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Duke Władysław Opolczyk promises the inhabitants and cities of Ruthenia compensation for any losses in the event of an armed invasion by Queen Jadwiga and guarantees that he will not appoint a Hungarian as governor of these lands. He also establishes a procedure for the amicable settlement of the Polish Queen's rights to Ruthenia by selected dukes and lords of the Empire.

Halych Archbishop Jakub Strzemię transumes a bull of Pope Boniface IX and, by its authority, summons the Lwów parish priest Jan Rusin to the episcopal court in a dispute with the authorities of Lwów. The subject of the conflict concerns the rights to appoint the schoolmaster, the sacristan, the collection of tributes, and the administration of the rectory building and the mill in Zboiska.

King Władysław Jagiełło resolves property and legal disputes between the burghers of Lwów and Jan, the parish priest of the church in Lwów. The document regulates issues concerning the 'meszne' (mass fee), the appointment and maintenance of the school and the sacristan, the participation of the clergy in the drafting of wills, rights to house rents, and the ownership of the Blessed Virgin Mary mill.

The document is a notarial instrument drawn up by the notary Albert of Padua on the order of the Archbishop of Lviv, Jan of Rzeszów, at the request of the altarist Augustyn Kamener. It contains a transumpt of the privilege of the Lviv city council from 1399, which founded and endowed the Altar of the Ten Thousand Martyrs and the Holy Virgins in the Lviv Cathedral.

Wojciech and Stanisław of Sulimów discharge the councillors and burghers of Lwów from the payment of 30 marks of compensation for assault and injuries sustained, granted by the verdict of an arbitration court presided over by the Archbishop of Lwów, Jan. The issuers commit to refraining from any further claims against the city and to maintaining perpetual peace.

Grymko of Bogusławice acknowledges receipt from the councillors and burghers of Lwów of ten marks of half-groschens as compensation for wounds, assault, and medical expenses, awarded to him by the verdict of an arbitration court. The issuer renounces, on behalf of himself and his relatives, all further claims and disputes against the authorities and inhabitants of Lwów.

King Władysław Jagiełło donates the dilapidated royal bathhouse with its plot to the city of Lwów in exchange for an annual rent of 20 marks. Furthermore, he authorizes the councilors and the city to construct additional bathhouses as their own property without the obligation to pay any fees to the monarch.

The city councilors of Lviv certify the amicable division of the estate of the late Jan Zimmerstein, concluded by appointed guardians between the widow Jadwiga and her daughter Anna. The document regulates in detail the division of precious metals, suburban farms, houses, gardens, receivables, and sums secured by rent.

The Lviv City Council certifies an amicable settlement reached between councilor Mikołaj Sołtys and Kasia Teuffelin in a dispute over four gardens located in front of the Halych Gate. The terms for compensation payment and the perpetual transfer of an annual rent to the poor of the Lviv hospital after Teuffelin's death were established.

The Lviv City Council certifies the amicable division of the estate of Jan Sommerstein and his mother Jadwiga, carried out by arbitrators between Mikołaj Sołtys the Elder and his wife Jadwiga, and Mikołaj Sołtys the Younger and his wife Anna. The settlement specifies the division of townhouses in the Lviv Market Square, the grange near the Katschel mill, peasant rents, ponds, gardens, and movable property.

Ruthenian Voivode Andrzej Odrowąż and Lviv Judge Jan Gołąbek, acting under royal mandate, resolve a border dispute between the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv and the children of Wincenty Łąka of Uniatycze. Based on older documents, they adjudicate the disputed boundary markers and the village of Wierzbiąż to the Chapter, imposing a perpetual silence on the opposing party.

The Starosta and Sub-chamberlain of Halych certify the course of an unsuccessful delimitation between the village of Bybeł, belonging to the Archdiocese of Lviv, and the Boków estate of Andrzej Świstelnicki. Due to conflicting evidence, contradictory documents, and Świstelnicki's refusal to submit the case to the officials' arbitration, the boundaries were not definitively established.

Hryćko of Pomorzany certifies an amicable judgment settling a dispute with the city of Lviv, under which the residents of Lviv and the subjects of Vynnyky were granted mutual rights to fell trees in the forests between these localities. In case of grievance, the parties were to petition the King to establish permanent boundaries.

The jurors of the city of Lviv certify that the bedridden Jadwiga, widow of Mikołaj Sołtys the Elder, sold her half of a house in the Lviv Market Square to the burgher Peter Lindner. The seller submitted a statement before the court confirming receipt of full payment and renounced all further claims to the property.

