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Robert Bell is to settle the payment. Gordon explains the delay due to trade difficulties and orders purple fabric and 60 ells of red damask.

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 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.

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.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison reports on collecting debts and a bill of exchange for Gdańsk. He notes one debtor’s full payment and comments on the delayed end of the Sejm because of private interests.

Huison still awaits money, negotiates Saskiewicz’s acceptance of belts and asks Forbes to press him directly. He discusses Cuming’s payments, money for Gdańsk and the quartermaster’s promise to pay.

Huison describes Saskiewicz’s refusal to pay, money sent to Gdańsk and efforts to collect a regimental debt. He also conveys news from Toruń of a lead-laden barge sinking beneath a bridge.

Jan Metlant confirms to Robert Forbes the receipt of the letter and the sent clocks, thanking him for the opportunity to examine them. He declares the reimbursement of all incurred costs to Mr. Tur and expresses a desire to continue the correspondence.

John Ritchie informs Arthur Forbes about a conversation with Mr. Gordon, who stated that he would settle the debt only at the Sokal fair. The sender conveys greetings and announces an upcoming trip to Greater Poland.

Robert Ross sends from Lviv the balances of mutual financial settlements, explaining monetary operations conducted through John Turner and Mr. Lywert. He also informs about issues related to coins paid to Forbes's servant and difficulties in executing a bill of exchange.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about the progress of commercial matters, the order for feresias (outer garments), and a change in instructions regarding the collection of money from debtors. He also announces his imminent departure from Kraków despite the unfavorable, rainy weather.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the settlement of a debt with Hinrich Döring's plenipotentiary, as well as actions taken and the search for support from the Starosta of Sandomierz regarding the insults and injuries inflicted upon Robert Bell and his servants. He also mentions the payment of 50 florins on behalf of the Krakow merchant company.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the suspension of Mrs. Gordon's case before the Lublin magistrate and explains the delays in financial settlements. He justifies his difficulties by citing numerous lawsuits before the Tribunal, problems with debtors, and troubles with Jewish factors, while assuring Forbes of his intention to fully satisfy his claims.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the status of Mr. Gordon's court case and current financial issues, including payment to Mr. Zieliński for Robert Forbes's goods. He also announces that he will send about 100 thalers after recovering debts owed to him following the holidays.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the four-week suspension of Mrs. Gordon's lawsuit and explains discrepancies in past trade accounts. He declares his intention to settle payments through Alexander Baylie and describes difficulties in recovering debts from debtors.