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The writer, identified by the inventory card as Lviv’s delegate to the Sejm, addresses the magistracy and reports on current public affairs of the Commonwealth. The letter mentions actions and decisions being taken in Warsaw; the details of the political discussion cannot be fully reconstructed. The dateline gives Warsaw, 12 August 1661. The signer's surname is tentatively read as Kusiewicz.

The writer addresses the Lviv vogt and asks for help with a matter requiring action or a decision by the recipient. He mentions difficulties and the possibility of “egzekucyi” (execution/enforcement); the details are partly illegible. The inventory card identifies the writer as Kraków starosta Paweł Aleksander. The letter itself is dated 17 December 1696; no place is assigned.

A partially legible Polish letter to a dignitary described on the address side as the Grand Crown Hetman. The notation “20 Xbris 1701” in the upper corner may be a date or a later annotation, so no certain date is assigned.

A partially legible Polish letter to the president of the Lviv Magistracy, dated 22 July 1774. The place, recipient’s personal name, and sender remain unidentified.

Leduchowski sends both addressees wishes for a joyful Easter, extending them to their household and offspring. He asks for information about payment to the army and news from Warsaw. Further fragments concern a regional assembly and other current matters, but their details could not be read with confidence. Dateline: “z Krupy 9 Ap[r.] 1697”.

According to the inventory, Crown Vice-Chancellor Bogusław Leszczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of consent to lease excise revenue. The letter itself is dated 12 March 1657; its full text and signature have not yet been read.

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.

Kazimierz Ignacy Leszczyński, Starost of Vinnytsia, informs an unnamed duchess that the chamberlain's relatives defer to her will regarding the marriage of the elder chamberlain's daughter. He also conveys his wife's regards, announcing an invitation to an upcoming baptism.

Jan Lisowski writes in haste to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki, warmly requesting that when traveling through Lublin to Warsaw, he not bypass his house and give prior notice of his arrival. He also sends regards to Zimnicki's wife and assures him of his good health.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the good wishes delivered by Mr. Czechucki and recommends promptly finalizing the contract for the solidus tax (szelężne, allocated for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in agreement with the district commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the confederate judges of the Lwów district to cease imposing excessive fines on the burghers of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and continued oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

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.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized reprints and manipulated Sejm constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Ludwika Lubomirska informs the Lviv Magistrate of an unlawful agreement for the sale of a palace and a manor, concluded between her husband and the Duke of Courland without her knowledge or consent. She requests the municipal authorities not to enter this defective act into the council books and to annul the intromission.

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.

Teodor Lubomirski apologizes to the Castellan of Kraków for not saying goodbye in person before leaving Warsaw and sends his respects via a messenger. He humbly requests continued favor and protection for himself and his banner, declaring his readiness to serve.

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.

Jan Marchocki informs Jan Swoszowski about an assault by a servant of the Lviv councilors on his apprentice at an inn and the resulting insult. He asks the scribe for advice, threatening retaliation by soldiers if the city does not redress the grievance.

Antoni Marciszowski, Rector of the Krakow Academy, recalls the bachelor Leydman from Lviv, who had fallen into conflict with the archbishop, and asks the Lviv magistrate to make a decision regarding the appointment of a rector for the cathedral school. He also expresses gratitude for the support in a legal case and mentions the Apostolic Nuncio's plans to reissue the works of the Lviv native Szymon Szymonowic.

Stanisław Karol Masalski asks Marcin Anczewski to intercede with the Lviv authorities regarding the payment of the promised 300 zlotys, which the Lviv deputies failed to deliver to him in Warsaw. He explains that due to the lack of these funds, he was unable to settle his own obligations, and announces that he will send a messenger to collect the payment.

Jan Massari informs Marcin Rozwajer, who is staying in Warsaw, about the property matters of the late Kampian. He also asks him to intervene with the Crown Chancellor to postpone the verdict in a dispute over payment for cloth for the funeral of Prokop Sieniawski.

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.

Franciszek Mainone intervenes with the Lwów magistrate against the curators of the estate of the late Maciej Franchi, accusing them of bias in favor of Doctor Franchi and of harming the widowed daughter and the creditors. He demands the transfer of the estate to his son-in-law as the legal guardian and the release of commission goods belonging to the Dresden jeweler Weyser.

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.

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.

Stanisław Mietelski informs the Lviv authorities about the payment of 30 red zlotys to the Lviv syndic for the public needs of the city. He requests an interest-free reimbursement of this sum to Franciszek Solski upon presentation of the appropriate receipt.

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.

The administrator of the Lwów Archdiocese, Fr. Stefan Mikulski, appeals to the Lwów magistrate to provide suitable housing for newly baptized Jews who are dying in large numbers due to overcrowding and extreme poverty. He warns the city authorities of the risk of a plague outbreak and the wrath of God, while promising weekly financial support for the sick from church funds.