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[Polish; translation pending] De Baluze i autorzy dołączonych nowin (szczegóły przy każdym piśmie) · [Polish; translation pending] 26 kwietnia / 1696 / 5 stycznia / ІТОг
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The author reports on a conversation with the younger Lévrier regarding the security of a bill of exchange and five rixdollars. The merchant requires guarantees and does not wish to withdraw from the agreement over a trivial amount.
Read →The author discusses the fluctuating exchange rate and the transfer of money to Paris for a tailor's account. He reports on the King's return, a possible peace with Sweden and the Tsar, and the English and Dutch policies toward Spain.
Read →De Baluze thanks the Voivodess for the remembrance expressed in her husband's letter. He conveys warm greetings from the ailing Marquise de Béthune.
Read →J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about rumors concerning the evacuation of Kamianets-Podilskyi and conveys news of the deaths of the King of Denmark and the Chancellor of France. He also mentions possible appointments to offices in Paris and sends greetings from the Marquise de Béthune.
Read →De Baluze reassures the addressee regarding rumors about proposals in France. He arranges the payment of Parisian debts and congratulates the addressee on the health of the Voivodess and their newborn daughter. He reports on the withdrawal of Dutch troops from Spanish fortresses and denies rumors regarding changes of governors.
Read →J. G. de Baluze thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his correspondence, reports on the delivery of the letter entrusted to him, and expresses joy at the good health of the Grand Crown Hetman and his family. He also mentions the lack of news from the congress in Delft and expresses a wish that the upcoming free election in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth proceeds in peace.
Read →The author complains about the lack of news, conveys rumors about the appointment of cardinals, and reports the death of the Palatine of Ruthenia. At the end, he describes the festivities of the last days of the carnival.
Read →J. G. de Baluze sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski correspondence from the Marchioness de Béthune and reports on the capture of Spanish silver galleons. He also informs about unconfirmed news regarding the Elector of Bavaria's resignation from seeking the Polish crown in favor of the Prince de Conti, who is supported by France.
Read →J. G. De Baluze justifies the delays in correspondence due to the hardships of travel and informs about sending the entrusted letters to Warsaw. He also mentions unconfirmed news that a peace congress is to be held in Utrecht.
Read →J. C. de Baluze reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on current political and military events, including the collapse of the confederation and the successes of the French fleet. He also conveys news about the journey of the Elector of Brandenburg, diplomats in Delft, and the improvement in the health of the Castellan of Kraków.
Read →J. G. de Baluze addresses the grievances of the Voivode of Volhynia and the Grand Hetman against the French ambassador, attributing the accusations to intrigues and rumors. He assures the recipient of the diplomat's continued attachment to the Jabłonowski family and of his own loyalty.
Read →De Baluze requests confirmation of receipt for an important package sent before his departure from Warsaw. Despite war preparations, he wishes for peace and a good king for Poland; the postscript mentions Danzig's anxiety and the gathering of troops.
Read →The author notes a delay in the mail from Lviv and compares the news from Vienna about the withdrawal of the French camp with the silence of his own army's letters. He anticipates a possible great war, wishing for peace in Europe and Poland.
Read →De Baluze describes the financial troubles of the Marchioness de Béthune and uncertain information regarding her sons' travels. He reports on the possible recognition of the King of Spain by the Netherlands, the King's return to Warsaw, and the anticipation of the outcome of negotiations with the Tsar and Sweden.
Read →Baluze expresses his condolences on the death of the King and solidarity with the widowed Queen, then reports on the situation in Piedmont, the mood in Vienna, and rumors of secret peace negotiations. He also mentions Swedish troop movements in Livonia, anxiety in Prussia, and the arrival of a Dutch fleet in Gdańsk.
Read →De Baluze explains his three-week silence due to a jubilee pilgrimage to Łowicz. He discusses pamphlets urging the nobility to remove the envoys of France and Brandenburg. He reports on the difficulties of winter quarters in Italy, Venetian policy, and news of troop movements.
Read →The report describes the de Pointis squadron, siege equipment, and three thousand soldiers. It distinguishes between the announced American destination and rumors concerning Ireland and Scotland; it also mentions the preparations of the Château-Renault squadron.
Read →An unsigned author conveys news from de Baluze concerning the papal investiture of the King of Spain, French operations in Italy, and the neutrality of German states. He assesses the difficulties faced by the Dutch and reports, with a reservation regarding the need for confirmation, on a Portuguese treaty.
Read →The author conveys news regarding French, Spanish, and Imperial operations in Italy, the wounding of Catinat, army supplies, and reinforcements. He reports on actions in Catalonia and the position of Venice; he treats some of the data explicitly as reports.
Read →J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the preparations of French envoys for their departure to peace negotiations following the receipt of passports from the allies. He also conveys the French ambassador's concern regarding rumors about the illness of the Grand Hetman of the Crown, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski.
