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Galbraith explains payment delays, mentions the transfer of 1000 PLN and further amounts transferred in Lviv. He asks Forbes for patience and continued trust.

Galbraith discusses the difficulties of exchanging schillings for good currency, the expected payments from Gordon, and a bill of exchange. The letter for Forbes was addressed to Kraków.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the general sejm in Kraków, grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect market fees from every wagon with goods, a right previously granted temporarily by King John I Albert. The income obtained in this way is to be allocated for the renovation and maintenance of the city fortifications.

King Sigismund I the Old, considering the location of Lwów on the threatened borderland and the merits of the local craftsmen in defending the city walls, exempts the Lwów guilds from the general order of dissolution of brotherhoods in the Crown and solemnly confirms all their existing rights, statutes, and privileges.

Patrick Gordon explains to Arthur Forbes that he had given money to a messenger to pay off debts for goods, asking not to be blamed for the delay in payment. He also informs him of the possibility of settling the dues with Albert Watson, the recipient's servant in Kraków.

Archibald Giller sends Franciszek Głogowski the ordered satin and Carmarthen damask, presenting a total settlement including a previous debt amounting to 99 zlotys. He also informs about news from the post announcing the King's arrival in Warsaw in six weeks.

Kazimierz Głogowski appeals to deputy Józef Potocki for support at the Sejm and for the confirmation of rights to disputed property from an executed will via a Sejm constitution. In return for his assistance, he declares his full gratitude and readiness to perform reciprocal favors.

Mikołaj Głogowski reports to his brother about a raid by armed men sent by his legal opponent, who looted his property and threatened the author's sick wife. He explains the necessity of his constant stay in Lublin to defend against the confirmation of a verdict and asks for news about his relative's health.

Mikołaj Głogowski explains to his brother that due to a severe fever he could not travel to Lublin personally, but sent his wife instead, who obtained favorable news from the deputies. He also informs him about the expected arrival of the marshal, a settlement with the millers, economic problems, and sends greetings from the family.

Mikołaj Głogowski informs his brother Franciszek about the progress of the meeting in Lublin concerning the repayment of a debt by Mr. Łoś, as well as legal problems and a default judgment obtained by spiteful opponents. He asks for further legal support, sends copies of documents, and requests that necessary items be sent to him.

Mikołaj Głogowski explains his inability to arrive in person due to travel fatigue and illness, sending his wife to the addressee instead. He requests intercession with the Crown Treasurer to ensure the successful and reliable execution of a financial assignment for the banner.

Mikołaj Głogowski reports to his brother on his conversations with legal patrons in Lublin and urges him to arrive urgently for the upcoming hearing due to the presence of the other parties involved in the dispute. He also mentions progress in the settlement with Mrs. Rożyńska and touches upon minor economic and household matters.

Mikołaj Głogowski explains to his brother his inability to come to Lublin due to a fever, while declaring his intention to intervene with the tribunal marshal in the ongoing decree case. He also informs him about his wife's unsuccessful mission to Mr. Kazimierz in Leśniki, asks about the sale of horses in Jarosław, and leaves the decision regarding the carriage to his brother.

King Sigismund I the Old approves the resignation of the Lublin authorities from a lawsuit against Lwów concerning the detention of merchants traveling to Lublin fairs. The monarch releases the burghers of Lwów from all claims and confirms the Lwów staple right and other commercial privileges.

Gołębiowski asks about items collected from the tailor, requests the safekeeping of a trunk with papers, and asks for the redemption and sale of a delia to cover debts.

G. Gołębiowski writes from Wieniawa to Ignatowski, expressing surprise at the lack of response to a previous letter, despite having sent money to cover the postage. He announces an imminent visit to Lviv and sends greetings to acquaintances.

Aleksander Gordon reports to the Lviv authorities on a conversation with the scribe of Trembowla, who proposed an amicable resolution to a dispute over fire damage compensation by formally dismissing the lawsuit in court. The author asks the magistrate for a decision on this matter, the submission of a power of attorney, and the transfer of funds to pay the legal counsel.

Thomas Gordon confirms receipt of a letter from Arthur Forbes and assures him of the prompt transfer of the money owed to Rzeszów. He also expresses hope that his former patron has already satisfied the addressee's previous claims.

Thomas Gordon asks Arthour Forbes to collect a debt from Daniel Bernt, declares he will settle an old debt upon his return from Warsaw, and orders 60 ells of red damask.

Robert Bell is to settle the payment. Gordon explains the delay due to trade difficulties and orders purple fabric and 60 ells of red damask.

Gordon states there are only 69 ells of damask and asks Forbes to check the register. He explains the delayed payment and notifies him of the death of James Gairden in Warsaw.

An order for textiles accompanies a rumor about the murder and robbery of a merchant on the road from Kraków to Wrocław. Gordon expresses hope that the news is untrue.

Thomas Gordon assures Arthur Forbes of the settlement of a bill of exchange as promised in Jarosław and the payment of 500 florins. He also reiterates his request to send the ordered materials via a secure route, primarily red damask.

Elżbieta Gordonowa informs Artur Forbes about the meeting scheduled for April 16, 1692, with the creditors of her late husband. She urges the addressee to appear in person or appoint a proxy to officially receive the goods and documentation of the debtors in accordance with the Tribunal's decree.

Elżbieta Gordonowa complains of pressure from her husband’s creditors. She says she has surrendered even jewellery given to her and asks Forbes to leave her enough to support herself and her children.

Gregory asks for his handwritten document to be sent to Mr Forbes in connection with plans to leave for Gdańsk and promises payment. He explains his delay by unrecoverable debts and cites Bell and Thomson as witnesses.

