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Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lwów councilors about a Jew suspected of passing information to Constantinople under the pretext of trading in jewels. He orders him to be kept under guard in the city until royal instructions regarding his case arrive.

Lieutenant M. Zabiełło, acting on behalf of the absent burgrave, requests the President of Lwów to stay the execution of a decree concerning Mr. Gniewczyński and a Jewish haberdasher until his superior returns. He explains that the money deposited in this matter is held at the burgrave's office and he does not have personal access to it.

Kajetan Zabielski presents a calculation for the distribution of rent from sums invested with the Jews of Przemyśl and requests the transfer of funds needed for ongoing construction work. Due to his duties at the factory, he declines to travel to Przemyśl, recommending that legal action be taken against the Jews in the consistory.

The sender describes a matter involving Lviv Jews and actions taken by the recipients; the text also mentions an injury or harm. The handwriting is difficult, so the precise sequence of events and requested decision remain uncertain. Dated in Warsaw, 8 March 1629.

Grzegorz Zalykiewicz complains to the President of Lviv about the unlawful harassment of his servants and the seizure of meat purchased in Zamarstynów for household needs. The author asks for justice and an order to return the confiscated food.

Grzegorz Zadykiewicz explains to the President of Lwów that he purchased meat solely for his own and his brother's needs, to which the butchers' guild should have no claim. He requests the municipal authorities to release him from further trouble and proceedings in this matter.

Bishop Andrzej Stanisław Załuski sends a letter to the Lviv magistrate addressed to the Crown Cup-bearer, calling for the cessation of violent actions and urging that claims against the provost be directed through legal channels. He instructs the city authorities to resolve the case in a summary proceeding, in accordance with law and justice, once it is brought before the court.

Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Załuski sends expressions of sympathy to the Lviv magistrate regarding the adversities they are facing and assures them of the King's renewed protection. He also informs them that he has written to the Hetman with instructions to ensure the full security of the city.

Bishop and Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Załuski informs the authorities of Lwów about his interventions against unlawful jurisdictions created by the managers of noble palaces and his order to stop improper summons in the castle court. He also addresses the issue of the Radom Tribunal's decree on 'condescensio', advising to seek legal counsel and to win over the commissioners.

Bishop of Warmia Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the necessity of an urgent departure to Malbork for a meeting with the King. He assures the recipient of his remembrance and brotherly favor.

The short leaf mentions the Popowicz family, a Jewish tenement in Lviv, and three current matters; their full course cannot be recovered. The dateline reads “in Przemyśl, 14 XI 1695”, and the signature identifies the suffragan of Przemyśl.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the King's relocation to Malbork, his own intentions to travel to Wieluń, and his plan to send his wife to Königsberg. He also mentions his brother's journey to the royal court and the pervasive suspicions prevailing in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Chancellor Andrzej Zamoyski informs the Lviv authorities of the royal decision regarding the postponement of the assessor court hearing with Mr. Chmielewski and the procedures before the Treasury and Military Commissions. He also assures them of royal and personal support for the city's complaints and needs.

The letter concerns a Jewish burgher of Lviv, his companions, and their goods. Zamoyski asks the recipients to treat the case favorably; details are difficult to read.

Jan Zamoyski intervenes with the Lviv authorities regarding the assault and robbery of property committed by soldiers against Jewish merchants from his estates. He calls on the magistrate to curb the lawlessness and announces that he will seek compensation for the victims through legal channels.

Anna Zamoyska thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his letters and advice on securing the Zamość fortress in the face of national threats. She announces the dispatch of a resident and the organization of rapid postal communication, while apologizing for having the letter written by another hand due to her illness.

Anna Zamoyska appeals to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for intercession with the newly elected monarch on behalf of an impoverished diplomat, a former resident in Istanbul and Vienna. She asks for his protection and assistance in securing a position for him among the King's servants and courtiers.

Anna Zamoyska informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about sending a resident to his court, who is to provide her with regular reports on events in Lviv. At the same time, she asks the Voivode to keep her affairs in mind and extend his protection over them.

Aleksy Zarychta sends New Year's greetings to Wojciech Zimnicki, expressing joy at his prosperity and recommending mutual friends. He also informs him about military burdens, the Tatar threat, and receiving a nomination for the office of the Kyiv officialis.

