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The King orders both commissions to cooperate in recovering the silver of the Żółkiew church, taken from the deposit in the Lwów Cathedral during the Turkish siege. The items or their fair equivalent must be recovered, and those guilty of illegal trade in them must be judged.

Jan III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal proceedings. The clause regarding their subordination to royal courts requires further verification.

The King demands a swift judicial division of the inheritance, accusing Antoni Solski, who holds the entire estate, of avoiding a resolution and the ineffectiveness of mediation.

The Augustinians, through their provincial and the royal preacher, request the resumption of services in Loreto. The King orders the city not to interfere with their return and ministry.

The King renews an ineffective order to repair the road from Zboiska and the bridges. He sends a supervisor and orders the townspeople and suburban residents to participate jointly with labor and funds.

According to the King's report, students of the parish school attacked the Ruthenian school, destroyed books, and assaulted the guardians. The King orders the protection of the school and proceedings against the superior if he is subject to secular jurisdiction.

Change of recipient and deadline for the same payment of 180 florins: Seneca is to receive the sum upon presenting the letter instead of the payment to the officer on March 2.

The author borrowed 180 florins in good coin for a trip from Lieutenant Colonel Boym [?]. He asks Forbes to ensure payment on March 2 in Lwów and attaches a promissory note.

The author thanks his brother for his help, mentions the unrealized financial support of Mr. Łoś and the condemnation. He asks for further support in a difficult situation.

Głogowski sends the answers obtained in Lublin and insists on his brother's presence at the courts. He also mentions his own compurgation, the details of which were not read.

Gniński conveys the King's will following a complaint by Żółkiew burghers regarding new Lwów fees: 2 groszy per hundred quarts and 5 groszy per malt. He demands exemption from the new burdens if they were established by the city itself.

Cardinal d’Arquian thanks the recipient for friendship and interest in his affairs, promises to demonstrate his gratitude and asks him to convey assurances of service to the grand hetman.

The letter concerns Bogusz, described as a painter, and his relations with residents of Wasmowice/Wassmowcice (uncertain place-name). The writer asks the recipient to intervene and urges that the matter be handled without harming the person concerned.

The writer discusses reports and possible action concerning Constantinople, refers to information received, and asks for further assistance. This is separate from the next letter dated the same day.

The writer replies to a letter and discusses reports and efforts connected with Constantinople and Turkish affairs, asking for further action or news. Political details have not been inferred.

The writer discusses reports about the route to Constantinople and the actions of the “Wielki Pan” (“Great Lord,” probably the Ottoman ruler), asks that news be conveyed, and says he will present the matter to the recipient.

The writer mentions a person or report connected with Constantinople and asks the recipient for further information. The text indicates difficulty obtaining news; the name resembling “Gedeon” is uncertain.

The sender recommends Godfrey, a resident of Żółkiew, to the Lviv magistracy and asks them to consider his case favorably, appealing to Christian charity and describing his difficult circumstances. Some details are illegible. Dated Żółkiew, 24 April 1738.

The sender writes to the proconsul and consuls, thanks them for their goodwill, and asks them to continue dealing favorably with a city matter. The exact request is partly illegible. Dated Żółkiew, 13 April 1738.

The sender discusses a petition concerning the poor hospital at St Stanislaus’s church, its provisions and administration, and the need for action by the magistracy. The damaged page leaves parts illegible. The closing dateline indicates 24 April 1738, probably at Żółkiew.

Lewkowicz sends a special messenger for a pound of gold seen at Forbes'. The gold is urgently needed by the royal court; the author promises payment and asks for it to be handed directly to the bearer.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski calls upon the authorities of Lwów to execute a verdict of the Marshal's Court in favor of Mr. Tołkacz. He orders the return of the confiscated property to the victim and demands that the merchants provide due satisfaction.

Stanisław Małachowski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the storage of letters with the leaseholder and advises discussing this matter during a visit to the Queen. He also mentions reporting to the monarch the Voivode's position regarding the entrusting of the Żółkiew castle gate.

Stanisław Małachowski laments his separation from the addressee and mentions the scarce news from the Halych sejmik, hoping to learn more from his diary. He also informs him about the wait for an eviction document being brought by the Voivode of Bracław.

Marek Matczyński informs the authorities of Lviv about the imminent arrival of John III Sobieski and the monarch's planned stay at the city palace. He advises urgent removal of filth from the Market Square, streets, and the road from Zhovkva, so that the dirt does not cause disgust to the monarch.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Marek Matczyński, addresses the issue of repairing city roads, recommending that the exhausted livestock of the subjects be spared for a time following spring work, and comments on the accusations against Captain Truszkiewicz. Furthermore, he asks the city authorities to persuade the carters from the city estates to transport stones to his property for payment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński responds to complaints from Lviv authorities following a fire in the suburbs, addressing the assault by Mr. Łowicki on soldiers and the suspicious activities of Tatars purchasing captives. He also announces the intervention of the administrator of the Żółkiew Starosty regarding abuses by individuals under royal jurisdiction.