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Wysocka is happy about the restored contact and asks for further news about the addressee's health. She explains that the letter was delivered by a factor; in the future, one can write by post or through a captain.

Father Stanisław Witwiński thanks Councilor Hayder for helping him on his way. Below, he confirms a debt of 195 zlotys to the councilor. The document does not confirm repayment.

The son assures his mother that he writes regularly. He sends two red zlotys, asks for news about her health, and explains that numerous matters are delaying his arrival in Lwów.

Dominik Wyszyński assures his mother that he remembers her despite troubles and persecution. He asks for prayers and anticipates a return to Lwów; the place of dating requires verification.

The register includes clothing, weapons, bedding, dishes, household appliances, wagons, horses, and cattle. This is a separate copy of the inventory of items, not a third letter to his mother.

The author intends to leave and asks the addressee for a morning visit to the Duchess regarding a matter known to him. He counts on his patronage.

The author expresses gratitude for the intervention, assures of his appreciation, and speaks of envy and slander. The faded text makes it impossible to determine the subject of the dispute.

Wiśniowiecki assures the Voivode of Volhynia, referred to as uncle, of his constant kindness and grateful memory. He also sends his respects to the Voivodess.

The author appeals to family ties and asks for support from the Duchess Marshal. In a postscript, he announces his arrival in Warsaw; the matter of the deputation remains unclear.

Wiśniowiecki asks the magistrate for favor towards Antoni Cynalik in his case and promises lasting gratitude. He does not state the subject of the case.

Wiśniowiecki accuses the magistrate of opposing the agreements with the Metropolitan and the Basilians. He asks for the dispute to be settled, reminding them of their friendship and his own role in the agreement.

The author asks to suspend the trial with the Basilians until the Sejm. He mentions previous letters regarding St. Anthony, the recommendation of the Basilians, and the power of attorney for the deputies; he declares friendship for Lwów.

The author recalls the request from the letter written in Lwów and demands a favorable, quick resolution of Antoni Cynalik's case.

The newly appointed Voivode of Ruthenia asks the magistrate not to summon cases of Jews belonging to his jurisdiction before their court. At the same time, he assures the city of his protection.

Michał Wiśniowiecki informs his uncle about the birth of his son. He presents the child as the addressee's grandson and a hope for the continuation of the family. The exact date of birth requires verification.

Michał Wiśniowiecki writes to his uncle after a trip, confirming his gratitude and desire for a personal meeting. The place of dating requires further verification.

The author explains the lack of a personal visit due to the impassable winter road. He assures his uncle of his constant favor and asks for further patronage.

The preserved beginning of the letter renews a request and explains that the author's goal is to serve under the command of his benefactor. The continuation, signature, and date are not present in the provided PDF.

The author apologizes for the long silence. He mentions his noble status and the protection of rights, and assures of his devotion; the signature and some Latin phrases require verification.

Michał Wiśniowiecki fears that unfavorable reports have weakened his position with his benefactor. He assures of his innocence and asks his uncle for mediation and patronage.

Wiśniowiecki asks the Lwów authorities for more lenient treatment of Gabriel in a court case. He announces that the interested party himself will seek their favor. The letter does not state the amount or the resolution of the case.

Invitation for councilors to a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM: future burdens on townhouses sold to Jews by the Jesuits, recovery of files after Łaskowski, and a contested contract regarding the shoemakers' guild chapel.

De Villar delivers Mr. Duport's letter to the Voivode through household members in Lwów. He explains the route of the response via a correspondence packet and declares readiness for further services.

The captain of troops returning from Hungary presents an assignment for quarters. The author mentions 90 rations and 1700 PLN per month, compares the burden with Borzechów, and asks the Voivode for instructions.

Winiarski did not find the bill of exchange despite traveling to Gdańsk and Toruń. He writes about the refusal to swear in military damages and advises sending grain down the Vistula as soon as the ice clears.