The correspondent reports on the positions of the Crown troops near Kamieniec Podolski, the lack of enemy activity, and reports of successes by Muscovite forces in battles against the Tatars. He also informs about the movement of the royal couple towards Buczacz for a planned war council with the hetmans.

Fabian Zywert informs the resident about the King's departure with his troops on an expedition towards Kryłów and the organization of military patrols in the Lviv region. He conveys optimistic news about the state of military affairs, the approach of Hetman Mazepa's Cossacks, and refutes circulating false rumors.

The author reports on the progress of the Polish envoy's mission in Istanbul, an audience with the mufti, and efforts to liberate Polish captives. He also describes the movements of dignitaries in Lviv, the capture near Kamianets of a notorious impostor claiming to be a Danish prince, and the damage caused by a violent storm in Przemyśl.

Helena Zimnicka explains to her brother the reasons for the delay in correspondence and shares news about the good health of their mother and relatives, expressing relief at dismissing rumors of his alleged death. She also reports on the passing and testamentary provisions of their brother Sebastian and expresses a fervent desire for a prompt personal meeting.

Jonas Izraelowicz sends debt notes to the Krakow merchant Ertor Forbus for mutual settlements and notifies him of the shipment of a batch of tallow and tobacco via the merchant Marek, who is to make payment in Krakow under the security of the goods. He also informs him about a debt owed by an Armenian in Lviv and his current stocks of morocco leather and wax, promising a final settlement of accounts after their meeting.

Walenty Kajerski informs a Lviv councilor about city affairs being heard in Radom, including the issue of harmful propinations and the absence of the Lviv chamberlain. He assures the recipient of his vigilance regarding Lviv's interests, mentions sending letters to Kraków, and declares his continued readiness to carry out instructions.

The sender writes to the president and magistracy of Lwów about a death requiring investigation. The text refers to an inquiry, a declaration or testimony, and people described as Jews, but the difficult handwriting does not allow the connections between these references or details of the event to be reconstructed reliably. The letter’s dateline gives 22 January 1710; the place is uncertain.

The sender addresses the councillors of Lwów with wishes for health and every good thing in the new year. He mentions receiving a letter that day and refers to a matter involving the city, though the further details are difficult to read. The dateline on the letter itself reads “Dan z Wolbora 30 Januaryi 1575.” The name and title in the signature are tentatively read as Erazm Karnkowski, bishop of Kujawy. The archival cover gives 29 January 1575, but that is an archival description date and differs from the letter’s dateline.

Wacław Karsza intervenes with Councilor Kupiński regarding an incident where a servant beat a commissioner, arguing that a trivial matter has been unnecessarily publicized and blown out of proportion, reaching the attention of the castellan and the chancellor. He explains his readiness to provide satisfaction and blames the city syndic for deliberately fueling the dispute and hindering an amicable settlement.

The President of Lviv, Kazimierz Kirkor, rebukes the councilors for their absence at a meeting and warns of the threat of seizure of the municipal Zubrza estates due to a lack of funds to repay a debt to the commandant. He also requests urgent instructions and the allocation of funds for the upcoming border commissions with Mr. Brzuchowski and the Hołosko commission.

Kazimierz Kirkor informs the Lviv authorities about the successful conclusion of a court case in Radom and the confirmation of last year's decree. He also reports taking out a loan secured by a monstrance to cover chancery fees and his subsequent journey to Warsaw.

Lviv Starosta Jan Kicki supports the Jesuits' request for permission to demolish the dilapidated Jesuit Postern and build a new gate from the foundations. He appeals to the President and the Magistrate of Lviv to issue a positive decision without delay for the sake of public safety.

Address of the letter sent by Ferdynand Kicki to the president, mayors, and councilors of the city of Lviv.

President of the Crown Tribunal, Fr. Ferdynand Kicki, thanks the authorities of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. On behalf of the Tribunal and himself, he reciprocates the wishes for prosperity and God's blessing, assuring them of his respect.

