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| Reference | Collection / Fonds | Date | Title and text | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132/1/945945-005 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1685-06-20 | Letter from Robert Ross in Lviv to merchant Arthur Forbes in Krakow regarding settlements and ox trade Robert Ross informs Arthur Forbes about expenses and payments for his servant departing for oxen, the state of the cash left behind, bills of exchange, and the collection of debts. He also conveys news about sending a horse to Zamość and rumors of clashes with the Tatars. Robert Ross To: Mr Arthur Forbes, Merchant, In Krakow | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/12081208-001 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1691-07-11 | Letter from the Ferber and Oker firm to Arthur Forbes regarding a complaint about velvets Merchants from Leipzig reply to Arthur Forbes that they cannot grant an additional discount on Dutch velvets due to the manufacturer's fixed prices. However, they declare their readiness to provide compensation in case of damage to the goods or their return, asking for a more precise specification of the damage. Ferber und Oker To: Arthur Forbes | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/12081208-002 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-01-16 | Letter from the Ferber and Oker firm to Arthur Forbes regarding a velvet complaint 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. Ferber und Oker To: Arthur Forbes | Edition · check statusRead → |
| 132/1/12081208-003 | 132 — Lviv city council — correspondence | 1692-04-30 | Letter from Ferber and Oker to Arthur Forbes regarding a velvet dispute Representatives of the Ferber and Oker firm respond to Arthur Forbes's claims regarding velvet, referring him to oral explanations provided by Mr. Taylor. They express hope for an amicable resolution of the dispute during a potential personal meeting in Leipzig, while suggesting that the requested compensation exceeds the actual losses. Ferber und Oker To: Arthur Forbes | Edition · check statusRead → |