Winiarski describes the fears and his own losses; he cannot find money for the addressee. He proposes settlement through Bruno in Lwów and Dytlofson in Gdańsk; he expects a postal response.

Winiarski informs about Szymanowicz's payment and Świecie's dispute over the 'hyberna'. He asks for a privilege allowing the admission of his son-in-law Bartholdy to citizenship despite the city's refusal.

Complaint about military executions, costs, and the flight of subjects. The starosty is to provide 1000 units of wood to Toruń and men for the palisades. Separately: money at Bartolde's, a bill of exchange, and news about the Gdańsk post.

The author discusses prices and timber rafting, proposes Gdańsk purchases before the convocation. He reports the burning of barns with grain and the beating of Śliwice residents and the extortion of eight carts.

The author describes the burdens of the reiters' march, accusations against Sędzicki, and difficulties in transferring 6300 PLN of 'hyberna' to Lwów. He proposes a bill of exchange through the merchant Szymanowicz.

After presenting the universals, the commandant recalled several dozen Saxons from the starosty. The author announces a list of spices and fabrics as well as a trip to Gdańsk; he advises sending ships with grain quickly.

The author defends himself against the accusation of negligence: he refused quarters to Saxon soldiers, and he received the order to prepare damage reports after the deadline. He is still looking for a way to transfer the hiberna.

Bartoldy is ready to put up 6,000 minted thalers secured by repayment from lasts and hiberna. Winiarski urges a decision regarding Sędzicki and the settlement of two thousand in good currency.

Latin news reports that the King of France was to abandon the plan to install Conti in Poland. The author hopes this will lead to the pacification of the Republic and the agreement of the magnates.

Winiarski proposes a loan of 20,000 from Bartoldy, to be paid out in Gdańsk and sent by bill of exchange to Warsaw. He asks for the resolution of Sędzicki's case, whom he accuses of harming people and arrears.

The Jesuit General thanks Lwów for its kindness towards the order. He emphasizes that he received the news from credible witnesses and promises prayers for the council and the residents. Original dated 1626, cover 1616.

Legal advice for Lwów: closed Warsaw files, pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass), city guard, resistance to tax collectors, and appeals. The author recommends defending the city's jurisdiction.

The case of the condemnation related to Kupiński. The author advises filing a lawsuit to overturn the ruling and sending a syndic or another representative with the documents.

A fragmentarily read letter about a procedural document in the Kupiński case and the expected arrival of a representative in Warsaw.

The doctor's case and the possibility of hearing it out of turn. The Armenians are arguing over the open release of court files; the author cites the decree of John III from Żółkiew.

The author notifies about the proceedings for the non-appearance of the entire magistrate before the assessor's court and awaits instructions on this matter.

The author laments the outcome of Wilczkowa's case, but informs about a favorable change in the point of the verdict concerning the jurisdiction of Lwów.

Two court cases and waiting for the magistrate's instructions. The author writes about stopping their progress and the possibility of sending a deputy.

The Bishop responds to the magistrate's wishes and wishes all residents of Lwów prosperity in the new year and in the following years.

Wodzicki does not want to issue a rescript without knowing the case being heard by the assessor's courts. He forwards the documents to the Crown Chancellor.

A draft addressed to Wodzicki declares obedience to the king, but the essential part of the response to the memorial remains uncertain.

Perykant Nowicki delivered the explanations of Doctor Franchi in the dispute with Wajzer, the royal jeweler. Wodzicki sends them to the court.

A copy of an intervention to the hetman: an accusation of the Starosta of Błonie forcibly seizing townhouses and invoking the constitution of 1678 protecting city jurisdiction.

The heirs of Józef Szynoff sue Doctor Franchi for withholding money. The Bishop advises the magistrate to ensure payment, if necessary through the courts.

Wodzicki received a response regarding Wajzer's memorial. He asks to speed up the letter from Doctor Franchi, which he has not yet received.