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Grochowski allocates French and Venetian glass to rooms, urges completion of the palace and pay of three złoty a week for the mason. He mentions Prussian war taxes and an attack on the suffragan in Venice.

Huison reports partial payments, a dispute over belt prices and silk sales. He also mentions proceedings against the treasurer and corrects a rumour about the Pomeranian voivode’s death.

Huison reports terms with Saskiewicz and further payment promises. He mentions a confidential plan to recover a mint, connected with an offer of silver; personal identities and figures remain uncertain.

Krzysztof Franc acknowledges receiving 40 thalers from Alexander Huison under a bill issued by Mikołaj Mitalewicz [surname uncertain].

Huison confirms payment of 5905 and 20 grosz Bm to Knab. He describes delayed settlements, belt-price negotiations and a shortage of coin, adding Sejm and court news.

Huison describes difficulty collecting debts, the low price of silk and stalled Sejm business. He passes on a report from Dutch news of the Duke of York’s proclamation as king.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison negotiates acceptance of goods and repayment by Warsaw debtors. He describes defective textiles, refusals and promises of payment, remaining in the city to collect money before travelling.

Huison reports difficulty recovering debts, competition among silk merchants and the election of a marshal. He also mentions efforts to obtain a court document concerning Simervall.

Huison reports on collecting debts and a bill of exchange for Gdańsk. He notes one debtor’s full payment and comments on the delayed end of the Sejm because of private interests.

Huison confirms Seidell’s payment, the payment to Knab and money from the elder Saskiewicz. The younger debtor postpones payment until the Sejm ends. The author discusses belt prices and difficulty selling silk.

Huison still awaits money, negotiates Saskiewicz’s acceptance of belts and asks Forbes to press him directly. He discusses Cuming’s payments, money for Gdańsk and the quartermaster’s promise to pay.

Huison describes Saskiewicz’s refusal to pay, money sent to Gdańsk and efforts to collect a regimental debt. He also conveys news from Toruń of a lead-laden barge sinking beneath a bridge.

Guttinius thanks Hayder for bringing his affair to a successful conclusion. He promises to discuss Hayder’s matter with a judge and reciprocate. The address notes receipt on 14 March.

The author asks Hayder to redeem pledged goods for 4,000 florins. He permits their retention until reimbursement and their conditional sale, mentioning Bandinelli.

Guttinius repeats his request to redeem goods and asks to whom the prepared, sealed money should be delivered. He mentions courts sitting morning and afternoon and the monarch’s health.

The author authorises Claudius Henniet [?] to act concerning the goods. He says he paid him 1,300 florins and asks the recipient to return this sum. He blames an intermediary for interest and litigation.

Guttinius thanks the councillors for congratulations on his secretaryship and promises assistance to the city. A postscript thanks them for fifteen thalers.

Davia thinks peace with the Turks will not reconcile the opposing sides and Italy may suffer more than Poland. He wishes to observe events from far away and names Prussia as the remaining source of fear.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

The Archbishop of Damietta acknowledges a letter about the Lviv furriers’ dispute. He promises to consider the requests in accordance with justice and within his discretion, offering assistance in other matters too.

Cardinal d’Arquian intends to seek redress for an insult at Magierów and asks the voivode to send the necessary records from Lviv. He sends greetings to the hetman and the recipient’s family.

The marquis recalls earlier letters and an unpaid sum, asking the recipient for help.

The sender addresses the noble sirs and mentions the appointment of the suffragan bishop of Lviv, as well as the addressees’ merits and goodwill. The manuscript is damaged and illegible in many places; the details of the matter and the names cannot be reconstructed with confidence. The letter is dated in Warsaw, 9 December 1723. The sender’s signature is illegible.

The sender writes about Tomasz Gordon, a citizen of Lviv, his origins, and his efforts to obtain the office of alderman. The sender mentions privileges and the election and rights of the nobility. The letter ends in Warsaw on 6 February 1689.

Denhoff writes to the addressees in Lviv concerning the case between the Bracław voivode and Mr Łaskowski, heard before an arbitration court. He asks them not to obstruct enforcement of the decree and to ensure that the voivode receives the satisfaction due to him. The letter is dated Warsaw, 20 August 1699.

