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Jerzy Ghica asks the city councilors of Lwów to announce the upcoming fair in Jazłowiec to foreign merchants and city residents. He informs them of the merchants' concerns regarding new fees and the assurances of protection he received, following which he ordered his merchants to depart. He also requests confirmation and encouragement from Lwów.

Franciscan Provincial Nicolaus of Krnov confirms a transumed donation document by the Lviv chamberlain Jerzy Strumiłło of Dmoszyn. By this act, the Franciscan monastery in Lviv receives the village of Czyżki along with an endowment in exchange for founding a chapel and prayers for the deceased.

The authors write from Zamość to the Lwów magistrate about the difficulties of their journey. Before departure, the axle of the wagon carrying their luggage broke; reloading the items and obtaining a part for the carriage delayed the trip. They set off in the evening for Janów, leaving the driver with the belongings, and waited for him until noon the next day. Further on, the carriage kept breaking down. The final part of the account is missing.

Marcin Anczewski reports on protracted municipal affairs in Warsaw, disputes with Armenians, and a loan taken to cover the costs of the mission. He asks councilor Maciej Heyder to oversee his Lviv estate and harvest, and to send a horse to Jarosław.

Arnaud assures the Voivode of Volhynia that he has conveyed his assurances of loyalty and devotion to Queen Marie Casimire. He also informs him about the progress of the monarch's journey to Ruthenia and her planned stop for prayer in Czerwińsk.

Jan Achenkif sends postal letters to Arthur Forbes and expresses regret over his absence at the beginning of the Rzeszów fair. He also informs him about the repayment of 144 and a half zlotys of debt by Mrs. Forbes and conveys greetings from his wife.

De Baluze describes the financial troubles of the Marchioness de Béthune and uncertain information regarding her sons' travels. He reports on the possible recognition of the King of Spain by the Netherlands, the King's return to Warsaw, and the anticipation of the outcome of negotiations with the Tsar and Sweden.

Bartsch describes an audience with the Primate and interventions regarding the grievances suffered by Lwów at the hands of the garrison. The Primate is to support the city before the commander and advises Bartsch to remain until the Hetman's arrival. The author also reports on a dispute over the voivodeship jurisdiction, the wait for the Starosta's return, burnt belongings, and the delayed arrival of the carter.

Baillie describes a long journey and matters detaining his companions in Lublin and Warsaw. He intends to toast Forbes's health with a glass of wine. He does not expect a quick payment from Thomson, who is waiting for a person associated with Bydgoszcz.

The Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia, Bogdan III, confirms the grant of landed estates including villages and a well on the Larga River, along with all revenues. This grant is to belong to the recipients and their descendants for all eternity under penalty of a curse.

Brinck writes about the imminent march towards Gdańsk and the King's intention to depart. He cites rumors regarding the arrival of the Queen, the Elector of Brandenburg, and the Tsar, noting that it is difficult to obtain certain information.

George Buchan informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in the cloth and rash trade caused by the severe winter and high prices, and shares news about the troop movements of King William. Furthermore, he asks the addressee to urge Paul Galbreath to settle an outstanding payment.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about the shipment of cloth via Wieruszów to Jarosław and current merchant correspondence. He also discusses the collection of cash, debt payment deadlines, and difficulties in obtaining bills of exchange before the Leipzig fair.

The judge and deputy judge of the Kraków land court certify the decree of King Sigismund I resolving a dispute between customs officers and merchants regarding routes for driving cattle and transporting goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, Volhynia, and Moldavia. According to the judgment, cattle and goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, and Moldavia must be directed through Lwów, Gródek, and Przemyśl to Sandomierz, while those from Volhynia through Lublin and Radom, under penalty of confiscation.

M. Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Ruthenia on King Augustus II's efforts to resolve the conflict in Lithuania, plans to convene a pacification sejm, and the submission of the Sapieha and Lubomirski families to the monarch's will, despite the ongoing resistance of Primate Radziejowski. He also informs about the mood in the army, the burdens associated with the presence of Saxon troops, and current court and diplomatic events.

