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General Jan Berens informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about planned negotiations with Mr. Bell concerning the payment of a sum of money and a pledge. He points out the necessity of urging General Brandt so that the payment is transferred as quickly as possible in Gdańsk.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki appeals to the authorities of Lviv to intervene on behalf of the Oriental merchants, the Linchs. He demands the enforcement of the repayment of a sum of over three thousand red zlotys entrusted to the Lviv merchant Ignacy Greczyn.

After returning to Kraków, Gładyszewicz thanks Forbes for his kindness, orders fox furs, and describes smallpox and other ailments affecting the children in the family.

Thomas Gordon assures Arthur Forbes of the settlement of a bill of exchange as promised in Jarosław and the payment of 500 florins. He also reiterates his request to send the ordered materials via a secure route, primarily red damask.

Cardinal Henri Albert de La Grange d'Arquien asks the Voivode of Ruthenia to send from Lviv the trial documents necessary to obtain compensation for the insult he suffered in Magierów. He also sends greetings to the Grand Hetman and the recipient's family.

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.

Zawadzki informs the Voivode about the completion of orders in Mościska, the preparation of provisions, and the sending back of a horse. He also reports that the Sasiecki lease matters have been settled by Mr. Winiawski, sends a copy of the marriage contract/agreement, and announces his prompt return to Lwów.

Franciszek Zaorliczny informs Stanisław Suński that the carpenter is finishing work on a wardrobe for the Voivode of Ruthenia, explaining that the delay was caused by the craftsman's severe illness. He asks for a decision regarding the collection of the furniture before Easter and conveys the craftsman's request to send the missing components.

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.

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.

J. Karmichell informs Arthur Forbes that he will not be coming to Mościska and inquires about matters handled in Lwów by Piotr Simson. He also gives instructions regarding the dispatch of letters from Kraków and the dismissal of the Cossack Jan, as he has found another travel opportunity.

Stanisław Korytko asks Voivode Jan Jabłonowski for support with the Prince in the dispute over the Baraniń land. He declares his readiness to appear at the demarcation in Sutkowice and his complete submission to the Voivode's verdict.

Krzysztof Krause asks Arthur Forbes for assistance in collecting outstanding debts from his debtors and requests news regarding the estate of the debtor Parastępowski in Mościska. He assures the recipient of his readiness to reciprocate the favor.

Krzysztof Krause thanks Arthur Forbes for his kindness and declares his readiness to help, announcing that he will settle current matters in Rzeszów. He also mentions his intention to collect a debt of 1900 florins from the Mościska estates belonging to the father of brothers currently serving in the military.

David Livingston informs the merchant Arthur Forbes in Mościska about handing over tribunal summons to the advocate Cimanowicz in Przemyśl, sending a bailiff to the defendant, and the incurred castle court and messenger costs.

K. Meetlantowa sends a clock to Arthur Forbes, requesting a fair settlement for the wine without harming either party. She also appeals for patience and asks him to refrain from excessive urging.

Michał Rożycki complains to the Voivode of Volhynia about the sub-starosta of Mościska and his wife, accusing them of withholding firewood, damaging buildings, and persecuting his wife. He asks the addressee for a written disciplinary intervention against the official.

W. Rosnowski reports on the sale of honey to Mr. Majeranowski and the difficulties encountered while filling and topping up the barrels. He announces that after collecting the payment and finalizing the transaction, he will immediately report for the Voivode's service.

Wojciech Siemieński declares to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, his readiness to participate with the nobility in the planned ceremony. He also promises to invite local dignitaries on his behalf and announces a meeting in Mościska.

Jan Siemieński calls upon the Lviv Magistrate to provide a written commitment to account for the legacy of Voivode Matczyński, intended for the cleaning of the city moats, which would allow for the suspension of the lawsuit before the Radom Tribunal. He reminds them of the tax exemptions granted to the city due to its poverty and advises settling the arrears of the 'szelężne' tax locally at the castle court.

