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Józef Flosierowicz thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the payment of his due salary and informs them of a new case brought against the city at the Nunciature by the Lviv mansionaries concerning two stones of wax. He requests the records of the consistorial trial and powers of attorney, which are necessary to continue the defense in the appeal process following the obtained adjournment.

Józef Flosierowicz reassures the Lviv Magistrate that the case in the Assessor's Court will not take place in the near future due to other ongoing trials and the planned departure of the Deputy Chancellor. He also confirms the receipt of funds assigned to him from a Warsaw merchant and Mr. Czejczewicz.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv authorities about delivering a letter to the Crown Deputy Chancellor and the postponement of proceedings before the assessorial courts. He also reports difficulties in obtaining the signature of the Nunciature Auditor on a lawsuit concerning the provisors of the Holy Spirit and Saint Stanislaus hospitals, requesting further instructions.

Józef Flosierowicz requests the addressees to persuade Doctor Francki to return a sum from the inheritance of the Lviv merchant Józef Szynhoff, which has been withheld for years. He also encloses a letter from the Crown Deputy Chancellor supporting this matter, expecting a prompt reply.

Józef Flosierowicz instructs the Lviv authorities on how to halt the execution of the kaptur court decrees by Mrs. Mościcka through formal protection and inhibition. He also reports on the currently unsuccessful search for a candidate for the position of city secretary.

Record of the address of correspondence directed to the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistrate of the city of Lviv.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the authorities of Lwów about the delivery of letters to the Primate and the Voivode of Ruthenia, and about the lack of response from the Kaptur judges to the Primate's earlier letter. He also reports on the current work of the Treasury Commission in Warsaw and recommends sending a delegate after the coronation of the new king.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about receiving an honorarium of 12 ducats from Syndic Podchalecki and being entrusted with two legal cases. The letter was sent by post from Warsaw due to the Syndic's sudden departure.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about obtaining a default judgment against Suffragan Gowinski and requests the submission of chancery fees for the preparation of an extract. He also reports that other municipal cases will likely fall into the November term due to the order of the register.

Record of the address of correspondence sent by Józef Flosierowicz to the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistrate of the city of Lviv.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about legal steps taken with the Grand Crown Chancellor concerning the forgery of municipal documents by Łupiński. He also advises transferring the dispute with the Przemyśl Carmelites over the carpenter Jaworzyński from the nunciature to the assessor's court.

Józef Flosierowicz extends New Year's greetings to the Lviv authorities and provides advice regarding a rescript concerning the appointment of additional paving commissioners. He also informs them about the postponement of filing two lawsuits before the Assessorial Court due to a break caused by the sessions of the Treaty Commission.

Józef Flosierowicz reports on a conversation with the Grand Crown Chancellor regarding the procurement of an ordinance from the Military Commission, ordering the commandant of Lviv to assign soldiers for the execution of the ell tax and paving tax. To successfully resolve the matter, a sealed memorial from the municipal authorities is required, which the Chancellor is to officially recommend to the commission.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the authorities about his efforts with the Grand Crown Chancellor to persuade debtors to settle the paving tax. He conveys the Chancellor's opinion that no special rescript is needed for the delinquent townspeople, but rather that execution should be implemented, and acknowledges receipt of a bill of exchange payment.

Józef Flosierowicz thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the payment of his annual salary via Mr. Tepper. He also informs them of receiving documents regarding Mr. Łoch's case with the Voivodess of Bracław and promises a report on its progress after the court session in February.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about the delivery of the sent letter to the Lviv Councilor Durbas, who is still staying in Warsaw. He adds that the councilor will likely send the reply directly by post.

Józef Flosierowicz informs about the exclusion of Mr. Solski from the role of guardian of the late Wierzbicz's children by the decision of the Grand Crown Chancellor and orders to compel the second appointed guardian, Mr. Bleychner, to assume his duties. He also advises ignoring the mandate of Mrs. Wojakowska and sending an official letter to the Chancellor describing the case, offering his mediation in the matter.

Józef Flosierowicz argues that Franciszek Makarowicz, as a son born after his father's change of rite, should be considered a Pole, not an Armenian. He advises the recipients to officially address the Grand Chancellor of the Crown, which will allow them to avoid a legal dispute with the Armenian nation.

