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| Reference | Collection / Fonds | Date | Title and text | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132/1/292292-05 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1687-07-10 | A boy from Königsberg and a sample of his handwriting for Robert Forbes Birrell thanks Arthur Forbes for raising the matter of the boy in connection with Robert Forbes. He has written to Königsberg and expects a reply and the boy's arrival at the upcoming fair. He encloses a sample of the boy's handwriting, which he asks to be passed on to Robert, and offers his services to both Forbeses. Laurens Birrell (signature spelling) To: Arthur Forbes, merchant in Kraków | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/292292-07 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1687-07-17 | Letter from Laurens Birrell to Arthur Forbes regarding shop repairs Laurens Birrell informs merchant Arthur Forbes that the landlord has completed repairs in his shop before the sender's departure to Lviv. Due to lack of time, the author is forced to conclude the correspondence hastily. Laurens Birrell To: Herr Arthur Forbes, Marchant in Jaroslaw | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/292292-09 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1690-04-03 | Request to obtain the original libel and identify its author 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. Laurens Birrell (signature spelling) To: Arthur Forbes, merchant in Lviv | Edition · check statusRead → |