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Crown Deputy Chancellor Michał Wodzicki thanks the mayor, councilors, and magistrate of Lviv for the Christmas greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates the kindness and sends the authorities and the entire city wishes for all prosperity.

A copy of an intervention addressed to the Voivode of Podolia regarding a paternal admonition of his son, the cessation of violence against Lviv, and restitution for grievances.

The Bishop forwards the response of the Starosta of Błonie, discusses the unsatisfied claims of creditors, and points to legal proceedings as the way to recover the tenement house.

Wodzicki supports ceding the land of the municipal wax refinery to Poniński. He cites a royal rescript and the possibility of finding an alternative location.

Recommendation of the merchant Hampel from Warsaw for conducting urban entertainment. The author points out the benefits of the influx of guests: renting houses, trade, and the sale of food.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki informs the Lviv magistrate about a complaint filed by Vice-Voivode Skrzetuski regarding allegations brought against him before royal courts. He advises the city authorities to immediately appoint a commission on-site to resolve the dispute in an amicable and fair manner.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Michał Wodzicki informs the Lviv authorities of his planned trip to Wschowa and promises to intercede with the Field Crown Hetman regarding the exchange of gold for the needs of the local garrison. He also assures them of his readiness to successfully resolve the city's matter.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki intervenes with the authorities of Lviv at the request of the Dresden court, demanding the immediate execution of judgments ordering Doctor Franchi to repay a debt to the royal jeweler Weiser. He warns that in case of further delay, he will pay the sum himself and charge the magistrate with the reimbursement and a penalty.

Michał Wodzicki thanks the mayor, councilors, and the magistrate of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. In response, he sends reciprocal wishes for God's protection and an abundance of all prosperity for the city and its citizens.

Wodzicki recommends a swift resolution of the Bartch case and assistance for his son, who left Warsaw after his father's death. He mentions a lottery and a mandate regarding Surczyński.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Michał Wodzicki assures the authorities of Lviv of his constant favor and readiness to defend and increase the city's rights. He also informs them that, following his recent illness, he is departing for the Sejm, where he intends to look after the city's interests.

The author demands an investigation into Doctor Awedyk's allegations against Rozalia Muratowiczowa and her sons: home invasion, theft of money, pledges, household items, and abduction of children. He demands their return and a prohibition against further incursions.

Crown Referendary Michał Wodzicki sends the Lviv Magistrate the original petition submitted to the King by Mr. Weyze. He urges the municipal authorities to issue their opinion and decision as soon as possible, which he is then to present to the royal court.

King Sigismund I resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the Lviv city council and the starosta Stanisław Odrowąż, confirming the jurisdiction of Magdeburg law over all visitors and merchants staying in the city, in the suburbs, and under the High Castle. The judicial powers of the starosta were limited exclusively to cases of homicide and housebreaking committed within the castle jurisdiction.

Wojnarowski asks the Voivode for protection for his son Stefan, the stolnik of Ovruch. He invokes the favor of the addressee's father, the Castellan of Kraków, as well as the mediation of other patrons; he announces his arrival in Kraków.

King Sigismund I the Old orders royal and municipal officials to assist Lviv burghers in detaining merchants who bypass the Lviv staple right. He prohibits the illegal transport of oxen, wax, and other goods from Ruthenia and Podolia, bypassing Lviv and the due customs duties, under penalty of financial sanctions.

Antoni Wojciechowski, Proctor of the University of Krakow, responds on behalf of the Rector to an inquiry from the Lviv authorities concerning the Alembek Foundation scholarship holder, Mr. Czechucki. He informs them that the student discontinued his studies over a year ago and left to take a private position with the Lubieniecki family.

King Sigismund I postpones the final resolution of the dispute between the cities of Lwów and Lublin concerning the transit of merchants from the East. Until the privileges of both parties are thoroughly examined, the monarch orders the maintenance of the Lwów staple right and the detention of Turkish, Tatar, and Wallachian merchants.

Wójcicki has prepared a decree requiring the signature of the Crown Cup-bearer. He renews the request for timber for fencing and rebuilding cottages in Malechów; he fears difficulties with rent payment.

The administrator requests the restoration of logging rights in city forests for the hospital manor and the subjects of Malechów. He describes damages attributed to a neighboring village and a land dispute.

Land judge Mikołaj Taszycki and deputy judge Jan Słabosz certify that Jan Jazwiecki has ceded and recorded all his hereditary estates in Jazwieca to Fryderyk Kaliński of Dziętna. The new owner has obtained full rights to take possession of the property and dispose of it freely.

Michał Woliński explains his detention and delay in military duties to Franciszek Głogowski, citing a sudden summons. He assures the addressee of his intention to make amends at the earliest opportunity and sends greetings to his family.

Michał Woliński conveys political news to Franciszek Głogowski obtained from the Starosta of Grabowiec, including reports on the arrival of Prince Conti in Malbork and the defection of foreign troops to his side. He also informs about the planned assembly near Zawichost and the march of the Voivode of Bełz through Niemirów to Brzeżany.

Michał Woliński addresses Franciszek Głogowski with an urgent request to borrow a firearm for self-defense in connection with a tribunal case. He assures the recipient that he will take good care of the entrusted equipment and declares his readiness to return the favor.

King Sigismund I postpones for six years the resolution of a dispute between Kraków and Lwów regarding staple rights and approves a temporary settlement regulating the trade rules for merchants of both cities. The document orders the citizens of Lwów to pass through Kraków and restricts the export of oxen, while forbidding the citizens of Kraków from bypassing Lwów and purchasing cattle further than Gliniany.

