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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.

General of the Podolian lands Mikołaj Potocki appeals to the Mayor of Lviv for lenient treatment of his castle servant Semian in a case pending before the Lviv municipal court. He requests a fair investigation of the circumstances in accordance with the law and asks that no monetary fine be imposed on the servant.

Piotr Potocki, Voivode of Chernihiv, addresses Lviv councilor Kirkor with a request for a fair and favorable resolution to the dispute between Mrs. Starodubowa and Mrs. Kowalska. He declares personal gratitude for any kindness shown to Starodubowa and her children, one of whom is currently in his care.

Stanisław Potocki, Lithuanian Master of the Hunt, informs the magistrate and the community of Lwów of his planned marriage to the eldest daughter of the Voivode of Volhynia. He addresses the recipients with a polite request to grace the wedding ceremony, scheduled in Lwów for January 2, 1695, with their presence.

Stefan Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for notifying him of the upcoming municipal election and informs them that public duties prevent him from attending in person. He delegates the Lviv castle judge to act as his deputy, entrusting him with casting a vote for a worthy candidate.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his protection with the King regarding the granting of one of the vacant banners, explaining his absence by the wedding taking place at his mother's house. The letter is supplemented by a postscript from Aleksander Kossakowski, who reiterates the request for favor regarding the Starosta's efforts.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, informs the Lviv city councilors of his upcoming wedding to the daughter of the Lviv sub-chamberlain, scheduled for January 13, 1704. He invites them to attend the ceremony, promising his goodwill and gratitude.

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.

Jan Jerzy Przebendowski assures the Voivode of Ruthenia that he responds to letters regularly and informs him about transferring money to the Castellan of Kraków and the planned settlement of bills of exchange in Gdańsk. He also addresses issues related to the difficulties of stationing troops and the excessive collection of 'hiberna' (winter quarters tax) in Prussia.

Crown Treasurer Jan Jerzy Przebendowski announces the arrival of Treasury counter-registrar Lewingston in Lviv to discuss matters concerning public revenues. He requests the Magistrate to grant the envoy a prompt audience and to reach a favorable and decisive resolution.