Source catalogue

The King informs about the conclusion of a marriage agreement with Archduchess Eleonora, the Emperor's sister. He announces her reception in Częstochowa in the last days of Shrovetide and celebrations in Warsaw on March 2. He expects the participation of representatives of Lwów in welcoming the future Queen.

The King accuses the authorities of Lwów of supporting persons harming customs revenues, driving away guards, and letting goods pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

Based on the report of the Crown Court Marshal, the administrator of customs, the King accuses the Lwów interpreter Mikołaj Bajdułowicz of harming customs revenues and inciting others. He demands his removal from office and the appointment of a successor; in case of delay, he will appoint a suitable person himself.

The Dominicans complain to the King about the cramped conditions of the church and monastery and the lack of a proper cemetery, forcing burials by the public street. They ask for the possibility of purchasing townhouses near the church. The King orders a commission to be sent to resolve the disputed legal issues and demands the city's assistance without hindering the monastic undertaking.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lwów, also mentioning rapid infantry support.

The King reminds the magistrate of the subsidy enacted by the Sejm and assigned to Lwów by universal. The treasury has not received the due payment, so the King renews the demand for the immediate transfer of 12,000 Polish zlotys, noting that he cannot waive this sum.

The King demands that Jan Sobieski immediately garrison Lwów with an experienced commander and an appropriate force. The city's czopowe tax is to be used exclusively for ammunition and other defensive needs in accordance with the resolutions of the Senate and regional councils (sejmiki). Sobieski is to support such an allocation of funds also through cooperation with the Lwów land.

The King assures of his knowledge of Lwów's loyalty and his efforts against the enemy. He informs that he has ordered the Hetman to immediately assign an appropriate garrison and commander to the city and to ensure the allocation of the czopowe tax for fortifications. He announces his own arrival, dependent on the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie.

The King instructs Jabłonowski to stop two banners of the district expedition from beating residents, requisitioning food by robbery, making arbitrary assignments, and entering the city with horses. He allows the army to be supplied from surrounding estates due to military necessity.

The King informs the magistrate about keeping Eliasz Łącki in the position of commander and about the order not to burden residents and newcomers with undue charges, with explicit consideration for Jews.