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The author discusses timber prices and floating, suggesting Gdańsk purchases before the convocation. He reports the arson of grain barns and the beating of Śliwice residents, as well as the extortion of eight transport carts.

The author describes the burdens caused by the march of the reiters, allegations against Sędzicki, and difficulties in transferring 6300 PLN of hiberna to Lwów. He proposes a bill of exchange through the merchant Szymanowicz.

The heirs of Józef Szynoff complain against Doctor Franchi for withholding money. The Bishop advises the magistrate to ensure payment, if necessary through legal proceedings.

Recommendation of the merchant Hampel from Warsaw for conducting urban entertainment. The author points out the benefits of the influx of guests: renting houses, trade, and the sale of food.

King Sigismund I resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the Lviv city council and the starosta Stanisław Odrowąż, confirming the jurisdiction of Magdeburg law over all visitors and merchants staying in the city, in the suburbs, and under the High Castle. The judicial powers of the starosta were limited exclusively to cases of homicide and housebreaking committed within the castle jurisdiction.

King Sigismund I the Old orders royal and municipal officials to assist Lviv burghers in detaining merchants who bypass the Lviv staple right. He prohibits the illegal transport of oxen, wax, and other goods from Ruthenia and Podolia, bypassing Lviv and the due customs duties, under penalty of financial sanctions.

King Sigismund I postpones the final resolution of the dispute between the cities of Lwów and Lublin concerning the transit of merchants from the East. Until the privileges of both parties are thoroughly examined, the monarch orders the maintenance of the Lwów staple right and the detention of Turkish, Tatar, and Wallachian merchants.

King Sigismund I postpones for six years the resolution of a dispute between Kraków and Lwów regarding staple rights and approves a temporary settlement regulating the trade rules for merchants of both cities. The document orders the citizens of Lwów to pass through Kraków and restricts the export of oxen, while forbidding the citizens of Kraków from bypassing Lwów and purchasing cattle further than Gliniany.

King Sigismund I the Old resolves disputes between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the Lviv City Council, regulating issues of market fees, tolls and bridge fees, grazing of driven cattle, the number of craftsmen in the castle suburbs, as well as milling and logging. The decree confirms the ancient privileges of the Lviv burghers and prohibits the imposition of unlawful burdens upon them by the castle office.

King Sigismund I the Old exempts the burghers and merchants of Lviv from the obligation to pay customs duties in Kołomyja, which were unlawfully collected during the period when the local royal estates were leased by Otto of Chodcz. The privilege exempts all transported goods, including fish and grain, in transit both ways, in perpetuity.

A merchant writes to Forbes about a difficult settlement with Gordon, the sale of goods, and a planned trip to Lublin. He requests goods and the recovery of debts, and sends his regards to Robert Forbes.

Karol Galbraith apologizes to Arthur Forbes for the delay in settling his debt, explaining that it is due to a lack of payments from his own debtors and a stagnation in the morocco leather trade. He assures the recipient of an imminent payment and promises to compensate him for the wait.

Karol Galbreath thanks Arthur Forbes for his condolences and informs him of an order to pay one thousand zlotys collected from debts by his apprentice. He also declares his intention to redeem a bill of exchange issued by Mr. Bochen during the upcoming fair in Rzeszów.

Hankiewicz reiterates a personal request conveyed by Gabriel, an apprentice to an Armenian merchant. He asks for fish to be sent and promises to reimburse the expenses and reciprocate with services.

Ant. Heuglin writes from Gdańsk to Arthur Forbes in Lwów with a polite request for information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Nietzsch. He also asks whether he has purchased oxen and if the transport of these animals has already set off.

Patrick Gordon explains to Arthur Forbes that he had given money to a messenger to pay off debts for goods, asking not to be blamed for the delay in payment. He also informs him of the possibility of settling the dues with Albert Watson, the recipient's servant in Kraków.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the authorities and the commonalty of Lviv, confirms the former privilege of Casimir Jagiellon for an annual free fair on St. Agnes' Day. At the same time, the monarch definitively cancels and abolishes the previously established fair on St. Margaret's Day as disadvantageous and useless for the city.

King Sigismund I the Old, after reviewing a dispute with the Starosta of Kolomyia, Mikołaj Sieniawski, confirms the exemption from customs duties in Kolomyia granted to Lviv burghers and merchants for the transport of their own goods. At the same time, he stipulates under penalty that it is forbidden to transport goods belonging to third parties under the pretext of this privilege.

Wrocław merchant Tomasz Giernott informs the Senate of Lwów about a claim of over 624 imperial thalers he holds against the late Lwów citizen Jan Liebschwager. He requests that the municipal authorities secure and auction the debtor's assets, which would allow for the satisfaction of creditors' claims without the need for a costly trip from Wrocław.

A receipt and financial settlement prepared by Thomas Giernott, showing the value of goods taken by Jan Liebschwager from Lwów. After deducting a partial payment, the author of the document indicates a remaining balance of over 297 hard thalers.

Archibald Giller sends Franciszek Głogowski the ordered satin and Carmarthen damask, presenting a total settlement including a previous debt amounting to 99 zlotys. He also informs about news from the post announcing the King's arrival in Warsaw in six weeks.

