon regarding settlements, the satisfaction of debts, and correspondence. He mentions Dorik and Kordner [?], the anticipated possibility of selling or transferring items, and an amount of 200 in an unspecified unit. In a postscript, he recommends a courier who asked him for intercession.

The author discusses the case of Daniel Stuart, his own efforts, and the difficulties in obtaining cash from intermediaries or debtors. He mentions Dorik, letters, and a bill of exchange. The text contains his assessment of the behavior of the participants in the settlement; this does not in itself determine their solvency.

The author refers to an earlier commission or request, appeals for the voivode's assistance, and again asks the addressee for favorable action. Without further reading, the subject of the matter should not be identified as a specific nomination.

The author writes about a difficult journey through flooded waters and presents to the addressee a request for support for a person connected with the matter of a starosta office or a nomination. The content of a specific resolution cannot yet be safely determined.

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.

Bell informs Forbes about presenting the queen's privilege to the city authorities. According to the author, the magistrate has reservations and is delaying a full response; Bell links the procrastination to financial matters. This is his account of the negotiations, not a confirmation of the magistrate's decision or the content of the privilege.

Bell responds to Forbes's letter, discusses the matter of mutual receivables or promised profit, and asks for further news. At the end, he commends the addressee to God's care. Details of the settlement require re-reading.

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.

Behm sends reports regarding the harm done to the hospital and asks the addressee for effective help in his interest. In a postscript, he awaits a response to earlier letters.

The hospital administrator complains about the seizure of land called Chmielnik and challenges the basis of the opponent's claims. He points to a contract regarding the field, rent, and legal documents; he asks the addressee to act in the interest of the poor. This is the position of one side of the dispute.

Behm thanks the addressee for taking the hospital's case under his care, sends documents, and announces the delivery of a report from the trial. He asks for actions among people who can represent the hospital, and mentions costs and fees. The letter itself does not contain a resolution of the dispute.

Behm informs about the documents needed in the hospital's dispute with Jędrzejowski. He polemicizes with the opposing party's mandates, which he considers unsupported by evidence, and announces a procedural response.

The author claims that the opponent has seized hospital lands and is forbidding the harvesting of crops. He asks the addressee for intercession with a person of higher rank. This is an accusation from the letter, without independent confirmation.

Behm reminds the addressee of the hospital's interest during the current court term. He writes about documents and a mandate aimed at the opponent, and asks for the urgent conduct of the case because it concerns the goods of the poor. He announces the sending of a further letter.

The author again asks for the protection of the hospital's land and income. He invokes a previously issued mandate and fears the dragging out of the trial; he mentions a summons to the Magdeburg court. A significant part of the text is similar to the earlier letter, but the date is different.

Bem complains about the lack of payment and a final response regarding the agreement concluded with the city. He demands 200 zlotys owed to him for lodging or a written resolution, announcing further pursuit of the debt; he appeals to the President of Lwów.

The prior acknowledges the obligation to appear before the assessor's court, but asks for the case to be resolved by the city council court to avoid costs. He wants commissioners appointed to view documents concerning the monastery's lands. Due to a recent urgent departure, he asks for a week to return, exemption from assessor deadlines, and consent for further construction until an amicable resolution, with the buildings to go to whoever is awarded the land.