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The writer recalls a declaration by the Lviv magistrate concerning the parish benefice and the anticipated opportunity to take it up after the death of Father Łozowski. The death of the dean also requires renewed consideration of the deanery and of the earlier declaration; the writer mentions a suffragan who was expected to take the deanery. The closing is addressed to the noble and distinguished gentlemen, and the signature appears to read “M. Rzewuski”. Dated Warsaw, 13 February 1763.

Pope Pius IV notifies the cathedral chapter in Lviv of the appointment of Paweł as the new Archbishop of Lviv following the death of Archbishop Feliks. He calls upon the chapter to show submission and obedience to the new ordinary under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions.

Wacław Rzewuski expresses regret over the harm suffered by the President of Lviv and assures his support for the city's rights. At the same time, he strongly advises the magistrate to reach a settlement to prevent burdensome and costly tribunal proceedings.

Field Hetman of the Crown Wacław Rzewuski thanks the authorities of Lviv for securing a criminal sent to the city by the Chełm bailiff. He requests his final extradition in accordance with the latest order of the Crown Treasurer.

The Voivode of Kraków, Wacław Rzewuski, recommends Warsaw merchants Feliks Salvator and Reisner to the authorities of Lviv, as they are seeking permission to organize carnival redoubts. He assures that they will purchase all supplies locally and that the venture will attract numerous nobility to the city, bringing significant profits to Lviv.

Wacław Rzewuski thanks the proconsul and councilors of Lviv for the kindness shown to him, sending mutual wishes for long-lasting prosperity. He assures the magistrate of his constant attachment and respect.

Wacław Rzewuski addresses the authorities of Lviv with a request to entrust the vacant provostship in the local archcathedral to his nephew, Father Chancellor Rzewuski. In return, he promises the Lviv councilors his remembrance and gratitude at every opportunity.

King Sigismund Augustus grants to the Voivode of Sandomierz, Spytek Jordan of Zakliczyn, and his successors, a house in Przemyśl that had fallen to the Crown by right of escheat. The grant is a perpetual donation with full rights to freely dispose of the property.

Stanisław Jabłonowski informs the President of Lwów that the letter concerning city land near the ramparts arrived after the general sejmik, which prevents him from officially engaging in the dispute with the Discalced Carmelites. He only authorizes the commandant to defend the ramparts and declares his readiness to assist the city on other occasions.

The Voivode of Podolia, Michał Rzewuski, thanks the authorities of Lviv for their previous favor and renews the recommendation of his son, the abbot priest, who is applying for the Lviv provostship. He expresses gratitude and promises prayers for the prosperity of the councilors while awaiting the decision of the archbishop's court.

Podolian Voivode Michał Rzewuski asks the President of Lwów for assistance in leasing the suburban village of Biłohorszcze based on a royal rescript. In return, he promises strict adherence to the contract terms and constant goodwill and gratitude toward the municipal authorities.

The Voivode of Podolia, Michał Rzewuski, renews his request to the Mayor and Councilors of Lviv to grant the vacant Lviv parish to his son, the Abbot. In return for their favor, he declares his gratitude and readiness to provide any services for the benefit of the city.

Michał Rzewuski, Voivode of Podolia, appeals to the authorities of Lviv to grant the vacant Lviv parish to his son following the death of Dean Wieniawski. He recalls the Magistrate's previous promises and assures them of his lifelong gratitude and readiness to provide favors.

Voivode of Podolia Michał Rzewuski extends his wishes for prosperity and health to the proconsul and consuls of the city of Lviv and their families on the occasion of the New Year. He assures them of his constant favor, respect, and readiness for further service.

The Voivode of Podolia, Michał Rzewuski, thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the greetings sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. In response, he offers the city authorities reciprocal wishes for health and all prosperity.

The Voivode of Podolia, Michał Rzewuski, reiterates his request to the Lviv city magistrate to lease him the suburban village of Biłohorszcze. He reminds them of his family's traditional benevolence toward the city and his own support for Lviv's privileges.