Michał Woliński conveys political news to Franciszek Głogowski obtained from the Starosta of Grabowiec, including reports on the arrival of Prince Conti in Malbork and the defection of foreign troops to his side. He also informs about the planned assembly near Zawichost and the march of the Voivode of Bełz through Niemirów to Brzeżany.

The Sub-chamberlain of Lwów, Wojciech Starzechowski, certifies the raising of boundary mounds and the legal establishment of borders between the estates of the Lwów Chapter (Żydatycze), Michał Chomątowski (Dublany), and Zofia Hynkowa (Sroki). For any violation of the established boundaries, the parties set a penalty (wadium) of one hundred marks.

The Castellan of Przemyśl and Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Odnowski, certifies a donation made by the sub-vice-voivode Stanisław, who, in the event of his death, transferred his house, farmstead with a garden, and the rights to a lawsuit against the Jewish minter Szloma to his cousin Maciej Hydek. The document defines the terms of perpetual ownership and establishes a bail under legal penalty.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the authorities of the city of Lwów, confirms earlier acts of delimitation from 1462 and 1485 between Lwów lands and the hereditary village of Zimna Woda. The document grants perpetual legal force to the established boundary line and the order of silence imposed on former claimants.

Reports of the plague halt Gordon's journey. He describes municipal precautions, further fiscal matters of Lviv, and the necessity of securing the favor of the Grand Treasurer.

Huison reports packing taffeta for the king on his own wagon with his own merchandise. He plans to travel to Tarnów and notes expensive, scarce trimmings and a lack of news.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the previous privileges of kings Alexander and Sigismund I, exempting Lviv burghers of all rites from customs duties throughout the state. He orders officials and tax collectors to strictly observe this immunity under penalty of statutory sanctions.

King Sigismund II Augustus orders all Armenians residing in Lviv to unconditionally submit to Armenian law and jurisdiction and to bear municipal burdens equally. The document invalidates all existing and future letters exempting them from this jurisdiction.

Hetman Jan Zamoyski appeals to the mayor and councilors of Lviv to lend the city's cannons, gunpowder, cannonballs, and to provide gunners, carpenters, and carters in light of the threat of a Tatar invasion. He guarantees the timely return of the equipment and full coverage of all costs, potential losses, and wages for the craftsmen.

Thomas Cuming explains to Arthur Forbes the necessity of his sudden departure to Warsaw and the problems with the division and sale of a shipment of Hungarian wine caused by the unstable situation in the country. He apologizes for the delay in repaying the debt, asking for patience and promising full compensation as soon as the situation improves.

Jean Kamocki reports to Jan Jabłonowski from Paris about rumors concerning the planned siege of Barcelona and the movements of French troops in Catalonia. He also informs about the military stagnation in Flanders due to frost and the arrest of a supporter who betrayed King James's plans.

The document approves the foundation of a new mansionary priest and the legacies of wyderkauf rents on Lviv tenement houses established by Fr. Krzysztof Sikorski for the college of mansionaries of the Lviv Cathedral. It also specifies the liturgical duties of the beneficiaries and entrusts the right of patronage over the founded prebend to the Lviv magistrate.

Father Wacław Kupiński intervenes with the Mayor of Lwów in defense of his tenant, the shoemaker Wojciech Gryglewicz, who, along with his wife, was beaten and robbed by the guild master Lipkiewicz. The author of the letter demands the punishment of the perpetrators, the return of the seized pledges, and an end to the guild's unlawful practices.

Magdalena Kuropatnicka, Abbess of the Lviv Benedictines, complains to Chancellor Jan Małachowski about the Lviv Magistrate, who violates the privileges of the convent's jurisdiction, unlawfully summons, raids, and imprisons the craftsmen under her authority. She asks the Chancellor for a written intervention with the city authorities to stop further grievances and violations until the dispute is resolved by an appointed commission.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms and approves the document of erection and the right of patronage over St. Lazarus Hospital in the Lwów suburb, issued by the provisors and seniors of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining past grievances regarding the poor treatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Zygmunt Rákóczi. He attaches news about the Sultan's kalga expedition and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky for reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as a bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

The document establishes the statutes of the Tailors' Guild in Lwów, regulating in detail the rules for the inn, contributions, working hours and hygiene, discipline, and the mutual aid fund for journeymen and apprentices. It confirms the original articles from 1491/1501 and their official renewal by the guild masters in 1646.

