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Anna Zamoyska informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the preparation and dispatch of men required by law and ordinance under his command. The author of the letter commends the dispatched soldiers to the addressee's care, thanking him for his continued kindness.

Anna Zamoyska appeals to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to intercede with the General of Greater Poland so that he might cease supporting Fr. Koszanowski for the Ląd Abbey in favor of her brother. In a postscript, she also requests support for efforts to exempt the Wągrowiec Abbey from military burdens.

Anna Zamoyska asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to intervene with the King to protect the Bolechów starosty, which has been ruined by the prince's court troops. She invokes the testament of her late husband, who entrusted Jabłonowski with the care of his family and estate.

Anna Zamoyska informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about sending an estate manager to the sejmik in Sądowa Wisznia to oversee the affairs of the Zamoyski Entail in the absence of her sons. She asks the addressee for kindness, protection, and support for her interests among the gathered nobility.

Anna Zamoyska informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about sending a resident to his court, who is to provide her with regular reports on events in Lviv. At the same time, she asks the Voivode to keep her affairs in mind and extend his protection over them.

Anna Zamoyska commends her sons to the benevolence of the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, asking for his intercession and recommendation to the protection of his father, the Castellan of Kraków. In return for the favor, the author assures him of her sons' lifelong devotion and her own gratitude.

Anna Zamoyska thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for his kind letters and declares the gratitude of her entire household. She also requests that he continue to keep her in his gracious care.

Anna Zamoyska expresses her gratitude to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his gracious consent to a meeting at his home. She declares her imminent arrival with expressions of deep respect and commends herself to the addressee's continued kindness.

A notarial document certifying the sale of a plot of land (orchard/garden) in Carzano by Giovanni Battista de Molinariis, known as Arganus, to Giovanni Battista Buffa of Teglio Inferiore. The seller acknowledged receipt of payment in cash and undertook to secure the transaction and protect the buyer against eviction.

Gryzelda Batorówna Zamoyska intervenes with the authorities of Lviv regarding the unlawful detention of Zamość merchants and over one hundred barrels of malmsey wine. Citing the privileges granted to Zamość by King Stephen Báthory, she demands the immediate release of her subjects and their goods.

Grizelda Batorowna Zamoiska intervenes with the authorities of Lviv in defense of Zamość Greek merchants, Prokop and Jerzy, whose transport of over one hundred barrels of malmsey was unlawfully confiscated and whose personal freedom was restricted. Citing trade privileges granted to Zamość by King Stefan Batory, the author demands the immediate release of Chancellor Jan Zamoiski's subjects and the return of their property.

King Sigismund II Augustus grants the burghers and bakers of Lwów permission to build bread stalls and trade bread in perpetuity, in order to provide relief to the city following a fire. The monarch allocates the rental income from these stalls to the reconstruction of city fortifications and public buildings, ordering the authorities to account for the funds annually before the commonalty.

Franciszek Zaorliczny informs Stanisław Suński that the carpenter is finishing work on a wardrobe for the Voivode of Ruthenia, explaining that the delay was caused by the craftsman's severe illness. He asks for a decision regarding the collection of the furniture before Easter and conveys the craftsman's request to send the missing components.

King Sigismund Augustus grants the city of Lviv the revenues from the 'czopowe' (tap) tax, paid by citizens unaffected by fire, for a period of six years, to be used for the reconstruction of burnt towers, cannons, and city fortifications. In return, the Lviv magistrate is obliged to submit a full financial report of the collected funds after this period.

Aleksy Zarychta sends New Year's greetings to Wojciech Zimnicki, expressing joy at his prosperity and recommending mutual friends. He also informs him about military burdens, the Tatar threat, and receiving a nomination for the office of the Kyiv officialis.

Giovanni Rambaldo sells to Battista Buffa and his brother Pietro an annual rent in grain from land in Carzano for the sum of 27 Rhenish florins. Due to his age, the seller takes a solemn oath confirming the validity of the transfer of rights.

Szymon Zboiński, together with his nephew Jakub, intervenes with Franciszek Głogowski regarding the unlawful seizure of a horse with its harness from their servant by the deputy starosta and men from Ruda. The authors request the punishment of the perpetrator for his insolence and the immediate return of the animal.

