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Duke Władysław Opolczyk promises the inhabitants and cities of Ruthenia compensation for any losses in the event of an armed invasion by Queen Jadwiga and guarantees that he will not appoint a Hungarian as governor of these lands. He also establishes a procedure for the amicable settlement of the Polish Queen's rights to Ruthenia by selected dukes and lords of the Empire.

The jurors of the city of Lviv certify that the Lviv reeve and mayor Jan Tłumacz has judicially resigned from half a hide of land in favor of the burgher Andrzej Klopper. The granted property, located within the dowry of Anna, wife of Mikołaj Rycerz, is to pass to Klopper and his successors under municipal law.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Jan, together with the Chapter, releases and acquits the councilors and burghers of Lwów from the repayment of a debt incurred from the late Bishop Maciej, due to the transfer of these funds directly to King Władysław Jagiełło. The issuers renounce all further financial claims and declare the existing debt obligations void and cancelled.

The Lviv City Council certifies the amicable division of the estate of Jan Sommerstein and his mother Jadwiga, carried out by arbitrators between Mikołaj Sołtys the Elder and his wife Jadwiga, and Mikołaj Sołtys the Younger and his wife Anna. The settlement specifies the division of townhouses in the Lviv Market Square, the grange near the Katschel mill, peasant rents, ponds, gardens, and movable property.

Johann Friedrich Becker explains to Arthur Forbes the delays in settlements and assures him of a prompt payment, citing difficulties in obtaining cash. He also informs him about the delivery of Oels cloth, the absence of Lorer, and ongoing negotiations regarding disputed financial claims.

Andreas Bell informs Arthur Forbes about sending a barrel of saffron via George Griegry. He also mentions a chest dispatched two days earlier to Lviv by a Jewish carrier, Moszek Chybossowicz.

Martin Burckhardt laments that due to unfortunate circumstances, he was unable to meet Arthur Forbes in person before his departure. He requests that the intended message be conveyed via the next post in a letter or through Mr. D. F.

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

Georgen Wast informs Arthur Forbes that he has left 300 thalers with Mr. Thomas for him as a partial debt repayment and expresses gratitude for the credit extended. The author also announces his upcoming departure to Jarosław.

Peter West informs Arthur Forbes about current financial settlements, the planned transfer of funds by the Jews to Mr. Kuntz, and the shipment of wine to Gdańsk. He also reports on ongoing legal cases, disputes with the Starosta of Rawa, a murder at the Treasurer's office, and the adjournment of the chancellery's work.

B. Werner informs Arthur Forbes about the arrival of wagons in Jarosław after a difficult winter journey and about plans to send them with cargo to Gdańsk. He further explains the reasons for the failure of the cloth transport from Zamość to Wrocław and announces the organization of goods transport by wagons from Lviv.

Ant. Heuglin writes from Gdańsk to Arthur Forbes in Lwów with a polite request for information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Nietzsch. He also asks whether he has purchased oxen and if the transport of these animals has already set off.

Anton Heuglin confirms to Arthur Forbes the receipt of a letter along with the returned bill of exchange and thanks him for his efforts regarding the transaction. He expresses satisfaction with Mr. Nietzsch sending a batch of cattle to Gdańsk and declares his readiness for further services.

Ant. Heuglin thanks Arthur Forbes for the redemption of a bill of exchange by Mr. Nitzsch and the transfer of funds to Mr. Knabe in Warsaw. He also declares his readiness for further favors and confirms the reservation of a commission for the addressee.

The enclosed bill of exchange is to be presented to Peter, servant of Krzysztof Nitzsch; after collection, the amount should be sent to Heuglin, deducting the commission.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

Jakub Dementer justifies the delays in his correspondence, explaining them by his difficult situation in Husiatyn and the arbitrariness and intrigues of the Voivode and Barnet. He assures his desire to satisfy his creditors and asks for a representative to be sent to assess the situation on-site, as well as for patience until he can settle his accounts personally.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends a letter requesting its delivery to Andreas Boyd in order to collect a debt of 216 florins. He also informs about the arrival and further dispatch of Leipzig goods and conveys New Year's wishes.

Ferdinand Engelhardt refuses to lower the price of cloth sent to Jarosław and explains the lack of available shirting. He also informs about the sale of oxen brought from Ruthenia and transactions conducted with butchers in Nuremberg.

Jacob Carmichell informs Arthur Forbes that the carter refused to take a bale of red morocco leather to Kraków due to the poor condition of the roads and the lack of auxiliary horses, despite the offer of higher payment. The goods were deposited with Mr. Grussewicz until further instructions, which Carmichell intends to communicate by post to Robert Forbes as well.

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki confirms five previous royal privileges (including those of John Casimir, Henry of Valois, and Sigismund III) for the Shooting (Kurkowe) Brotherhood in Lwów. These documents guarantee the brotherhood, among other things, the collection of a fee called "spaszne" from driven cattle, income from the Samostrzelnicza Tower, land in the Halicki suburb for a shooting range, and tax exemptions.

King Augustus II confirms the privilege and guild articles granted to the shoemakers' guild in Sokal by King John Casimir in 1662.

King Augustus II confirms the statute of the Lviv confraternity of brewers and innkeepers, which defines the rules for the production, inspection, and sale of beer and vodka. The document further prohibits craftsmen of other guilds and residents of the suburbs from unauthorized production of spirits and operating breweries.

Roman Emperor Joseph II grants the city of Lviv permission to organize an annual four-week fair beginning on the first Monday after Epiphany. At the same time, he orders the authorities to protect this privilege and strictly forbids the city from collecting any fees from the fair's participants.

Arthur Forbes reports on financial operations, payments to contractors, and difficulties related to cash transfers during troop movements. He also informs about the shipment of cloth and Nuremberg goods, announcing an upcoming business meeting in Kraków.

Merchants from Leipzig confirm to Arthur Forbes the receipt of 135 florins transferred by Mr. Ottmüller and their entry into the account. They also address the issue of shortages in goods from the Naumburg fair and express gratitude for the trade credit granted.

Leipzig merchants Fleischer and Kober acknowledge receipt of partial payments from Mr. Ziegler and on account of Bielowski's debt. They enclose a statement of accounts showing a debit balance and request its settlement and receipt.

The Leipzig-based company Fleischer and Kober confirms the settlement of bills of exchange transferred by Arthur Forbes and presents the state of mutual accounts after the Michaelmas fair. The merchants express regret over the lack of new orders and ask to be remembered for future transactions.

Merchants Fleischer and Kober from Leipzig clarify the prices of sent goods to Arthur Forbes and waive a debt of 31 1/2 thalers in gratitude for his assistance in the Bielowski case. They enclose an account statement with the letter, requesting the amounts be booked accordingly and looking forward to future orders.

The City Council of Wrocław issues a safe conduct to the Kraków burgher Hanns Schreiber, guaranteeing him safe and free stay and travel until the upcoming Saturday. The councilors reserve the right to revoke the document with a three-day grace period, provided the recipient behaves impeccably.