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Letter to the Voivode of the Ruthenian lands

The sender addresses the Voivode of the Ruthenian lands. He writes of his present grief and the comfort offered by the recipient’s favor, and mentions his orphaned state. Some following sentences remain uncertain. The letter is dated 20 January 1699 at a castle whose name is uncertain; the surname in the signature needs checking.

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Translation / modern text

The sender addresses the Voivode of the Ruthenian lands. He writes that in his present grief his greatest comfort is the recipient’s favor, and that the recipient extends a helping hand to him in his orphaned state. He promises to strive to merit continued favor and wishes the recipient success. The remaining passages are only partly legible. The letter is dated 20 January 1699 at a castle whose name is uncertain; the signature requires further checking.

Original wording — transcription

[PDF s. 2, datownik:] W Zamku [Drużkopolskim?], d. 20 Januarii 1699. Jaśnie Wielmożny Mci Panie Wojewodo Ziem Ruskich, Mój Wielce Mci Panie y Dobrodzieju. Niemaż w żalu moim teraźniejszym żadnej sobie większej mieć ulgi y konsolacyi, nad jedyną łaskę WMM Pana y Dobrodzieja, kiedy mi w sieroctwie moim podajesz dexteram [—]. [Dalszy ciąg częściowo niepewny.] [PDF s. 3:] [—] jako naywiększy respekt łaski Pańskiej zarabiać, tę łaskę WMM Pana y Jam Pan Bóg pomyślnymi nagrodzi successami [—]. [Zakończenie:] WMM Pana y Dobrodzieja [—] sługa uniżony. [Podpis: imię nieczytelne, nazwisko być może Hlebicki].

Reading notes

The date, 20 January 1699, is read from the date notation on PDF p. 2 and agrees with the “Poczęto” entry on the inventory card, p. 1. The castle name, parts of the text, and signature remain uncertain. PDF p. 1 is an inventory card, not letter text. The transcription is limited to passages that can be read cautiously; this is not a full translation.
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