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Archbishop Jan Dymitr Solikowski expresses deep indignation at the arbitrariness and violence affecting the residents and clergy of Lviv. He urges the municipal authorities to immediately notify the hetmans and the castellan, declaring his personal intercession and support in the Senate.

Bishop-elect of Kraków Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the mayor and councilors of Lviv for the prayers and wishes sent on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year. In response, he reciprocates the congratulations, wishing the city authorities abundant divine blessings and every prosperity.

Kajetan Sołtyk, Bishop-nominate of Kraków, thanks the Vice-Mayor and Councilors of Lwów for their remembrance, holiday wishes, and congratulations on his appointment to the Kraków bishopric. He assures the municipal authorities of his lasting gratitude and goodwill.

Kajetan Sołtyk, Bishop of Kraków, thanks the authorities of Lviv for the courtesies sent on the occasion of the past holidays and the New Year. In response, he sends the councilors and the entire city mutual wishes for all prosperity for the coming years.

Kraków Bishop Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates the wishes, wishing the councilors full divine blessings for the current and future years.

Kajetan Sołtyk, Bishop of Kraków, gratefully responds to the New Year's greetings sent by the Lviv magistrate. He reciprocates the wishes for prosperity with God's blessing and declares his favor.

Kraków Bishop Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the authorities of Lviv for the Easter greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with expressions of respect and wishes for God's blessing for all members of the magistrate.

Kraków Bishop Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. In his response, he assures the councilors of his constant goodwill and offers them reciprocal wishes for all prosperity.

Kraków Bishop Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the Lviv magistrate for their holiday greetings and supports their efforts to preserve the rights of the Kraków Academy to appoint the rector of the local academic colony, which are threatened by the actions of the Archbishop of Lviv. He declares his intention to intervene by letter with the hierarch and, if necessary, to personally engage in the dispute as chancellor and visitor of the university.

The Bench College replies to the Lviv Magistrate that the issue of road and waterworks repairs belongs to the city stewards, over whom they have no disciplinary authority, although they have urged them to act with diligence. At the same time, the benchers request assistance in filling official vacancies, proposing to persuade or compel doctors of medicine to join the municipal authorities.

Jan Sochacki sends a tabular extract and asks the addressee to mediate with bailiff Frank or Białoruski to file a request for the deletion of encumbrances from the house's tabular register. He explains his absence from Lwów due to illness and a lawsuit with his wife, and offers compensation for the assistance from a sum owed to him by Count Cwerts.

Jerzy Stawecki apologizes to Franciszek Głogowski for the failure of their agreement and asks him to return to Bełz to finalize the contract. He also mentions Mr. Wydzga, who would also like to reach an agreement with the addressee.

Teresa Stadnicka informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stadnicki, about the marriage of her daughter to Mr. Bal, scheduled for January 20 in Niemirów. On this occasion, she cordially invites the addressee and his wife to the wedding ceremony.

Teresa Stadnicka thanks Franciszek Głogowski for his kindness and comments on the reports from the letter of the Łomża Sub-steward. Entrusting the matter to God's will, she informs him that she is patiently awaiting her son's safe return.

Mikołaj Stadnicki sends Father Nowicki to Franciszek Głogowski regarding a certain matter with a request for a favor. He expresses regret over the difficult situation, entrusting the resolution of the matter to his envoy.

Mikołaj Stadnicki reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the course of his conversations with Her Grace, who maintains her promises and favor towards his house. He discusses the issue of claims related to the carnival period and seeks to settle the matter without unnecessary delay.

Mikołaj Stadnicki sends his condolences to Franciszek Głogowski in response to a letter received. He also declares his readiness to act in Niemirów and proceeds to discuss current business matters.

Antoni Stamirowski, Deputy Cup-bearer of Halicz, informs about the successful conclusion of his efforts to win the hand of the daughter of the Lwów Chamberlain and invites the addressee to the wedding ceremony scheduled for May 5th. He declares his gratitude and readiness to reciprocate the favor.