The sender writes to the Lviv magistracy about Mr Afendikowicz and his property, mentioning the law and the resolution of the case. The sender asks for the matter to be treated favorably. The dating on the sheet indicates Warsaw, 18 May 1692. An address note on the verso gives Warsaw and 13 July 1695 as a separate annotation; it does not replace the date of the letter.

The sender refers to the magistracy’s goodwill toward Tomasz Gordon, who was elected alderman, and asks that his case be considered. He promises to defend the rights of the magistracy and the city. The letter is dated in Warsaw, 10 March 1689.

The sender addresses the city authorities of Lviv and writes about the king's favor, a vacancy, and his own year-long efforts. Further details are partly illegible. The date, 24 January 1689, was read from the letter sheet.

The sender addresses the Lviv magistracy as friends worthy of respect. In Polish with Latin insertions, the sender mentions matters connected with the city and asks that a matter be treated favorably; much of the account cannot be read with confidence. The sheet gives Warsaw and 4 April 1689.

A long letter to a recipient styled as a Count. The sender reports on matters and correspondence, names several people, and returns to issues requiring a decision or further action. Dense handwriting and show-through make the details difficult to read; the full subject and names cannot be established reliably. Near the end, the place is probably Warsaw and the date is 11 October, with no legible year. Page 1 is an archival cover; p. 5 contains the fold and address of the same letter.

Maciej Załęski reports from the capital about the postponement of Hayder's court case and the absence of the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor. He also earnestly asks his friend to look after his sick wife and watch over his house.

Thomas Cuming informs Arthur Forbess about handing over one hundred florins to his servant for the payment of eight wagons. He apologizes for the difficulties and asks for patience, explaining the trade stagnation and lack of profits from wine sales.

Marcin Kątski asks the addressee to intercede with the Castellan of Kraków regarding the collection of soldiers' pay in the Poznań and Kalisz voivodeships. He indicates that all details of the matter will be presented in person by the officers he recommends.

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.

Kossowski, secretary to the Crown Chancellor, informs the Lviv authorities about the delay in responding to their letter due to the overload of the Krakow post and promises to send it via the next courier. He also asks the councilors to direct further correspondence on this matter directly to him.

Jan Krasiński offers New Year's greetings to Jan Jabłonowski, requesting his continued protection and support during difficult times. He also reports on joint efforts undertaken with the Voivodess of Malbork, deferring the report on public affairs until their planned meeting in Warsaw.

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 laments the distrust shown to him by the addressee and assures him of his unwavering devotion to the entire Jabłonowski family. He emphasizes that time will confirm the purity of his intentions and the disastrous consequences of the matters against which he had loyally warned.

The Voivode of Płock, Jan Krasiński, sends Christmas and New Year's greetings to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, and his wife. He expresses his gratitude towards their house and asks to be kept in their continued favor and protection.

The Voivode of Płock, Jan Krasiński, sends heartfelt wishes for prosperity, the averting of misfortunes, long life, and honors to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski. He assures the recipient of his constant prayers and sincere devotion.

The letter opens with “Monseigneur”; much of the text is illegible, but the phrases “attendu” and “Monsieur” are preserved. The dateline gives Warsaw, 10 February 1702. Page 50 is the addressed wrapper with a seal.

Jan Krasiński asks Jan Jabłonowski for support before the Lviv commission to defend his estates, ruined by Saxon troops, against the repeated collection of winter quarters (hiberna). He attaches defensive documents and enclosures with the latest news from Warsaw.

Castellan of Płock Stanisław Krasiński sends his uncle, the Voivode of Volhynia Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, warm and humble wishes for Easter, wishing him health and many years of prosperity. He also includes expressions of deepest respect for his aunt.

Stanisław Krasiński thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his heartfelt letter and the constant kindness shown to him. He assures his uncle of his lifelong devotion and conveys his deepest respects to his wife.

Stanisław Krasiński sends solemn congratulations to his uncle, the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year. He assures him of his devotion and asks for his continued protection and favor.

Samuel Kuszewicz officially appeals to the councillors and the city office of Lwów to prudently defend the public good and repel pressures threatening the country. He mentions the danger of correspondence being intercepted, the results of the military envoys' briefing, and expresses hope for a swift return to Lwów.