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Letter to a “dear brother” on personal matters; further text follows the signature on p. 10. No address side occurs in this range.

Short letter to a “dear brother,” with a Polish address on p. 14 naming the Voivode of Volhynia and starosta of Bila Tserkva.

Letter to a brother from Rydzyna, dated 12 May 1696. A closing on p. 3 is followed by further text or a postscript on p. 4.

The writer addresses a “dear brother,” complains of receiving no news, mentions an aunt’s health, and asks for further correspondence. The address identifies the Voivode of Volhynia; no date is legible.

The writer welcomes news of the recipient’s good health, asks for more reports, and sends regards to a sister. On p. 70 she signs as a “loving sister,” but her name is uncertain; p. 71 breaks off before the address side.

The inventory attributes this personal letter to Katarzyna Leszczyńska and addresses it to Jan Jabłonowski. The manuscript confirms the recipient’s office (“le palatin de Russie”) and destination of Lviv, while the main text and signature remain only partly legible.

According to the inventory, Crown Vice-Chancellor Bogusław Leszczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of consent to lease excise revenue. The letter itself is dated 12 March 1657; its full text and signature have not yet been read.

According to the inventory, Archbishop Wacław Leszczyński asks the Lviv councillors to send the imprisoned Jerzy Chmielnicki promptly to Warsaw. The letter of 10 March 1664 visibly mentions dispatch to Warsaw; the prisoner’s name and full context still need textual collation.

The second letter in unit 684, sent from Zastawice to the Lviv authorities on 21 August 1664. It mentions a Cossack rebellion in Ukraine and an accounting matter; the signature is uncertain.

Crown Grand Chancellor Jan Leszczyński calls upon the Lwów magistrate to enforce the collection of a debt and incurred costs from the burgher Wiśniowski in favor of Hieronim Szeremeta of the Sambir royal estate, in accordance with a decanal court ruling from three years prior. An official annotation on the address side confirms that the matter was settled and the creditor satisfied.

Kazimierz Ignacy Leszczyński, Starost of Vinnytsia, informs an unnamed duchess that the chamberlain's relatives defer to her will regarding the marriage of the elder chamberlain's daughter. He also conveys his wife's regards, announcing an invitation to an upcoming baptism.

Kazimierz Lichowski intervenes with the Mayor (Wójt) of Lwów, Aleksander Wilczek, on behalf of a Jewish resident of Złoczów, Majer Boruchowicz, who was beaten without provocation with a whip and robbed on the highway by the Lwów butchers' guildmaster, Wacek, who was returning from Gliniany.

Colonel Libiszewski, acting on behalf of the Voivode of Łęczyca and Starosta of Bełz, asks the Hospodar of Moldavia to keep the warlord Verlan Voloshyn in strict custody in Iași. He presents a list of his crimes (raids, the plundering of Mohyliv, murders, the looting of the nobility from Zamość to Brody) and announces the imminent dispatch of an official requisition from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

David Livingston informs the merchant Arthur Forbes in Mostyska about delivering tribunal summonses to the advocate Cimanowicz in Przemyśl, dispatching a court apparitor to the defendant, and the incurred castle court and messenger expenses.

A young Scottish merchant or clerk, John Livingston, staying in Kraków, writes to the merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv, humbly apologizing for wasted time and lack of progress in his studies or work, and solemnly promising improvement and faithful service.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski replies to the authorities of Lwów regarding their request for intervention against a royal decree mandating the admission of burghers of the Eastern Rite to municipal offices, declaring his intercession with the Crown Vice-Chancellor.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski informs the Magistrate of Lviv that he has forwarded the city's draft proposal to the Crown Vice-Chancellor in order to persuade the King to revoke the rescript admitting Ruthenians to municipal offices, warning against the decline of trade and the impoverishment of the city.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, of the death of his wife (who passed away on 7 May) and invites him along with his spouse to the funeral ceremony at the church in Studzianna, scheduled for 9 July.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs Jan Jabłonowski of the death of his uncle, Stanisław Jan Witwicki, Bishop of Poznań, and requests patronage before Grand Hetman of the Crown Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski regarding the vacant military banner.

Jan Lisowski writes in haste to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki, warmly requesting that when traveling through Lublin to Warsaw, he not bypass his house and give prior notice of his arrival. He also sends regards to Zimnicki's wife and assures him of his good health.

