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King Augustus II confirms the ancient privileges of the Polish monarchs granted to the Shooting (Kurkowe) Brotherhood in Lwów, regulating the brotherhood's income, tax exemptions for the 'Shooting King', and the organization of shooting exercises. He also orders the return of the shooting range (Celstat) area occupied by the Crown artillery and establishes an annual schedule for exercises with handguns, arquebuses, and cannons.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Jerzy Ossoliński intercedes with the authorities of Lwów on behalf of the royal postmaster Robert Bandinelli regarding an ongoing property dispute. He appeals for an amicable and fair resolution of the conflict with the city, without resorting to burdensome legal procedures.

King Augustus III approves and renews the general rights, immunities, privileges, and customs granted to the Armenian community in Lwów by former Polish kings. The document contains a chain transumpt of confirmations issued successively by John III Sobieski, Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki, John Casimir, and Władysław IV.

Ostrowski appeals to the President of Lviv, Wenino, for the release of Mr. Meretyn from custody, who has reached an agreement with his legal opponent. He points out that the detention served so far is a sufficient punishment and that further imprisonment is ruining Meretyn's interests.

Ostrowski intervenes with the President of Lviv, Wenino, on behalf of the Starosta of Kaniów regarding the unlawful detention of the son of the architect Meretyn. He demands his release, emphasizing that he has already served his sentence and that further imprisonment for unpaid fines is unlawful.

Pope Clement XII grants a plenary indulgence to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Lviv who, under the usual conditions, attend the first pontifical masses celebrated by the new Archbishop Mikołaj Gerard Wyżycki and receive his solemn blessing.

Andrzej Ostroróg thanks the authorities of Lwów for remembering his father and declares his readiness to defend the city's rights. He requests copies of the laudums from the Wisznia sejmik and the Lwów assembly, with an indication of the points infringing upon the interests of the burghers.

The document confirms the conferral of a doctorate in philosophy and medicine upon the Polish nobleman Jan Stetkiewicz by the Grand Chancellor of the University of Bologna, Alexander Formaliari, following a successful rigorous examination and the profession of faith. It grants the candidate full rights to teach, practice medicine, and use the doctoral title, and describes the ceremony of conferring academic insignia.

Mikołaj Ostroróg criticizes the authorities of Lwów for filing audacious protests against the sejmik, tax levies, and the kaptur court, which has caused outrage among the nobility. He advises the councilors to seek a resolution to the dispute, reach an agreement with the kaptur judges, and utilize the mediation of the Crown Chancellor.

The Lwów city council, having approved the accounts of the Holy Spirit Hospital administration managed by the late councilor Jan Meconi and in recognition of the significant personal funds he contributed, establishes two perpetual anniversary memorial services for the repose of his soul, obliging the hospital provisors to ensure their regular performance.

The author reports on the progress of surveying and classification work in Hnilcze and informs about the activities of engineers in Nosów. He also complains about Jabłonowski, who hindered his contact with the mandatary, and asks for a decision regarding the disputed allocation of land for twenty cottages.

King Augustus III confirms the ancient privileges and immunities of the Shooting Brotherhood of the city of Lwów, granted and confirmed by his predecessors: Sigismund Augustus, Henry Valois, Sigismund III, John Casimir, Michael Korybut, John III Sobieski, and Augustus II. The confirmation includes, among others, the collection of a fee called 'szpaszne', a share in customs revenues, tax privileges and exemptions for the Shooting King, the order of shooting exercises, and the return of the occupied shooting range (celstat).

Andrzej Pawłowski reports to the Lviv scribe Wojciech Zimnicki on conversations with servants and craftsmen, including attempts to persuade Szymon to return to service. He also reports on furs purchased by Mr. Łukasz and asks for the mother to be provided for in case of unforeseen circumstances.

The document regulates a dispute between the authorities of Lviv and the college of vicars of the Lviv Cathedral, establishing the rules and amount of the annual 'meszne' (grain tithe) paid by suburban municipal villages and in cash from the 'lonheria' lands, as well as the repayment of arrears. The agreement was approved by the Archbishop of Lviv, Mikołaj Ignacy Wyżycki.

Fr. Bartłomiej Pawłowski appeals to Voivode Jan Jabłonowski to stop the influx of non-Catholics into Świecie, who, with the consent of the municipal authorities, are buying up houses and displacing Catholics. He warns the addressee of his responsibility before the judgment of God and calls for the defense of the Church against the spreading plague of heresy.