Lviv Castellan Józef Siemieński demands that the Lviv Magistrate discipline local fish merchants who broke their agreement and boycotted the fishing in the Wyżniany estate. He requests that they be ordered to fulfill the contract and that their disputed demands regarding the use of the town hall measure be rejected.

The Castellan of Lwów, Józef Siemieński, intercedes with the Lwów Magistrate on behalf of Father Tomasz Biesiadowski. He requests that the altarage of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, vacant after Father Mościcki, be entrusted to him, citing his virtues and recommendations.

The Castellan of Lviv, Józef Siemieński, intercedes with the Lviv Magistrate on behalf of the parish priest of St. Lazarus Church, the son of Mrs. Mościcka. He requests that the benefice in Zubra be granted to him following the resignation of the current administrator.

Stanisław Sumski reports on the successful change of the assignment for the Wallachian banner to Polesie and on a financial settlement reached with Mr. Wilga's banner. He also informs about the relocation of soldiers from the villages to Mościska to protect the subjects from excessive burdens and to regulate the issue of forage and winter quarters collection.

Stanisław Sumski reports to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the preparations of beverages, vessels, and food supplies. He also informs about difficulties in obtaining fish and the search for suitable quarters in Lviv.

Stanisław Sumski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the purchase of a bay horse for the plow and about sending a messenger to Szkło to obtain information on the treatment of the sick herd. Upon the messenger's return, he promises to send the indicated number of horses for treatment.

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.

Wojciech Urbanowski informs Franciszek Kwałkowski about sending three boxes of documents to Lviv and his efforts to change the departure point of the banner from Mościska. He also discusses financial settlements, difficulties with a loan from Mr. Grodzicki, and provides an update on the health of the household members and horses.

Johann Farquhar informs Arthur Forbes about Mr. Robert's departure for a visitation and forwards letters received from Lviv and Sambir. He also conveys Mr. Jarsarski's request to send a parcel to Lviv as soon as possible.

Merchant account of Arthur Forbes from April 1687 in Lwów, summarizing his receivables and liabilities related to trade in wine, saffron, food, loans, and transport fees. The record contains a debt balance and an extract from previous transactions registered in Przemyśl and Lwów in 1686.

Józef Flosierowicz instructs the Lviv authorities on how to halt the execution of the kaptur court decrees by Mrs. Mościcka through formal protection and inhibition. He also reports on the currently unsuccessful search for a candidate for the position of city secretary.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the postponement of the Lwów commission, the arrival of dignitaries, including the Voivode of Kraków and the Chełmno nominee, and the wait for a messenger from Prince Radziwiłł. He also mentions the date of Mrs. Krasnosielska's court hearing and a conference held at the Voivode of Kraków's residence.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski sends the Ruthenian Voivode a previously misplaced copy of Father Somoliński's letter and explains the delay of Jacenty in Lwów, who is copying a borrowed painting of Saint Veronica with Christ. He also reports on local visits and the death of a venerable, over-hundred-year-old vintner.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that there is no new news about the Tatars beyond what the Guardian (Strażnik) has already reported. He also recounts a statement regarding the addressee's potential arrival and matters concerning costs and horses.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the lack of reliable information regarding Tatar troop movements and about suspicious and likely false rumors brought by a messenger. He also reports on forwarding correspondence from the Voivode of Podolia and the Starosta of Żydaczów, and on the transfer of a vacant banner to Count Tarnowski.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski sends current postal news and an account from the courtier Fopczeski, who returned from Dresden from the King and Queen, to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski. He informs about the death of the Castellan of Olsztyn and the messenger's disappointment regarding the lack of remuneration for escorting a Tatar.

A preserved address leaf of a shipment directed to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, staying in Mościska.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski informs his brother about the lack of news regarding their father's departure from Warsaw and provides a report from the camp concerning the handover of Kamieniec Podolski and the withdrawal of Turkish cannons. He also asks the addressee for a quick reply and an announcement of his arrival in Lwów.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski describes the wrongful arrest of his servants in connection with the fatal shooting of Mr. Wotałowski. He also reports news of the looting by Saxon troops in Lithuania, the imposed contributions, and the sentiments of the local nobility.