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The Magistrate of Przemyśl accuses the authorities of Lwów of hiring their city master (executioner) without a testimonium. According to the senders, he left without notifying the office, abandoning his wife and children. They demand that he not be employed and be sent back on the same cart with the same driver, as they have several prisoners. The letter does not describe their cases or sentences.

Becke asks for the settlement with the carrier to be taken into account. He itemizes the freight, the value of goods declared for customs in Toruń, fees, and a total bill of 192 florins 6 groschen.

Jan Fryderyk Beker informs Arthur Forbes about his state of health, financial matters, and the ox trade, and intercedes on behalf of a merchant requesting cloth for the Jarosław fair. He also recommends Mr. Zygmunt Gutryt to finalize a cattle purchase transaction.

Andreas Bell reports from Jarosław on arrangements with the landlord concerning the preparation and remodeling of lodging for Forbes, as well as difficulties in reaching an agreement on costs. He also provides information on financial matters, news from acquaintances, and the departure of a group of Scots to Radzięcin for communion.

Birrell asks Forbes for help in finding the original copy of a document defaming him and identifying the author. He writes about honor, reputation, and the circulation of the libel among their acquaintances. He points to A. Bailie as a person helpful in the investigation. An additional postscript mentions that some have admitted to reading the text.

Reinhold Bruß thanks Arthur Forbes for the amount of 50 florins transferred and confirms its receipt. He also informs about withdrawing another 25 florins for the stepson's education in Kraków, asking for these expenses to be settled.

George Wast acknowledges receipt of correspondence and thanks Arthur Forbes for his involvement in city affairs. He wishes him a recovery through the medicines he is taking and expresses hope for a meeting soon.

George Wasto informs Arthur Forbes about trade negotiations in Jarosław, rental prices, and the shipment of cloth via Szczebrzeszyn to Warsaw. He also requests assistance, the issuance of a power of attorney, and intervention with the commandant to enforce and seize the money owed to him.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about difficulties in selling the received Russian leather and the detention of a wagon with goods by a customs officer in Kępno due to discrepancies in customs duties.

Ferdinand Engelhardt reports the arrival of a shipment of Russia leather in Breslau and customs issues in Września, where one bale was detained. He also reports on his attempts to find buyers and asks for instructions regarding the minimum price.

Jacob Carmichel thanks Arthur Forbes for the payment made to Jacob Buchan and mentions correspondence with Robert Forbes in Kraków. He also requests the sale or shipment of ordered kilims to Gdańsk and the delivery of the enclosed letter.

William Chambers wishes Arthur Forbes a successful trip to Jarosław and asks him to purchase a pair of sables there and send them to Robert Forbes in Kraków, where payment will be made. He also includes greetings from his family to relatives and friends in Kraków and asks for the enclosed letters to be delivered.

The Crown Council gathered at the Warsaw convocation orders the authorities of Lwów to release the jewels of the Republic held in the city – the crown and the unicorn – to the Voivode of Lublin, Jan Tarło, as payment for a debt. At the same time, they release the magistrate from a previous obligation requiring the return of the valuables exclusively to the Starosta of Sącz, Stanisław Mężyk.

Merchants Auerbach and Winckler send Arthur Forbes an invoice for goods collected by Mr. Eßmüller after the Naumburg fair and inform him about the settlement of a bill of exchange for 119 thalers. They also express hope for the customer's satisfaction with the delivered products and for receiving a larger order soon.