Read →De Baluze informs about the departure of the three princes and the Queen to Żółkiew. In foreign news, he distinguishes reports on Bart's actions from unconfirmed rumors regarding an assassination attempt on the Prince of Orange and the conclusion of peace with Savoy.
Read →De Baluze sends French news and reports from Warsaw about the alleged interception of the letters of the Voivode of Vitebsk and a clash between the troops of the Grand Hetman of Lithuania and the confederates. He admits that conflicting reports do not allow him to assess the truth.
Read →The author expresses satisfaction with the receipt of the package and announces the dispatch of correspondence to the marchioness and the Jesuits. He conveys reports regarding ambassadors in Vienna, the alliance between Portugal and Spain, and the English Parliament's reluctance toward new levies.
Read →J. G. de Baluze assures the Voivode of Volhynia of maintaining correspondence and confirms the delivery of the entrusted letter to Prince Alexander Sobieski. He also reports war news from Italy and the Rhine, including the lifting of the siege of Valencia.
Read →The postscript reports on ships captured from the Bilbao fleet, further naval movements along the Spanish coast, and an order to prepare vessels in Dunkirk.
Read →The author advises the recipient on matters of travel, money, carriage, servants, and gifts. He recommends winning over the French court by showing respect to the monarch and avoiding criticism of the candidate from the previous election. He emphasizes the assistance of the Marquise de Béthune.
Read →The news describes French armaments, the anticipation of the English Parliament's decision, and the entry of French battalions into the fortresses of the Spanish Netherlands. It reports the arrival of a wealthy fleet from Mexico in Cádiz.
Read →The author explains his silence by a trip to Łowicz and the lack of letters from the Marquise de Béthune. He wishes the Voivodess health in 1702, announces her expected arrival, and mentions the lonely Grand Marshal of Lithuania's wife.
Read →J. C. Baluze reports on military events in Flanders and the upcoming peace negotiations in Delft. He also explains his reports regarding the election and mentions with regret the reproaches from the Queen, which resulted from the recipient's lack of discretion.
Read →J. G. de Baluze thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for supporting the Queen and reports on the imperial diplomatic mission to Turin and rumors of a general peace. He also informs about the ineffective bombardment of Saint-Martin-de-Ré by the allied fleet.
Read →De Baluze wishes success at the diet. He rejects an unconfirmed report of the Dauphin's death and discusses the chances of war, neutrality in the Empire, the French and Spanish fleets, and succession rights to Italian possessions.
Read →The author forwards a package from the marchioness and sends holiday greetings. He reports on negotiations in Hanover, the dispute over Güstrow, the exchange of letters with the Dutch and the English Parliament, and rumors of war, which he does not consider certain.
Read →A French informant attacks Imperial reports about the battle and describes the failed assault on Chiari, his own side's losses, and rumored heavy enemy casualties. He cites the Duke of Mantua's protest against the Imperial decree.
Read →Baluze thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for reports on the negotiations concerning the military confederation and announces an imminent meeting in Warsaw. He also conveys sparse news from France regarding troop movements, naval successes, and the prospects for peace talks.
Read →Jean-Géraud de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the dispatch of letters to Paris and forwards a letter from the Marchioness. He also requests the use of lighter paper due to the high costs of postal delivery.
Read →J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the progress of the Franco-Savoyard troops in Milan, the siege of Valencia, and the probable neutrality of Italy. He also mentions the successful audience of the Polish envoy at the French court.
Read →Duport explains the delay in his response and reports on the galiot that departed from Gdańsk on the eighteenth and was cleared at the customs office on the twenty-second. He fears that the war will hinder the transport of horses and their entry into France.
Read →J. G. de Baluze informs Jabłonowski about the lack of fresh news, sending only an article from a Hamburg newspaper. He also offers the addressee and his wife congratulations on the occasion of the upcoming new year.
Read →J. G. de Baluze provides a detailed account of the naval engagement between Chevalier Jean Bart and a Dutch convoy, including the ruse employed against approaching English ships. He also conveys rumors regarding the commander's alleged death and reports on progress in negotiations for a general peace and the situation in Piedmont.
Read →The author conveys reports on the preliminary points of peace, protests at the Imperial Diet, municipal security measures, and naval preparations by France and England.
Read →A newspaper excerpt describing peace expectations, de Pointis's expedition, deaths and appointments of officials, carnival satire, publications against Spinoza, and the Jesuits' response to Pascal's letters.
Read →The report presents French positions near Urago and Chiari, the preparation of bridges, roads, and fascines, and the movement of the Duke of Sesto towards the Adda. It describes reported enemy movements and complaints from their deserters regarding the lack of bread.
Read →The author offers New Year's wishes and discusses Duport's anticipation of a shipment, as well as the situation of the Grand Marshal of Lithuania's wife during her husband's absence. He conveys a rumor about the French breaking out of a siege, with a clear reservation regarding its accuracy.
