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The King requests a reduction in the tax burden of Lwów, set at eight hundred chimneys. He points to a decline in wealth and population, as well as the removal of numerous properties from the city's tax burden in favor of the clergy and nobility.

Jan III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal proceedings. The clause regarding their subordination to royal courts requires further verification.

The King orders the enforcement of a previous judgment protecting the Jews of Lwów. Attackers are posing as students; the magistrate is to prevent riots, detain the perpetrators, try them, and remove them from the city.

The King demands a swift judicial division of the inheritance, accusing Antoni Solski, who holds the entire estate, of avoiding a resolution and the ineffectiveness of mediation.

The Augustinians, through their provincial and the royal preacher, request the resumption of services in Loreto. The King orders the city not to interfere with their return and ministry.

The King renews an ineffective order to repair the road from Zboiska and the bridges. He sends a supervisor and orders the townspeople and suburban residents to participate jointly with labor and funds.

According to the King's report, students of the parish school attacked the Ruthenian school, destroyed books, and assaulted the guardians. The King orders the protection of the school and proceedings against the superior if he is subject to secular jurisdiction.

The King announces the conclusion of a marriage agreement between his daughter and the Elector of Bavaria, with the ceremony scheduled in Warsaw for August 15, 1694.

A note sent from Munich in 1873 lists data on Teresa Kunegunda, the children of her marriage to Maximilian Emanuel, and some of her further descendants. The data is preserved as the author's claims, without historical verification.

The King forbids the magistrate from taking arbitrary actions against Jewish merchants whose shops have been closed. The dispute is to be settled by the royal court.

A separate letter instructs the starosta of Lwów to stop the city's actions that harm merchants before the royal court's verdict.

August II praises Lwów's unwavering loyalty to the enemy, announces the readiness of troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against Dr. Altenberk, who for unknown reasons went to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

August II instructs the magistrate to admit the men assigned to defend the fortress under the command of the Voivode of Kalisz, to ensure defense and provisions, and to follow the local commander.

The King directs senators, officials, and the nobility of the Ruthenian Voivodeship to abolish the 'szelężne' tax in Lwów. The tax, initially passed for one year for fortifications and then extended for two years, was still being collected after several years, despite small benefits for the city and other burdens.

August II recommends Wojciech Urbański, formerly a councilor and mayor of Jarosław, for the vacant office of councilor in Lwów. He cites his defense of Jarosław against military arbitrariness and the granting of a royal servitor status.

August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, Lwów's complaint regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburbs, the occupation of city lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, remaining within the boundaries of acquired lands, and restraining the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before the appropriate court.

Ludwika Maria announces the transfer of Krasińska, a lady from her court, and Palmerowa from Sambor to Lwów for safety. She asks the magistrate for suitable vacant rooms and all necessary comforts during their stay.

The Hospodar sends his customs officer from Chernivtsi to Lwów for materials for the upcoming holidays and asks that his servant be allowed to transport the purchases safely and duty-free, as his predecessors were allowed. He promises reciprocal favors.

Jerzy Ghica asks the councilors of Lwów to announce the upcoming fair in Jazłowiec to foreign merchants and city residents. He informs them of the merchants' fears regarding new fees and the protection guarantee received, after which he ordered his merchants to set off. He also asks for confirmation and encouragement from Lwów.

The Hospodar supports his boyar's efforts to recover 700 PLN from the goldsmith Trzciński. He asks for the possibility of selling the tenement house given as collateral and for the reimbursement of 300 PLN in legal costs.

A German register from 1863 describes the Sultan's intervention regarding Omar, an agent of the court merchant Mahmud: the recovery of debts for goods sold to Polish merchants while returning from Russia. The full Ottoman original was not translated.

Following intercession on behalf of Lwów, the King agrees to exempt the city from various burdens and orders all concerned parties to comply with the regulation and not to disturb the city. Local uncertainties remain in the executive formula.

The Magistrate of Brody complains about the detention of goods and the collection of tolls by the people of Lwów. According to the complaint, several dozen armed men detained the merchants' oxen in Toporów, demanding 1300 zł; later, 300 zł was taken in Lwów for the detained goods. A request to the Crown Standard-Bearer for the protection of the city's privileges.

The authorities of Old Warsaw ask to verify rumors of a plague in the vicinity of Kamieniec Podolski. They do not consider it confirmed, despite reports from several sides. They want to obtain certain information to ensure the health safety of their city in time.

The authorities of Old Warsaw declare solidarity with other magistrates in the defense of rights and justice. They inform that the regional council of the Warsaw land has already ended at the stage of electing a marshal. They assure of an attempt to gain other lands and voivodeships for the addressees' postulates.

Warsaw is conducting a dispute before the Radom Tribunal against the Warsaw land regarding the 'szelężne' and 'czopowe' taxes imposed on foreign wines. It asks Lwów for an official confirmation of whether it pays these taxes and at what rates per barrel of Hungarian wine, French 'okszeft', and other beverages.

Response to the letter of March 23, 1763, regarding currency exchange rates. The Magistrate of Warsaw explains that the conversion table of the Grand Crown Treasurer, announced in castles and cities, is in force. Municipal authorities are not authorized to independently determine the differences between types of coins.

The Magistrate of Warsaw encourages Lwów to send delegates to the upcoming extraordinary Sejm. It proposes a joint agreement on postulates and the defense of municipal rights, citing the expected help of the King and the greater effectiveness of the concerted action of all cities.

In response to a request for information about the joint guild of glaziers and tinsmiths, the Magistrate of Old Warsaw informs about the issuance of a certified copy of its articles. It states that the statute was granted by the magistrate, then approved by Polish kings, and the copy was compared with the original.