King Sigismund Augustus grants the inhabitants of the village of Krotoszyn, belonging to the Dominican convent in Lviv, the perpetual right to collect dry and fallen wood for fuel in the royal forest of Derewacz. He simultaneously orders the Starosta of Lviv, Piotr Barzy, and his successors not to infringe upon this right.

M. Jaworski informs Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the robberies and burdensome demands imposed on the Chełm Land by German troops and artillery. Forced to turn back from his journey, he asks the Hetman for protection for himself, his subordinates, and his banners.

Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski informs the Castellan of Bełz, Aleksander Kuropatnicki, about preparations for the sejmik, his intention to arrive in Lviv, and the tensions surrounding the formed military union. He also mentions the actions of the Bishop of Chełm and the movements of local officials.

Stanisław Mateusz Rzewuski explains to the Castellan of Bełz, Aleksander Kuropatnicki, that the banner of the Crown Standard-Bearer has already received orders to march for a reconnaissance mission and should not be stationed on his estates. He notes that the concentration of troops results from orders and public necessity, and that soldiers on noble estates are entitled only to shelter.

King Sigismund II Augustus orders all Armenians residing in Lviv to unconditionally submit to Armenian law and jurisdiction and to bear municipal burdens equally. The document invalidates all existing and future letters exempting them from this jurisdiction.

Anna Rzewuska requests the Lviv Magistrate to entrust the parish, vacant after the suffragan, to the meritorious archcathedral custodian, Bishop Bąkowski. In exchange for a favorable decision, she declares her own and her husband's gratitude.

Pope Pius IV sends the pallium to the newly appointed Archbishop of Lviv, Paweł Tarło, via Jerzy Tylicz. He instructs the Bishop of Kraków or the Bishop of Przemyśl to confer the pallium upon the nominee after he has received episcopal consecration and to receive his oath of fidelity to the Apostolic See.

The author sends Franciszek Głogowski a letter from his own brother, the Stolnik of Bełz, confirming that the addressee's request has been fulfilled. He expresses his confidence that Głogowski will keep his word.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms in the form of a transsumpt the privilege of Sigismund I the Old issued in 1535 for Lviv. According to its content, files of appeal cases are to be delivered to the royal court exclusively by a special municipal messenger paid by the appealing party.

Anna Rzeczycka writes to provisor Beem to complain about neighbors who have incited a dispute and groundlessly accused her of border conflicts. The author requests a personal site inspection in Malechów and a fair resolution of the matter, assuring her desire to maintain good neighborly relations.

King Sigismund II Augustus resolves a dispute between Lublin councilor Maciej Kasprowicz and the municipal authorities of Lwów, upholding the privileges of the citizens of Lwów to be judged exclusively within the borders of the Crown. The monarch rules that in cases subject to Magdeburg law, a summons 'by one edict for three' does not constitute a peremptory term, but merely a first ordinary summons to court.

Ignacy Rzeszowski SJ informs the authorities of Lwów about the delivery of the letters entrusted to him and his personal intercession with the recipients regarding the city's affairs. He attaches the obtained informative response to the letter and declares his continued readiness to serve.

Archbishop of Lwów Paweł Tarło, with the consent of the metropolitan chapter, abolishes the burdensome duty of daily Lenten preaching imposed on the cathedral preacher by the foundation of Archbishop Bernardyn Wilczek from 1507. Instead, he mandates that the preacher deliver sermons in the cathedral only on two selected weekdays each week of Lent, and on Sundays and feast days – both in the morning and in the afternoon.

Andrzej Żydowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the disruption of the sejmik by the party unable to maintain the previous parliamentary resolutions. The author anticipates the convocation of another assembly and requests further, more detailed instructions.

King Sigismund Augustus clarifies and confirms the privilege of his father, stipulating that appeal cases from the municipal courts of Lwów, sent in sealed scrolls by a designated messenger, are to be heard by the royal court regardless of general adjournments (limitations). This principle was extended to persons of all estates and jurisdictions litigating before the Lwów courts.

Daniel Żytkiewicz explains to the Lviv magistrate the reason for his assistant missing a court deadline and reports on the status of the case against the Archbishop of Lviv. He advises a firm defense of the disputed city borders, filing protests, and seeking the appointment of a royal boundary commission.

