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Duport explains the delay in the response and reports on the galliot, which sailed from Gdańsk on the eighteenth and was cleared at the customs office on the twenty-second. He fears that the war will hinder the transport of horses and entry with them into France.

The author responds to the letter of December 12, sends an article from a German Hamburg newspaper, and renews New Year's wishes for the addressee and his wife.

J. G. de Baluze reports in detail on the naval clash between Chevalier Jean Bart and a Dutch convoy, as well as the ruse used against approaching English ships. He also conveys rumors about the commander's alleged death and reports on progress in negotiations for a general peace and the situation in Piedmont.

The author conveys reports on preliminary peace terms, protests at the Imperial Diet, municipal precautionary measures, and naval preparations by France and England.

A newspaper excerpt describes peace expectations, de Pointis's expedition, deaths and official appointments, a carnival satire, publications against Spinoza, and the Jesuits' response to Pascal's letters.

The report presents French positions near Urago and Chiari, the preparation of bridges, roads, and fascines, and the movement of the Prince of Sesto toward the Adda. It describes overheard enemy movements and complaints from his deserters about the lack of bread.

The author offers New Year's wishes and discusses Duport's wait for a shipment and the situation of the Lithuanian Marshal's wife during her husband's absence. He conveys, with a clear reservation, a rumor about a French breakout from a siege.

The author recalls advice regarding the journey, informs about the Chancellor's daughter's wedding, and recommends a young nobleman endorsed by the Marquise de Béthune. He reiterates an unconfirmed report about the execution of Vaudémont.

The author clarifies the matter of unreturned letters to the Marquise de Béthune and the order for mirrors. He reports on the French envoy's departure to the King in Biržai, rumors about the court's return and peace with Sweden, and concerns about the internal situation.

The letter contains reports on the acceptance of the neutrality of Italy by the Emperor and the King of Spain after the siege of Valenza and the withdrawal of troops from the Apennine Peninsula. The author also describes growing hopes for a general peace, the journey of the Savoyard princess to France, and current events at the Parisian court.

The author explains two unanswered letters by his jubilee trip to Łowicz. He mentions the breaking up of the sejmik in Wisznia and doubts the rumor about the addressee's arrival before the Sejm.

De Baluze has not received new mail, so he conveys unconfirmed news about a ceasefire in Holstein and the fate of Vaudémont. He discusses the planned wedding of the Chancellor's daughter and invites the addressee to Warsaw.

De Baluze links the inactivity of the army and the Savoyard truce with the hope for universal peace. He concludes with a wish for a harmonious and peaceful election of a suitable king in Poland.

A column of numbers on the back of the address; the subject of the calculation, the currency unit, and the persons involved are not stated. Some digits and the sum are uncertain.

The author sends an Italian report and praises the courage of the Duke of Savoy at Chiari. He refers to newspapers for news about the death of James II and the recognition of the Prince of Wales by the French court.

De Baluze is pleased with the improvement in the addressee's relationship with the Queen. He conveys the version of statements by executed participants in the plot against William of Orange, taken from a Dutch newspaper, and defends James II and France against the charge of complicity. He mentions the movements of French fleets, the state of the King's health, and the postponed departure of the court to Ruthenia.

De Baluze describes six packages sent by the banker Helissant: paintings, depictions of fruit baskets, clothing, and a disassembled wooden bed. He mentions a bill of exchange, the Marquis's stay with the army, and troop movements in Italy, Flanders, and on the Rhine.

The author describes a report on the arrival of French plenipotentiaries in Delft, the further circulation of passports, conflicting news about the demand for the return of Strasbourg, and the arming of a small French squadron in Brest.

The author discusses the security of Holstein against Denmark, the journey of the King of England, a report about a mass in Dresden, and French appointments. He announces the arrival in Poland of a dance master preparing performances.

De Baluze conveys unconfirmed peace terms with the Duke of Savoy: neutrality, return of spoils, compensation, Pinerolo, and a dynastic marriage. He adds news about French mourning for the Polish King, spoils taken by privateers from Saint-Malo, and the circulation of guineas in the French army.

The author expected the addressee's arrival but received his letter to Paris. He conveys news favorable to France and determines further action regarding the bill of exchange sent by the Pilski cupbearer.

The author sends an excerpt contradicting part of the news favorable to the Imperial side. He arranges for the sending of one thousand rixdollars to Duport and reminds of his own fifty francs laid out for the payment of Saillot's bill in Paris.

De Baluze conveys a monk's account of the situation near Turin, alleged bounties for killing Frenchmen, and incentives for desertion. He also reports on the alleged insolvency of the English bank and attaches Parisian news.

The author reports that the Danish-Holstein dispute has not been resolved in Hamburg and describes the movements of Swedish troops and anxiety in the Empire after the election of a new elector. At the end, he announces the introduction to the addressee of a person recommended by the Grand Hetman.

De Baluze congratulates on the arrival and the Voivodess's delivery. He asks for clarification of rumors about Jabłonowski's dissatisfaction with his reception in France and rejected proposals. He also determines the method of settling the Parisian debt.

Handwritten news presents the operations of French troops in the Netherlands, on the Rhine, and in Piedmont. They contain rumors about the death of the Spanish Queen Dowager and Callières's secret negotiations; the author clearly distinguishes between rumors and information he considers certain.

De Baluze recommends the bearer, who was favorably received by the Grand Hetman, and asks the Ruthenian Voivode to take him under his care.

The author rejoices at the Voivodess's recovery. He explains the lack of correspondence from the Marquise de Béthune and assures that her son has received the money and intended to return to France.