Father Józef Lityński of Malechów refutes an informer's accusations concerning the alleged encroaching upon a public road by the rectory fence, inviting the provisors to conduct an inspection in person; he also intervenes in the case of a boy detained by Michał Kusteski contrary to the manor's orders.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the good wishes delivered by Mr. Czechucki and recommends promptly finalizing the contract for the solidus tax (szelężne, allocated for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in agreement with the district commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Michał Łoś, Cupbearer of Lwów, requests an unnamed addressee to intervene with the Lwów magistrate, which has halted the construction of a granary on the grounds of his manor house outside the Halicz Gate amid a boundary and fence dispute with his neighbor, Stefan the Armenian.

Castellan of Lwów Michał Łoś approaches the magistrate of Lwów with a request for the strict execution of the Crown assessorial court's decree in favor of the Pantler of Livonia Moroński, in accordance with the Crown Chancellor's recommendation.

Stanisław Łubieniecki writes to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki concerning discrepancies with the Archdeacon regarding the appearance of the rooms, and requests a detailed list of everything needed by the masons working on the construction.

Stanisław Łubieniecki informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending money (2,000 PLN) and about orders for French glass and workshop-made furniture bearing the Archbishop's coat of arms (Lamb / Junosza), while also requesting detailed dimensions of the palace under construction (windows, doors, stoves, stairs).

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the confederate judges of the Lwów district to cease imposing excessive fines on the burghers of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and continued oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

Rector of the Kraków Academy Jan Lukini laments the unlawful departure of the previous director Studnicki from the academic colony in Chełmno and promises to send a new, worthy professor next month, asking the Chełmno town council for a benevolent reception and reimbursement of travel expenses.

A clergyman's personal memorandum sheet containing a list of celebrated Mass intentions, minor financial settlements (including with the organist's wife), and reminders regarding property and financial matters.

Rector Jan Lukini informs the authorities of Lviv of his assumption of the rectorate and his readiness to appoint a suitable candidate as director of the local academic school, requesting that he be provided with a regular salary and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Rector Jan Lukini introduces and recommends the new director of the Lviv academic colony, Father Wawrzyniec Opejdowicz, to the Lviv Magistrate, requesting care for him and the reimbursement of his travel expenses advanced from the University treasury.

Kraków alderman Franciszek Łupacz reminds the Lwów magistrate of an unpaid debt for which he had received multiple promises, and warns that in the event of further delay, he will be compelled to seek other legal remedies in order to recover the money.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining previous grievances regarding the mistreatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Sigismund Rákóczi. Enclosed with the letter are reports on the expedition of the Qalgha Sultan and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky requesting reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as on the bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized reprints and manipulated Sejm constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, as the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the addressee of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

Ludwika Lubomirska informs the Lviv Magistrate of an unlawful agreement for the sale of a palace and a manor, concluded between her husband and the Duke of Courland without her knowledge or consent. She requests the municipal authorities not to enter this defective act into the council books and to annul the intromission.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Hieronim Lubomirski renews his request to the Voivode of Volhynia to obtain an assignment for winter quarters for his arquebusier banner from the Castellan of Kraków. He explains this by the urgent need to recruit and equip soldiers before the onset of winter and the necessity of dispatching the captain as soon as possible.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski intercedes with the Lviv city authorities on behalf of his subject, Hrebinka Fajfer. He requests permission for him to continue operating his tavern at least until the announced commission and the Hetman's arrival in Lviv.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski expresses his indignation at the Lviv magistrate's disregard for his previous requests to halt legal proceedings against his servant, Szymon Hrebenka. He warns the city authorities that if this final request is rejected, he will use his influence to defend his subordinate and reciprocate the animosity shown.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for assigning quarters in the Barzy tenement house for the duration of the upcoming commission and mentions an agreement on this matter with the Crown Guard's wife. He also announces the arrival of the general quartermaster with a request for assistance in properly accommodating the hetman's court.

Grand Crown Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski rejects the Lviv authorities' excuses regarding a lack of funds and orders the immediate payment of the money due to his assignee. He notes that the Voivode of Belz has also obligated the Jews of Lviv, who had previously claimed exemptions, to pay the tax.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for transferring part of the assigned sum for the maintenance of the Hungarian infantry. Due to the difficult situation of the city, he agrees to a deferral and requests that the remaining half of the payment be sent in four weeks.

Stanisław Józef Lubomirski, Abbot of Tyniec, complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the violence and destruction caused in the monastery estates by the regiment of the Crown Treasurer. He asks the addressee for intercession and the removal of the troops from the abbey, citing the prohibition of the Apostolic Nunciature and the already paid hiberna tax.