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At the request of Uniate and non-Uniate Ruthenians, the King sets the general synod in Lwów for October 28, 1629. The city authorities are to ensure the safety of participants, prevent riots, cooperate with the royal envoy, and assist the Metropolitan of Kiev. They should designate quarters and places of stay for the clergy and other participants early.

The King considers the complaint of the townspeople of Lwów against lustration commissioners who, under the pretext of a new quarter, impose previously unknown burdens and duties towards the castle. He explains that the lustration applies to the estates of starostas and tenants, not municipal property and its income. He orders the removal of unlawful burdens or an explanation of the reasons for their imposition, recalling previous admonitions.

The King authorizes the use of cash from the deposit of the Voivode of Kiev to cover missing funds for the army. The release requires security provided by commissioners and the consent of the Crown Subchamberlain as tutor; jewels and other items are to remain in the deposit.

The Royal Prince accepts the armorer Stanisław Sołtysowicz into his service. He requests the goodwill of city authorities, freedom for additional income from a tavern, and a reduction in rent for the municipal grinding mill, whose work is interrupted by pond sluices, lack of water, and embankment repairs.

The Royal Prince orders Stanisław Kazanowski to be given two cannons entrusted to the city, requests a short-term loan of 200 cannonballs and the necessary amount of gunpowder, and asks for assistance with transport.

The King instructs the starosta to provide timber from the starosty forests for the palisade and wooden supports. He demands effective assistance for the magistrate in collecting contributions for the fortification, including from residents of noble and ecclesiastical houses.

The King orders the return to the Jews of Lwów of goods brought to the fair and seized by the magistrate, who did not wait for the dispute to be resolved. Until a verdict is reached, he forbids hindering their trade.

Due to the threat from enemies, the King sends artillery with equipment to Lwów. He requests the temporary storage of gunpowder, cannonballs, and equipment in the city arsenal and a plot for his own arsenal according to the plan of Paweł Grodziecki.

The King informs about the export of saltpeter contrary to an explicit constitution and without his permission. He orders the seizure of transports passing through Lwów and the storage of the saltpeter until further instructions.

The King recommends assisting the Augustinians, who acquired the site of the former convent of the nuns of St. Catherine of Siena behind the Halicz Gate. He points to the obtained consent of the archbishop and asks for municipal support and no obstacles to construction.

The King reports a complaint from Jews in the suburb regarding attacks by students and other unruly persons, the robbery of houses, goods, and money. He orders the magistrate to ensure order and punish the perpetrators as an example.

Following a complaint by the Armenians of Lwów, the King deems the violation of their rights and privileges regrettable. He orders that they be fully maintained in their rights and customs and that no obstacles or harm be caused to them.

The city is to send representatives familiar with the value of foreign goods to Warsaw by May 27, 1643. They will support the parliamentary commission cooperating with the treasurers in setting prices.

The King condemns financing the ransom for the city with the estates of absent residents. He orders the cost to be distributed according to wealth and the return of goods to Mikołaj Boim; he reserves confiscation for the royal court.

The King criticizes the haste in proceedings against the Starosta of Łomża. He provides him with a safe-conduct and orders the dispatch of plenipotentiaries to Lublin to settle the debts and, upon their satisfaction, to issue a receipt.

The Dominicans bought a house next to the monastery and want to connect it to the monastery wall. The King demands the city's consent, arguing that voluntary permission will not violate its privileges.

Jan Kazimierz orders Piotr Ożga to instruct Icek, the excise tax lessee, to pay the outstanding sum to the Lwów magistrate. The original mentions nine thousand zlotys; a later copy and the cover mention ten thousand.

Jan Kazimierz orders Stanisław Lanckoroński to participate in the audit of expenditures from the excise tax for the fortifications of Lwów. He forbids sending municipal infantry to the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass); it is to remain as the city's garrison.

The King thanks Lwów for its loyalty during the war, announces the gathering of loyal and foreign troops, and promises assistance. He instructs the authorities to coordinate with the governor the supply of regiments, especially Butler's, left for the winter; he ensures that expenses will be included in the treasury accounts.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów and the elders of the Armenian nation to provide wagons and horses for the transport of three hundred left-behind lances to Lublin. Krzysztof Bernatowicz is to issue the appropriate pennants along with the weapons.

The King thanks Lwów for its resistance against the troops of the Transylvanian Voivode and requests a loan of 100,000 zlotys. The security is to be the customs revenues collected under lease; the treasurer will provide details.

The King orders the Lwów magistrate to settle with Jan Torosowicz for uncollected dues and costs incurred by him, in accordance with the agreement of the Abbot of Wąchock, scribe of the Crown Treasury.

The King places Marcin Raniszewski, who submitted to the authority of the Lwów magistrate, under his protection and recommends his election to the local scribal office and the bench. The preserved text breaks off before the end of the letter.

Jan Studnicki and Andrzej Zdelejzyk complain about imprisonment and sequestration despite an unexpired three-year lease of Lwów's revenues. The King orders their release, taking into account disasters and municipal exemptions, and to maintain the contract until the end of the term.

The King approves a three-year contract regarding Tłumaczki, allows Baydułtowicz's deputy during his absence in royal service, and grants priority for the next three years. He deems contrary rescripts invalid.

