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| Reference | Collection / Fonds | Date | Title and text | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132/1/459459-026 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1685-11-04 | Credit for buying goods and a complaint about a purchased horse 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]. Alexander Huison [signature: Alex Huisone] To: Arthur Forbes, merchant | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-001 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-03-11 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding travel and correspondence John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes of his safe arrival in Jarosław on his way to Kraków and requests that he forward expected letters from his wife and items forgotten in Lwów. John Taylor [signature: Jo: Taylor] To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Lemberg] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-002 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-03-22 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding the death of his son and financial matters John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about the hardships of his journey to Kraków and the premature death and funeral of his son during Easter. He also requests assistance in executing a bill of exchange transaction in Rzeszów and asks for the forwarding of the enclosed correspondence. John Taylor [signed: Jo: Taylor] To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Jaroslaw] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-003 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-04-11 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding commercial matters and financial settlements John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about the progress of commercial matters, the order for feresias (outer garments), and a change in instructions regarding the collection of money from debtors. He also announces his imminent departure from Kraków despite the unfavorable, rainy weather. John Taylor To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Lemberg] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-004 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-05-17 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding purchases at the Leipzig fair John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes of his return from Leipzig and reports on the handling of his commercial affairs, including difficult price negotiations and the logistics of transporting goods via Wrocław. He also provides a price list for fabrics at the Leipzig fair, noting the high prices and the mass purchasing of goods by Greek merchants. John Taylor To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Jaroslaw] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-005 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-05-24 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding commercial and political matters John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about commercial affairs, including the shipment of taffetas, boots, and correspondence with a merchant from Hamburg. He also expresses regret over the unstable situation in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which is detrimental to merchants' interests. John Taylor [signed: Jo: Taylor] To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Jaroslaw] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-006 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-05-31 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding trade matters and errands John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about an order for goods in Hamburg and discusses financial settlements, a shipment of taffeta, and the Jarosław fair. He also offers to lend Forbes horses for his trip to Naumburg and sends a letter to be delivered to Mr. Gordon. John Taylor To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Lemberg] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10271027-007 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-08-02 | Letter from John Taylor to Arthur Forbes regarding preparations for the Jarosław fair John Taylor expresses sympathy for Arthur Forbes's illness and discusses arrangements for lodging, a shop stall, and the transport of goods to the fair in Jarosław. He also mentions the inability to sell his goods in Kraków and the necessity of taking them to the fair. John Taylor To: Arthur Forbes [header: Mr Arthur Forbes; address: Mr Arthur Forbes Mrchandt Lemberg] | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10281028-001 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-02-10 | Letter from John Taylor Junior to Arthur Forbes regarding the transport of goods and claims of the Carmelites John Taylor Junior informs Arthur Forbes about the arrival of a shipment of goods from Wrocław and plans for their dispatch to Lwów. He also requests information regarding the sum of fifty thalers demanded by the Discalced Carmelites of Kraków. John Taylor Junior To: Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchant in Lemberg | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10281028-002 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-03-17 | Letter from John Taylor Junior to Arthur Forbes regarding the receipt of correspondence and the purchase of saltpeter John Taylor Junior, on behalf of his master, confirms the receipt of letters from Arthur Forbes and informs him that their contents will be attended to. In a postscript, he conveys a request to remember to purchase up to one hundred stones of unrefined saltpeter. John Taylor Junior To: Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchant in Jaroslau or Lemberg | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10281028-003 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-06-14 | Letter 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 | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/10741074-002 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-02-17 | Letter from William Forbes to Arthur Forbes regarding payment for fish William Forbes thanks his cousin Arthur for the barrel of salted fish sent and asks him to settle the payment in Lviv through John Arkonhowd. The letter concludes with greetings from his wife and well-wishes for relatives and friends. William Forbes To: Arthur Forbes | Edition · check statusRead → |