King Sigismund Augustus confirms the document of the Archbishop of Lwów, Stanisław Słomowski, and the metropolitan chapter, granting the nobleman Jan Sadłowski the wójtostwo in the deserted village of Taurów in the Trembowla district, with the right to settle peasants and cottagers, a twelve-year tax exemption (wolnizna), and an endowment of four hides of land, a mill, and an inn.

Kraków Voivode Piotr Zborowski assures the Lviv authorities of his support in their dispute with the Ruthenian nobility, who are unlawfully attempting to summon townspeople to their courts. He emphasizes the importance of municipal privileges and the exclusive right of appeal to the King, advising the Lviv magistrate to file official protests in case of pressure.

The document confirms the sale of a plot of land in the Puzenaio district by the Piave River by Buolf to Giovanni of Cesco Sancti Petri. The seller acknowledges full receipt of payment and undertakes to guarantee the buyer perpetual and undisturbed possession of the acquired property.

A. Zielenkowski appeals to a representative of the Lviv magistrate for the city's assistance in repairing the damaged, muddy roads near his manor, offering his own timber in return. He points out the immense losses suffered by merchants and residents getting stuck in the mud and recalls that he has already repaired one of the crossings near the Augustinian monastery at his own expense.

Paula, Ursula, and Catherine, daughters of the late Gaspar Caprarius, sell a plot of land in Telve di Sotto for 8 Rhenish florins to Gaspar Buffa to settle a debt resulting from an arbitration award. The transaction was concluded in the presence of Paula's husband and the curator of the minor sisters and was notarized.

Walenty Zieleński sends New Year's greetings and reminds the recipient of his past legal services provided to him in Kraków. He asks for intercession with the Lviv magistrate regarding the appointment of a prosecutor for civil cases.

King Henry Valois, at the coronation sejm, confirms all rights, privileges, immunities, and customs granted to the Lviv Armenian community by his predecessors. He orders royal officials and the municipal authorities of Lviv to strictly observe and protect the Lviv Armenians.

The author sends greetings to her friend (kum), expresses concern for his weakened health, and explains her inability to visit in person due to the terrible state of the roads. She also reports on a conversation with Mrs. Godlewska regarding the inspection of rooms in a tenement house before making a final decision.

King Henry Valois confirms in the form of a vidimus a decree of Sigismund Augustus from the Lviv land records, which clarifies and solidifies the privilege of Queen Jadwiga exempting Lviv burghers from customs duties. The document ensures perpetual legal force for the customs freedoms granted to the city of Lviv within the Crown and its subordinate domains.

Fabian Zübertz confirms the receipt of 600 florins by the recipient's brother, reporting the need for an additional payment due to the lower exchange rate of the coins used. He also discusses the demand for 3000 florins and the issue of depositing rent money in Lviv without difficulty.

Fabian Sywertz informs Arthur Forbes about difficulties in paying out 600 florins due to unfavorable exchange rates for ducats and thalers from Mr. Wrszewaty and Mehrle. He requests that the recipient instruct his brother to execute this payment in a specific currency for a commission.

Fabian Zübert sends Arthour Forbes the newspapers requested by the recipient's brother, Robert. As requested, he advises passing them on after reading.

Fabian Zübert informs Arthour Forbes about the difficulties in collecting the sum of 600 zlotys and about disputes regarding settlements and assignments involving the addressee's cousin. He reports on the course of negotiations concerning the payment of dues in thalers and the issue of charged commissions.

Fabian Zübertz asks Arthur Forbes to instruct his brother to pay 655 cross thalers to Captain Mendecki for the sake of common security. He also assures him of his readiness to quickly repay the borrowed money.

King Henry Valois confirms the rights and privileges of the Lviv Shooting (Cock) Brotherhood, originally granted by Sigismund II Augustus. The document mandates the cultivation of crossbow and firearm shooting exercises, provides tax immunities for the marksmen, and guarantees annual payments from the city treasury.

The correspondent reports on the positions of the Crown troops near Kamieniec Podolski, the lack of enemy activity, and reports of successes by Muscovite forces in battles against the Tatars. He also informs about the movement of the royal couple towards Buczacz for a planned war council with the hetmans.

Fabian Zywert informs the resident about the King's departure with his troops on an expedition towards Kryłów and the organization of military patrols in the Lviv region. He conveys optimistic news about the state of military affairs, the approach of Hetman Mazepa's Cossacks, and refutes circulating false rumors.