Antoni Stamirowski apologizes to Franciszek Głogowski for being unable to fulfill his request to provide spring grain for sowing, explaining that he himself must purchase it in Lviv for his own needs in the Mostyska Starosty. He assures him of his goodwill and readiness to provide favors in the future.

Antoni Stamirowski justifies his delay in traveling to Lwów due to illness, poor road conditions, and the necessity of visiting a widowed relative in Zamość. He announces his arrival for February 22nd, proposes a meeting at the manor of the late Castellan Koropatnicki, and mentions the satisfaction of the envoys with the negotiations held so far.

Antoni Stamirowski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski of the Hetman's planned departure for Ukraine and requests his intercession with the Prince's officials regarding the Bełz Voivodess's contract for the Kulików estate. The repayment of liabilities and the sale of the Malczyce estate depend on the success of this transaction.

Antoni Stamirowski assures Jan Jabłonowski of his unwavering friendship and reports on his stay in Lublin and health issues before Shrovetide. He explains that due to his departure for a conference, he will provide a detailed account of events only after his safe return to Lviv.

Marcin Stamirowski, Cupbearer of Lviv, replies to the Lviv City Councilors regarding a letter concerning trade disputes and the ox market. In his convoluted and fragmentarily preserved explanations, he mentions, among other things, transactions involving the son of the Voivode of Bełz and the Chamberlain.

Kazimierz Stankiewicz intervenes with the President of Lviv on behalf of the Starosta of Poturzyce in a dispute with a dishonest tenant, Aleksander Konarski, who fled from a rented shop after committing robbery and vandalism. On behalf of the Starosta, he requests a fair handling of the case and favor for his resident, Antoni Ceglarski.

The Rector of the Krakow Academy, Fr. K. Stępkowski, sends the President of Lviv a licentiate of law recommended for the office of municipal syndic. He expresses his hope that the candidate will duly fulfill his duties in accordance with the expectations of the city authorities.

Assessor J. F. Stetkiewicz responds to a summons from the Lviv magistrate concerning the settlement of old arrears, recalling a previous royal decree and the fact that he ceased commercial activities upon taking office in 1744. He points to the losses he has suffered and the ongoing lawsuit regarding his seized property, appealing to the city authorities for understanding and to refrain from causing him further distress.

Captain Steczkiewicz requests the President of Lviv to arrest the individuals who filed a false report concerning the death of a girl on his wife's farm. He explains that she died of natural causes following a two-week fever and diarrhea, despite having been provided with proper care.

D. Stoffeln responds to the letter from the President and Magistrate of Lviv, stating that the issue of grievances raised does not fall within his jurisdiction. He advises the city authorities to seek justice from their direct superiors.

Lviv spice merchant Michał Stryjski sends Artur Forbos 250 zlotys as debt repayment and a basin via Mr. Lewek. He simultaneously requests the urgent shipment of ordered saffron of two varieties before his planned departure for the fair in Stryi.

Stanisław Sumski reports on the successful change of the assignment for the Wallachian banner to Polesie and on a financial settlement reached with Mr. Wilga's banner. He also informs about the relocation of soldiers from the villages to Mościska to protect the subjects from excessive burdens and to regulate the issue of forage and winter quarters collection.

Stanisław Sumski reports to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the preparations of beverages, vessels, and food supplies. He also informs about difficulties in obtaining fish and the search for suitable quarters in Lviv.

Stanisław Sumski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the purchase of a bay horse for the plow and about sending a messenger to Szkło to obtain information on the treatment of the sick herd. Upon the messenger's return, he promises to send the indicated number of horses for treatment.

Franciszek Suski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that despite a previous letter, he has not recovered his subject, as the local community forcibly rescued him. He asks the addressee to use the authority of the law, to order the surrender of the fugitive again, and to punish the insolence of the subjects.

