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Alberti assures of his zeal in carrying out the recipient's orders. He writes about the liveries of a gentleman with an uncertainly read surname, intends to support the case, and obtain the necessary letter. He conveys his respects to the voivodess.

The queen is dissatisfied with the suffragan after the voivode's report. He explains the reservation of certain villages that cannot be leased. He did not receive another extensive letter; Armand asks for his address. The queen's health is improving slightly. The princes left Paris for their aunt's; the return journey is to lead through Paris again.

Armand thanks for the letter and kindness. The queen, after talking to him about the marriage of Mr. Staniroffski [?], wrote to Mrs. Kazmirienska [?] to help him. The author reports unfavorable news from Russia and Lithuania regarding the queen's affairs and cites letters from Paris about the good reception of the princes by governors along the route. He conveys the queen's greetings, discusses correspondence with Prince Alexander, and assures his services to the addressee's daughter.

Armand assures his service and that he has conveyed the content of the letter to the queen. He reminded her that the voivode was among the first to ask for a place in the queen's household in Lviv. Packing is underway before the journey; the author emphasizes the danger, citing rumors about Tatars on the Dniester. He hopes to meet the addressee and his family.

Armand presented the addressee's letter and his intention to honor the memory of the late king to the queen. The queen thanked him for his devotion to her sons. The correspondent reports the very good reception of the princes in Paris by Monsieur and assures the addressee of his readiness to serve.

The author has repeatedly presented the addressee's dissatisfaction to the queen. The queen points to the conduct of his man: he was supposed to meet the treasurer, and for the sake of the mission's secrecy, he should not have lived in the voivode's father's palace. Armand considers the reports contradictory and hopes for a clarification of the matter.

Armand initially announces he will present the letter from January 2 to the queen; in a postscript, he confirms he raised the matter while she was writing to the addressee's father, the castellan. He promises to carefully send letters to the princes and the Marquise de Béthune. The letter to the Grand Chancellor's wife was delivered that morning.

Armand announces he will assure the queen of the voivode's continued devotion despite his dissatisfaction. The queen is already on her way but is waiting for boats for the retinue. She plans services in Czervienko the next day and further travel.

Armand explains the small number of messages sent, citing the secretary's discretion. The queen and Prince Jakub feel well and remain on good terms. There is still talk of the queen's trip to "Russie," but the departure date is not set. The princes are in Paris; the cardinal, the addressee's grandfather, is suffering from a cold and gout.

The queen repeats an indefinite response to the matter raised by Armand. The author assumes she has already given instructions, but advises the voivode to write to her directly to get a faster and more firm response.

The author conveyed the letter and the voivode's request for one of her estates to the queen. The queen did not give a firm answer but announced she would issue instructions. The name of the estate is not mentioned.

The Queen highly appreciated the sent work and ordered it to be copied in several versions. Her horses have arrived from "Russie", so Armand expects a short further stay in Warsaw and hopes to meet the voivode after his departure.

Armand delivered one letter to the Queen, but if two were sent, he does not know the fate of the first. He kept the letter and the envelope to clarify the matter. The Queen is staying with the Carmelites, where men are not allowed. The departure to "Russie" is planned for the day after Easter; boats are being prepared.

Armand received the letter just before the mail left. He assures the addressee of the Queen's friendship for him and his wife, but explains that her affairs and planned trip to Lwów in a few days make it difficult to fulfill all requests. He renews his offer of service.

A separate envelope addressed to the Voivode of Volhynia in Lwów. It does not provide a date or the sender's name.

Armand sends Prince Aleksander's reply to the letter received from the addressee and assures him of his readiness to serve. The Queen instructed him to convey greetings to the voivode and an assurance of her friendship.

The Queen highly appreciated the voivode's letter and his attachment to her house, but disapproved of the actions of some ministers. She still feels unwell. The author is waiting for news about the negotiations of the addressee's commission envoys and sympathizes with his gout.

The author asks for letters to be dated. The Queen recognizes the voivode as the author of the well-received document and appreciates his participation in settling military matters and winning over the Potocki family for his faction. A postscript reports the Queen's side pain and her staying in bed, with a hope for improvement.

The author reported to the Queen about the addressee's letter from December 26 and his losses in the estates. It mentions over a hundred people described vaguely as peasants and a cost of twenty thousand livres; the name and details of the damage are uncertain. The Queen expressed sympathy. Armand sends New Year's wishes to the addressee and his wife.

Armand confidentially reports on the Queen's agreement with her son Jakub after 10–12 days of negotiations. The Queen was to settle for a life interest in her late husband's estates; movables, jewels, and cash were to be divided equally between the brothers. He mentions the mediators and the dates of the dietines (July 27) and the convocation (August 29), which point to the year 1696.

The author replies to the Voivode's kind letter, thanks him for the news about the Grand Hetman's health, mentions the start of peace negotiations in Delft, and the anxiety before the Polish election.

The author complains about the lack of news, conveys rumors about the appointment of cardinals, and information about the death of the Palatine of Ruthenia. At the end, he describes the festivities of the last days of Carnival.

The author writes about the distress caused by the addressee's letter and the hope for a personal explanation. He conveys a letter from the Marquise de Béthune and two unconfirmed reports: about the interception of Spanish galleons and the plans of the Elector of Bavaria regarding the Polish crown.

De Baluze explains the gaps in correspondence by his trip to Gdańsk. He sends overdue letters to the Queen, the Chancellor's wife, and Arnaud in Warsaw via an intermediary. He reports on the unconfirmed designation of Utrecht as the site for the peace congress.

