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Mikołaj Ostroróg criticizes the authorities of Lwów for filing audacious protests against the sejmik, tax levies, and the kaptur court, which has caused outrage among the nobility. He advises the councilors to seek a resolution to the dispute, reach an agreement with the kaptur judges, and utilize the mediation of the Crown Chancellor.

The Lwów city council, having approved the accounts of the Holy Spirit Hospital administration managed by the late councilor Jan Meconi and in recognition of the significant personal funds he contributed, establishes two perpetual anniversary memorial services for the repose of his soul, obliging the hospital provisors to ensure their regular performance.

King Augustus III confirms the ancient privileges and immunities of the Shooting Brotherhood of the city of Lwów, granted and confirmed by his predecessors: Sigismund Augustus, Henry Valois, Sigismund III, John Casimir, Michael Korybut, John III Sobieski, and Augustus II. The confirmation includes, among others, the collection of a fee called 'szpaszne', a share in customs revenues, tax privileges and exemptions for the Shooting King, the order of shooting exercises, and the return of the occupied shooting range (celstat).

Fr. Bartłomiej Pawłowski appeals to Voivode Jan Jabłonowski to stop the influx of non-Catholics into Świecie, who, with the consent of the municipal authorities, are buying up houses and displacing Catholics. He warns the addressee of his responsibility before the judgment of God and calls for the defense of the Church against the spreading plague of heresy.

King Augustus III approves the statute of the bookbinders' confraternity in Lwów, enacted by the city council in 1740, which regulates the organization of the guild, the duties of masters and journeymen, and protects the craft against competition from unauthorized workers.

Halych merchant Simon Pajk informs Arthur Forbes about being ruined by a Tatar raid and asks for patience regarding the repayment of his debt. He assures him that despite the constant looting by the horde, he will make every effort to pay off his debt as soon as possible.

Justyna Parteynowna, Hegumeness of Chełm, addresses a humble petition to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting the exemption of her convent from tax burdens and military quartering. She recalls past promises of protection for the monastery and asks for intervention in light of the nuns' exhaustion.

Pope Benedict XIV grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful visiting the parish church in Rychcice on the feast of the Finding or Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The document also contains an approval and authorization for publication issued by the Suffragan Bishop of Przemyśl, Andrzej Pruski.

King Augustus III confirms and renews all municipal rights, trade liberties, immunities, and privileges of the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa, transuming and approving previous grants by Polish kings from Sigismund I to John III Sobieski.

King Augustus III confirms the statute of the guild of bead-making masters in Krakow. The document also contains a transumpt of ten articles directed against the activities of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

Fr. Tomasz Perkowicz informs the Voivode about Fr. Mrozowicki's disappointment over the loss of a benefice and advises on how to persuade his rival to resign from the office. He also conveys good news about the Voivodess's health, her energetic supervision of the estate, and the improvement in the health of the Starosta of Bila Tserkva.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski maintains the right of canons to choose chapter estates, while ordering that one-third of the income—and half of the income from the Uniatycze, Pikulowice, and Żydatycze estates—be contributed to the common chapter fund. At the same time, he exempts poorer benefices from this obligation and grants the chapter a remission of all accumulated arrears.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the entirety of the ancient rights, liberties, and privileges granted to the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa by his predecessors. He also confirms the historical delimitation of municipal lands with the neighboring villages of Horpin and Monasterz, based on an entry from the Crown Metrica.

The document of King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves the separation of Lwów clockmakers from the locksmiths' guild and grants them the status of a separate guild. The transumed municipal statute regulates in seventeen articles the issues of apprentices' terms, journeymen's travels, the execution of masterpieces, guild fees, and the suppression of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the 1602 privilege of Sigismund III Vasa, which approved the statute granted to the Lwów masons' and stonemasons' guild by the city council in 1582, along with articles regulating the organization of journeymen and the admission of craftsmen.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the rights, privileges, and ordinances of the bakers' guild of the city of Lwów at the request of the guild masters. The document transumes an earlier confirmation privilege of John III Sobieski from 1690, along with the acts of earlier kings and municipal decrees contained therein.

