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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

The writer addresses Forbes concerning a debt or amount due, mentions promised payment and goods/accounting connected with beer, and asks that the matter be settled. Details and amounts are uncertain.

The writer addresses a high-ranking woman, discusses a matter requiring further action, and mentions a sum or account; the reading of details is uncertain. The closing dateline gives 20 December 1685.

A German-language letter to an unidentified recipient. The partly legible text repeats the words “Mühle” and “Müller” and may refer to an account or payment. The details and date cannot be established. The wrapper indicates Jaroslaw.

A German-language letter whose closing gives the date “Anno 1628 November die 13”. Only isolated passages are legible; the sender, recipient, and place of writing have not been established.

A German-language merchant’s letter from Naumburg to Arthur Forbes. It concerns financial matters and refers to amounts and accounts; the accounting details cannot be reconstructed with confidence. The inventory card attributes the letter to Paweł Korfinius. The letter’s own dateline gives 4 February 1694.

The writer addresses the English letter to merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv. The surviving text mentions a received message, an amount in pounds, and a payment involving Lviv, but details are partly illegible. The letter is dated 23 June 1692; the place in the heading is uncertain.

A partially legible English letter to the merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv/Lemberg, dated 31 December 1687. Numbered account leaves accompany the correspondence; transaction details and the sender remain uncertain.

A fragment of a German-language document dated 11 July 1691 survives. The text is badly damaged and difficult to read; amounts of 20 gulden and 400 can be made out, but their significance and context cannot be established. The inventory card associates the document with the surname Kostner, but the scan does not securely identify the writer, recipient, or place.

David Livingston informs the merchant Arthur Forbes in Mostyska about delivering tribunal summonses to the advocate Cimanowicz in Przemyśl, dispatching a court apparitor to the defendant, and the incurred castle court and messenger expenses.

A young Scottish merchant or clerk, John Livingston, staying in Kraków, writes to the merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv, humbly apologizing for wasted time and lack of progress in his studies or work, and solemnly promising improvement and faithful service.