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Baillie delivered Forbes's letter to Hiltzner. The debtor declared a lack of cash, pointed to previous payments of one thousand on the addressee's account, and promised further payment. The author anticipates difficulties in realizing the bill of exchange in Lublin.

Baillie describes a long journey and matters detaining his companions in Lublin and Warsaw. He intends to toast Forbes's health with a glass of wine. He does not expect a quick payment from Thomson, who is waiting for a person associated with Bydgoszcz.

Baillie reports on his contacts with Hiltzner, Thomson, and Burnett, and his expectation of payment. He intends to pursue the money in Gdańsk. He describes a troublesome stomach pain and being hosted by a friend who served good Hungarian wine.

Birrel describes an attempt to detain him and his goods in Przeworsk due to a dispute with a Jewish leaseholder collecting a fee. Initially, he denies his presence, but witnesses confirm it. According to the author, he was released after explaining that he was transporting goods for the Castellan of Krakow. He warns Forbes that his goods are being watched.

Huison reports partial payments, a dispute over belt prices and silk sales. He also mentions proceedings against the treasurer and corrects a rumour about the Pomeranian voivode’s death.

Huison reports terms with Saskiewicz and further payment promises. He mentions a confidential plan to recover a mint, connected with an offer of silver; personal identities and figures remain uncertain.

Huison confirms payment of 5905 and 20 grosz Bm to Knab. He describes delayed settlements, belt-price negotiations and a shortage of coin, adding Sejm and court news.

Huison describes difficulty collecting debts, the low price of silk and stalled Sejm business. He passes on a report from Dutch news of the Duke of York’s proclamation as king.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison reports difficulty recovering debts, competition among silk merchants and the election of a marshal. He also mentions efforts to obtain a court document concerning Simervall.

Huison confirms Seidell’s payment, the payment to Knab and money from the elder Saskiewicz. The younger debtor postpones payment until the Sejm ends. The author discusses belt prices and difficulty selling silk.

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.

Robert Ross advises Arthur Forbes on litigation tactics against the opposing party, warning against insincere settlement proposals and recommending reliance on a final court judgment. He also addresses his own financial arrears to the recipient and promises a prompt partial repayment.

Robert Ross explains to Arthur Forbes the unfavorable form of payment made in shillings, citing difficulties in collecting debts and expressing regret over previous purchases in Jarosław. He also informs him about the status of their joint lawsuit handled by Mr. Wast before the upcoming end of the court session.

Robert Ross informs Arthur Forbes about expenses and payments for his servant departing for oxen, the state of the cash left behind, bills of exchange, and the collection of debts. He also conveys news about sending a horse to Zamość and rumors of clashes with the Tatars.

Robert Ross explains to the Krakow merchant Arthur Forbes matters of financial settlements, bill of exchange circulation, trade in tallow and morocco leather, and the case of a horse in Zamość. He also informs him about the concentration of Crown troops near Gliniany, the movements of Tatar-Turkish forces, and his planned departure for the Hungarian border.