Jakub Gładyszewic asks Artur Forbes to pay the sum of 2300 florins in current currency to Mr. Bevilacqua in Lviv. He assures the addressee that the advanced money will be immediately reimbursed to him personally or through a servant sent from Rudnik.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the burghers and merchants of Lviv of all rites the privilege of King Alexander, exempting them from all customs duties and fees throughout the state. Following the expiration of the Tęczyński family's lease and with the consent of Sigismund Augustus, the monarch restores the absolute validity of the customs immunity at the customs houses in Bełz, Chełm, and Hrubieszów.

Gniński conveys the King's will following a complaint by the burghers of Żółkiew regarding new Lwów fees: 2 groschen per one hundred quarts and 5 groschen on malt. He demands exemption from the new burdens if they were established by the city itself.

King Sigismund I the Old approves the resignation of the Lublin authorities from a lawsuit against Lwów concerning the detention of merchants traveling to Lublin fairs. The monarch releases the burghers of Lwów from all claims and confirms the Lwów staple right and other commercial privileges.

King Sigismund I the Old provides a parchment authentication of a 1533 act, postponing the resolution of a dispute between Kraków and Lwów concerning the staple right and freedom of transit until the next general sejm. Until the final settlement of the matter, the monarch orders the preservation of the current status quo and the legal validity of both cities' privileges.

Theodor Hodschon informs Arthur Forbes of the death of the tailor Becker and the attempts by the castellan's widow to seize his estate. He requests that the money deposited by the deceased with Forbes be kept secret and asks for assistance in securing his own claims.

Hodschon asks his son-in-law Forbes to release two bales of cloth to Jonas, to sell the remaining red half-scarlet, and to settle the money safely through Colonel Salkin.

Golski demands the arrest of Wallachian merchants and the seizure of their goods until Łącki is compensated. He accuses them of attacking his inn and the city councilors of complicity.

Stanisław Golski reproaches the Lwów City Councilors for their unlawful and overly harsh treatment of the case of Łancki, who robbed the merchants of the Hospodar of Moldavia. He assures the recipients of his continued favor and reports that he has personally and honorably dismissed the aggrieved merchants.

King Sigismund I the Old settles a dispute in favor of the city of Lwów, prohibiting the suburbanites of the Kraków suburb and the castle suburb from selling alcohol and conducting free trade. The document confirms older decrees, limits the permissible number of craftsmen in the suburb to designated quotas, and imposes perpetual silence on the suburbanites.

Gordon thanks Forbes for his hospitality in Kraków, asks for replies to letters, and requests fabric. He sends greetings to the recipient's wife and children.

Richard Gordonn writes to the merchant Arthur Forbes, who is attending a fair, requesting the purchase of suitable hides for a winter coat. He promises to settle the payment along with his thanks immediately upon the completion of the order.

Thomas Gordon confirms receipt of a letter from Arthur Forbes and assures him of the prompt transfer of the money owed to Rzeszów. He also expresses hope that his former patron has already satisfied the addressee's previous claims.

Thomas Gordon asks Arthour Forbes to collect a debt from Daniel Bernt, declares he will settle an old debt upon his return from Warsaw, and orders 60 ells of red damask.

Thomas Gordon sends a letter from Lwów to the Kraków merchant Arthur Forbes, intended for Oberleutnant Jan Van, with a request to ensure a financial settlement. In the letter, he also sends warm regards to the recipient, his wife, and mutual acquaintances.

An order for textiles accompanies a rumor about the murder and robbery of a merchant on the road from Kraków to Wrocław. Gordon expresses hope that the news is untrue.

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.

Gregory asks for his handwritten document to be sent to Mr Forbes in connection with plans to leave for Gdańsk and promises payment. He explains his delay by unrecoverable debts and cites Bell and Thomson as witnesses.

King Sigismund I approves a resolution of the Lviv city council imposing rent on local and visiting merchants and craftsmen setting up stalls and booths in the market square during fairs. The funds collected in this way are to supply the city treasury and serve the needs of the city.

King Sigismund I the Old renews the privileges of the Lwów clothiers lost in a fire, confirming their exclusive right to cut and sell cloth by the ell in the city of Lwów and prohibiting this practice by other merchants under penalty of confiscation of goods. The monarch orders the starosta and the municipal authorities of Lwów to provide the clothiers' guild with all assistance and protection in enforcing these rights.

King Sigismund I approves an agreement between the burghers of Lwów and the Starosta of Halicz, Mikołaj of Sieniawa, under which the Lwów citizens agreed to temporarily pay a customs duty on wagons in Halicz for the duration of his tenure. The document guarantees that this concession does not violate the general exemption of Lwów from customs duties throughout the Kingdom of Poland, which is to be fully restored upon the expiration of Sieniawski's administration.

Józef Gruszewic asks Artur Forbus to select and purchase a beautiful sable for him in Lwów, declaring he will cover all costs. The sender promises a quick repayment and gratitude, noting that he is eager to receive the fur before the holidays.

Katarzyna Gruszewiczowa invites Forbes and his household to her daughter Katarzyna’s wedding, scheduled for Sunday 24 February 1686, promising to return their kindness.

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 arranges a journey with an unnamed senior and Forbes. He invites Forbes for the 28th of the month, offering lodging and room for horses and a vehicle.

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.

High water delays Huison’s journey. He asks for goods to be sold even at a lower price, pursues debts from Wolff Hirschel, Janaś and Ber Smul, and considers settlements through Wrocław and the Naumburg fair.