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Wojciech Miaskowski sends the Lviv councilors a sum of 1043 red zlotys and small coins belonging to the Crown Deputy Chancellor, requesting a receipt. He asks for the urgent transfer of these funds, along with correspondence, to Father Trzebiński in Warsaw.

Lviv Suffragan Zachariasz Nowoszycki describes the ceremonial entry of the new Archbishop into Lviv, the numerous feasts for the city councilors and Armenians, as well as the state of renovation works in the Archbishop's residence and disputes within the chapter. In the letter, he also asks Zimnicki, who is staying in Warsaw, to purchase Indian cloth and reports on the health of his wife.

Grand Chancellor of Lithuania Marcjan Korybut Ogiński invites the mayor, councilors, and the magistrate of the city of Lviv to his wedding ceremony with the daughter of the Grand Chancellor of the Crown, scheduled for March 4 in Warsaw. He assures the guests of proper reception and honors, and declares his favor and readiness to provide services.

Grand Crown Treasurer Karol Siedlnicki requests the authorities of Lwów to hand over to Commissioner Dziołowski a group of Jews imprisoned at the city hall on charges of minting counterfeit tympf coins in Olesko. The detainees are to be placed under escort and transported to a designated place of confinement.

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).

The Vice-Starosta of Kamionka, Stanisław Ordyniec, writes on behalf of the Voivode of Kraków to the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów, requesting a three-day loan of carpets and wall hangings for a gathering of distinguished guests, including the Tęczyński family. The author promises to return the textiles in pristine condition immediately after the ceremony.

Andrzej Ostroróg thanks the authorities of Lwów for remembering his father and declares his readiness to defend the city's rights. He requests copies of the laudums from the Wisznia sejmik and the Lwów assembly, with an indication of the points infringing upon the interests of the burghers.

Mikołaj Ostroróg criticizes the authorities of Lwów for filing audacious protests against the sejmik, tax levies, and the kaptur court, which has caused outrage among the nobility. He advises the councilors to seek a resolution to the dispute, reach an agreement with the kaptur judges, and utilize the mediation of the Crown Chancellor.

Rector of the Krakow Academy Sebastian Piskorski thanks the authorities of Lviv for entrusting the education of the city's youth to the Krakow university and for their kindness towards the university. On the occasion of his return to his hometown, he also recommends Professor of Philosophy Jan Mościcki to the further care of the Lviv councilors.

Grzegorz Jan Piotrowski petitions the Mayor and City Council of Lviv to place land and a cottage in Bogdanivka under their protection. He informs them that despite a previous incomplete sale of the property to a woman, his family claims the right to it and should recover the estate after compensating the buyer.

G. Połetyłowa intercedes with the President of Lviv on behalf of her valet, Bazyli, requesting an order for the local baker to immediately settle an outstanding debt.

Andrzej Potocki asks the Lviv authorities for help in recovering a significant sum of money stolen from a Stanisławów merchant named Lefter at a new Lviv inn. In exchange for a fair and thorough investigation of the case, he declares his mutual goodwill and readiness to assist the magistrate.

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.

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.

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.

J. [T.?] Przezdziecki thanks the Lviv magistracy for the advance payment of 30 red zlotys delivered by city delegates for representing the city's affairs. He also expresses hope for the prompt settlement of the remaining part of the promised remuneration.

Bishop of Warmia and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown, Michał Radziejowski, asks the authorities of Lviv to treat the shop of the merchant Bandinelli favorably after the end of the fair and not to subject him to the restrictions imposed on foreigners. In return for kindness toward the former resident of the city, the author of the letter declares his gratitude and support to the magistrate.

Crown Vice-Procurator Aleksander Radziszewski informs the Mayor of Lviv, Jakub Józefowicz, about the claims made by the Lviv Dean regarding a suburban meadow. He presents the issue of the submitted testimonies, formal conditions concerning city boundaries, and the costs incurred.

The Bishop of Kiev, Bogusław Radoszewski, informs the authorities of Lwów about his efforts with the King to have the vacant Brotherhood Church filled by a Uniate clergyman. To this end, he sends Archimandrite Kasjan Sakowicz, appealing to the councilors to support a candidate favorable to the Church Union.

Maciej Kazimierz Regulski informs the authorities of Lwów about the suspension of the city's case against the Royal Treasury before the Radom Tribunal and its referral to the 'rejecta' (rejection/review). He declares his continued handling of the case, recommends sending a plenipotentiary, and proposes the support of the jurist Noszkiewicz.

Jakub Rybiński assures the Lviv authorities that he has issued a fair ruling in their dispute with Major Schonhoff and expresses surprise that the officer has not yet complied with the orders. He reports that he has once again obliged the major to respect the city's immunities and to maintain harmonious relations with the magistrate.

Jan Świętosławski informs the mayor and councilors of Lwów about the interrogation and torture of an accused person, who, despite the suffering, retracted his previous testimony. Due to the lack of new information, the judge decides to send the prisoner back to Lwów in accordance with royal instructions.

Wojciech Świrski appeals to the Mayor of Lwów to stop guild members from harassing an unaffiliated swordsmith living in his manor, who cannot afford the entry fee. The author reminds the Mayor that he regularly pays rent for the urban land on which the manor stands and asks for the dispute to be resolved.

Auditor of the Apostolic Nunciature Paolo Luigi Silva assures the representative of the Lviv Magistrate that he is making efforts regarding the matter entrusted to him and that he will ensure the city's jurisdiction is not violated. He also declares his full readiness to provide further assistance to the authorities of the city of Lviv.

The delegates inform the Lviv authorities of their arrival in Warsaw despite difficulties at the city gates, and of their efforts with dignitaries and Crown assessors to defend municipal jurisdiction. They report on a legal consultation held, the expectation of a prompt hearing of the case, and request information regarding Mr. Dreszel's mission.

Stanisław Skrzyszowski reports to the authorities of Lviv on his research in the Crown Chancery books in Warsaw, undertaken with the Chancellor's permission to locate municipal documents. He informs them of the absence of the requested decrees in the chancery books, points to the possibility of their entry into the land records, and promises to send certified extracts soon after they are signed by the Chancellor.

Stanisław Słowikowic shares news with the authorities of Lwów regarding favorable decisions obtained from the King and the Senate for Kraków. At the same time, he intercedes on behalf of the servant Hetmankowski, asking the Lwów magistrate to settle the money owed to him.

The parish priest of Gołogóry, A. Sobecki, writes to a Lviv municipal official requesting clarification and the reversal of the confiscation of church products intended for sale. He recalls his past relations with the Lviv authorities and suggests that if the matter is not resolved amicably, he will appeal to influential protectors, including the Crown Master of the Hunt.