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Elżbieta Gordonowa informs Artur Forbes about the meeting scheduled for April 16, 1692, with the creditors of her late husband. She urges the addressee to appear in person or appoint a proxy to officially receive the goods and documentation of the debtors in accordance with the Tribunal's decree.

Elżbieta Gordonowa complains of pressure from her husband’s creditors. She says she has surrendered even jewellery given to her and asks Forbes to leave her enough to support herself and her children.

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.

Aleksander Grodzicki thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for the benefits and kind support shown to his own brother. He expresses the lifelong gratitude of his entire family and assures him of his readiness for further faithful service.

Grodzicki thanks the recipient for receiving his brother kindly. He mentions his brother’s old age and his own difficulties during the interregnum, then requests continued help and protection.

Grodzicki directs the councillors to the Commonwealth treasury for a receipt for the 6,000 złotys lent. He promises to admonish subordinates complained of by the city and settle the account for iron taken.

Grochowski invites the councillors of Lviv to an episcopal ceremony on 27 September 1625. He stresses friendship, his Ruthenian origin and Lviv’s significance as a metropolitan centre.

Grochowski allocates French and Venetian glass to rooms, urges completion of the palace and pay of three złoty a week for the mason. He mentions Prussian war taxes and an attack on the suffragan in Venice.

Grochowski specifies marble plaques, glazing, a painted ceiling and velvet chairs, requesting completion before Michaelmas. He also comments on a bishop’s conflict with the king and an Armenian matter.

Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski informs the Lviv municipal scribe Wojciech Zimnicki about the granting of a prebend to Father Stamirowski and urges him regarding ongoing construction work. He also expresses indignation at the incompetence of his subordinates regarding the transport of a scow and orders the organization of carts to transport the cargo to Lviv.

Archbishop of Lviv Stanisław Grochowski informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending funds for construction work on the tenement house and orders him to focus on finishing the walls and gates. He also asks for potential temporary coverage of any missing funds and for the delivery of a letter to Mr. Wojakowski.

Józef Gruszewic asks Artur Forbus to select and purchase a beautiful sable for him in Lwów, declaring he will cover all costs. The sender promises a quick repayment and gratitude, noting that he is eager to receive the fur before the holidays.

Gruszewicz explains that urgent necessity forced him to spend gold ducats left with him. He promises to return suitable coins and reminds the recipient of a promised dog.

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

Huison reports partial payments, a dispute over belt prices and silk sales. He also mentions proceedings against the treasurer and corrects a rumour about the Pomeranian voivode’s death.

Huison reports terms with Saskiewicz and further payment promises. He mentions a confidential plan to recover a mint, connected with an offer of silver; personal identities and figures remain uncertain.

Józef Woynowski acknowledges the receipt of forty thalers from Aleksander Huison, paid out on the basis of a bill of exchange issued by Mikołaj Mythałowicz. The issuer of the document releases the addressee from the obligation in this regard.

Huison arranges a journey with an unnamed senior and Forbes. He invites Forbes for the 28th of the month, offering lodging and room for horses and a vehicle.

Huison confirms payment of 5905 and 20 grosz Bm to Knab. He describes delayed settlements, belt-price negotiations and a shortage of coin, adding Sejm and court news.

Huison describes difficulty collecting debts, the low price of silk and stalled Sejm business. He passes on a report from Dutch news of the Duke of York’s proclamation as king.

High water delays Huison’s journey. He asks for goods to be sold even at a lower price, pursues debts from Wolff Hirschel, Janaś and Ber Smul, and considers settlements through Wrocław and the Naumburg fair.

Unable to collect payment on time, Huison considers going to the Naumburg fair. He asks for his remaining goods to be sold even more cheaply and complains about his idle servant George Lindsay.

Huison reports packing taffeta for the king on his own wagon with his own merchandise. He plans to travel to Tarnów and notes expensive, scarce trimmings and a lack of news.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison negotiates acceptance of goods and repayment by Warsaw debtors. He describes defective textiles, refusals and promises of payment, remaining in the city to collect money before travelling.

Huison reports difficulty recovering debts, competition among silk merchants and the election of a marshal. He also mentions efforts to obtain a court document concerning Simervall.

Huison reports on collecting debts and a bill of exchange for Gdańsk. He notes one debtor’s full payment and comments on the delayed end of the Sejm because of private interests.

Huison confirms Seidell’s payment, the payment to Knab and money from the elder Saskiewicz. The younger debtor postpones payment until the Sejm ends. The author discusses belt prices and difficulty selling silk.