Aleksander Grodzicki thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for the benefits and kind support shown to his own brother. He expresses the lifelong gratitude of his entire family and assures him of his readiness for further faithful service.

Grodzicki thanks the recipient for receiving his brother kindly. He mentions his brother’s old age and his own difficulties during the interregnum, then requests continued help and protection.

King Sigismund I the Old renews the privileges of the Lwów clothiers lost in a fire, confirming their exclusive right to cut and sell cloth by the ell in the city of Lwów and prohibiting this practice by other merchants under penalty of confiscation of goods. The monarch orders the starosta and the municipal authorities of Lwów to provide the clothiers' guild with all assistance and protection in enforcing these rights.

A. L. Hulewska writes to Głogowski, conveying thanks on behalf of her husband for the favors rendered. She mentions unclear circumstances regarding someone being sent to Lublin and commends herself to the addressee's continued kindness.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms to the Archbishop of Lviv, Piotr Starzechowski, the chapter, and the clergy of the metropolitan church in Lviv all rights, privileges, freedoms, and immunities granted by his predecessors. This confirmation was issued at the General Sejm in Piotrków in fulfillment of the monarch's coronation oath.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms to the elders and the community of Lwów Armenians all rights, privileges, liberties, immunities, and ancient customs granted by his predecessors, including King Sigismund I the Old.

Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lwów to immediately release foreign merchants and their goods from custody so they may proceed to the fair in Lublin. He emphasizes that the unlawful detention of the merchants causes losses to the state treasury and violates the exclusive jurisdiction of the Treasurer in customs and fiscal matters.

Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz admonishes the Lviv City Councilors for unlawfully summoning the supervisors of the Sandomierz customs chamber to the Tribunal, bypassing his jurisdiction. He orders the cessation of such lawsuits and instructs that all claims and privileges concerning customs duties be directed to him personally.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the verdict of the General Sejm in Kraków, which dismissed the lawsuit brought by the nobleman Wasiek Łahodowski against the authorities of Lwów before the castle court. The document confirms the privilege exempting Lwów burghers from foreign jurisdiction and orders that they be sued exclusively before the municipal court.

King Sigismund Augustus confirms in the form of a transsumpt four earlier royal privileges for the city of Lviv. The document guarantees the exemption of Lviv burghers from foreign jurisdictions and commission courts, and exempts Lviv merchants of all rites from customs duties in, among others, Chełm, Bełz, and Hrubieszów.

King Sigismund II Augustus abolishes the burdensome tribute in kind of live fish, hitherto paid by the burghers of Lwów to the royal castle, replacing it with a fixed monetary fee collected from vessels containing fish brought to the city market. He orders the Starosta of Lwów and his officials to strictly observe the newly established market tax.

Kazimierz Dłużewski writes to Jan Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the planned election of the Chełm chamberlain. He asks that a sejmik not be convened, citing the unsuitable candidacy of the Chełm standard-bearer and the nobility’s freedom to choose. The letter was written in Lublin on 1 June; the year 1698 comes from the inventory description.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the privilege of King Władysław III of Varna from 1444, which mandates that the nobility and clergy sell Lviv real estate to Lviv burghers within one year. Additionally, the monarch introduces mandatory official valuation of encumbered properties by the magistrate under oath and prohibits the artificial inflation of mortgage debts beyond the estimated value.

King Sigismund II Augustus establishes the order for the sale of Malmsey and Muscatel wines imported from Greece in Lviv, ordering foreign merchants to display them on market carts for four weeks before they can be stored in the cellars of townspeople. The regulation was intended to curb speculative practices by foreign traders and prevent the artificial inflation of wine prices.

King Sigismund II Augustus grants the burghers of Lviv permission to redeem the royal villages of Kożyce, Jamelna, and Jaromierka, along with an inn, a pond, and a mill, from the wife of Krzysztof Gnojeński. The document guarantees the city peaceful possession and use of these estates for a period of twenty years from the moment of taking formal possession, subject to the monarch's repayment of the pledge sum after that time.

Franciszek Duchanicz informs Mikołaj Głogowski about the progress of his case with the Cześnikowa, advising him to file a protest in Chełm or Grabowiec due to the closure of the chancellery in Lublin. He also asks for defense arguments against the issued default judgments and reports on the verdict in Mr. Chamiec's trial.

King Sigismund II Augustus approves a transumed document of the Lviv city council from 1529 containing the statute and master articles of the combined guild of blacksmiths, locksmiths, swordsmiths, coppersmiths, armorers, and needle makers. The monarch grants legal force to the guild's provisions at the request of the guild elders and brothers.

Hieronim Jełowicki explains the reasons for his previous intervention concerning the grievance of a certain priest, leaving the final decision to the addressee's discretion. He also informs about looking after the correspondent's affairs and his imminent departure for the Sejm in Warsaw.

Father Hieronim Jełowicki corrects information provided by Father Jastrzębski and assures the addressee that the aforementioned clergyman was dismissed a week earlier. In the postscript, he asks for attention to the matter and a fair judgment.

Hieronim Maciej Jełowicki addresses the Lviv Magistrate with a humble request to be granted the cathedral rectory in the event of a vacancy in this benefice. He declares lifelong gratitude and readiness to fulfill all instructions of the municipal authorities.

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.

[Polish; translation pending] Król Zygmunt II August rozstrzyga spór pomiędzy rajcą lubelskim Maciejem Kasprowiczem a władzami miejskimi Lwowa, podtrzymując przywileje lwowian do sądzenia ich wyłącznie w granicach Korony. Monarcha orzeka, że w sprawach podlegających prawu magdeburskiemu pozew „jednym edyktem za trzy” nie ma mocy terminu zawitego, lecz stanowi jedynie pierwsze zwykłe wezwanie przed sąd.

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.