Józef Flosierowicz advises the President of Lwów, Kazimierz Czeczewicz, to send a letter to the Grand Crown Chancellor regarding the nomination of Makarowicz to the city bench, in light of the opposition from the Armenian nation. He also informs him about financial matters concerning his salary and the expiration of lawsuits with former starosts in the assessor's court.

Józef Flosierowicz reports to the city authorities on his conversations with the Grand Crown Chancellor concerning the debt of the Chamberlain Laskowski and appeals to the castle courts. He also urges the urgent dispatch of documents in the ongoing dispute with Mr. Hordyński over Kulparków.

J. Flosierowicz urges the Lviv Magistrate to urgently send documents and legal extracts concerning the farm in Kulparków for the trial against Mr. Hordyński. He also reminds the city authorities about the payment of his overdue annual salary.

J. Flosierowicz sends an extract of the decree in the trial against the Lviv castle judge Hordyński, while thanking them for the fish sent. In a postscript, he requests an authentic extract from a 1703 royal decree to defend the magistrate's jurisdiction in the case of Skinderski against Zadykiewicz.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv magistrate about the efforts of Mr. Kupiński to obtain a royal restoration of his good name and the necessity of referring the case to court. He requests the submission of trial records, the verdict, and Kupiński's resignation from appeal in order to raise the plea of res judicata.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv authorities that Mr. Kupiński is seeking only a pardon and a declaration of good standing at the Royal Court in Warsaw, accepting the remainder of the first-instance verdict. The author recommends the urgent dispatch of the reeve's clerk, Skwarczyński, with the trial records and awaits the magistrate's decision on the matter.

János Fogarasi informs János Kemény about the exchange of hostages and the commencement of Polish-Tatar negotiations at Zhvanets, as well as the famine prevailing in the Crown camp. He also warns against the Tatars returning through Moldavia and the possible abduction of the wife of Hospodar Vasile Lupu.

Anna Konstantia Forbes describes to her relative her family's adaptation to life in Gdańsk and encourages him to visit and move to the city. She also informs him about the expected return of Mrs. Tymf's son after an eight-year stay in the East Indies.

AK Forbes asks Arthur Forbes to purchase and send at the earliest opportunity six pieces of clotheslines and a piece of thick towels via Mrs. Merland. The author also sends greetings from herself and the children, especially from the addressee's godson.

Anna Konstantia Forbes excuses her delay in correspondence due to health problems and reports on the recent visit of Mr. Robert to Gdańsk. She strongly encourages the addressee to leave Jarosław and live with them, emphasizing the peacefulness of life there and the need for support for her aging husband in his business affairs.

Anna Marianna Forbes sends Arthur Forbes Christmas and New Year greetings. She also thanks him for the help provided and assures him that the debt has been paid according to the obligation.

Arthur Forbes requests John Maitland to release the baskets marked with the number 5, located in his house, to the bearer of the letter.

Arthur Forbes reports on financial operations, payments to contractors, and difficulties related to cash transfers during troop movements. He also informs about the shipment of cloth and Nuremberg goods, announcing an upcoming business meeting in Kraków.

Arthur Forbes asks his brother to return Mr. Sokina's debt note in connection with the settlement of accounts with Mr. Gordon. He also orders the payment of dues owed to Sokina under the bond and the repayment of a loan of 25 thalers.

William Forbes sends New Year's greetings from Zamość to Arthur Forbes in Lviv and asks him to purchase and send by post one stone of good salted fish. He also assures him that the money spent will be reimbursed to the indicated intermediary.

William Forbes thanks his cousin Arthur for the barrel of salted fish sent and asks him to settle the payment in Lviv through John Arkonhowd. The letter concludes with greetings from his wife and well-wishes for relatives and friends.

William Forbes informs his cousin Arthur Forbes about sending a sum of over 144 florins via John Arkonhowd. He expresses gratitude for past favors and assures him of his readiness for further service.

