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King Władysław IV confirms the decree of Sigismund III from 1607 in the dispute between the inhabitants of Zamarstynów and the authorities of Lwów. According to the verdict, the corvée labor due to the city may be converted by the magistrate into labor services at the Zamarstynów manor, provided that their extent does not exceed the city obligations.

King Władysław IV examines a dispute over an unpaid debt between Maciej Fik of Gdańsk and the Lwów Armenian Gabriel Bernatowicz, and confirms the privilege of Sigismund Augustus exempting Armenians from answering before commission courts. On this basis, the monarch refers the case to the competent Armenian court in Lwów.

King Władysław IV approves the statute of the needle-makers' guild in Lwów, defining the rules for admitting masters and apprentices, performing the masterpiece, and protection against competition from unauthorized craftsmen and foreign merchants.

King Władysław IV grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect a fee known as 'sztukowe' or 'węzłowe' (bale/knot duty) from foreign merchants' goods, extending the privilege of Sigismund III to support the city's ruined finances. From the proceeds of this duty, the King further allocates 200 Polish florins annually for the mayor and councilors of Lwów.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski responds to the Lviv authorities regarding their request for intervention against a royal decree ordering the admission of Eastern Rite burghers to municipal offices, declaring his intercession with the Crown Deputy Chancellor.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending the city's draft to the Crown Deputy Chancellor in order to persuade the King to revoke the rescript admitting Ruthenians to municipal offices, warning against the collapse of trade and the impoverishment of the city.

King Władysław IV confirms a document of the Lwów city authorities from 1425 regarding the clearing of forest lands, the foundation of the village of Kulparków, and the granting of two free hides to Paweł Goltberg, along with the specification of the tax-free period and judicial jurisdiction.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs Jan Jabłonowski of the death of his uncle, the Bishop of Poznań Stanisław Jan Witwicki, and asks for protection from the Grand Crown Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski regarding the vacant military banner.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms and approves the document of erection and the right of patronage over St. Lazarus Hospital in the Lwów suburb, issued by the provisors and seniors of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves and confirms the articles and regulations of the Tailors' Guild of the city of Lviv at the request of the guild masters.

King Władysław IV confirms the existing rights, concessions, and acquired lands of the holders of hides in the Lwów suburb of Kleparów. In return, he imposes on them the obligation to pay traditional rents to the municipal treasury, perform corvée labor (szarwark) for one day per month, transport materials for wall repairs, and pay military taxes.

King Władysław IV confirms the ancient rights, municipal grants, and the 1559 decree of King Sigismund Augustus for the inhabitants of the villages and suburbs of Lviv: Brzuchowice, Hołosko, and Kleparów. In return, he imposes on them the obligation to pay traditional rents to the city treasury, perform corvée labor, contribute to the repair of city walls, and pay the military tax.

King Władysław IV confirms to the inhabitants of Biłohorszcze near Lviv their ancient rights, grants from the magistrate, and the 1559 decree of Sigismund Augustus guaranteeing peaceful possession of their land plots. The document simultaneously defines their fixed duties to the city: payment of traditional rents to the lonheria, the obligation of one day of corvée (szarwark) per month, and the bearing of military burdens.

King Władysław IV grants the inhabitants of the Halicz Suburb in Lwów permission to build ramparts and fortifications according to the design of Jan Bletner, and defines the rules for supervision and financing of the works. He allocates escheat property for this purpose, permits the free brewing of beer and mead, and obliges the nobility and clergy owning properties in the suburb to contribute to the construction costs.

King Władysław IV issues an authentic transcript of a 1634 decree regarding a dispute between the Lwów magistrate and the College of Forty Men representing the commonalty. The case concerned the failure to submit financial reports on municipal income and expenditures, as well as the neglect of repairs to the defensive walls.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves the safe-conduct letters issued by Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski, Chancellor Tomasz Zamoyski, and Voivode Janusz Tyszkiewicz for the Armenian priest Krzysztof Głuszkowicz. Furthermore, the monarch admits him into the ranks of royal servitors, granting him trade freedoms and exemption from municipal jurisdiction.

Lwów Archbishop Władysław Łubieński informs the Lwów Magistrate of the advancement of his formal entry into the cathedral to August 3, 1758, in accordance with the King's will. He requests the municipal authorities to prepare appropriate assistance and a convenient passage along the route of the ceremony.

Archbishop of Lviv Władysław Łubieński informs the Lviv Magistrate of a change in the date of his formal entry into the cathedral to August 3, 1758, in accordance with the King's will. He requests the city authorities to prepare for the ceremony and ensure a convenient and dignified passage to the church.

King Władysław IV confirms to the Corpus Christi Dominican convent in Lviv the privilege of collecting customs duties in their hereditary village of Kościejów, originally founded by Casimir Jagiellon in exchange for celebrating masses for the Polish kings. The document further increases the existing customs rate by half a grosz.