The author apologizes for her long silence due to illnesses, family troubles, and attacks from enemies, then sends her aunt Christmas and New Year wishes. She attaches a copy of a letter from Mr. Jan, who firmly refutes rumors and accusations allegedly directed at the recipient.

Florian Kuchorabski justifies his absence from Lviv due to severe illness and reports on a meeting with Mr. Wysocki, who is pursuing claims against the city based on a tribunal decree. The author presents legal arguments to the councilors for defense against the imposition of a tax and advises an amicable resolution of the dispute through a financial settlement.

The Carmelite Provincial, Fr. Krzysztof Sforza, apologizes to the authorities of Lviv for his hasty departure from the vicinity due to monastic affairs and informs them of the appointment of the local prior to conduct the survey and take possession of the donated land. He asks the councilors to kindly and promptly finalize the land grant for the construction of the church and monastery, promising constant prayerful remembrance for the donors.

Jan Tayner informs Arthur Forbes about his planned wedding with Miss Teresa Chiszówna, daughter of a deceased Przemyśl resident. He invites the Kraków merchant to take part in the wedding ceremony scheduled for August 19, 1685.

Jan Tayner writes to Arthur Forbes regarding the possibility of obtaining Gdańsk money for payment, as previously mentioned by his cousin Jax. He announces his arrival in Lwów once road conditions improve and requests that a reply be sent to Sambor or Sądowa Wisznia.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes of his safe arrival in Jarosław on his way to Kraków and requests that he forward expected letters from his wife and items forgotten in Lwów.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about the hardships of his journey to Kraków and the premature death and funeral of his son during Easter. He also requests assistance in executing a bill of exchange transaction in Rzeszów and asks for the forwarding of the enclosed correspondence.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about the progress of commercial matters, the order for feresias (outer garments), and a change in instructions regarding the collection of money from debtors. He also announces his imminent departure from Kraków despite the unfavorable, rainy weather.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes of his return from Leipzig and reports on the handling of his commercial affairs, including difficult price negotiations and the logistics of transporting goods via Wrocław. He also provides a price list for fabrics at the Leipzig fair, noting the high prices and the mass purchasing of goods by Greek merchants.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about commercial affairs, including the shipment of taffetas, boots, and correspondence with a merchant from Hamburg. He also expresses regret over the unstable situation in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which is detrimental to merchants' interests.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes about an order for goods in Hamburg and discusses financial settlements, a shipment of taffeta, and the Jarosław fair. He also offers to lend Forbes horses for his trip to Naumburg and sends a letter to be delivered to Mr. Gordon.

John Taylor expresses sympathy for Arthur Forbes's illness and discusses arrangements for lodging, a shop stall, and the transport of goods to the fair in Jarosław. He also mentions the inability to sell his goods in Kraków and the necessity of taking them to the fair.

John Taylor Junior informs Arthur Forbes about the arrival of a shipment of goods from Wrocław and plans for their dispatch to Lwów. He also requests information regarding the sum of fifty thalers demanded by the Discalced Carmelites of Kraków.

John Taylor Junior, on behalf of his master, confirms the receipt of letters from Arthur Forbes and informs him that their contents will be attended to. In a postscript, he conveys a request to remember to purchase up to one hundred stones of unrefined saltpeter.

John Taylor Junior confirms receipt of the letter and conveys greetings from his family and Mr. Chalmers. He also reports on the passing of a courier carrying news to the King regarding the capture of Varad.

Karol Tarło thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations and goodwill on the occasion of his appointment as Deputy Chancellor of the Crown. He assures them of his attachment to the city and promises to support its interests and the Lwów delegates staying in Warsaw for the proceedings.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Karol Tarło calls upon the authorities of Lviv to immediately execute the verdict of an arbitration court in a dispute between the Voivode of Bracław and the Lviv burgher Laskowski. He emphasizes that the ruling was reached with the consent of both parties and that further delay in its execution undermines justice and the reputation of the magistrate.