The Lviv city councilors certify an agreement between Staszko the merchant and Piotr Niemand regarding the relocation of a fence separating their meadow and garden. According to the agreement, Staszko and his successors committed to building and maintaining the fence at their own expense.

The document certifies the verdict of King Casimir Jagiellon, issued during his judicial stay in Lviv, prohibiting Elizabeth of Żmigród from collecting unlawful customs duties on goods and cattle grazing in royal forests that were exempt from such fees. The court ruled that the defendant possessed no rights or privileges authorizing the collection of these charges.

The author of the letter asks Peter Forbes to send three chests of goods from their shop to Mościska and to secure one of them with a rope. He also requests that a circle of wax be left in the shop until their arrival, declaring gratitude on behalf of himself and his partner.

The sender replies to Forbes regarding notes, a shipment, and money, requests a refund from an account, and commissions the purchase of flax and other goods. He suggests settling the debt through Dominik in Gdańsk.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek certifies an agreement between the Lviv Cathedral Chapter and Provost Stanisław Wilczek regarding the granting of the first place to him for life in the church, chapter, and at the table as a canon. The agreement reserves the rights of future successors to the Lviv provostry to pursue their own claims.

King Sigismund I the Old allocates the first vacant mansionary at St. Catherine's Church in the Lower Castle of Lviv for the endowment of a German preacher, whose candidacy is to be presented by the city councilors to the King for presentation to the Archbishop of Lviv. The document mandates that the preacher maintain the traditional duty of performing choir service either personally or through a deputy.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki responds to complaints from the Lviv authorities, dismissing allegations against the garrison commander regarding incidents involving Armenians and Cadet Radziejowski. He orders the appointment of an investigative commission and appeals to the magistrate for a more conciliatory and friendly treatment of the soldiers.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute in Lwów, sentencing councilors Maciej Mikulka, Jan Kochno, and Jan Frayborg to imprisonment in a tower for unlawfully inciting the commonalty. He orders the city council to account for public revenues and fortification funds before royal commissioners and delegates of the commune and guilds.

Reinhold Bruß informs Artur Forbes about sending three wagonloads of parsley seeds from Zamość to Jarosław and the settlement of payment for the drivers, requesting their sale and the settlement of a debt. He also encloses a letter to Mr. Hölzener and asks for news from the Vistula region and about his brother.

Reingold Bruß explains the delay in correspondence due to his involvement in grain shipments and provides reports on the prices of wheat and train oil in Gdańsk. He expresses gratitude for the recommendation to Peter Forbes, informs about a cloth order, and wishes for the successful sale of the oxen sent by the recipient.

Reingold Bruß asks Artur Forbes to provide a trade recommendation to Peter Forbes in order to obtain a guarantee for the purchase of goods. He also reports on his travel plans from Warsaw via Zakroczym to Gdańsk and sends greetings from Johan Andersson.

George Buchan informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in the cloth and rash trade caused by the severe winter and high prices, and shares news about the troop movements of King William. Furthermore, he asks the addressee to urge Paul Galbreath to settle an outstanding payment.

George Buchan urges Arthur Forbes to collect a debt from Carol Galbreath in Lviv due to his own financial difficulties in Gdańsk. He also discusses the unprofitability of selling hare skins and the sharp rise in prices for wool and cloth on the market.

Georg Buchan discusses the costs of ordered fabrics and the transfer of money to Sambir. He also informs the recipient about the death of his godson, Peter Forbes.

King Sigismund I resolves a dispute between the authorities and the commonalty of the city of Lwów and the heir of the village of Zboiska, Piotr Odnowski, prohibiting the collection of causeway tolls from peasants transporting goods to the Lwów market. The owner of Zboiska retains the right to collect causeway duties from carters and other travelers in accordance with his privileges.

King Sigismund I authorizes the authorities of Lviv to collect a fee of half a grosz from every wagon of refugees seeking shelter in the city from enemy invasions. The funds obtained are to cover the costs of cleaning the city of mud and filth and repairing the city walls, ramparts, and moats.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about the shipment of cloth via Wieruszów to Jarosław and current merchant correspondence. He also discusses the collection of cash, debt payment deadlines, and difficulties in obtaining bills of exchange before the Leipzig fair.

The author invites the recipient to his wedding with Dorothea Braun, daughter of the late Gdańsk councilor Daniel Braun, scheduled for January 5th. The invitation dated December 30, 1665, was addressed to Jacob Barenham [?] in Kraków.