The authorities of Old Warsaw sympathize with the people of Lwów regarding the burdens imposed by Becal. They inform about stopping the fee of 2 zlotys for every 100 zlotys, which the customs administrator demanded from merchants going to the Jarosław fair. They also describe an independent intervention against the increase of 'hiberna', despite the lack of cooperation from the delegates of Lwów and Kraków.

The authorities of Wrocław want to restore trade interrupted by the plague in Poland. They do not consider rumors about the end of the epidemic sufficient: they ask Lwów for the reliable status of the city and the voivodeship, as well as evidence of the cessation of infections and the cleaning of infected places and buildings. They announce their intention to restore trade, even if initially with restrictions.

The authorities of Gdańsk again ask Lwów for help for Jan Guliński, associated with their gymnasium, in recovering the inheritance due to him from his father. Most of the property is with his brother-in-law Jan Bulcz. They ask for the return of excessively seized shares without a trial and for a quick response to the previous intercession from nearly four months ago.

Gdańsk conveys the complaints of its own merchants trading in Lwów: violation of old rights, fees, closing of warehouses, accusations of unauthorized contracts, and inspection of books despite the lack of evidence. It asks for the removal of abuses, reserving the possibility of turning to the King. The truthfulness of the complaints was presented conditionally.

Gdańsk responds to Lwów's letter of February 13 about the incident of closing the gates. It expresses sympathy and hope for a settlement through senators, provided that the city's rights and the magistrate's honor are preserved. It recommends talking to the Crown Chancellor.

Gdańsk sympathizes with the Lwów magistrate for the injury caused to the mayor. It doubts whether presenting the matter at the future Sejm will bring the desired result, but leaves the choice to Lwów. It could not include the matter in the instructions for the Sejm because the regional council in Starogard was broken up on August 27. It advises the secretary in Warsaw to lobby dignitaries, especially the Crown Chancellor, for compensation and the future safety of the magistrates' honor.

In connection with confirmed news about the plague in Hungary, Transylvania, and on the borders of Poland, Gdańsk establishes the requirement of reliable health certificates for persons and goods entering the city. It asks Lwów to inform residents and neighbors, comply with the regulation, and show similar preventive care.

Gdańsk recalls the earlier warning about the plague in Hungary and Transylvania and conveys news about its beginnings in some nearby places in Poland. It demands reliable health certificates for arrivals and goods, specifying the conditions for their issuance.

After receiving news about a renewed plague in Hungary, Gdańsk renews the ordinance from about two years ago. The entry of persons and the admission of goods are made conditional on reliable documents of origin from healthy places free from suspicion of infection.

Gdańsk informs about reports it considers reliable regarding the beginnings of the plague in some parts of Poland. It announces the requirement for documents of origin for persons and goods from healthy places and asks Lwów to disseminate the ordinance and take preventive measures.

Gdańsk responds to the Lwów complaint of May 10 regarding the detention of the tailor Jan Koch after the expiration of his one-year contract. It cites a different account from Princess Jabłonowska, the Bracław Voivodeship Governor's wife: Koch is to be at liberty and able to return to Lwów at the beginning of September. The city does not decide the case, which is pending in royal courts.

Gliniany confirms that Grzegorz brought letters from Lwów described as Muscovite. The mayor immediately handed them over via a messenger to Biały Kamień. The senders ask to give credence to Grzegorz Jurkiewicz.

The mayor and councilors of Gródek certify that a royal universal imposing a donation on the city was delivered to their hands. They do not state the amount or confirm payment. The document was authenticated with an official seal.

The councilors of Dolina confirm receipt of the universal dated April 10, 1629. The town is assessed 30 zł of donation; the residents were informed, and the deadline for transferring the money to the Lwów council office was set for May 15. This is not a receipt of payment made.

The mayor of Drohobycz and his colleagues ask for permission to send the Lwów master of justice in the case of an imprisoned woman. They are sending two townspeople who are to return with the executioner, and they promise to send them back after the task is performed. The letter does not state the charge or the type of punishment and does not confirm the execution was carried out.

Elbląg declares solidarity with the Lwów magistrate and support for the protection of municipal authorities. Since the provincial assemblies ended unsuccessfully and no deputies to the Sejm were elected, it cannot fulfill the request in that way. It announces that the secretary, who is soon to leave for Warsaw, will receive instructions to lobby the Grand Chancellor and other protectors for a favorable resolution of Lwów's case.

The councilors describe the return of a patrol from near Włodawa and announce the transmission of testimonies from captured spies. They report the rumor about the Lithuanian Hetman's success as unconfirmed. They ask Lwów to keep its promise to respect Zamość's rights when collecting fees and regarding the deposits of its residents.

The councilors convey a report from an envoy returning from the Lithuanian hetman: news of the loss of Obuchowicz, commander of a reconnaissance unit composed of five banners, his retreat, and his movement towards the Ruthenian voivode in the vicinity of Lublin. They inform about sending a copy of the correspondence, which is not present in the preserved unit.

The authorities of Zamość convey reports about the plague in Niemirów, the areas of Pików, and deep within Ukraine. They describe the ban on admitting people without verification, announced to the sound of a trumpet, and the requirement of a passport for visitors. They ask Lwów for similar protective measures.

The authorities of Kalisz certify the delivery of the royal universal regarding the collection of one hundred thousand zlotys for the needs of the King and the Republic, as well as the accompanying letter from the authorities of Lwów. The document does not confirm the payment made nor does it state the share of Kalisz.

The councilors of Kamieniec return to the correspondence and the royal decision regarding the passage of caravans, merchants' goods, and the staple rights of Lwów. They ask for compliance with the agreements and the presence of people guarding the merchants and goods. They mention an attached copy of the royal letter under their own seal; detailed transit clauses remain partially illegible.