Daniel Żytkiewicz informs the Lviv magistrate about receiving the inquisition records and advises them to defend against being summoned before improper courts. He suggests sending an envoy to Warsaw to obtain a royal mandate protecting the city's immunity against the claims of the archbishop and synodal courts.

The document resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the authorities of Lviv and the Armenian community, defining the scope of competence of the municipal court and the Armenian court in criminal and property cases. The King confirms the right of the Armenians to elect twelve seniors to adjudicate in rotation with the wójt (advocatus) and regulates issues of municipal order and the taking of oaths.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski approves the arrest by the Lwów magistrate of a Jew suspected of espionage for Turkey and orders his continued detention. He also recommends finding a translator to read the correspondence seized from the arrested man, which was being sent to Constantinople.

Stanisław Żółkiewski orders the authorities of Lwów to keep a Jew suspected of spying for Turkey in custody until a decision from the King arrives. He assures them that upon receiving the monarch's instructions, he will notify the councilors and, if necessary, send for the prisoner.

Stanisław Żółkiewski intervenes with the authorities of Lviv in defense of the aggrieved creditor, Mr. Jonaki, demanding the enforcement of debt repayment from the evasive Andrzej Torosowicz or the imprisonment of the debtor. The Hetman justifies his support by citing Jonaki's services to the Commonwealth.

Stanisław Żółkiewski responds to the authorities of Lwów following news of a riot in the city, expressing regret over the incidents. He advises the councilors to calm the unrest using the mildest means possible and refers them for details to the city clerk, with whom he had previously spoken.

Stanisław Żółkiewski appeals to the authorities of Lwów for assistance in collecting a debt from Andrzej Torosowicz for the benefit of Mr. Jonaki, who has served the Commonwealth well. The Hetman demands that, in the absence of payment, the dishonest debtor be imprisoned in the city jail without delay.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski commends the arrest in Lviv of a Jewish messenger suspected of espionage for Constantinople and announces he will present the matter to the King. He orders the councilors to find translators to read the detainee's intercepted correspondence.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lviv councilors about a merchant named Maruki, suspected of spying for Constantinople. He advises them to locate him in Lviv and detain him due to the tense political situation with the Ottoman Empire.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski instructs the Lviv city councilors to immediately hand over the 'kwarciane' funds sent by the Elector of Brandenburg, which were deposited in the Lviv town hall, to Mr. Brodecki. These funds are urgently needed for the army.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lwów councilors about a Jew suspected of passing information to Constantinople under the pretext of trading in jewels. He orders him to be kept under guard in the city until royal instructions regarding his case arrive.

Stanisław Żółkiewski intercedes with the authorities of Lwów on behalf of his painter, Bogusz, requesting that he not be forced to take on the guardianship of distant relatives. The Hetman emphasizes that due to these additional obligations, the artist would be unable to complete his commissioned work on time.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lviv city councilors about a suspicious Greek man named Maruki, who is buying up jewels and sending reports to Constantinople. He orders them to investigate the matter and detain him due to the ongoing tension in relations with the Ottoman Empire.

Crown Field Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski orders the Lviv councilors to immediately hand over to Mr. Brodecki the funds from the Brandenburg 'kwarta' deposited in the town hall, due to urgent military needs. A chancery note indicates that the hetman's envoy collected the aforementioned funds on August 12, 1614.

Stanisław Żółkiewski asks the Lviv councilors not to force the painter Bogusz to take on legal guardianship of distant relatives. The Hetman argues that the craftsman is currently fully occupied with work commissioned by him.

Stanisław Żółkiewski responds to a letter from the Lwów councilors concerning yesterday's tumult in the city, expressing his regret over the incident. He advises calming the situation using the most peaceful means and refers the recipients to oral explanations provided by the city clerk.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the submitted articles and legal order of the Lwów soap-makers' guild, previously approved by the councillors of the city of Lwów in 1561.

Stanisław Żurawski, Cup-bearer of Ciechanów, asks the mayor and councilors of the city of Lwów for their favor toward his friend, Mr. Walter, in a case pending in Lwów concerning wines. He assures them of his gratitude and readiness to reciprocate the favor shown.