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Vyhovsky promises further mediation, informs about the oral communication of the Hetman's conditions, and calls for the delegation to be sent again the next day.

Ivan Vyhovsky informs the Lviv authorities that he has shown the list received from the Cossack colonels to Hetman Khmelnytsky and reminds them of the necessity to settle the demands in cash. At the same time, he assures the councilors of his goodwill and of having initiated correspondence with the commanders on their behalf.

Jan Wyhowski assures the Lviv authorities of his unwavering goodwill and readiness to mediate through sent envoys. At the same time, he calls on the townspeople to unconditionally submit to the mercy of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky.

Jan Wyhowski informs the Lviv Magistrate that due to military matters, the Hetman could not receive the city envoys that day. He invites the delegates for talks early the next morning.

A stained letter warns against delaying a response, mentions preventing bloodshed, and encourages haste with a final declaration. Numerous fragments are illegible.

King Sigismund I approves the purchase of a plot in Lviv made by the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter from Father Antoni Kłopot. The monarch grants the acquired property ecclesiastical immunity and exempts it from all taxes and secular burdens.

Wygranowski expresses regret to Stanisław Głogowski due to the humiliation of a messenger sent regarding customs duties for a ship and the disregard for applicable laws. He announces his intention to refer the matter to higher authorities while declaring a desire to maintain mutual friendship.

King Sigismund I confirms the privilege of King Casimir IV Jagiellon from 1456, securing quarterly payments for the Archbishop and Chapter of Lviv from the Lviv and Gródek customs duties and the Drohobych salt mines. He orders the customs collectors and salt mine officials to make timely payments under penalty of sanctions and enforcement by the Starosta of Lviv.

Stanisław Wydżga informs the recipient about sending messengers to determine the route of his journey from Śmiła. He declares his desire for a personal meeting as soon as possible and to welcome him in the vicinity of Chmielnik or Pików.

King Sigismund I grants the Lviv sub-judge Jan Dzieduszycki and his successors the right to collect specific bridge tolls at seventeen crossings within the estates of Dzieduszyce and Młynice. In exchange for the privilege of collecting tolls, the owners are obligated to permanently maintain and repair the roads and bridges.

Jan Wyszycki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the bishop's illness, royal letters sent to senators, and threats made by Trzembecki against the Castellan of Bełz. He also promises to provide further news from his trip to Zamość and commends himself to the addressee's continued patronage.

Jan Wyszycki sends his humble respects to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on the occasion of the mission of the priest-nominee. He assures the addressee of his absolute readiness to carry out all orders and asks to be kept in his constant favor.

King Sigismund I the Old cancels a former record of King Władysław for one hundred marks and grants Dobrogost Pełka forty marks, which are to be paid to him by the tenant of the royal village of Kozłów, Maciej, the castellan (wojski) of Żydaczów. The paid sum of forty marks is simultaneously added to the pledge sums secured for Maciej on the same village.

M. Wyżycki congratulates the Hetman and Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, on the successful marriage of the Crown Chorąży, putting an end to local speculations and bets regarding the wedding date. He also reports on the King's return from a hunt in Prussia and announces that more extensive news will be sent via Colonel Glanczof.

Michał Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on the uncertain situation in Warsaw, the deliberations of the Royal Council, and the dispute over the Ruthenian Voivode's testamentary bequest concerning Michów. He also informs about the departure of the Voivode of Trakai to Grodno and expresses concern over the godless madness bringing misfortune upon the country.

Michał Wyżycki informs Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about his departure to Warsaw and his decision to cancel his trip to Żółkiew due to high prices and overcrowding. He also reports on the political situation surrounding the election, wishing the Sobieski princes success and mentioning a new Swedish candidacy.

Michał Wyżycki sends solemn New Year's greetings to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski. He also reports on the court and the Queen awaiting the arrival of John III Sobieski, as well as the departure of dignitaries to welcome the monarch.

M. Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Ruthenia on King Augustus II's efforts to resolve the conflict in Lithuania, plans to convene a pacification sejm, and the submission of the Sapieha and Lubomirski families to the monarch's will, despite the ongoing resistance of Primate Radziejowski. He also informs about the mood in the army, the burdens associated with the presence of Saxon troops, and current court and diplomatic events.

Michał Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on the situation in Warsaw, including the pressure exerted on the Queen Dowager to abdicate and return estates and a jewel. He also mentions the Primate's intrigues, the arrival of the Grand Treasurer of Lithuania, and rumors circulating in the capital.

M. Wyżycki informs Colonel Denhoff about departures from Warsaw for the sejmiks ahead of the upcoming convocation, emphasizing the need to have trusted supporters there. He also renews his promise to meet and asks for lemon juice and curiosities from his travels.

Michał Wyżycki informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Klemens Branicki, of the sudden death of King John III Sobieski and the grief it has left behind. He also reports on the initial maneuvers of the factions of the Queen and Prince Jakub, as well as the senators arriving in Warsaw ahead of the council and convocation.

Michał Wyżycki offers New Year's greetings to Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski and warns against the appointment of a commission following a broken Sejm, which he considers a dangerous precedent violating the law. He appeals for respect for the protests of the voivodeships and asks the recipient to send news of current events.

Michał Wyżycki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for advice on a safe departure to the estates of the Sobieski princes or to Silesia due to the Swedish threat. He also inquires about news from Lwów and an assessment of the likelihood of a potential attack on that city.

Archbishop of Lviv Bernard Wilczek appoints Bachelor of Arts Maciej of Śrem as the parish priest of the parish church in Jaworów, vacant after the death of the priest Tomasz. He orders the rector of Bruchnal and other clergy to solemnly induct the new pastor into the actual possession of the benefice and to hand over all associated revenues to him.

Lviv Archbishop Mikołaj Ignacy Wyżycki intervenes with the Lviv authorities, requesting that the parish priest be allowed to transport stones from Kleparów, which were paid for and excavated at his own expense, to complete the construction of the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Archbishop asks the magistrate for a fair consideration of Stanisław Rozesłanek's complaint against the executors of his brother's will and for protection against further claims.

Wyżycki supports the magistrate's joint efforts to secure a patron saint and a feast day for the metropolis; he promises assistance with the King and an appeal to the head of the Church. The name of the saint is not mentioned.

Wyżycki recommends Jan Jasiński and asks the magistrate for a presentation to the vacancy left by the late Father Bogadzki in a benefice under the city's disposal.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the authorities and citizens of Lwów the right to collect a new bridge toll of two denarii for every ox driven for sale, exempting Lwów citizens from this fee. The income obtained is to be used for the permanent maintenance and repair of bridges around the city to ensure the safe passage of merchants and travelers.

Winnicki presents a dispute with Metropolitan Załęski regarding the archimandrites in Walawa, Derman, and Dubno. He asks the Voivode to intercede with the Nuncio following an appeal; the letter itself does not resolve the rights to the benefices.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the Lviv burghers, approves the 1506 verdict of King Alexander Jagiellon. He confirms the exemption of the Lviv citizens from the Lublin customs duty and prohibits Lublin customs officers from collecting it.

Wysocka is pleased to have re-established contact and asks for further news regarding the recipient's health. She explains that the letter was delivered by a factor; in the future, one can write via post or through the captain.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the customs lessee Andrzej of Tęczyn and the Lviv burghers, allowing Lviv merchants to travel through Kraków and Sandomierz to Lublin and beyond, bypassing the customs chambers in Bełz, Chełm, and Hrubieszów, while ordering them to return via these routes if they abandon their further journey. At the same time, he suspends Lviv's customs exemption in these three chambers solely for the duration of the lease of the Tęczyński family's estates, while confirming the general customs privilege of King Alexander.