Lviv Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski approves the foundation of a new scholasticate prelatry at the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv, established by Royal Secretary Jan Karol Czołhański and endowed with the estates of Czołhany, Bełejów, Wełdzisz, and others in the Żydaczów district. The act defines the right of patronage of the Czołhański family (Sas coat of arms), the scholastic's endowment, mass obligations, and funds for the capitular tribunal deputy and anniversary services.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms the foundation of the Reformed Franciscan convent under the invocation of St. Roch in the suburbs of Lwów. The monarch exempts the land held by the friars from all public and municipal burdens, granting them ecclesiastical immunity in perpetuity.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves the act of foundation and endowment of the scholastery at the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv, established by Father Jan Karol Czołhański from estates in the Żydaczów district, and confirmed by Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski and the Lviv chapter. The monarch incorporates the granted villages into the ecclesiastical immunity for all time.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms the right of the Lwów city magistrate to collect in perpetuity the ancient market fee known as 'półmiarkowe'. The income from this tax is intended for the repair and construction of the city's defensive walls.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, meaning the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the recipient of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

King Władysław IV exempts the Armenians living within the walls of the city of Lwów from all customs duties on goods and money imported into the Kingdom or exported beyond its borders. This freedom is to remain in effect on the condition that the transported goods are recorded in customs registers until the final resolution of the matter by the General Sejm.

King Władysław IV orders Lwów merchants to pay border customs duties on imported goods, abolishing the Armenian lump sum of twelve kopa, while simultaneously releasing the townspeople from past arrears and upholding their exemption from internal customs duties.

Apostolic Palace Auditor Krzysztof Widman issues a decree in the dispute between the Lviv Cathedral Chapter and the Dominican Order regarding the administration of the property of St. Lazarus Hospital in Lviv. The act formally notifies the parties of the decision to lift the previous inhibition based on the appellate procedure.

The Abbot of Tyniec, Stanisław Józef Lubomirski, complains to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the violence and destruction caused in the monastic estates by the regiment of the Crown Treasurer. He asks the addressee for intercession and the removal of the troops from the abbey, citing the prohibition of the Apostolic Nunciature and the already paid hiberna tax.

Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to intercede in the matter of including a Wallachian banner in the military register and assigning it winter quarters. He assures him of his loyalty and invokes the traditional friendship between their families.

Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for intercession regarding the exemption of his estates from public burdens and subsidies. He also refers to current legal and property issues, including protests and the case of the starosta.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski expresses regret over the bloodshed and the insult to Lwów and the parish school by people who consider themselves above the law. He assures the municipal authorities of his support and promises to present their grievances to the nobility gathered at the Proszowice sejmik.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Lubomirski, urges the authorities of Lwów to transfer the investigation files to the jurisdiction of the sub-voivode's office and to immediately release the victim from custody so that she may file charges against the perpetrator of the rape. He warns the councilors that if they continue to obstruct the trial and fail to provide a formal prosecutor, he will be forced to release the prisoner, who has been held for twenty weeks.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski informs the authorities of Lwów about a conversation with the city clerk and sends a universal and a letter to the starosta. He orders the councilors to prepare urgently and maintain full readiness.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Lubomirski, sends the Cupbearer of Bracław, Zieliński, to the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów to discuss matters related to preparing the city's defense during a dangerous time. He urges the city authorities to reach an agreement with the envoy and carry out his recommendations for the sake of common security.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski advises the authorities of Lwów to refrain from the hasty construction of blockhouses until the arrival of the garrison, assuring that the fortifications will be built rapidly upon the arrival of his infantry. Instead, he orders the councilors to focus on gathering supplies of food, gunpowder, bullets, and tools for earthworks.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski sends the requested open letter addressed to the suburbanites to the mayor and city council of Lwów. He also announces his imminent arrival in Lwów to personally establish proper order. Meanwhile, he offers his goodwill to the recipients.

Franciszek Lupis informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about his efforts in Paris to collect paintings from the painter de Troy. He explains that due to the artist's prolonged work and the freshness of the canvases, he could not take them personally, but expects them to be sent with a later transport.

Jan Lamprecht confirms to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the receipt of correspondence from Prince Jakub Sobieski and the dispatch of letters from the Castellan of Kraków to Rome. He also explains the reasons for the previous delay in correspondence, caused by the departure of the Lviv post.

Jan Lamprecht notifies Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about sending his letter to Oława and promises to forward the reply promptly. He also informs about the postponement of a meeting at Cardinal Michał Radziejowski's and refers to the Starosta of Cherkasy for detailed news.

The document establishes the statutes of the Tailors' Guild in Lwów, regulating in detail the rules for the inn, contributions, working hours and hygiene, discipline, and the mutual aid fund for journeymen and apprentices. It confirms the original articles from 1491/1501 and their official renewal by the guild masters in 1646.

Lanckoroński informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the nobility's opposition to the Swedish war and the adoption of instructions to send envoys to the King of Sweden demanding his withdrawal from Courland. The letter also briefly mentions current personnel matters and the death of Joanna.

Hetman Stanisław Lanckoroński informs the Lviv councilors about reprimanding Mr. Janicki and placing an arrest on his pay due to the grievances caused to the suburbanites. He also urges the city authorities to gather materials during the winter needed for the spring construction of the castle and Lviv fortifications.

Stanisław Lanckoroński informs the authorities of Lwów about the royal order to allocate ten thousand zlotys from the tap tax (czopowe) for the city's fortifications. He announces his imminent arrival, a consultation with officials, and his intention to order the leaseholder to pay this sum to the magistrate without delay.

Hetman Stanisław Lanckoroński announces his arrival in Lwów to consult on the urgent construction of the city's defensive fortifications. He orders the councilors to prepare materials, locate the plans approved by the King, and hire the engineer Delaqua.

King Władysław IV confirms the privilege of King Casimir Jagiellon from 1476, granting the Corpus Christi monastery of the Dominican fathers in Lviv the right to collect customs duties from merchant wagons in the village of Kościejów in the Lviv land.