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5 documents · Fonds 131 and 132

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132/1/243243-02132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1684-01-20Request for information regarding black lace left in Poland

An elderly merchant requests the recovery or location of his black lace. He mentions the lack of response from James Chalmers and appeals for help in his old age.

Andrew Mitschill [Mitchell?; surname uncertain]
To: Arthur Forbes
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132/1/739739-001132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1605-07-30Letter from John Murray to Arthur Forbes regarding the shipment of goods by wagon

John Murray asks the merchant Arthur Forbes to send goods imported from Wrocław and kersey from Alexander Hall to Wielka Wieś via Mr. Chalmers' wagon. He commits to reimbursing all incurred costs and requests the latest news.

John Murray
To: Mr Arthur Forbes, merchant in Kraków
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132/1/752752-006132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1687-07-03Letter from John Maitland to Arthur Forbes regarding trade matters in Jarosław

John Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about current affairs before the Jarosław fair, including the making of a chest, the renting of lodgings, and the conduct of his brother-in-law Jaroszowicz towards creditors. He also conveys news from the factor regarding the transfer of funds amounting to 1050 florins.

John Maitland
To: Arthur Forbes (in the text: Mr Arthur Forbes, on the address label: Mr Anthor Forbes Merchand)
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132/1/10281028-003132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1692-06-14Letter from John Taylor Junior to Arthur Forbes with news of the capture of Varad

John Taylor Junior confirms receipt of the letter and conveys greetings from his family and Mr. Chalmers. He also reports on the passing of a courier carrying news to the King regarding the capture of Varad.

John Taylor Junior
To: Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchant in Lemberg
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132/1/11091109-001132 — Lviv city council — correspondence1692-07-21Letter from William Chalmer to Arthur Forbes regarding a judicial debt collection

William Chalmer informs merchant Arthur Forbes about handing over bills of exchange to a lawyer and paying for a court decree to forcibly collect debts from recalcitrant debtors. He also reports on the intervention of Robert Low and announces his imminent departure from Lublin to Gdańsk.

Wm Chalmer
To: Arthur Forbess
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