King Augustus III approves the statute of the bookbinders' confraternity in Lwów, enacted by the city council in 1740, which regulates the organization of the guild, the duties of masters and journeymen, and protects the craft against competition from unauthorized workers.

Stanisław Podczaski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski about the suppression of soldier abuses, the conclusion of a favorable lease agreement, and the need to replace the administrator of the Bila Tserkva estates. He also reports on the deployment of dragoons, a shipment of furs, a village fire, and the logistics of transporting purchased rye.

Stanisław Poniatowski demands a final decision from the authorities of Lwów regarding the exchange of red zlotys for the soldiers at the proper rate. He warns that in case of refusal, he will decide to withdraw the garrison from the city.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.

Michał Potocki, Voivode of Volhynia, declares solidarity with the authorities of Lviv regarding a harmful chancellery decree that violates the city's privileges and crown laws. He assures the magistrate of his intention to personally intervene with the King and the Chancellor to have the unfavorable verdict overturned.

Grand Duke Švitrigaila responds to letters from the Grand Master and Teutonic dignitaries, discussing coordinated strikes by the Order's, Podolian, and Tatar forces against Polish and Lithuanian lands. He assures Paul von Rusdorf of his loyalty to the alliance and declares mutual military assistance in the fight against their common enemy.

Marshal of the Knightly Circle Samuel Świderski accuses the authorities of Lwów of a lack of cooperation and declares that the army will not withdraw from the city until it receives the requested financial security. In exchange for compliance, he promises to address Lwów's claims and debts towards the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Adam Mikołaj Sieniawski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the delay in his departure due to his wife's return from a religious service in Jarosław and announces a meeting in Lwów. He also reports on tensions and disputes threatening to disrupt the upcoming sejmik, declaring his assistance in resolving them.

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.

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.

Wojciech Tyrawski provides János Kemény with a detailed account of the three-day clash at Berestechko, which ended in the rout of the Cossack-Tatar forces and the capture of their camp. He also reports on the mood of the nobility, the King's subsequent march toward Kyiv, and disturbing rumors regarding the actions of the Elector of Brandenburg.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the four-week suspension of Mrs. Gordon's lawsuit and explains discrepancies in past trade accounts. He declares his intention to settle payments through Alexander Baylie and describes difficulties in recovering debts from debtors.

Wojciech Urbanowski informs Franciszek Kwałkowski about sending three boxes of documents to Lviv and his efforts to change the departure point of the banner from Mościska. He also discusses financial settlements, difficulties with a loan from Mr. Grodzicki, and provides an update on the health of the household members and horses.

Wojciech Urbanowski excuses the lack of a letter from their mutual patron due to illness, thanks the recipient for the sent sulfur and iron, and discusses tailoring matters. He also conveys humble bows from the ladies staying in Podkamień, including Miss Czapliczanka.

Arthur Forbes reports on financial operations, payments to contractors, and difficulties related to cash transfers during troop movements. He also informs about the shipment of cloth and Nuremberg goods, announcing an upcoming business meeting in Kraków.

Jakub Kalepiński informs councilor Tomasz Gordon about the theft of valuable mirror fittings and mattress stuffing committed by the tailor managing his Lviv tenement house. He asks for the perpetrator to be tracked down, for craftsmen buying the stolen silver and horsehair to be investigated, and for the thief's wife to be released from custody.

Fr. Tomasz SJ informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about problems with the river transport of ships carrying equipment and about the delay of his own journey caused by bad weather and injured horses. He announces his imminent departure from Zamość to Lviv immediately after the celebrations in honor of St. Stanislaus Kostka.

Aleksander Cetner intercedes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of his brother, requesting an amicable settlement of the dispute and the payment of due food provisions. He emphasizes that due to difficult times, the soldiers are suffering from hunger and cannot depart for the camp without supplies.