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Barker announces the order of 100 pieces of colored crown rasch for St. Dominic's Day and expects money from Robert, Forbes's son.

Birrell thanks Arthur Forbes for raising the matter of the boy in connection with Robert Forbes. He has written to Königsberg and expects a response and the boy's arrival for the upcoming fair. He attaches a sample of his handwriting, which he asks to be passed to Robert, and offers his services to both Forbeses.

Burkhart sends health wishes to Forbes and asks for news. He mentions Robert Forbes; details of the passage regarding the trip and settlement remain uncertainly unread.

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

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

Engelhardt replies to Robert Forbes about shipments and their accounting. He refers to goods in packages, values, and costs, but many words and figures are illegible. The letter ends with the sender’s signature; p. 35 is a folded address leaf, not a separate text.

The sender replies to Robert Forbes about a goods delivery. He comments on their condition or quality, the method of shipment, and related costs; the specific terms and most details are difficult to read. Page 37 is a folded address side with no reliable continuation.

The surviving copy of a letter to Robert Forbes concerns a dispute or difficulty related to a delivery and further commercial arrangements. It refers to a consignment and accounting; many sentences are difficult to read. Page 53 contains a short continuation, not a separate text.

The sender informs Robert Forbes about a transaction and goods, then lists several costs or charges. Several types of goods and figures are visible, but not all names, units, or totals can be read reliably. Page 41 is the address side.

The sender reports on a consignment and its transport, discusses how the goods should be handled, and refers to related charges. Packages and values are mentioned, but the goods, intermediaries, and account cannot be reconstructed with confidence. Page 49 is the address-bearing reverse.

The sender replies to Robert Forbes’s correspondence and discusses goods and their accounting. The text refers to consignments, values, and transport, but not all details can be read. Page 45 is the folded address-bearing reverse of the letter.

The letter discusses goods carried in packages, their quantities, and related accounts. The sender refers to the condition or quality of the goods and to transport. Many details and figures are difficult to read, so no specific values have been assigned. Page 47 contains the address-bearing reverse.

The letter to Robert Forbes discusses the transport and accounting of goods. The sender refers to shipped items, their cost or value, and further commercial arrangements. Goods names and the account are partly illegible. Page 57 is the outer address-bearing reverse with a seal.

The letter discusses a shipment of packages containing goods, its transport, and accounting. The sender refers to a lot of seven packages and a person described as an administrator or official; the exact role and name are uncertain. Some entries and figures are visible but cannot be reliably assigned. Page 39 is the address side.

This second letter of 8 May, separate from the one on p. 48, discusses commercial correspondence, transport, and the assessment of goods. The sender refers to shipped items and further arrangements; some details are illegible. Page 51 is a folded address-bearing reverse.

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.

The sender informs Robert Forbes about shipments and their accounting. The letter mentions transport to Os… (place name uncertain), several packages, and lots associated with Thomas Kielika/Kielike (uncertain reading). It also discusses weight, quality or condition, and arrangements for delivery and costs. Many accounting details cannot be safely reconstructed.

The letter to Robert Forbes dated 13 March 1692 discusses a shipment of goods and its packaging. The sender refers to the quality or condition of the goods and the calculation of their value and transport costs. Different materials or goods are mentioned, but names and accounts are only partly legible. Page 43 is the address side.

The sender addresses Arthur Forbes about an account, mentions Robert Forbes and money due, and refers to earlier correspondence. The writer asks that the matter be considered and answered. Illegible passages prevent the details of the account and relationships between the named people from being established.

Krzysztof Krause asks Robert Forbes to ensure the detention of the Lviv Jewish elders in Jarosław until a debt of 300 florins is settled. He allows for the possibility of allocating 100 florins as a fee for the successful collection of the debt.

Jakub Murray, regretting his abandonment of trade for ruinous military service, asks Arthur Forbes to intercede with his brother-in-law French and Mr. Franklen. He hopes for support that will allow him to return to his former occupation, earn his bread, and pay off his creditors.

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 Maitland sends Arthur Forbes letters from Stanyslaviv, Lviv, and Gdańsk, conveying greetings from family and friends. In a postscript, he also asks on behalf of his wife for the purchase of a korzec of Kraków groats, promising to reimburse the costs incurred.

K. Maitland asks Arthur Forbes to settle her accounts with Mr. Gładyszowicz and to re-present a bill of exchange for acceptance in Lviv. She also sends New Year's greetings to the addressee and Mr. Robert.

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.