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The Nuncio asks the authorities of Lwów to restrain the opponents of the Armenian archbishop and his followers. The letter uses the polemical term "schismatics" and appeals to the protection of believers.

Gordon asks the clerk of Lwów for a few days' delay in repaying 130 zł. He anticipates the settlement of this sum by the doctor based on an assignment, after receiving the due amount.

The Górka brothers send two representatives to collect money deposited with the Lviv authorities by the late Andrzej Nakuski [?]. They are to collect the sum and, if necessary, issue a receipt on the senders’ behalf.

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.

The sender addresses a group as “Panowie” and refers to a matter presented to them. Legible fragments mention the addressees’ favor, an opinion, and the sender’s obligation; the remainder is too uncertain to identify the matter. The date line reads “w Warszawie d. 24 Aug 1684”. The signature and cover address are uncertain.

The writer asks the recipient for goodwill and assistance in a matter connected with judicial or official proceedings. The writer mentions difficulty obtaining justice and seeks support; further details, including the people involved and the subject of the case, are uncertain. The dateline in the text gives 15 January 1575; the place is uncertain.

The writer recalls the recipient’s earlier assistance in a matter involving a goldsmith and a debtor. He mentions information about actions by the magistracy and asks for continued goodwill and help in advancing the case; details of the proceedings are partly uncertain. The dateline reads “Cracoviae d. 12 January 1760”.

The surviving address sheet directs the letter to Albert Romanowski, alderman and civil notary of Żółkiew. The letter text on p. 2 is too difficult to read in the available reproduction to identify its subject safely. No date has been established from the letter itself; 30 June 1627 appears on the archival cover and is not assigned to the letter.

Fr. Bernardinus a Capistrano addresses the authorities of Lviv concerning the Franciscan convent and the Church of St Anthony. The surviving Latin text presents a petition and arguments about the religious community and the city; the exact scope of the request should be treated cautiously. Dated Kraków, 28 March 1617.

The writer sends a letter from Warsaw to the Lviv magistracy. The surviving text mentions people and a son named Stanisław, but its main subject cannot be reconstructed. The letter is dated 5 July 1699.

The letter dated 26 August 1763 opens with an address to “Mci Kochany Dobrodzieju” and contains a partly legible request for favour. Most of the text cannot be read.

R. Koryciński addresses the Lviv councillors. The letter mentions an order and a condition that something be returned to the writer; details of the settlement are illegible. It is dated at Słoboda on 5 April 1639.

A letter dated 1 July 1734, referring to a universal sent from Lwów. The salutation “Jaśnie Wielce Mości Panowie y Bracia” survives; the place of writing is read uncertainly as Brudna.

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.

A Latin letter from Rome to the councillors of Lwów, dated 11 January 1770. The surviving fragments mention Francesco Stefanoni, his widow Maria Anna and heirs, and documents. The address panel on p. 3 belongs to the same letter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan Małachowski, Bishop of Chełmno and Crown Deputy Chancellor, testifies to the diligent services rendered by syndic Michał Grygowicz for the benefit of Lwów. He appeals to the municipal authorities to pay him his due remuneration and the arrears from the Grodno Sejm.

The Prior of the Krakow Carmelites intervenes with the authorities of Lviv, requesting them to cease hostile actions and the imprisonment of friars seeking to settle in the city. He explains the Provincial's delay due to visitation duties, invokes the former benevolence of the councilors' ancestors, and warns against ecclesiastical penalties for obstructing monastic foundations.

Cardinal Montalto assures the authorities of Lviv of his favor and promises intercession with the Pope and the Congregation of Rites in efforts to obtain a decree regarding the cult of John of Dukla. He emphasizes the importance of this matter for the growth of piety among the local population.

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.

Crown Referendary Jan Andrzej Morsztyn informs the authorities of Lviv that the Queen has set the date of his wedding with Catherine Gordon for April 27, 1659. He requests the dispatch of a municipal delegate to the wedding ceremony, declaring his constant favor and readiness to perform services for the city.