The author notes the announced end of the confederation but fears further consequences. He conveys rumors about a Spanish ship with treasure, the movement of the Elector of Brandenburg toward Königsberg, and the departure of French plenipotentiaries for negotiations.

De Baluze mentions a letter received from Prussia and Mr. de Lamberti's complaints against the addressee. He rejects the accusations, noting that he does not know the addressee's people or household, and will postpone explanations until the matter is clarified.

De Baluze asks for confirmation of receipt of an important package sent before leaving Warsaw. Despite war preparations, he wishes Poland peace and a good king; a postscript mentions anxiety in Gdańsk and the gathering of troops.

De Baluze writes about the addressee's grief after the king's death and the need to comfort the queen. He assesses conflicting rumors about peace with Savoy, conveys reports of the refusal of imperial support and the alleged concentration of 60,000 Swedes in Livonia. According to the letter, the inhabitants of Ducal Prussia are securing their property in Gdańsk.

De Baluze explains a week-long break in correspondence. He reports on the arrival of passports from the allies and the planned departure of French plenipotentiaries for peace talks; he expresses concern due to the illness of the Grand Hetman.

De Baluze informs about the departure of the three princes and the queen to Żółkiew. In foreign news, he distinguishes reports on Bart's actions from unconfirmed rumors about an assassination attempt on the Prince of Orange and the conclusion of peace with Savoy.

De Baluze sends French news, and from Warsaw, he reports on the alleged interception of the Voivode of Vitebsk's letters and a clash between the Grand Hetman of Lithuania's troops and the confederates. He admits that conflicting reports do not allow him to assess the truth.

De Baluze refutes the accusation of neglecting correspondence and promises to deliver a letter to Prince Alexander. He contrasts different news from Rome, Turin, and Genoa regarding the neutrality of Italy and the lifting of the siege of Valenza.

The author critically addresses conflicting reports about the fleet and negotiations, explains postal delays, and defends the way he conveyed information regarding the Elector of Bavaria and the Polish election.

De Baluze considers the presence of the Voivode and the Voivodess a comfort to the queen. He writes about Mansfeld's mission to Turin, rumors of a general peace, and the allegedly ineffective bombardment of Saint-Martin-de-Ré.

De Baluze thanks for the news about the planned start of talks on the confederation. He anticipates the addressee's imminent arrival in Warsaw and comments on the military situation in France and the progress of peace talks.

De Baluze reports on joint Savoyard and French troops in the Milanese state, the collection of contributions, the siege of Valenza, and the rebuilding of the walls of Casale. He mentions the audience of a Polish envoy with the King of France.

The author responds to the letter of December 12, sends an article from a German Hamburg newspaper, and renews New Year's wishes for the addressee and his wife.

A detailed account of Bart's actions after capturing a convoy: the transfer of 700 prisoners on a frigate, two hostages, the destruction of remaining spoils, and the retreat in the face of an approaching fleet. The author contrasts news of Bart's promotion with an unconfirmed rumor of his death and conflicting reports about peace.

The author conveys reports on preliminary peace terms, protests at the Imperial Diet, municipal precautionary measures, and naval preparations by France and England.

De Baluze links the inactivity of the army and the Savoyard truce with the hope for universal peace. He concludes with a wish for a harmonious and peaceful election of a suitable king in Poland.

De Baluze is pleased with the improvement in the addressee's relationship with the Queen. He conveys the version of statements by executed participants in the plot against William of Orange, taken from a Dutch newspaper, and defends James II and France against the charge of complicity. He mentions the movements of French fleets, the state of the King's health, and the postponed departure of the court to Ruthenia.

The author describes a report on the arrival of French plenipotentiaries in Delft, the further circulation of passports, conflicting news about the demand for the return of Strasbourg, and the arming of a small French squadron in Brest.

De Baluze conveys unconfirmed peace terms with the Duke of Savoy: neutrality, return of spoils, compensation, Pinerolo, and a dynastic marriage. He adds news about French mourning for the Polish King, spoils taken by privateers from Saint-Malo, and the circulation of guineas in the French army.

De Baluze conveys a monk's account of the situation near Turin, alleged bounties for killing Frenchmen, and incentives for desertion. He also reports on the alleged insolvency of the English bank and attaches Parisian news.

The author reports that the Danish-Holstein dispute has not been resolved in Hamburg and describes the movements of Swedish troops and anxiety in the Empire after the election of a new elector. At the end, he announces the introduction to the addressee of a person recommended by the Grand Hetman.

The Marquise asks her son-in-law to accept a young nobleman, the son of her impoverished friend. She praises his upbringing, mathematics, and fortifications; the young man is interested in languages and foreign countries. Mr. de Balus is to mediate in the matter.

The Marquise replies to her son-in-law after her daughter's premature birth and the death of their child. She asks for care and more frequent news. She also describes her own ailments, severe hoarseness, and inability to leave her bed.

The Marquise replies to the letter of January 5. She considers the wife she gave to the addressee as the best proof of her goodwill; his satisfaction with the marriage increases her attachment to both.

In response to the letter of August 15, the Marquise praises the son-in-law's feelings toward his wife and the Queen. She makes the fullness of her goodwill dependent on their durability; she calls on him for family unity and support for the Queen's interests.

Joy over the son-in-law's return and the daughter's birth is combined with concern for portraits and shipments. The Marquise asks for counteracting moves favorable to the Emperor at the expense of France, and for letters to be shown at court. She reproaches her son-in-law for omitting the Queen's words about her.