Peter West informs Arthur Forbes from Warsaw about the progress of legal proceedings before the Marshal's and Grodzki courts and the departure of the parties to Krakow. He also reports on tax issues, disputed settlements with Lądek, and efforts to reach a settlement before the fair.

Peter West informs Arthur Forbes about current financial settlements, the planned transfer of funds by the Jews to Mr. Kuntz, and the shipment of wine to Gdańsk. He also reports on ongoing legal cases, disputes with the Starosta of Rawa, a murder at the Treasurer's office, and the adjournment of the chancellery's work.

King Sigismund I the Old settles a dispute between the burghers of Lviv and the Starosta of Lviv, Stanisław of Chodecz, concerning the collection of customs and market duties on salted fish. He establishes a procedure for merchants to take an oath and confirms the right of Lviv burghers to purchase fish in Busk duty-free.

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.

King Sigismund I postpones for six years the resolution of a dispute between Kraków and Lwów regarding staple rights and approves a temporary settlement regulating the trade rules for merchants of both cities. The document orders the citizens of Lwów to pass through Kraków and restricts the export of oxen, while forbidding the citizens of Kraków from bypassing Lwów and purchasing cattle further than Gliniany.

The enclosed bill of exchange is to be presented to Peter, servant of Krzysztof Nitzsch; after collection, the amount should be sent to Heuglin, deducting the commission.

King Sigismund I the Old forbids the authorities of Lviv from opening the city gates at night at the request of the nobility and magnates due to war threats on the borderlands, allowing exceptions only in cases of urgent and supreme state necessity. At the same time, he forbids anyone from pressuring the city councilors under threat of severe royal penalties.

Archbishop of Lviv Piotr Starzechowski performs an oblation and transsumption of a document by Primate Jan Latalski containing a brief of Pope Paul III from 1538. The act confirms the exemption of mendicant friars in the Kingdom of Poland from the jurisdiction of diocesan bishops and prohibits the violation of their privileges.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the privileges exempting the burghers and inhabitants of Lwów from the jurisdiction of noble, land, and castle courts. All their cases are to be heard exclusively before the proper municipal court of Magdeburg Law, under penalty of nullity of any other judgments.

King Sigismund II Augustus grants the mansionaries of the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv a garden with a manor and a meadow within the city of Lviv. The granted properties are incorporated into ecclesiastical immunity and exempted from all burdens as well as castle and municipal taxes.

Lviv Archbishop Piotr Starzechowski transfers a sum with an annual rent secured on the Stołpin estate to the needs of the Lviv Cathedral fabric, orders estate managers to take an oath to secure assets sede vacante, and grants canons and vicars the right to fell timber in Obroszyn.

King Sigismund II Augustus annuls the donation of a plot of land near the Low Castle in Lviv made to Mikołaj Leśniowski of Zimna Woda, citing a threat to the defense of the city and the castle. He orders the Starosta of Lviv to demolish the buildings erected there and forbids the city authorities from allowing further development of this area.

Record of the address of a letter directed to the magistrate and citizens of the royal city of Lviv.

King Sigismund Augustus confirms in the form of a transsumpt four earlier royal privileges for the city of Lviv. The document guarantees the exemption of Lviv burghers from foreign jurisdictions and commission courts, and exempts Lviv merchants of all rites from customs duties in, among others, Chełm, Bełz, and Hrubieszów.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the privilege of King Władysław III of Varna from 1444, which mandates that the nobility and clergy sell Lviv real estate to Lviv burghers within one year. Additionally, the monarch introduces mandatory official valuation of encumbered properties by the magistrate under oath and prohibits the artificial inflation of mortgage debts beyond the estimated value.

Lviv Archbishop Feliks Ligęza confirms the privilege of King Sigismund II Augustus from 1550, granting the mansionaries of the Lviv Cathedral a garden with a house and a meadow in Lviv. Despite the opposition of Lviv councilor Maciej Hidek, the hierarch incorporates these goods into ecclesiastical jurisdiction and immunity.

King Sigismund Augustus adjudicates the ownership of the Brzuchowice estate, including the mill, to the city of Lwów and confirms municipal jurisdiction over the villages of Brzuchowice and Hołosko. He ensures the successors of Marcin Hanel the right to collect income from the Hołosko estate, while maintaining traditional labor services (szarwarki) owed to the city.

The document resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the authorities of Lviv and the Armenian community, defining the scope of competence of the municipal court and the Armenian court in criminal and property cases. The King confirms the right of the Armenians to elect twelve seniors to adjudicate in rotation with the wójt (advocatus) and regulates issues of municipal order and the taking of oaths.