Fabian Zywert reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the secret Sejm deliberations concerning the Berlin affair and the accusations of treason leveled against the Grand Marshal of the Crown and the Sapieha family. He also informs about the arrest of the Marshal's Italian secretary and the lack of decisions on public and military matters.

The author reports on the progress of the Polish envoy's mission in Istanbul, an audience with the mufti, and efforts to liberate Polish captives. He also describes the movements of dignitaries in Lviv, the capture near Kamianets of a notorious impostor claiming to be a Danish prince, and the damage caused by a violent storm in Przemyśl.

The document certifies an agreement for the exchange of a meadow plot for an orchard plot in Telve Inferiore, concluded between Pietro Buffa, acting also on behalf of his brother Giovanni Battista, and Giovanni de Zanzotto. The contract regulates the transfer of ownership of both properties, including the assignment and subrogation of the rents and monetary and grain annuities encumbering them.

Fabian Zywiert sends Jan Jabłonowski correspondence received by post along with current news. He mentions with regret the sad events and the mourning that has affected the Lubomirski family.

Fabian Zywert informs Jan Jabłonowski about the proper dispatch of correspondence delayed by the courier's difficult crossing of the Vistula, and about the night watches of regiments and guilds on the ramparts of Lwów. He also mentions the arrival of the weakened Mr. Gościmiński in the city.

Fabian Zywert reports on the arrival in Lwów of an envoy from the Voivode of Vilnius, who demands the return of cannons from near Kamieniec, and recounts the heavy contributions imposed on Lithuania by Saxon troops. He also informs about the death and funeral of the Halych Master of the Hunt, Kurdwanowski.

Fabian Zywert informs Jan Jabłonowski about the commencement of letter dispatches via Mr. Lamprecht and declares full readiness for further shipments, provided he receives precise instructions. He also encloses current news with the letter.

Fabian Zywert informs Jan Jabłonowski about the execution of his order and the sending of a payment order for two hundred thalers to Mr. Radzowski via Dominik Winkler, after receiving the sum from Mr. Szymunowicz. On this occasion, the author sends the recipient humble wishes for prosperity and God's graces for the newly begun year.

Lviv Archbishop Stanisław Słomowski grants the Lviv Cathedral Chapter a perpetual monetary tithe, known as 'biskupizna', collected from Lviv and surrounding villages. In exchange for the transferred income, the chapter is obliged to perform services and prayers for the archbishop's intention during his lifetime and after his death.

Jakub Zyzański, the wójt (reeve) of Chęciny, sends New Year's greetings and small gifts to Wojciech Zimnicki, clerk of the wójt court in Lwów, and his family. At the same time, he asks him to take his son, Jan, under his care so that he may assist in the Lwów chancellery and learn under the addressee's guidance.

Helena Zimnicka explains to her brother the reasons for the delay in correspondence and shares news about the good health of their mother and relatives, expressing relief at dismissing rumors of his alleged death. She also reports on the passing and testamentary provisions of their brother Sebastian and expresses a fervent desire for a prompt personal meeting.

Miller Matthew and his son Jerome transfer a mill, a fulling mill, and property in Telve Inferiore to John the Baptist and Peter, the de Buffis brothers, in satisfaction of debt claims (datio in solutum). Simultaneously, the creditors lease these goods back to them for nine years with the right of redemption upon repayment of the debt and outstanding rents.

Wojciech Zimnicki explains to his wife that, at the request of the Lviv city councilors, he must remain in Warsaw after the Sejm to finalize municipal matters. He also provides instructions regarding the management of their garden, recommending an increase in the lease fee or cultivating the land personally for household needs.

King Stefan Batory confirms all rights, privileges, immunities, and ancient customs granted to the Armenian community of Lwów by his predecessors. The monarch orders the Starosta of Lwów and the municipal authorities to observe and protect these rights inviolably.

Wojciech Zimnicki informs the Lviv authorities about his arrival in Warsaw, the status of municipal lawsuits, especially the dispute with the Ruthenian community, and the suspension of court proceedings due to the Deputy Chancellor's illness. He also mentions the lack of prospects for convening the Sejm and reports political news regarding peace with Turkey.

King Stephen Báthory confirms and ratifies the rights, articles, and privileges of the Tailors' Guild of the city of Lwów, originally granted by King Sigismund I the Old.