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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.

Weiß addresses Forbes regarding money and bills of exchange, mentions a person named Jacob, and asks for the matter to be settled. The amounts, names of intermediaries, and exact instructions require further reading.

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 asks the Lviv authorities for help in settling Wacław Woyzik's [?] dues. Payment is to be made proportionally, provided there is a genuine signature and a proper account, without protracted execution.

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.

Gabriel sends the repaired carriage back to the Voivode via Janicki and declares his readiness to be of service. He also asks for help for his relative in military matters.

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.

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.

Gregory asks for his handwritten document to be sent to Mr Forbes in connection with plans to leave for Gdańsk and promises payment. He explains his delay by unrecoverable debts and cites Bell and Thomson as witnesses.

Katarzyna Gruszewiczowa invites Forbes and his household to her daughter Katarzyna’s wedding, scheduled for Sunday 24 February 1686, promising to return their kindness.

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.