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Baillie thanks him for the promise and jokingly refers to Forbes's abstinence from alcohol. He assures him of his own constancy toward King K.W. and warns against the French faction, whose influence in Poland he considers significant.

Baillie reports on his arrival in Rzeszów and a bad market. He complains about the lack of income, the absence of acquaintances from Transylvania and Wallachia, and the lack of payments from Podolia and Ukraine. He describes a flood that allegedly destroyed the imperial camp and supplies.

Rafał Bojm reports the difficulties associated with convoying city money through Jarosław to Rzeszów and informs about the necessity of giving a gift to Colonel Horn in exchange for an escort protecting against the Wallachians. He announces his further journey to Rzeszów to obtain instructions and a safe-conduct from General Stenbock, adding current rumors about troop movements.

The author expresses sympathy for the fate of Lwów, assures of his superior's favor, and wishes for the city to be reborn along with the resurrected Christ.

Tomasz Józef Zamoyski thanks the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his patronage with the Voivode of Kraków, which ensured the successful course of the Wisznia sejmik session. He commends himself to his further kindness and conveys greetings from his brothers.

Thomas Cuming informs Arthur Forbess about handing over one hundred florins to his servant for the payment of eight wagons. He apologizes for the difficulties and asks for patience, explaining the trade stagnation and lack of profits from wine sales.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for assigning quarters in the Barzy tenement house for the duration of the upcoming commission and mentions an agreement on this matter with the Crown Guard's wife. He also announces the arrival of the general quartermaster with a request for assistance in properly accommodating the hetman's court.

Richard Murray justifies to Ather Forbes the delay in his journey and the settlement of his debts, citing imperial levies in Bardejov and a case before the tribunal. He informs him that the remainder of the debt will be delivered on his behalf by John Murray and asks for understanding and the preservation of friendly relations.

Richard Murray apologizes to the merchant Arthur Forbes for the delay in paying off the remainder of a debt, explaining it by unforeseen losses incurred in Rzeszów. He expresses gratitude for the understanding shown and asks for the correspondence addressed to Mr. Maitland to be forwarded.

John Maitland asks Arthor Forbes for the lowest price for a barrel of scythes with sheaths for an interested buyer and declares he will cover the payment. He also informs him about forwarding the enclosed letter to Tomaszewski in Bąkowice near Przemyśl.

John Maitland informs Arthor Forbes about the current market prices for scythes. He offers to keep one barrel of goods and pay for it at the Jarosław fair.

Robert Maitland informs Arthur Forbes about the declaration of the Jew Oszer regarding the repayment of 150 thalers by St. James's Day and about the improvement of his health. He also announces that he will hold talks with the second debtor, Moszko, as soon as he returns from the fairs.

Robert Maitland informs the Kraków merchant Arthur Forbes about the progress in collecting debts from his debtors, Moszek and the ailing Asher. He promises to provide further updates on repayments with the next post.

Robert Maitland informs Arthur Forbes of the birth of his son, for whom he intended to ask him to be a godfather. However, since Forbes cannot attend in person due to the fair and business matters, the author decides to choose someone else in his place.

Robert Maitland writes to Arthur Forbes on behalf of a Rzeszów landlord, inquiring whether he intends to rent a shop and warehouse for the duration of the upcoming fair. The owner expects an urgent reply, as he has other prospective tenants if Forbes declines.