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The clergyman complains about Tarabultowski's conduct and the verdict issued in his absence. He asks Niewęgłowski to transfer the case to the Tribunal. He attaches a detailed list of court and travel expenses.

The commander asks the starosta in Janów to recover and immediately return the Lwów carts taken by the Turkish and Tatar envoys. They were supposed to return immediately and are needed for work on the fortifications of Lwów.

The colonel intercedes for Szymon Hrebionka, a servant of the Kraków cup-bearer. He asks the magistrate for a favorable change of the verdict in the dispute with Fr. Felicjan Kubiński, whom he accuses of seeking to take over Hrebionka's property.

Jakub Bączyński informs the syndic of Lwów about the steps taken with the Crown instigator regarding the city's Sejm trial with Mr. Bernat and the entry of the case onto the docket. He also reports on the prolonged Sejm sessions, the delay of Sejm courts, and the suspension of the activities of the assessor courts.

Borowski replies to syndic Frank regarding outstanding debts from the Sakrochowska tenement house. He questions the settlement and the city's delay, proposes a settlement with 5% interest, and announces that he will pursue claims in case of refusal.

Piotr Borsuk appeals against the verdict of the Sambor councilors in a dispute over a house. He asks Wojciech Zimnicki for support, citing a family bond through his wife. He presents his own version of the subsequent sales and recovery of the property.

Boczkowski discusses the decree in the dispute between Lwów and Mr. Szymon, the city borders, and royal lands near Zubrza. He invokes the court's jurisdiction and previous demarcations. A significant part of the legal argumentation remains unreadable.

Brodzicki conveys the Voivode of Bełz's praise for Lwów's resistance against the enemy and advises thanking him with a visit. He also asks for a fair consideration of the grievances of subjects from Żurawka [?], recommended by that Voivode.

S. Białobrzeski thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the fish sent and addresses the proposal to take on the city's plenipotence in Warsaw. He expresses his readiness to undertake the function, noting, however, that the proposed annual salary is too low, and inquires about additional gratuities for handling court cases.

The burgrave of the Lviv castle, Andrzej Jordan Zakliczyński, writes to mayor Mikołaj Boim in connection with a canon's complaint against a carpenter who abandoned his assigned work to the detriment of the castle. He asks the city official to apprehend the dishonest craftsman and place him in the town hall.

Carmelite Walenty asks the President of Lwów for the official release of Górski's belongings and papers stored at Herbut's. The saber remains disputed due to a claim for one zloty; the monk promises a receipt of collection.

The rector thanks the magistrate for the wishes. Candidate Belli should still improve his education; the rector would prefer to send someone else but will agree if the city maintains the choice. He praises the maintenance of the academic school.

The registrar asks to deduct 34 zlotys from the amount paid by the Lwów treasury to Herszko Lachmanowicz. This is an overdue fee for extracts and authentications; after receiving the money, he promises a receipt.

The Mayor of Jarosław notifies about providing satisfaction to a craftsman complaining about servants. In a postscript, he asks the President of Lwów for the text of the law regarding the circulation value of currency and promises mutual help.

The author recommends to the mayor the case of Kazimierz Paprocki, elder of the Lublin saddlers' and harness makers' guild, accused of insulting Lviv saddlers. He asks for a fair hearing and redress for the grievance.

Wieżayski informs the plenipotentiary Bonawentura Bogdanowicz about the postponement of the session to Thursday and requests that invitations be sent to the deputies for a meeting regarding the privileges concerning the wax tax.

Wielopolski asks the mayor for help for the chamber official in recovering debts from Lviv citizens and merchants. He emphasizes the interest of the treasury and the creditor's difficulties due to missed payment deadlines.

Wielopolski asks the Lviv authorities for help in settling Wacław Woyzik's [?] dues. Payment is to be made proportionally, provided there is a genuine signature and a proper account, without protracted execution.

Wielopolski orders the lifting of the previous ban on releasing goods of merchants from Košice and Prešov. He justifies the change by the losses to the Crown treasury and the restriction of trade.

Wielopolski explains that after a complaint against Ensign Koc was filed with the Hetman, he cannot resolve the matter himself. He is waiting for instructions from a higher authority without prejudging the validity of the allegations.

Daniel Wyhowski informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending his organist, Józef, to the city along with Mr. Iskrzycki. He requests the councilors to promptly assemble and hand over to the messenger all items specified in a separate register.

Wygranowski expresses regret to Stanisław Głogowski due to the humiliation of a messenger sent regarding customs duties for a ship and the disregard for applicable laws. He announces his intention to refer the matter to higher authorities while declaring a desire to maintain mutual friendship.

Father Stanisław Witwiński thanks Lviv councilor Maciej Hayder for provisions for his journey and issues a receipt for the repayment of a debt in the amount of 195 zlotys.

Ruthenian Voivode Konstanty Wiśniowiecki notifies the municipal authorities of Lwów that he is taking the Jews under his patronage, in accordance with the custom of his predecessors. He requests the mayor and councilors not to summon the Jewish population to municipal courts in matters subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the voivode.

Wiśniowiecki asks the Lwów authorities for more lenient treatment of Gabriel in a court case. He announces that the interested party himself will seek their favor. The letter does not state the amount or the resolution of the case.

Invitation for councilors to a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM: future burdens on townhouses sold to Jews by the Jesuits, recovery of files after Łaskowski, and a contested contract regarding the shoemakers' guild chapel.

The Jesuit General thanks Lwów for its kindness towards the order. He emphasizes that he received the news from credible witnesses and promises prayers for the council and the residents. Original dated 1626, cover 1616.

Wojciechowski replies to the magistrate: Czechucki, benefiting from the Altembek foundation, left before the summer of the previous year for a tutoring position with the Lubienieckis. The information was obtained from the senior of the Jerusalem Bursary.

Woleński asks for the extradition of Grzegorz, a locksmith who ran away from work for the fortress and garrison in Brody. Recognized in Lwów by non-commissioned officer Tręmbecki, he is staying in the town hall prison. Date stamp 15V, cover 13V1739.

Wolski opposes the violation of Lwów's privileges during the monarch's absence. He approves of the city's protest and the appeal to the future Sejm; he promises to defend its rights and the authority of the chancellery.

Kasper Wojakowski agrees to the exchange of the Laszki estate in accordance with the wishes of Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski. He requests a declaration on the matter, trusting that the Voivode will take the value of the property into account and ensure he is not disadvantaged.

Wronowski supports Borwacki [Borucki?] in the matter of returning purchased armor. The seller left for Wielkopolska and instructed him to collect it. The author expects an order for the banner to march to Złoczów.

Mikołaj Hadziewicz reports to Doctor Kupiński on the efforts in the royal chancellery, with the hetman and the chamberlain of Łuck, to obtain a libertation for Lwów, mentioning the expenses incurred for this purpose. He also asks for his private property matters and debts in the city to be looked after.

Father Paweł Garbowski responds to a complaint from the Mayor and the Council of Lviv concerning the unauthorized collection of a sum by Father Gudłowski. He assures them that he has ordered the Bełz scribe to issue a summons and declares that a fair judgment will be rendered once the city's representative appears.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Piotr Gembicki addresses the reeve and elders of the Armenian community in Lviv with a request to suspend the execution of an assessor court verdict concerning the guarantee of a debt incurred by the Armenian bishop. He indicates that the matter is to be settled amicably at the upcoming Sejm.

Jan Gembicki thanks the councillors and the magistrate of Lviv for the gift of salted fish and isinglass sent for the Lenten season. He assures them of his gratitude and readiness to constantly support the interests and prosperity of the city.