Michał Fredro intervenes on behalf of the knightly circle with the Lwów city councilors against excessive taxation and the burdensome quartering of envoys among the poor Halych suburbanites. He warns the municipal authorities against the extortion by tax collectors and announces that he will raise this matter at the next sejmik.

The Castellan of Lwów, Jerzy Bogusław Fredro, appeals to the Castellan of Kraków, Feliks Potocki, for assistance in apprehending Marcin Waśniowski, his former ward who was sentenced by the Crown Tribunal for an attempt on his life. Fredro proposes that Potocki write a private letter to his relative, Prince Janusz Wiśniowiecki, to have the criminal, who is serving in the Lithuanian army, sent to Lwów under a pretext so that justice may be served.

Jakub Maksymilian Fredro asks Wojciech Zimnicki to settle a debt with the goldsmith Grünwald based on a contract left by his late brother, the Bishop of Bacău. He also forwards a letter to the Archbishop of Lviv, requesting the remission of a one-hundred-zloty debt incurred by the deceased.

Imprisoned Jan Frydel addresses President Ziękiewicz and the entire Lviv Magistrate with a humble request for support and forgiveness for his reckless escape. He begs for counsel and a helping hand that would enable his safe return to his former office and rehabilitation before the city authorities.

The President of Nowy Sambor, Jan Funk, addresses the Lviv Magistrate with a request to borrow the city executioner to carry out a death sentence on a nobleman convicted of murder, due to the lack of an executioner in Przemyśl. In return, he sends a messenger with the customary fee of eight Polish zlotys and declares gratitude and mutual assistance.

Jakub Kalepiński informs councilor Tomasz Gordon about the theft of valuable mirror fittings and mattress stuffing committed by the tailor managing his Lviv tenement house. He asks for the perpetrator to be tracked down, for craftsmen buying the stolen silver and horsehair to be investigated, and for the thief's wife to be released from custody.

W. Chwałkowski writes briefly to his son Franciszek, a companion of the armored banner, reproaching him for his lack of correspondence and reporting on a meeting with relatives and the serious illness of Mrs. Karczewska. He also conveys greetings from the household and information about current postal matters.

The author informs his son about the withdrawal of Saxon and Swedish troops from Greater Poland towards Toruń and mentions the recent death of the Crown Treasurer, Rafał Leszczyński. He also asks Franciszek to provide brotherly care for their younger relative, Władysław, who is arriving, and to introduce him to court service.

The author thanks his son Franciszek for the letters sent and for his warning, while requesting less frequent correspondence due to high postal costs. He also conveys current family news, reports on the health of loved ones, and mentions the departure of Kazio and Władysław to Malbork.

Franciszek Chwałkowski addresses the pancerny comrade Wolski with a polite request to look after his sent servant and protect him from harm until the arrival of Mr. Siemieński at the banner. In return for the support shown, the author declares his remembrance, gratitude, and readiness to reciprocate the favor.

Franciszek Chwałkowski regrets that he cannot personally serve the Standard-Bearer of Wenden, and therefore sends his postal servant to him with a request for a kind reception. He assures him of his readiness to accept any comments and admonitions, and declares his desire to maintain constant correspondence.

Franciszek Chwałkowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about Mr. Stamirowski's wait for a meeting, news from the sejmik, Swedish troop movements, and diplomatic papers from Toruń. He also reports on the health of the Starosta of Lwów and financial matters concerning the royal princes.

Jagnieszka Chmielowa asks Anna Zimnicka about plans for a joint pilgrimage to Częstochowa and requests an early notice so she can hire a coachman. She also provides a detailed settlement of funds sent for purchased goods and asks for the redemption of items pawned with Mr. Jezierski.

Jagnieszka Chmielowa asks Anna Zimnicka to send back a wagon, supplies, and personal items left behind in haste in Lviv, and to purchase silk (kitajka) and olive oil for the nuns. She also addresses the matter of sending wine to the doctor's wife, as well as current settlements and errands.

Stanisław Chmielecki sends seasonal greetings to Franciszek Głogowski and thanks him for the favors received. At the same time, he complains about the addressee's own brother, who avoids repaying a sum and fulfilling a tribunal decree, forcing the author to seek justice in the Tribunal once again.