Brody administrator J. Wolański requests the President of Lviv to hand over to non-commissioned officer Trembecki a fugitive, the locksmith Grzegorz, who is imprisoned in the Lviv town hall after fleeing Brody having incurred numerous debts. He declares his gratitude and announces that he will inform the Grand Crown Hetman about the successful resolution of the matter.

King Sigismund I the Old resolves disputes between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the Lviv City Council, regulating issues of market fees, tolls and bridge fees, grazing of driven cattle, the number of craftsmen in the castle suburbs, as well as milling and logging. The decree confirms the ancient privileges of the Lviv burghers and prohibits the imposition of unlawful burdens upon them by the castle office.

Wolski opposes the violation of Lwów's privileges during the monarch's absence. He approves of the city's protest and appeal to the future Sejm; he promises to defend its rights and the authority of the chancellery.

King Sigismund I the Old grants in perpetuity to the canons of the metropolitan church in Lviv the third measure of the royal mill near the Halych Gate. The document simultaneously defines the obligations of the chapter and the starosta regarding the costs of repair and maintenance of the mill.

Iwan Wojakowski assures the Stolnik of Przemyśl of his readiness to serve and announces his arrival via Mościska to Wisznia to receive further instructions. He also conveys greetings from his newly married son, who is also expected to appear there.

King Sigismund I confirms that the plot behind the Franciscan church, made available for the placement of royal military cannons, is municipal property and not castle property. The monarch pledges to return this land to the Lviv councilors immediately after preparing another site for the artillery.

Jan Wojakowski reports to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on his conversations with the nobility in Przemyśl regarding the need to convene a sejmik and advises obtaining the universals. He also reports on successfully winning over individuals previously inclined toward the opposing camp to his faction.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the authorities of Lviv, adjudicating the disputed house in the Krakow Suburb to the city. The document confirms the building's location on municipal land and places it under permanent municipal jurisdiction.

Kasper Wojakowski agrees to the exchange of the Laszki estate in accordance with the wishes of Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski. He requests a declaration on the matter, trusting that the Voivode will take the value of the property into account and ensure he is not disadvantaged.

King Sigismund I the Old exempts the burghers and merchants of Lviv from the obligation to pay customs duties in Kołomyja, which were unlawfully collected during the period when the local royal estates were leased by Otto of Chodcz. The privilege exempts all transported goods, including fish and grain, in transit both ways, in perpetuity.

Paweł Wojakowski laments the sudden cooling of relations on the part of Dean Stanisław Dzieńkowski and assures him that he has given no cause for it. Attributing the change in behavior to the intrigues of unfriendly people, he asks the addressee to return to his former grace and kindness.

King Sigismund I grants the burghers of Lwów the perpetual right to retail burnt wine (spirits) within the city and its suburbs, and to collect fees for this purpose for the city's needs. All other estates and inhabitants are prohibited from selling vodka without the permission of the city council, under penalty of confiscation of the liquor.

Aleksander Wronowski intercedes with the Mayor of Lviv on behalf of his comrade Borwacki regarding the release of purchased armor. The matter is urgent, as the banner is expected to report to the military camp near Złoczów within a few days.

King Sigismund I grants Archbishop Bernard of Lviv and his successors half a mark of annual rent, payable at Christmas by the Starosta of Gródek, as compensation for meadows taken for the pasture of the Gródek castle. This benefit is established as a perpetual obligation of the Gródek starosty.

Gawroński requests the administrator of the Fund for Poor Monasteries to finalize and send the emphyteutic contract for the land he intends to take possession of. He also declares his willingness to cover the costs of the addressee's potential visit to his home.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the village of Honiatycze by hereditary right, along with a detailed demarcation of its boundaries. Furthermore, he exempts the village and its inhabitants from all land burdens and military expeditions, subjecting it to ecclesiastical immunity.

Mikołaj Hadziewicz informs Doctor Kupiński about his efforts at the royal chancellery, with the hetman, and the chamberlain of Łuck to obtain a libertation (tax exemption) for Lwów, mentioning the expenses incurred for this purpose. He also requests that his private property matters and debts in the city be looked after.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter grants Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski the lifetime use of a brick house on Szkolna Street in Lviv, erected at his own expense on chapter land. In return for the costs he incurred, the chapter commits to annually celebrating an office and requiem masses for the repose of his soul after his death.

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

King Sigismund I the Old resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the city council of Lviv concerning the procedure for appointing councilors. The document establishes that the first councilor is to be nominated by the Starosta on behalf of the monarch from among the six councilors serving for the given year, the second is to be chosen by the council, and the third by the commonalty of the city.

Crown Master of the Kitchen Franciszek Gałecki asks the mayor and councilors of Lviv to allow an appeal in the trial of his former servant Versader, who feels aggrieved by the city court's verdict. He assures them of his gratitude and refers to the magistrate's previous favor.

Crown Master of the Kitchen Franciszek Gałecki responds to the request of the mayor and councilors of Lviv, assuring them of his goodwill and readiness to provide services. He informs the magistrate that he has ordered to refrain from filing a recourse claim, having in mind the benefit and convenience of the city and its inhabitants.

Gałecki offers New Year's greetings and intercedes on behalf of Tomasz [surname uncertain], requesting his admission to the municipal official body. He points to the efforts of the King and mutual friends.

Following a recent period of mourning, Gałecki invites the magistrate to his wedding with Rozalia Dzieduszycka, daughter of the Castellan of Lubaczów. The ceremony is scheduled for February 14 at the Warsaw Castle, with the support of the King and Queen.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms the privilege of the metropolitan chapter granting Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski lifetime possession of a house in Lviv, which he built at his own expense. In return, the chapter committed to annually performing funeral services and masses for the salvation of his soul after his death.