The King asks Cardinal Virginio Orsini to obtain a judicial commission from the Pope in a dispute between the Mayor of Lwów and the Franciscans. The dispute arises from the detention of the perpetrator of a fatal wounding and the questioning of secular jurisdiction on charges of violating ecclesiastical immunity.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to maintain the widow and children of Andrzej Dalczyński, a doctor and councilor of Lwów, in the agreement regarding the hospital village of Malechów. He orders them not to take the village away from them or enter into an agreement with another tenant.

The King rebukes the delay in the delivery of artillery supplies and demands the preparation of carters in consultation with the captain left with the cannons in Lwów. The costs are to be covered by the General of Artillery; further delay will hold the addressees responsible.

The King again orders the authorities of Lwów to provide the necessary number of carters to transport the ammunition remaining in the city. The artillery captain is to pay in cash. The King threatens that further delay will be considered stubbornness on the part of the city and will result in execution against the persons and property of the authorities.

The King condemns the authorities of Lwów for failing to follow his advice and allowing murders and robberies to occur. He demands a strict investigation, the detention of all perpetrators and accomplices, and their imprisonment until the arrival of the commission. He emphasizes that it is forbidden to harm Jews and non-believers or to shed innocent blood, and anticipates punishing the guilty as an example to others.

The King entrusts full command over the city and castle of Lwów to Olewiński, the wojski of Lwów. The magistrate is to communicate with the commander on security matters, comply with the King's will conveyed by him, and show him obedience.

Following the raids by Tatars and Cossacks, the King entrusts the defense of Lwów to Jan Berens, lieutenant colonel of the Ruthenian Voivode's regiment. He orders them to receive him with his soldiers, take an oath, provide assistance in defense, and issue funds from the czopowe tax for the needs of the garrison. Expenses are to be settled against the city's taxes.

The King informs about the conclusion of a marriage agreement with Archduchess Eleonora, the Emperor's sister. He announces her reception in Częstochowa in the last days of Shrovetide and celebrations in Warsaw on March 2. He expects the participation of representatives of Lwów in welcoming the future Queen.

The King accuses the authorities of Lwów of supporting persons harming customs revenues, driving away guards, and letting goods pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

Based on the report of the Crown Court Marshal, the administrator of customs, the King accuses the Lwów interpreter Mikołaj Bajdułowicz of harming customs revenues and inciting others. He demands his removal from office and the appointment of a successor; in case of delay, he will appoint a suitable person himself.

The Dominicans complain to the King about the cramped conditions of the church and monastery and the lack of a proper cemetery, forcing burials by the public street. They ask for the possibility of purchasing townhouses near the church. The King orders a commission to be sent to resolve the disputed legal issues and demands the city's assistance without hindering the monastic undertaking.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lwów, also mentioning rapid infantry support.

The King reminds the magistrate of the subsidy enacted by the Sejm and assigned to Lwów by universal. The treasury has not received the due payment, so the King renews the demand for the immediate transfer of 12,000 Polish zlotys, noting that he cannot waive this sum.

The King demands that Jan Sobieski immediately garrison Lwów with an experienced commander and an appropriate force. The city's czopowe tax is to be used exclusively for ammunition and other defensive needs in accordance with the resolutions of the Senate and regional councils (sejmiki). Sobieski is to support such an allocation of funds also through cooperation with the Lwów land.

The King assures of his knowledge of Lwów's loyalty and his efforts against the enemy. He informs that he has ordered the Hetman to immediately assign an appropriate garrison and commander to the city and to ensure the allocation of the czopowe tax for fortifications. He announces his own arrival, dependent on the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie.

The King instructs Jabłonowski to stop two banners of the district expedition from beating residents, requisitioning food by robbery, making arbitrary assignments, and entering the city with horses. He allows the army to be supplied from surrounding estates due to military necessity.

The King informs the magistrate about keeping Eliasz Łącki in the position of commander and about the order not to burden residents and newcomers with undue charges, with explicit consideration for Jews.

The King intercedes for the under-cupbearer Przemysław [?] Dziurski and orders an immediate review of his claim against the burgher woman Krauzowa [?].

The King forbids the commander Eliasz Łącki from making new levies on residents and newcomers. He is to accept the established honorarium of thirty zlotys from the city and respect the city's judiciary.

Jan Ubaldini represented the city at the Sejm out of his own turn, replacing Bartłomiej Zimorowicz at his request. The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to assist him in obtaining the due remuneration from the colleague he replaced.

The King halts the execution of the wybraniecka sum from the city lands of Kleparów. The name associated with the peasant's nickname is not sufficient to recognize the fields as sołectwo (village head) lands. The matter is to be finally decided by the King.

The King rebukes the neglect of guardianship over orphans and orders the selection of guardians for Teresa after Bartłomiej Zimorowicz, the preparation of an inventory, the verification of accounts, the repayment of proven debts, and the preservation of assets to ensure the girl's maintenance and upbringing.

The King demands the punishment of Wacław Lanckoroński and his accomplice for the arbitrary kidnapping of two bakers from the suburbs of Lwów in connection with a debt claim. Any claims are to be pursued before the appropriate Lwów court.

The peddlers' guild complains about the questioning of their century-long possession of their own townhouse, demands for rent, and the imprisonment of members. The King orders any claims to be presented to the commission and takes the guild under his protection.

The King orders that the Bonifraters be allowed to purchase two adjacent plots of land to expand their previously founded hospital, following an appraisal and with the preservation of ground rent.