In an emotional letter, Pope Clement XIII appeals to King Charles III of Spain to revoke or suspend the decree sentencing the Jesuit Order to total expulsion from Spanish territories. He emphasizes the innocence and merits of the entire congregation and warns against the spiritual and moral consequences of collective responsibility.

Józef Klicki intervenes with the President of Lwów, Bem, regarding a wheelwright who poorly repaired the carriage of the Lwów sub-judge and is groundlessly demanding additional payment for necessary corrections. The author of the letter requests that the craftsman's insolence be curbed.

Stanisław Kłoziński, parish priest of Rudki, defends himself before the Voivode of Ruthenia against allegations of intimidating and extorting testimony from a Jew named Szrajer. He asks the addressee for assistance in enforcing a favorable decree from the Przemyśl castle court.

M. Koźniowski demands that the Lviv Magistrate repair the damage caused by the unauthorized diversion of municipal waters onto his manor grounds. He rejects the proposal for an investigation and appeals for an amicable settlement to avoid a lawsuit that would burden the city authorities.

Józef Komorowski appeals to the authorities of Lviv to publish the municipal toll tariff in order to resolve disputes between leaseholders, informing them that such a document has already been issued in Krzywczyce. He also requests an order for the repayment of a 200-florin debt owed to his leaseholder.

Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski sends the Chamberlain of Chernihiv documents explaining the King's will regarding the delimitation of the border with the Tsardom of Russia. He wishes the recipient divine blessing and prudence in the successful fulfillment of his entrusted mission.

Scribe Korendowic reports to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Jabłonowski on the enforcement proceedings against the indebted Jew Moszko for the benefit of Mr. Zontak. He reports an insolent attempt at bribery by the debtor and ultimately refers the case to the Voivode's direct judgment.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Albrycht Koryciński, recommends Doctor Głuszyński, who is returning from medical studies in Padua, to the authorities of Lviv, asking them to treat him with kindness. He also announces his own imminent return to the diocese and the resolution of a pending municipal matter regarding a redemption annuity.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Stefan Koryciński informs the Lviv magistrate about the dispatch of infantry to the city under the command of the Starosta of Lviv and the exemption of the townspeople from the burden of their maintenance. He also addresses the issue of securing the sum of seven thousand zlotys from municipal revenues.

Katarzyna Kossakowska rebukes the Lviv Magistrate for issuing a ban on monasteries renting quarters to the nobility arriving for the contracts. She warns the councilors that alienating the nobility will lead to a boycott of the Lviv assemblies and the relocation of the contracts to another city.

Katarzyna Kossakowska informs the President of Lwów about the desire of a Warsaw merchant, Hampel, to organize redoubts and asks him to sound out the intentions of local townspeople to avoid disputes with the city. She appeals for an agreement with the starosta and for the final decision to be conveyed via the vice-burgrave.

Wojciech Kazimierz Koc assures the Lviv City Councilors of his goodwill and defense of their interests during the Jewish riots. At the same time, he advises them to seek reconciliation and the favor of the dignitary personally through more effective means, rather than by letter.

The Mayor of Gródek, Franciszek Kraic, acknowledges the receipt of a universal sent from Lviv by the messenger Piotr Szafrański. The document records the exact date and time of delivery.

Jan Krasiński explains his break in correspondence due to a severe illness and comments on the aggressive actions of the Swedish army and the destruction caused by Saxon troops. He also reports on the illness of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown, troop movements, and asks Jabłonowski for protection over his ruined estates at the Tarnopol commission.

Jan Krasiński expresses his gratitude for being entrusted with a legation and appeals to Jan Jabłonowski for moderate conduct at the sejmiks. He advises striving for peace and respecting the laws without exacerbating relations with the King.

Jan Krasiński, Voivode of Płock, laments the oppression by the Swedes and Cossacks in the Ruthenian lands and informs about providing his Warsaw palace to the imperial envoy Zinzendorf and his own departure to Podlasie. He also forwards the latest reports from the Toruń post.

Grand Crown Treasurer Jan Kazimierz Krasiński orders the authorities of Lwów to prepare the remainder of the merchant donation sum, amounting to 3836 Polish zlotys and 20 groszy, in good currency. These funds are to be paid immediately upon presentation of an assignment to the envoy to Turkey, Hieronim Radziejowski.