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Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining previous grievances regarding the mistreatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Sigismund Rákóczi. Enclosed with the letter are reports on the expedition of the Qalgha Sultan and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky requesting reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as on the bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Hieronim Lubomirski renews his request to the Voivode of Volhynia to obtain an assignment for winter quarters for his arquebusier banner from the Castellan of Kraków. He explains this by the urgent need to recruit and equip soldiers before the onset of winter and the necessity of dispatching the captain as soon as possible.

Stanisław Józef Lubomirski, Abbot of Tyniec, complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the violence and destruction caused in the monastery estates by the regiment of the Crown Treasurer. He asks the addressee for intercession and the removal of the troops from the abbey, citing the prohibition of the Apostolic Nunciature and the already paid hiberna tax.

Lanckoroński informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the nobility's opposition to the Swedish war and the adoption of an instruction ordering the dispatch of envoys to the King of Sweden with a demand to withdraw from Courland. The letter also briefly mentions current personal matters and the death of Joanna.

Krzysztof Lanckoroński asks the Sub-judge of Chernihiv to grant relief to the town and waive the remaining debt of 70 zlotys owed by the local Jews. He justifies his request by the extreme oppression of the townspeople caused by burdensome military quartering.

Jakub Murray, regretting his abandonment of trade for ruinous military service, asks Arthur Forbes to intercede with his brother-in-law French and Mr. Franklen. He hopes for support that will allow him to return to his former occupation, earn his bread, and pay off his creditors.

Aleksandr Menshikov exempts Lviv's estates from levies and winter military quarters, promising to assign protective guards and ordering officers to stop abuses. At the same time, he obliges the city authorities to hold markets and orders the residents to unconditionally accept Russian kopecks from the Tsar's soldiers.

Jakub Mieszkowski informs the mayor and councilors of Lviv about a raid by the men of the Dzieduszycki lords on Zubrza, the theft of cattle, and the beating of subjects. He requests that the victims be immediately sent to the castle court for a medical examination of their wounds and asks to investigate whether the opposing party has filed a protest at the castle.

Colonel Andrzej Modrzewski assures the authorities of Lwów that the Voivode of Kraków has ordered his Wallachian banner to leave the suburbs, as he does not intend to seek justice at the expense of poor inhabitants. He also explains that the matter of the dispute and insults from the Starosta of Lwów and Mr. Samocki has been referred to a royal commission for resolution.

Stanisław Morsztyn reports on the misery of the officers and soldiers of the regiment stationed in Okopy Świętej Trójcy and the lack of response from the monarch to a previous petition. He addresses Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski with an urgent request to borrow one thousand zlotys to save them, pledging to repay the debt punctually in Warsaw.

Franciszek Obrocki warns the President of Lviv about the planned deployment of several hundred of General Karnau's soldiers in suburban villages, which threatens their total devastation. He appeals for urgent diplomatic intervention with the commanders and the dispatch of the city syndic to avert the danger.

Deputy Chancellor Andrzej Olszowski informs the Lwów magistrate about the steps taken by the King to secure the city, including the dispatch of Colonel Dobczyc with a detachment of troops to serve as a garrison. He also advises the recruitment of local forces and announces the arrival of the monarch with the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass).

Aleksander Kazimierz Orzechowski explains to Franciszek Głogowski that due to his official duties and orders concerning defense against an unexpected Tatar raid, he cannot leave his post or get involved in his matter. He thanks him for the friendly letter and asks for understanding regarding the situation that prevents him from leaving his station.

Jędrzej Osiecki explains to Jan Tyszkowski the financial claims made by the comrades of the banner and instructs him on the distribution of funds from the hiberna and the settlement of assignments. The document is supplemented by later receipts for the payment of due sums to Mr. Szeptycki.

Halych merchant Simon Pajk informs Arthur Forbes about being ruined by a Tatar raid and asks for patience regarding the repayment of his debt. He assures him that despite the constant looting by the horde, he will make every effort to pay off his debt as soon as possible.

Justyna Parteynowna, Hegumeness of Chełm, addresses a humble petition to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting the exemption of her convent from tax burdens and military quartering. She recalls past promises of protection for the monastery and asks for intervention in light of the nuns' exhaustion.

Franciszek Perzycki complains to Lieutenant Wolski about burdensome quartering and the excessive requisitioning of oats and spirits, which are leading the estates to ruin. On behalf of the Kiev Master of the Hunt, he requests that the stationed banners cease destroying the property.

Pelagia Potocka requests the rector of the Lviv Jesuit College to pay Józef Kumanowski the dues for forage provided to the Russian army from the villages of Podciemne and Rakowiec. She explains that she authorized Kumanowski to collect payments from debtors and settle obligations during her absence.

Antoni Potocki asks Colonel Korytowski to refrain from stationing Crown troops within the starosta's jurisdiction in Lviv. He refers to the decision of the Hetman conveyed through Starosta Branicki.

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.

Józef Potocki orders Captain Pruszyński to halt the military execution against Lwów in exchange for a written guarantee of the delivery of a batch of cloth by specified deadlines. He also instructs him to collect the due share of the contribution from recalcitrant Jews and to remain in the city until the entire delivery is received.

Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski orders Starosta Jan Wolff to equitably distribute the burden of provisioning the Lwów garrison among all inhabitants, regardless of their religion or jurisdiction. He emphasizes the necessity of issuing rations according to the actual number of soldiers and maintaining military discipline to prevent the oppression of the poor.

Jakub Pretwicz Gawron, Starosta of Trembowla, sends the authorities of Lviv a royal letter and a receipt for money collected by the monarch's order for the Lower Cossacks. He asks the addressees to settle the matter and issue an appropriate certificate.

Voivode of Malbork Jan Jerzy Przebendowski thanks the Lviv commissioners for previous relief and requests a renewed exemption from the hiberna tax for the town of Kiszpork, destroyed by fire, and two flooded villages.

Paweł Przeczkowski accepts the offered amount for travel expenses, but demands additional provision of fodder for about thirty horses and the payment of an advance for the officials. He announces that he will set the arrival date in consultation with the vice-starosta and asks for correspondence to be directed to the post office in Przemyśl.