Father Stanisław Witwiński thanks Lviv councilor Maciej Hayder for provisions for his journey and issues a receipt for the repayment of a debt in the amount of 195 zlotys.

King Sigismund I the Old permits the incorporation of the abandoned parish church in Semenivka, along with all its revenues and appurtenances, into the church in Shchyrets to improve the endowment of the local rector. The monarch simultaneously stipulates the preservation of pastoral care and religious services in Semenivka in accordance with the regulations of the local ordinary.

The son assures his mother that he writes regularly. He sends two red zlotys, asks for news about her health, and explains that numerous matters prevent him from traveling to Lviv.

Father Dominik Wyszyński explains to his mother that the reason for leaving his previous place of residence was the persecution he suffered there. He assures her of his constant prayers and declares his readiness to support her needs from Lviv.

The register includes clothing, weapons, bedding, dishes, household equipment, carts, horses, and cattle. This is a separate copy of an inventory, not the third letter to the mother.

King Sigismund I the Old approves the dowry and jointure settlement in the amount of 200 florins, made by the late Hiob Sokolnicki for his wife Anna of Czernin on half of his own and royal estates. The document guarantees the widow and her offspring peaceful possession of the aforementioned royal estates until the secured sums are fully repaid.

Janusz Antoni Korybut Wiśniowiecki asks Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to attend a meeting with the Prince concerning the pacification of the situation in Lithuania. He notes that he counts on his support and has important common matters to discuss with him.

Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki thanks his uncle, the Voivode of Ruthenia, for his fatherly advice and intercession in the face of human malice. He explains his previous motivations as driven by ambition, but ultimately accepts the situation and resigns from further rivalry in accordance with the addressee's advice and the royal will.

Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki joyfully announces his return to his homeland to his uncle and assures him of his constant attachment and readiness to personally render services. He also sends his respects to the Voivodess of Ruthenia and asks to be kept in kind remembrance.

Janusz Antoni Korybut Wiśniowiecki addresses Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski with a request for intercession with the Princess Grand Marshal of the Crown regarding a matter of importance to him. He also informs him of his election as a deputy in Mińsk and his planned departure to meet the addressee in Warsaw.

King Sigismund I the Old re-establishes the tailors' guild in Lviv, prohibiting the practice of this craft in the city and suburbs by craftsmen outside the brotherhood. Only two castle tailors appointed by the Lviv starosta were exempted from the guild obligation.

Castellan of Kraków Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki asks the Lviv magistrate to treat the case of his well-wisher Antoni Cynalik favorably. In return for the requested intercession, he declares eternal gratitude and readiness to reciprocate to the city authorities.

Wiśniowiecki accuses the magistrate of opposing the arrangements made with the metropolitan and the Basilians. He requests a resolution to the dispute, reminding them of their friendship and his own role in the agreement.

The author requests a stay of the lawsuit with the Basilians until the Sejm. He mentions previous letters regarding St. Anthony, the recommendation of the Basilians, and the power of attorney for the envoys; he declares his friendship for Lwów.

Castellan of Kraków Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki reiterates his request to the Lviv Magistrate for a favorable and swift resolution of Antoni Cynalik's case. The author declares his sincere gratitude to the city authorities for any assistance provided to his supporter.

King Sigismund I rules that the voluntary payment of the Kołomyja customs duty by the burghers of Lwów to the Voivode Otto of Chodecz is temporary and does not infringe upon their previous exemption from this fee. After the death of Otto or his resignation from the lease of Kołomyja, no subsequent tenant has the right to demand the aforementioned duty from the citizens of Lwów.

Ruthenian Voivode Konstanty Wiśniowiecki notifies the municipal authorities of Lwów that he is taking the Jews under his patronage, in accordance with the custom of his predecessors. He requests the mayor and councilors not to summon the Jewish population to municipal courts in matters subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the voivode.