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Another request for clarification on the whereabouts of black lace and for intercession with James. The author describes hard times, the intention to travel to Kraków and Jarosław, a debt of 400 thalers, and the fear of trouble.

Jan Achenkiph informs Arthur Forbes about waiting for news from Robert Tait regarding wagoners and sends letters as requested. He assures him of his goodwill and conveys greetings from his wife.

Barker announces the order of 100 pieces of colored crown rash for St. Dominic's [fair] and expects money from Robert, son of Forbes.

Robert Bell reports from Lviv about the resistance of the Jarosław magistrate to recognizing the Queen's privilege and their attempts to undermine it at the royal court. He asks Forbes to intervene with the starosta and announces that he will remain on-site to observe further developments.

Robert Bell requests Arthur Forbes to maintain the arrest on disputed goods in Leipzig and to withhold their release to Mr. West until his personal arrival at the end of the month. He emphasizes his financial claims and announces an imminent meeting.

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.

Birrel describes an attempt to detain him and his goods in Przeworsk due to a dispute with a Jewish leaseholder collecting a fee. Initially, he denies his presence, but witnesses confirm it. According to the author, he was released after explaining that he was transporting goods for the Castellan of Krakow. He warns Forbes that his goods are being watched.

Martin Burckhardt laments that due to unfortunate circumstances, he was unable to meet Arthur Forbes in person before his departure. He requests that the intended message be conveyed via the next post in a letter or through Mr. D. F.

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.

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.

Peter West informs Arthur Forbes from Warsaw about the progress of legal proceedings before the Marshal's and Grodzki courts and the departure of the parties to Krakow. He also reports on tax issues, disputed settlements with Lądek, and efforts to reach a settlement before the fair.

Peter West informs Arthur Forbes about current financial settlements, the planned transfer of funds by the Jews to Mr. Kuntz, and the shipment of wine to Gdańsk. He also reports on ongoing legal cases, disputes with the Starosta of Rawa, a murder at the Treasurer's office, and the adjournment of the chancellery's work.

A merchant writes to Forbes about a difficult settlement with Gordon, the sale of goods, and a planned trip to Lublin. He requests goods and the recovery of debts, and sends his regards to Robert Forbes.

Galbraith discusses the difficulties of exchanging schillings for good currency, the expected payments from Gordon, and a bill of exchange. The letter for Forbes was addressed to Kraków.

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.

An order for textiles accompanies a rumor about the murder and robbery of a merchant on the road from Kraków to Wrocław. Gordon expresses hope that the news is untrue.

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.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Matthias Hayder to inspect and redeem pledged goods from Mr. Broniś to avoid the accumulation of interest, offering immediate reimbursement of the advanced sums in Warsaw or Gdańsk. He also authorizes the recipient to keep the goods as security or to sell them during the upcoming St. Agnes fair.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs the merchants Robert and Arthur Forbes about the dispatch from Wrocław to Jarosław of six bales of cloth entrusted to the carters Klemens Polaczek and Jędrzej Besnowski. He presents a statement of advances and transport costs, requesting payment of the remaining freight balance upon receipt of the intact cargo.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the partial payment of bills of exchange by Jerzy Kolba and the current prices of Russia leather on the Wrocław market. He also announces the preparation of a bale of cloth for transport from Leipzig and reiterates his request for the prompt shipment of hides from Lviv.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends a letter requesting its delivery to Andreas Boyd in order to collect a debt of 216 florins. He also informs about the arrival and further dispatch of Leipzig goods and conveys New Year's wishes.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about sending a bale of goods to him via the carrier Baumgart. He also mentions a shipment from Leipzig, which, depending on arrangements with the deputy from Wiśniów, will either be added to the same transport or arrive via Kraków.

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 informs Arthur Forbes about the payment of Polish customs duties on a shipment of cloth and blankets and attaches a list of the fees charged. He also offers to import a batch of morocco leather of various types on favorable commercial terms modeled after those in Leipzig.

The author asks Mr. Brown to clarify the delivery of a shipment to the standard-bearer and advises directing matters and funds directly to the chancellery due to the lack of a receipt for settlement. In a postscript, he instructs the addressee on how to handle the money should the Tatar standard-bearer appear.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the recovery of a seized barrel of Russia leather from Wielichowo, lamenting that the hides were ruined by water damage, which will result in a significant loss. He also reports on the market situation, the prices of Muscovite hides, and other goods offered.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of the sum of 600 florins, but informs about a delay in the arrival of a shipment of Russia leather from Zamość, which Robert Forbes is counting on. He also asks the addressee for a final decision regarding the purchase of hides.

The senders ask Mr. Brown for information regarding the standard-bearer and for clarification on the issue of transferring money directly to the chancellery without issuing a receipt. In a postscript, they advise withholding the payment of funds to the Tatar standard-bearer until they are actually collected.

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 sends Arthur Forbes a letter addressed to Stanisławów in a separate shipment, which was forgotten to be enclosed earlier.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a bale of cloth and a Leipzig chest via wagoners to Lviv and Jarosław. He attaches a specification of incurred fees and an invoice for 338 florins with a request for booking.

Ferdinand Engelhardt prepared in Wrocław a specification of goods with a total value of over 4932 florins, sent on two wagons to Robert Forbes in Jarosław. The cargo included, among others, various fabrics, haberdashery, stockings, paper, sugar, lead, and chocolate.

Ferdinand Engelhardt issues a detailed specification and invoice to Robert and Arthur Forbes for six bales of various cloths sent from Wrocław to Jarosław. The document contains a list of colors, types of materials, and their valuation, including packaging costs.

Ferdinand Engelhardt presents Arthur Forbes with a statement of receivables collected from ox traders and informs him about the transfer of funds to Robert Forbes's account. He also describes disputes with debtors, Kirkur Teodorowic and David Antonowic, who questioned the amount of the calculated agio and currency exchange rates.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends Arthur Forbes an account of the sale of Russia leather, informs him of the prices obtained, and confirms the booking of payments to Robert Forbes's account. He also assures him of his intention to collect outstanding debts and provides reassurance regarding Mr. Hanninger, who has arrived in Breslau in person.

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.

The document contains a settlement of the sale of 128 oxen brought by Mikołaj Namiestnik to Świdnica. The statement includes the amounts obtained from the sale, customs duties, wages for drovers, and costs for the treatment and maintenance of sick animals.

A bill issued in Wrocław documenting the sale of 1,235 pairs of raw hides for a total sum of over 3,807 thalers. Half of the payment was settled in cash, while the other half was covered by the delivery of various textile and haberdashery goods.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of a letter with a debt note for 500 thalers and asks Arthur Forbes to forward correspondence and pay 50 thalers to Ensign Georg Albrecht von Deuendiger, stationed in Yampil. He advises a meticulous verification of the soldier's identity based on four attached questions before making the payment to avoid fraud.

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 Zübert sends Arthour Forbes the newspapers requested by the recipient's brother, Robert. As requested, he advises passing them on after reading.