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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.

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 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.

Jacob Carmichel thanks Arthur Forbes for the payment made to Jacob Buchan and mentions correspondence with Robert Forbes in Kraków. He also requests the sale or shipment of ordered kilims to Gdańsk and the delivery of the enclosed letter.

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.

Jacob Carmichell informs Arthur Forbes about letters from Lublin concerning a debt note for wine and troubles with a drunken carrier transporting sables to Kraków. He announces his departure for Kraków and provides instructions regarding the transfer of funds by Mr. Morland.

An accounting statement prepared by Jacob Carmichell, showing receivables and settled amounts for Robert and Arthür Forbes from the years 1684–1685. The account, covering merchant payments and transfers to England, was finally balanced and approved on April 5, 1685.

Jacob Carmichel awaits Arthur Forbes's decision regarding financial dues and informs him about the shipment of goods to Gdańsk under the supervision of designated persons. He also reports receiving a large sum of thalers, among which two counterfeit coins were found, and announces his upcoming arrival in Kraków.

Jacob Carmichel informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in collecting money from Lviv through Peter Benson and asks for support to avoid the need for a personal trip. He also refers to the matter of payment from Thomas Bondy in Lublin and the issue of transporting goods through Mościska.

Jacob Carmichell thanks Arthur Forbes for fulfilling a financial payment order for Peter Benson and inquires about his further plans after his trip to Gdańsk. The author also requests the shipment of Turkish cloth and a snuffbox.

William Thomson writes from Lublin in response to James Carmichell's letter, explaining the delay due to the haste of the post. He discusses the settlement of financial dues, orders placed with Arthur Forbes, and trade difficulties resulting from general monetary confusion.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the delivery of a parcel and the acceptance of a bill of exchange by Thomas Gordon, with a payment deadline by the end of November. He also announces a trip to Sokal to settle the addressee's trade affairs.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the acceptance of a bill of exchange by Thomas Gordon and the anticipation of further instructions from Mr. Carmichael. He also assures him of his efforts in financial matters and his intention to carry out the addressee's instructions in Sokal.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about a partial payment of a bill of exchange by Thomas Gordoun and the actions taken by factors in Sokal. He also draws attention to the difficult trade situation and the lack of hard currency in Lublin.

William Thomson informs James Carmichel about correspondence from Mr. Tayllour and the status of collecting dues from Mr. Gordoun. He also assures him of his efforts to pay cash to the addressee's servant.