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Marshal of the Crown Tribunal Stanisław Kazimierz Bieniewski reprimands the Lwów magistrate for imprisoning wounded noblemen in a prison for thieves, considering it an insult to the knightly estate. He calls on the city authorities to cease these actions due to the ongoing tribunal proceedings and reminds them of their ingratitude for his previous intercession with the King.

The sender addresses the recipient as a brother and benefactor. She writes of God’s unavoidable judgment and the death of a marshal whom she calls her benefactor, expresses grief, and mentions a ceremony set for 21 March. The continuation touches on affairs and obligations but is partly difficult to read. The date line appears to read “Z Zadomysła d. 24 Februarii 1697”; the place-name and signature require caution.

Father Marek explains to the stolnikowa Anna Wróblewska the reasons for the delay in his arrival due to being detained by the definitorium and his monastic duties. He assures the recipient that he is celebrating masses for the prosperity of her estates, the recovery of debts, and the protection of her livestock from the plague.

Anastazy Miączyński, Voivode of Volhynia, assures Jan Jaśkiewicz of the steps taken with the Treasurer and the Burggrave of Lutsk to defend his position as superintendent against the machinations of Mr. Zahorowski. He also requests the submission of accounts regarding customs duties and due refunds.

W. Szmoniewski reports to the owner of Ostróg about a brutal assault by soldiers, which left him severely wounded and maimed for attempting to stop illegal requisitions on the estate. He also presents current economic issues, including the deployment of a troop for the muster in Łuck and the payment of military contributions.