Huison thanks Forbes for a recommendation enabling credit purchases. He plans to trade at small fairs, describes goods sent to Kraków, and complains about a horse costing 22 [currency uncertain].

Huison still awaits money, negotiates Saskiewicz’s acceptance of belts and asks Forbes to press him directly. He discusses Cuming’s payments, money for Gdańsk and the quartermaster’s promise to pay.

Huison refuses credit to a customer reputed to pay poorly. He reminds Ber Smul of a promise to pay 400 [currency unstated] and requests goods for the Krosno fair.

The merchant asks Forbes to send fabric and broad silver trimmings for an interested noblewoman. He permits the sale of his own goods below the listed price to obtain cash.

Huison describes Saskiewicz’s refusal to pay, money sent to Gdańsk and efforts to collect a regimental debt. He also conveys news from Toruń of a lead-laden barge sinking beneath a bridge.

A. L. Hulewska writes to Głogowski, conveying thanks on behalf of her husband for the favors rendered. She mentions unclear circumstances regarding someone being sent to Lublin and commends herself to the addressee's continued kindness.

The Górka brothers send two representatives to collect money deposited with the Lviv authorities by the late Andrzej Nakuski [?]. They are to collect the sum and, if necessary, issue a receipt on the senders’ behalf.

Castellan of Poznań Melchior Gurowski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia for protection over his estates and their exemption from winter quarters for the army. He also reports on the activities of Prince Conti's supporters in Greater Poland in anticipation of the upcoming sejmik.

Melchior Gurowski thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his intercession and for freeing his leaseholds from the burden of military quartering, promising mutual assistance in the execution of assignments. At the same time, he commends to the care of the Voivode of Ruthenia the case of a client seeking justice.

Gurowski protests a renewed hiberna assignment despite receipts from the Lviv commission. He gives a daily cost of sixteen złoty plus upkeep for deputies, requests their withdrawal and mentions paralysis and undelivered receipts.

Aleksander Gurowski assures Voivode Jan Jabłonowski of his efforts to enforce the collection of due sums as quickly as possible after the upcoming sejmik. He also announces his appearance before a military commission to clear himself of false accusations and asks for continued protection.

Aleksander Gurowski informs Jan Jabłonowski about his economic activities in Olkusz and his planned marriage following the advice of the Voivode of Poznań. He asks the recipient for letters of recommendation and protection in confederation matters, declaring his full readiness to serve at the upcoming sejmiks.

Guttinius thanks Hayder for bringing his affair to a successful conclusion. He promises to discuss Hayder’s matter with a judge and reciprocate. The address notes receipt on 14 March.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Matthias Hayder to inspect and redeem pledged goods from Mr. Broniś to avoid the accumulation of interest, offering immediate reimbursement of the advanced sums in Warsaw or Gdańsk. He also authorizes the recipient to keep the goods as security or to sell them during the upcoming St. Agnes fair.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Maciej Hayder to oversee the purchase of goods and to indicate the recipient for the funds prepared for this purpose. He also informs him that the court ruling has been postponed until New Year and asks him to notify the judge.

Tullius Guttinius informs Maciej Hayder about appointing Claudius Hennier to redeem goods pledged to a Jewish creditor and about transferring funds for this purpose. He firmly rejects any concessions towards Mr. Gross, holding him responsible for financial losses and legal costs.

Guttinius thanks the councillors for congratulations on his secretaryship and promises assistance to the city. A postscript thanks them for fifteen thalers.

Archbishop of Rimini, Jan Davia, thanks the Hetman and Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, for his remembrance and shares pessimistic reflections on the affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the consequences of the peace treaty with Turkey. He also notes that in the current situation, the only concerns may arise from Prussia.

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.

Dalton reports on the suspension of the trial of the Starosta of Krasnystaw and military efforts made to His Majesty regarding the 'komput' (military register) and the position of regimentarz. He also conveys news about the Sapieha family intercepting a royal instruction, the King's uncompromising stance toward the Starosta, and rumors of a rebellion in Moscow and the death of the Tsar.

Angelo Maria Ranuzzi, Archbishop of Damiata, responds to a letter from the mayor and councilors of Lviv, promising fair and favorable treatment of the local furriers' guild case. He also assures them of his readiness to assist the city authorities in other matters and wishes them prosperity.

Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lwów to immediately release foreign merchants and their goods from custody so they may proceed to the fair in Lublin. He emphasizes that the unlawful detention of the merchants causes losses to the state treasury and violates the exclusive jurisdiction of the Treasurer in customs and fiscal matters.