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The author of the letter asks Peter Forbes to send three chests of goods from their shop to Mościska and to secure one of them with a rope. He also requests that a circle of wax be left in the shop until their arrival, declaring gratitude on behalf of himself and his partner.

The sender replies to Forbes regarding notes, a shipment, and money, requests a refund from an account, and commissions the purchase of flax and other goods. He suggests settling the debt through Dominik in Gdańsk.

Reinhold Bruß informs Artur Forbes about sending three wagonloads of parsley seeds from Zamość to Jarosław and the settlement of payment for the drivers, requesting their sale and the settlement of a debt. He also encloses a letter to Mr. Hölzener and asks for news from the Vistula region and about his brother.

Reingold Bruß explains the delay in correspondence due to his involvement in grain shipments and provides reports on the prices of wheat and train oil in Gdańsk. He expresses gratitude for the recommendation to Peter Forbes, informs about a cloth order, and wishes for the successful sale of the oxen sent by the recipient.

Reingold Bruß asks Artur Forbes to provide a trade recommendation to Peter Forbes in order to obtain a guarantee for the purchase of goods. He also reports on his travel plans from Warsaw via Zakroczym to Gdańsk and sends greetings from Johan Andersson.

George Buchan informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in the cloth and rash trade caused by the severe winter and high prices, and shares news about the troop movements of King William. Furthermore, he asks the addressee to urge Paul Galbreath to settle an outstanding payment.

George Buchan urges Arthur Forbes to collect a debt from Carol Galbreath in Lviv due to his own financial difficulties in Gdańsk. He also discusses the unprofitability of selling hare skins and the sharp rise in prices for wool and cloth on the market.

Georg Buchan discusses the costs of ordered fabrics and the transfer of money to Sambir. He also informs the recipient about the death of his godson, Peter Forbes.

Jacob Koller confirms to Peter Forbes the receipt of 550 florins in orts delivered by Thomas Taylor and sends an invoice for goods sent to Jarosław. He requests the settlement of the remaining amount to Jacob Thonart and mentions the favor of the customs clerk.

Jacob Koller reports to Peter Forbes on the customs clearance and inspection of a cloth shipment in Toruń, providing a detailed breakdown of fees and surcharges assessed by the customs clerk. He informs about the successful passage of part of the cargo duty-free and sends a money order for 390 Polish zlotys and 24 groszy.

Krzysztof Fabrytz informs Artur Forbes that the three pieces of linen entrusted to him are still in Warsaw due to a lack of wagoners. He declares that he will send the material to Jarosław at the first convenient opportunity as soon as he receives it.