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A multi-page original letter, mainly in Polish, with a Latin salutation and legal terminology. The writer discusses a matter involving debts or dues, a response to claims, and legal or administrative jurisdiction; the details cannot be fully reconstructed. The inventory card attributes the letter to M. Kozłowski and describes it as addressed to an Austrian minister, but this identification requires verification. The closing gives Świdnica, 27 January 1745.

The writer reports a case concerning land claimed by P. Lisiewicz by right of inheritance. The illegible passages prevent reconstruction of the proceedings. The letter is dated at Brzeźno on 14 March 1688.

The writer addresses the Lviv councillors and discusses a matter connected with transport and the city’s rights; parts of the manuscript are difficult to read. The inventory card attributes the letter to Stanisław Tomaszewski, but the signature does not provide a certain confirmation. The letter’s own dateline gives Brody, 28 December 1620.

A German-language letter whose closing gives the date “Anno 1628 November die 13”. Only isolated passages are legible; the sender, recipient, and place of writing have not been established.

The letter opens with “Jaśnie Wielmożny Miłościwy Dobrodzieju” and contains fragments concerning law and a matter under discussion. No date, place of writing, or sender is visible in the surviving text.

A letter dated at Lwów on 10 June 1684 and addressed to recipients in Lwów. The Latin heading and some text fragments survive; the remaining passages need further reading.

The writer addresses the recipients as “Lords and Brothers” and mentions an order and dispatch of a letter or post; details are illegible. The letter is dated 8 March 1743 in Warsaw.

The writer addresses “Noble Lords and Dear Friends” and discusses the city’s rights and privileges. The text includes the Latin phrases “de Favorabilitate” and “de manutentione jurium & Privilegiorum”; the following argument concerns the city’s interests and their resolution. The inventory card associates the letter with the Lviv magistracy. The closing dateline gives Lublin, 18 May 1738.

The writer addresses the English letter to merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv. The surviving text mentions a received message, an amount in pounds, and a payment involving Lviv, but details are partly illegible. The letter is dated 23 June 1692; the place in the heading is uncertain.

The writer addresses the burgomasters and councillors of Lviv and mentions a “citizen and merchant of Lviv,” recommending him to the recipients. The letter is dated 22 May 1610; the author and place of writing are unknown.

The writer addresses the Voivode of Lviv about the office of director of the treasury courts of the Lviv land, citing the laudum of the Wiszeń sejmik. The letter is dated at Lviv on 25 October 1699; the writer’s signature is illegible.

The writer addresses the Lviv magistracy and mentions a letter received, travel difficulties, and a decree and related proceedings. The inventory card attributes the letter to the Podolian land judge Karol Maksymilian Kruszewski; the signature on the scan does not securely confirm the attribution. The letter's dateline gives Kamieniec, 13 January 1723.

The writer addresses a “Noble Benefactor” and presents a complaint concerning a shoemakers’ guild master and actions taken on the writer’s land. The following text appeals to the magistracy’s justice, proceedings, and applicable penalties; parts of the argument are illegible. The inventory card attributes the letter to Wacław Kruszycki, a canon, but the signature itself cannot be read. The date, 14 July 1769, is written in the letter; the dateline gives no place.

A letter copy whose heading indicates Krosno and the date 10 March 1743. Surviving fragments concern the town and its magistrate; the text is partly damaged or illegible.

The writer opens with “Monseigneur” and discusses a matter involving municipal property or a building, expenses, and claims or dues. The details are difficult to read; the inventory card describes the letter as a request addressed to the Lviv city office. The dateline on the first page gives Lviv, 15 May 1724.

The writer, identified by the inventory card as Lviv’s delegate to the Sejm, addresses the magistracy and reports on current public affairs of the Commonwealth. The letter mentions actions and decisions being taken in Warsaw; the details of the political discussion cannot be fully reconstructed. The dateline gives Warsaw, 12 August 1661. The signer's surname is tentatively read as Kusiewicz.

Crown Grand Chancellor Jan Leszczyński calls upon the Lwów magistrate to enforce the collection of a debt and incurred costs from the burgher Wiśniowski in favor of Hieronim Szeremeta of the Sambir royal estate, in accordance with a decanal court ruling from three years prior. An official annotation on the address side confirms that the matter was settled and the creditor satisfied.

Kazimierz Ignacy Leszczyński, Starost of Vinnytsia, informs an unnamed duchess that the chamberlain's relatives defer to her will regarding the marriage of the elder chamberlain's daughter. He also conveys his wife's regards, announcing an invitation to an upcoming baptism.

Kazimierz Lichowski intervenes with the Mayor (Wójt) of Lwów, Aleksander Wilczek, on behalf of a Jewish resident of Złoczów, Majer Boruchowicz, who was beaten without provocation with a whip and robbed on the highway by the Lwów butchers' guildmaster, Wacek, who was returning from Gliniany.

A young Scottish merchant or clerk, John Livingston, staying in Kraków, writes to the merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv, humbly apologizing for wasted time and lack of progress in his studies or work, and solemnly promising improvement and faithful service.

Jan Lisowski writes in haste to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki, warmly requesting that when traveling through Lublin to Warsaw, he not bypass his house and give prior notice of his arrival. He also sends regards to Zimnicki's wife and assures him of his good health.

Father Józef Lityński of Malechów refutes an informer's accusations concerning the alleged encroaching upon a public road by the rectory fence, inviting the provisors to conduct an inspection in person; he also intervenes in the case of a boy detained by Michał Kusteski contrary to the manor's orders.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the good wishes delivered by Mr. Czechucki and recommends promptly finalizing the contract for the solidus tax (szelężne, allocated for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in agreement with the district commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the confederate judges of the Lwów district to cease imposing excessive fines on the burghers of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and continued oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

Kraków alderman Franciszek Łupacz reminds the Lwów magistrate of an unpaid debt for which he had received multiple promises, and warns that in the event of further delay, he will be compelled to seek other legal remedies in order to recover the money.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized reprints and manipulated Sejm constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, as the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the addressee of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.