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The city councilors of Lwów certify that Andrzej and his son Piotr renounced a vineyard and a portion of land in front of the Pagan Gate in favor of Dorota, widow of Andrzej Klopper. In return, Dorota Klopperowa reduced the annual rent due from them for the previously purchased half-hide of land to half a Polish wiardunek.

The jurors of the city of Lviv certify that the bedridden Jadwiga, widow of Mikołaj Sołtys the Elder, sold her half of a house in the Lviv Market Square to the burgher Peter Lindner. The seller submitted a statement before the court confirming receipt of full payment and renounced all further claims to the property.

The mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv confirm and seal with the municipal seal the statute of the furriers' guild, regulating the duties of craftsmen, journeymen matters, guild penalties, and the rights of Ruthenians within the brotherhood.

Following a postal error, the author instructs Davisson to send letters from Gdańsk to Kraków. He mentions Lewendall, an instruction for a transfer via bill of exchange, and the payment of freight in Gdańsk.

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.

De Birckholtz explains to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, the impossibility of paying funds to the Starosta of Włodzimierz, as the available money is reserved exclusively for the hussar and pancerni banners. He assures, however, that he will attempt to resolve the issue if Lieutenant Colonel Brandt provides additional funds.

Reinhold Bruß confirms to Arthur Forbes the receipt of an order for the shipment of 256 hundredweights of cloth to Wrocław and reports on the state of preparations for the wagon expedition. He mentions the coordination of activities with Tomasz Taylor and Ferdynand Engelhard, as well as freight settlement issues.

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

Martin Burkhart thanks Arthur Forbes for his kind letter and explains that his current work for Doctor Andzeleri is temporary until he finds a better position. He requests a prompt reply with a concrete proposal and decision so that he can settle accounts with his current employer in time before his departure to a health resort.

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.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about the shipment of cloth via Wieruszów to Jarosław and current merchant correspondence. He also discusses the collection of cash, debt payment deadlines, and difficulties in obtaining bills of exchange before the Leipzig fair.

Antony Heuglin Jr. confirms his safe arrival in Gdańsk, expresses gratitude for the friendship shown, explains the delay in writing, and informs about [father's?] departure by sea to Amsterdam on May 27.

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.

Jakub Dementer justifies the delays in his correspondence, explaining them by his difficult situation in Husiatyn and the arbitrariness and intrigues of the Voivode and Barnet. He assures his desire to satisfy his creditors and asks for a representative to be sent to assess the situation on-site, as well as for patience until he can settle his accounts personally.

Michael Eckmüller presents to Arthur Forbes the status of current financial matters, including the issue of the Schafferkind heirs' claims and questions regarding disputed sums and bonds. He also declares his continued assistance and care for the addressee's interests.

Michael Eckmüller informs Mathias Forbes about the acquisition of ordered silk fabrics in Gdańsk and the problems with their shipment resulting from the arrival of a royal letter. He also explains the costs of the goods, the discounts obtained, and announces that Alexander Forbes will send the invoices.

Eberhardt Engelhardt confirms the receipt of 1399 thalers from Michael Schmidler and informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a chest and two packs containing gold and silver galloons. He explains the price increase caused by the rising cost of silver and requests further trade instructions.

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.

Ferdinand Engelhardt refuses to lower the price of cloth sent to Jarosław and explains the lack of available shirting. He also informs about the sale of oxen brought from Ruthenia and transactions conducted with butchers in Nuremberg.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of payment delivered by Donik Aksentowicz. He also explains the reasons for the delay in fulfilling the order for Hungarian cloth and requests earlier notification of demand due to autumn bad weather.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs about sending a shipment of cloth to Jarosław via carters Jan Oslik and Tomasz Kiełbika. He also requests the collection of an outstanding debt of 210 thalers from Andreas Boyd before releasing his bond.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends Robert and Arthur Forbes a specification and bill for cloths and baize transported to Jarosław by the carter George Nicles. The amount due for the goods and their packaging totals over 687 thalers with a six-month payment term.

Fabian Zübertz confirms the receipt of 600 florins by the recipient's brother, reporting the need for an additional payment due to the lower exchange rate of the coins used. He also discusses the demand for 3000 florins and the issue of depositing rent money in Lviv without difficulty.

The Vogt of Janów, Daniel Antoni Kamieński, informs the authorities of Lwów that he is sheltering a runaway boy, the son of the former president Chwedor Hański Szczerpka. He requests information regarding the fate of the child's parents following the plague and asks for legal and financial protection to be provided for the minor.

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.

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.

Samuel Benedict Kessler invites Arthur Forbes to his wedding with Elisabeth, daughter of the Gdańsk merchant Robert Lauendel, which is to take place on February 15, 1686, in Gdańsk. He asks the recipient to honor the ceremony with his presence, pray for the newlyweds, and attend the wedding reception.

Johann Jacob Keßl informs Arthur Forbes about the delivery of two pieces of tercianel to Johann Taylor and the status of their mutual assignments and fair payments. He also discusses the pricing and sale of velvet, enclosing a bond for signature and requesting further trade orders.

Johann Jacob Kessel asks Arthur Forbes for assistance in collecting outstanding money from Mr. Wilczek no later than the Michaelmas fair. He also confidentially requests an opinion on the debtor's solvency and the safety of future credit transactions.

Eligius von Münch-Bellinghausen informs the addressee of the refusal by the publisher Gerold to print the submitted article, which was deemed too late. The sender has kept the manuscript, declaring his willingness to look for another opportunity for its publication.

Carl Wilhelm Rasp acknowledges the loan of four volumes of Claude-Carl de Rulhière's work concerning the interregnum and anarchy in Poland from the Court Library in Vienna. He commits to returning the books immediately upon the institution's request or at the earliest possible date.

Stanisław Podczaski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski about the suppression of soldier abuses, the conclusion of a favorable lease agreement, and the need to replace the administrator of the Bila Tserkva estates. He also reports on the deployment of dragoons, a shipment of furs, a village fire, and the logistics of transporting purchased rye.

Anthony Ernst Rosenau informs Maciej Hayder about discussions concerning debt repayment and the redemption of pledges in Lviv, as well as rumors regarding Doctor Wielck's entry into the clergy. He assures the recipient of his filial devotion, asking for continued paternal support and conveying greetings to the family.

J. C. H. Simon sends Collector May his current contract and a certificate from Lviv to be presented to the commissioner. He inquires about the conditions for obtaining a new contract for the mill and asks for the documents to be returned via the parish priest.

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.

Festenburg requests the Mayor of Lwów to temporarily admit the impoverished Kozłowska to an almshouse free of charge while she awaits a permanent vacancy. He explains that her current food and maintenance are being provided by Mr. Gutowski.

Johann Franz Jung asks the Lviv Magistrate to issue a certificate confirming his son Franz's intention to reside permanently and marry in Lviv. This document is necessary to obtain a baptismal certificate in Prague, which is required for the son's admission to the Lviv burgher rights.

Leipzig merchants Fleischer and Kober acknowledge receipt of partial payments from Mr. Ziegler and on account of Bielowski's debt. They enclose a statement of accounts showing a debit balance and request its settlement and receipt.

Leipzig merchants Ferber and Oker respond to Arthur Forbes' claims regarding defects in three pieces of velvet. Deeming the requested discount grossly excessive, they propose a compromise price reduction of 20 imperial thalers to settle the protracted trade dispute.