King Augustus III approves the statute of the bookbinders' confraternity in Lwów, enacted by the city council in 1740, which regulates the organization of the guild, the duties of masters and journeymen, and protects the craft against competition from unauthorized workers.

Halych merchant Simon Pajk informs Arthur Forbes about being ruined by a Tatar raid and asks for patience regarding the repayment of his debt. He assures him that despite the constant looting by the horde, he will make every effort to pay off his debt as soon as possible.

Pope Benedict XIV grants Józef Dąbrowski a provision for a vacant canonry and prebend in Lviv. The document confirms the entrustment of the benefice, taking into account the virtues and merits of the nominee.

The author asks for news and the 700 zlotys owed to him, refutes a suspicion of betrayal, and discusses a deadline and arbitration. He asks about a rumor regarding the recipient seeking service with the Russians; a postscript mentions searching for the case in Krasnystaw and Horodło.

Pałuski reports on the lawsuit with Debolina and the seizure of 6000 at Poromów. He informs about her marriage to Dydyński and the case of half of Łopiennik. He sends greetings to the Count's wife, whom he does not know. Letter dated June 16, 1782.

The author demands a correct power of attorney. He reports on Debolina's lawsuit regarding a debt and the obtaining of a default judgment; Debolina challenged the claim and seized the sum held by the addressee. He requests a reply to Krasnystaw.

Pope Benedict XIV commends Bishop Samuel Głowiński for his intention to found and entrust to the Piarists a college for noble youth in Lwów, and announces his intervention with King Augustus III to remove obstacles to the realization of the work. The document also contains the approval and re-sealing by the Archbishop of Lwów, Mikołaj Ignacy Wyżycki, from 1751.

Justyna Parteynowna, Hegumeness of Chełm, addresses a humble petition to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting the exemption of her convent from tax burdens and military quartering. She recalls past promises of protection for the monastery and asks for intervention in light of the nuns' exhaustion.

Pope Benedict XIV grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful visiting the parish church in Rychcice on the feast of the Finding or Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The document also contains an approval and authorization for publication issued by the Suffragan Bishop of Przemyśl, Andrzej Pruski.

Archbishop of Marcianopolis Petar Parčević asks the magistrate and councilors of Lviv to provide him with financial support or pay out allocated funds to cover urgent needs. The clergyman describes the extreme poverty and hardships he endured during an eight-month peace mission to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, undertaken at the behest of Emperor Ferdinand III for the benefit of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Stanisław Potocki grants the inhabitants of Otynia the right to elect municipal authorities and regulates in detail their corvée duties, taxes, lease fees, and tithes. The document also defines the rules for allocating building plots along with a period of tax exemption for new settlers.

Danylo Bohachenko, a student at the Stanyslaviv gymnasium, offers the Shevchenko Scientific Society a parchment found in Otynia dating back to 1753, concerning the duties of the subjects of Starosta Potocki, requesting a small financial reward in return.

Danylo Bohachenko, a student of the Ukrainian gymnasium in Stanyslaviv, writes to the Shevchenko Scientific Society in Lviv requesting fiction works by Ivan Franko, Borys Hrinchenko, and Ivan Tobilevych. The card also contains notes regarding the titles of the books sent to him.

Postal envelope of a shipment sent from Stanyslaviv by student Danylo Bohachenko to the Archive of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in Lviv. The shipment contained a parchment document concerning the town of Otynia.

J. Peverelli, staying at the Bonifratres hospital in Warsaw, addresses a letter to the Lviv authorities with grievances regarding insults, property damage, and attempted poisoning by Lviv burghers. In a chaotic narrative, he mentions violence suffered and seeks help and intervention from the Bishop of Lviv.

Pope Benedict XIV instructs apostolic commissioners to induct Jan Alojzy of Witold Aleksandrowicz into possession of the chancellery and canonry of the Lviv cathedral. He orders that the new chancellor be ensured the receipt of all revenues pertaining to the dignity and that any unlawful holders be removed.

Lviv wójt (reeve) Wojciech Pedianus thanks the city scribe Andrzej Mądrowicz for his New Year's greetings and comments on political unrest and current municipal affairs. He also entrusts him with the delivery of correspondence to Father Antoni and requests contact with the Starosta of Śniatyn, Mikołaj Jazłowiecki.

King Augustus III confirms and renews all municipal rights, trade liberties, immunities, and privileges of the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa, transuming and approving previous grants by Polish kings from Sigismund I to John III Sobieski.