Read →The author recalls advice regarding the journey, informs about the Chancellor's daughter's wedding, and recommends a young nobleman endorsed by the Marchioness de Béthune. He reiterates an unconfirmed report regarding the execution of Vaudémont.
Read →The author clarifies the matter of undelivered letters to the Marquise de Béthune and an order for mirrors. He reports on the French envoy's departure to the King in Biržai, rumors regarding the court's return and peace with Sweden, and concerns about the internal situation.
Read →The letter contains reports on the acceptance of Italian neutrality by the Emperor and the King of Spain following the siege of Valenza, and the withdrawal of troops from the Apennine Peninsula. The author also describes growing hopes for a universal peace, the journey of the Princess of Savoy to France, and current events at the Parisian court.
Read →The author explains two missed posts due to a jubilee pilgrimage to Łowicz. He mentions the dissolution of the sejmik in Wisznia and doubts the rumor of the addressee's arrival before the Sejm.
Read →De Baluze has not received new mail, so he conveys unconfirmed reports about a ceasefire in Holstein and the fate of Vaudémont. He discusses the planned wedding of the Chancellor's daughter and invites the recipient to Warsaw.
Read →J. C. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about hopes for a general peace in Europe following the truce in Savoy and about the naval operations of the allies. He also wishes Poland peace and harmony during the upcoming election of a new monarch.
Read →The document contains a handwritten list and summation of numerical items made on the reverse of a piece of correspondence. The accounting notes are likely part of financial settlements related to the addressee.
Read →J. G. de Baluze sends news to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the bravery of the Duke of Savoy at Chiari. He also reports on the death of the English King James II and the recognition of the Prince of Wales as his successor by the French court.
Read →De Baluze expresses his joy at the improvement of the recipient's relationship with the Queen. He conveys the version of the statements made by the executed participants of the plot against William of Orange, taken from a Dutch newspaper, and defends James II and France against accusations of complicity. He mentions the movements of the French fleets, the state of the King's health, and the postponed departure of the court to Ruthenia.
Read →De Baluze describes six packages sent by the banker Helissant: paintings, depictions of fruit baskets, clothing, and a disassembled wooden bed. He mentions a bill of exchange, the Marquis's stay with the army, and troop movements in Italy, Flanders, and along the Rhine.
Read →J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the progress of peace talks in Delft, false reports regarding preliminary articles, and French naval armaments in Brest and Rochefort.
Read →J. G. de Baluze conveys to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, news regarding tensions surrounding Holstein, the King of England's hunting, and official appointments in France. He also reports on the celebration of a solemn mass in Dresden and the arrival of French artists in Poland.
Read →J. G. de Baluze presents to the Voivode of Volhynia reports on the terms of the peace treaty between France and Savoy and assesses its political and military consequences. He also informs about the mourning following the death of the Archbishop of Cologne, the disarming of English ships, and the successes of privateers from Saint-Malo.
Read →The author expected the recipient's arrival, but received his letter addressed to Paris. He conveys news favorable to France and determines the next steps regarding the bill of exchange sent by the Pilski stolnik.
Read →The author sends an extract contradicting some of the news favorable to the Imperial side. He arranges for the sending of one thousand rixdollars to Duport and reminds the recipient of his own fifty francs advanced for the payment of Saillot's bill in Paris.
Read →J. C. de Baluze conveys to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, reports from Father Vota concerning the operations of the French army near Turin and the fierce resistance of the Piedmontese population. He further informs about the bankruptcy of the Bank of England and encloses news from Paris.
Read →J. C. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about tensions between Denmark and Sweden over Holstein, the unresolved issue of the ninth electorate, and clashes in Hesse. He also mentions a servant he recommended, who is to be brought by the Grand Hetman.
Read →De Baluze congratulates the addressee on his arrival and the Voivodess's delivery. He asks for clarification regarding rumors of Jabłonowski's dissatisfaction with his reception in France and rejected proposals. He also establishes a method for settling the Parisian debt.
Read →Handwritten news reports describe the actions of French troops in the Netherlands, along the Rhine, and in Piedmont. They contain rumors about the death of the Spanish queen dowager and the secret negotiations of Callières; the author clearly distinguishes between rumors and information considered certain.
Read →J. G. de Baluze recommends the bearer of the letter, who has already gained the favor of the Grand Hetman, to Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski. He asks the Voivode to grant him protection and expresses his deep respect.
Read →The author expresses joy at the Voivodess's recovery. He explains the lack of correspondence from the Marquise de Béthune and assures that her son has received the money and intended to return to France.
Read →The author reports to Hetman Jabłonowski on the progress of military operations in Europe, including the successes of French troops in Catalonia and the privateer Jean Bart at sea, maneuvers in the Netherlands, and the situation near Turin and Timișoara. He also describes the impressions of papal diplomats visiting Versailles and reports on the death of the Spanish Queen Dowager.
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