The author reports to Hetman Jabłonowski on the course of military operations in Europe, including the successes of French troops in Catalonia and the privateer Jean Bart at sea, maneuvers in the Netherlands, and the situation near Turin and Timișoara. He also describes the impressions of papal diplomats from their visit to Versailles and reports on the death of the Spanish Queen Dowager.

Jakub Bartholdy informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about his trip to Gdańsk to take out a loan of six thousand thalers and asks for the debt to be secured by Mr. Winarski. He also requests the return of the land taken from him in Świecie and appeals for the renewal of the edict prohibiting townspeople from illegally mortgaging and selling meadows to the nobility.

Jan Stanisław Bełżecki informs Franciszek Głogowski about the difficulties in matchmaking the Mielnik judge's daughter with Mr. Mikołaj due to her feelings for Mr. Komorzyński. He also reports rumors of a secret wedding in Lwów and advises against this marriage, which is mismatched in terms of age and wealth.

Jan Stanisław Bełżecki informs Franciszek Głogowski about successfully thwarting the marriage plans of the Mielnik podstolina with Mr. Kośmiński and urges him to quickly take steps on behalf of Mr. Mikołaj. He also returns the borrowed fifty zlotys and declares further support and favor.

Address to Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, Castellan of Kraków and Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Kingdom's forces, in Warsaw.

Belli had previously refused to accept the bill of exchange of the merchant Rosenrot from Gdańsk due to a lack of cash during urgent market matters. Now he is trying to collect the sum from local and foreign merchants and declares acceptance and future payment. The postscript concerns the difference/loss on thalers in Gdańsk and the lack of profit, but the exact demand is unclear.

Marshal of the Crown Tribunal Stanisław Kazimierz Bieniewski reprimands the Lwów magistrate for imprisoning wounded noblemen in a prison for thieves, considering it an insult to the knightly estate. He calls on the city authorities to cease these actions due to the ongoing tribunal proceedings and reminds them of their ingratitude for his previous intercession with the King.

Berens intends to speak with Bell the next day and offer him a pledge to obtain payment. Bell makes the settlement in Lwów conditional upon the payment of money in Gdańsk. The author announces a follow-up letter with the result of the conversation.

M. W. Biernacki reports to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the abuses of Saxon reiters and about prepared protests and lawsuits before the Crown Tribunal. At the same time, he asks for reimbursement of costs and financial support due to conducting legal cases in Piotrków.

Władysław Biernacki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and letters of recommendation to the Marshal and Tribunal deputies in the ongoing lawsuit with Mr. Zbocki. He also informs about efforts made in Kyiv to obtain funds for the Voivode for the upcoming Sejm.

Władysław Biernacki complains from Piotrków about the costs and losses incurred while sitting in the tribunal and informs about sending a trusted man to Kujawy on the Voivode's business. He also urgently asks Jan Jabłonowski for letters of intercession to the Tribunal in the ongoing dispute with Mr. Bocheński.

Władysław Biernacki justifies to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the delay in collecting money in Kujawy, caused by the refusal of the sejmik marshal to issue an assignment. He declares his readiness to wait for the next assembly and asks for instructions and for his delay to be excused to the Kiev Voivode.

W. Biernacki sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski a favorable excerpt from the decree of the Piotrków Tribunal regarding the Międzyrzec case and informs him about efforts to obtain an assignment for collection in Bóbrka. He also announces his departure for the sejmik, the handover of the inventory to Mr. Bocheński, and the preparation of a cloth transport.

Jan Bielicki thanks on behalf of the college for the favor conveyed by Fr. Perkowicz. He offers wishes for Janowiny, combining them with the image of the Incarnate Word and the cradle of Jesus. He does not state the type or value of the gift.

Bieliński accuses Prince Jakub's banner of violence and damages in the Tuchola starosta district. He protests against its mission to the King and the accusation that he brought royal men to Tuchola; he asks for justice and the defense of his honor.

Kazimierz Ludwik Bieliński complains to Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the ill will and hostile intrigues of the General, who out of envy torpedoes his efforts for offices and royal favor. The Crown Chamberlain appeals to the Hetman's righteous conscience, asking him for a fair assessment of his merits and protection.

Kazimierz Ludwik Bieliński asks the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for kind intercession and the inclusion of a point favorable to him in the sejmik instructions before the upcoming Sejm. He wants to demonstrate to public opinion that, as a person standing on the sidelines, he has influential protectors, even if the matter ends only with declarations.

De Birckholtz explains to Jabłonowski that the money was intended for the hussars and pancerni. Fulfilling the request of the Włodzimierz starosta threatens the dissatisfaction of other companies; the author makes the help dependent on the inflow of funds.

Bogdanowicz writes to Forbes about the repayment of a 600 zloty debt. Instead of sending money earlier, he sends a bill of exchange via his wife. He mentions security with a membrane and asks for a reply; part of the instructions remains illegible.

Piotr Borsuk appeals against the verdict of the Sambor councilors in a dispute over a house. He asks Wojciech Zimnicki for support, citing a family bond through his wife. He presents his own version of the subsequent sales and recovery of the property.

Brinck writes about the imminent march towards Gdańsk and the King's desire to leave. He cites rumors about the arrival of the Queen, the Prince of Brandenburg, and the Tsar, noting that reliable information is difficult to obtain.

Brodzicki conveys the Voivode of Bełz's praise for Lwów's resistance against the enemy and advises thanking him with a visit. He also asks for a fair consideration of the grievances of subjects from Żurawka [?], recommended by that Voivode.