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Jan Achenkiff provides Arthur Forbes with information about the journey of Aleksander Michałowicz, who is transporting significant sums of money from Wrocław to Lviv, expressing concerns for his safety. He also requests that Wrocław documents addressed to him be located and that his mail be directed to Jarosław instead of Lviv.

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.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs the merchants Robert and Arthur Forbes about the dispatch from Wrocław to Jarosław of six bales of cloth entrusted to the carters Klemens Polaczek and Jędrzej Besnowski. He presents a statement of advances and transport costs, requesting payment of the remaining freight balance upon receipt of the intact cargo.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the partial payment of bills of exchange by Jerzy Kolba and the current prices of Russia leather on the Wrocław market. He also announces the preparation of a bale of cloth for transport from Leipzig and reiterates his request for the prompt shipment of hides from Lviv.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends a letter requesting its delivery to Andreas Boyd in order to collect a debt of 216 florins. He also informs about the arrival and further dispatch of Leipzig goods and conveys New Year's wishes.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about sending a bale of goods to him via the carrier Baumgart. He also mentions a shipment from Leipzig, which, depending on arrangements with the deputy from Wiśniów, will either be added to the same transport or arrive via Kraków.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about difficulties in selling the received Russian leather and the detention of a wagon with goods by a customs officer in Kępno due to discrepancies in customs duties.

Ferdinand Engelhardt responds to Arthur Forbes's order for Hungarian batting, explaining that due to a lack of stock of this commodity in Breslau, it must first be commissioned to clothiers. He also reminds him to place future orders well in advance.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the payment of Polish customs duties on a shipment of cloth and blankets and attaches a list of the fees charged. He also offers to import a batch of morocco leather of various types on favorable commercial terms modeled after those in Leipzig.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the recovery of a seized barrel of Russia leather from Wielichowo, lamenting that the hides were ruined by water damage, which will result in a significant loss. He also reports on the market situation, the prices of Muscovite hides, and other goods offered.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of the sum of 600 florins, but informs about a delay in the arrival of a shipment of Russia leather from Zamość, which Robert Forbes is counting on. He also asks the addressee for a final decision regarding the purchase of hides.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of eleven bales and one package of goods from Wrocław to Jarosław via the carrier Tomasz Kiełbika. The letter contains a specification of the weight of individual cargo items and a summary of the freight costs paid and remaining to be paid.

Ferdinand Engelhardt reports the arrival of a shipment of Russia leather in Breslau and customs issues in Września, where one bale was detained. He also reports on his attempts to find buyers and asks for instructions regarding the minimum price.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends Arthur Forbes a letter addressed to Stanisławów in a separate shipment, which was forgotten to be enclosed earlier.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a bale of cloth and a Leipzig chest via wagoners to Lviv and Jarosław. He attaches a specification of incurred fees and an invoice for 338 florins with a request for booking.

Ferdinand Engelhardt notifies the merchant Arthur Forbes about the dispatch of a batch of goods from Breslau to Jarosław via a carrier, along with a bale of thread, specifying their weight according to Leipzig and Breslau measures. He also informs him of the payment of half the freight charges in Breslau and obliges the addressee to pay the carrier the remaining amount upon intact delivery.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the dispatch of two bales of cargo from Wrocław to Lviv via the carrier Gregor Bielawski. He specifies the weight of the goods, the transport rate, the amount of the advance payment made on the spot, and the balance due upon successful receipt of the shipment.

Ferdinand Engelhardt prepared in Wrocław a specification of goods with a total value of over 4932 florins, sent on two wagons to Robert Forbes in Jarosław. The cargo included, among others, various fabrics, haberdashery, stockings, paper, sugar, lead, and chocolate.

Ferdinand Engelhardt issues a detailed specification and invoice to Robert and Arthur Forbes for six bales of various cloths sent from Wrocław to Jarosław. The document contains a list of colors, types of materials, and their valuation, including packaging costs.

Ferdinand Engelhardt presents Arthur Forbes with a statement of receivables collected from ox traders and informs him about the transfer of funds to Robert Forbes's account. He also describes disputes with debtors, Kirkur Teodorowic and David Antonowic, who questioned the amount of the calculated agio and currency exchange rates.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends Arthur Forbes an account of the sale of Russia leather, informs him of the prices obtained, and confirms the booking of payments to Robert Forbes's account. He also assures him of his intention to collect outstanding debts and provides reassurance regarding Mr. Hanninger, who has arrived in Breslau in person.

Ferdinand Engelhardt refuses to lower the price of cloth sent to Jarosław and explains the lack of available shirting. He also informs about the sale of oxen brought from Ruthenia and transactions conducted with butchers in Nuremberg.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the dispatch of a wagon with goods from Breslau to Jarosław, including cloth, sheet metal, and paper, entrusted to the carter Adam Knapik. The sender provides a specification of the cargo weight and instructions regarding the payment of the remaining freight balance upon the safe arrival of the transport.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of payment delivered by Donik Aksentowicz. He also explains the reasons for the delay in fulfilling the order for Hungarian cloth and requests earlier notification of demand due to autumn bad weather.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs about sending a shipment of cloth to Jarosław via carters Jan Oslik and Tomasz Kiełbika. He also requests the collection of an outstanding debt of 210 thalers from Andreas Boyd before releasing his bond.

A bill issued in Wrocław documenting the sale of 1,235 pairs of raw hides for a total sum of over 3,807 thalers. Half of the payment was settled in cash, while the other half was covered by the delivery of various textile and haberdashery goods.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of a letter with a debt note for 500 thalers and asks Arthur Forbes to forward correspondence and pay 50 thalers to Ensign Georg Albrecht von Deuendiger, stationed in Yampil. He advises a meticulous verification of the soldier's identity based on four attached questions before making the payment to avoid fraud.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends Robert and Arthur Forbes a specification and bill for cloths and baize transported to Jarosław by the carter George Nicles. The amount due for the goods and their packaging totals over 687 thalers with a six-month payment term.