Franciszek Perzycki complains to Lieutenant Wolski about burdensome quartering and the excessive requisitioning of oats and spirits, which are leading the estates to ruin. On behalf of the Kiev Master of the Hunt, he requests that the stationed banners cease destroying the property.

Auditor of the Apostolic Chamber Jan Konstanty Caracciolo settles a dispute between Lviv religious orders and the metropolitan chapter, ordering the maintenance and enforcement of the charitable subsidy established by the Warsaw Treaty of 1717. The judgment orders the collection of contribution installments unpaid since April 1, 1743.

Charles Paip informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in collecting debts from Jewish debtors in Lviv and about the preparation and transfer of 2500 coins of current currency via a messenger. He also reports the deduction of expenses and announces his imminent departure for Gdańsk.

Charles Paip asks Artur Forbes to discuss the matter of the forged parchment with Mr. Maitland and to urge him to obtain a sequestration. He also expects news regarding their joint opinion on the matter.

Apostolic Auditor Nicolaus Serra orders the actuary and archivist of the Lviv Curia to unconditionally release the sealed trial records concerning the dispute between the Lviv magistrate and the Metropolitan Chapter. He sets a final four-day deadline for the delivery of the documents under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions or the requirement to appear personally in Rome.

Alexander Pait informs the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes about sending two money orders totaling 963 florins, as instructed by James Carmichael. He also requests the recipient to carry out Carmichael's further instructions upon receipt of the shipments.

King Augustus III confirms the statute of the guild of bead-making masters in Krakow. The document also contains a transumpt of ten articles directed against the activities of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

Fr. Tomasz Perkowicz informs the Voivode about Fr. Mrozowicki's disappointment over the loss of a benefice and advises on how to persuade his rival to resign from the office. He also conveys good news about the Voivodess's health, her energetic supervision of the estate, and the improvement in the health of the Starosta of Bila Tserkva.

Cardinal Ferdinando Maria de Rossi authorizes the city of Lviv to pursue its rights before the Sacred Congregation of the Council regarding a dispute over a rescript from May 1762. At the same time, he orders a stay on the removal of the image of the Mother of God from the Domagalicz chapel and the suspension of the demolition of the chapel itself.

Lviv canon Wojciech Perlicki reports to the Zamość dean Mikołaj Kiślicki on the status of the foundation of a hospital and bathhouse for the poor in Szkło, established by the late Lady Podczaszyna. He describes the financial, legal, and construction difficulties associated with the facility and asks for help in properly securing and formalizing the endeavor.

Nicolaus Serra orders the fiscal promoter of the Archbishop of Lviv to cease violating the rights of the Lviv magistrate to manage St. Anthony's Hospital and to observe the 1514 agreement under penalty of fines, excommunication, and summons to Rome. He issues an inhibition against further slander and orders the Lviv consistory to release relevant documents to the city's defenders.

John Paton apologizes to the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes for the delay in repaying money, explaining the lack of good currency and the fact that he had sent his available funds to Toruń. He asks for patience until the next fair, promising to settle the debt and appealing to the recipient not to blame Mr. Murray for the situation.

Pope Clement XIII grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful of both sexes who, after confession and communion, visit the cathedral church in Lviv on three days of the year designated by the ordinary and pray for the intentions of the Church.

A. Petraczyński informs Arthur Forbes about problems with Jarosław carters, who unloaded six barrels of Austrian scythes, refuse to continue the journey, and demand higher fees. He asks the addressee for a decision and instructions on how to proceed with the carriers.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski maintains the right of canons to choose chapter estates, while ordering that one-third of the income—and half of the income from the Uniatycze, Pikulowice, and Żydatycze estates—be contributed to the common chapter fund. At the same time, he exempts poorer benefices from this obligation and grants the chapter a remission of all accumulated arrears.

Father Jan Pigłowski expresses his joy at the good news regarding the health of Maciej Hajder, which he received during a meeting with the prior of the Lviv Carmelites at the residence of the Archbishop of Gniezno. He assures the recipient of his constant prayers, asks for God's blessing for him, and commends himself to his continued kindness.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski separates the prelacies from the canonries in the metropolitan chapter, and to provide for the newly created prelates and canons as well as to increase daily distributions, he incorporates the village of Czarnuszowice and the reeveships in Kąkolniki and Stawczany into the chapter's estates.