Stanisław Podczaski informs Jan Jabłonowski about a nocturnal assault by Wallachian soldiers on the castle in Ostróg and the severe wounding of Mr. Szmoniewski. He also reports on the current management of the estate, the allocation of food rations and pay, and the damages caused by the men of the Starosta of Nowy Sącz.

Stanisław Podczaski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski about the suppression of soldier abuses, the conclusion of a favorable lease agreement, and the need to replace the administrator of the Bila Tserkva estates. He also reports on the deployment of dragoons, a shipment of furs, a village fire, and the logistics of transporting purchased rye.

Merchant Carl Lorenz Wewer from Baborów certifies that Johann Nikolaus Bosewitz has completed his five-year apprenticeship in the spice trade and releases him from his years of service. The issuer attests to the diligence, loyalty, and discretion of the trained apprentice.

Crown Chamberlain Kazimierz Poniatowski thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes of prosperity for the entire magistrate and all residents of the city, declaring his goodwill.

Stanisław Poniatowski orders the garrison commander to intervene with the Jesuit rector and the magistrate in connection with student attacks on Lwów Jews. He instructs to put the guilds on alert and, in case of escalation of the riots, to use live ammunition.

Anna Potocka informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, that she does not mind that her skipper took his belongings onto her boats. She adds that, wishing to do him a favor, she ordered the cargo to be transported by her own horses directly to Lwów.

Abbess Eleonora Potocka asks the President of Lwów, Karol Szmeling, to protect Stefan Laskowski from the legal claims of the Liw cup-bearer, Rosnowski, regarding a tenement house purchased from the convent. She emphasizes that Laskowski acquired the property fully legally and paid all dues, and therefore should not be subject to any judgments.

Konstancja Potocka informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that due to the addressee's absence from Lviv, she has conveyed her matter through her son. She makes a humble request for his favor and sends greetings to the Voivodess and the family.

Konstancja Potocka announces her husband's arrival, who is to personally report on the difficult situation, and laments the misfortunes that have befallen the family. She encourages maintaining unity within the family in the face of God's affliction and sends greetings to the Voivodess.

Aleksander Jan Potocki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski to intercede with the King to prevent his brother from being stripped of his banner. He recalls his brother's significant financial outlays and sacrifices since the Vienna expedition, appealing for the defense of his noble honor.

The Starosta of Lwów, Potocki, admonishes the Lwów Magistrate regarding a complaint from the Kahal concerning attempts to remove Jews from Ruska Street, contrary to a royal decree. He calls upon the municipal authorities to uphold existing laws and refrain from disputes until a final commission ruling is issued.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.

Lviv Castellan Józef Potocki advises the Lviv Magistrate to refrain from announcing the Crown Treasurer's universal regarding currency and suggests sending a delegate to the general sejmik in Sądowa Wisznia to coordinate a common position. He also deems the threats of the treasury scribe Krasnosielski to announce these universals on his own authority to be unlawful.

Document of the royal commissioners appointed by Sigismund I to resolve border disputes between royal estates (Sarny, Morańce, Lubinie) leased by Piotr Kmita and the possessions of the Fredro brothers (Krakowiec, Gnojnica, Przedwórz). It contains transsumed royal mandates and a report on the demarcation activities carried out in the field by the Szkło River.

Jadwiga Tarło Sieniawska grants the burghers of the town of Hieronimów arable land and meadows within specified boundaries, extending their tax exemption (wolnizna) for another six years. She further grants them the right to distill spirits, a weekly market on Thursdays, the sale of beer to surrounding village taverns, and free cattle grazing.

King Władysław III of Varna pledges to Piotr Dzik of Wojewodziny the sum of 50 marks as a mortgage on the royal village of Zuszyce in the Gródek district. The pledgee receives the village with all its benefits until the debt is repaid, provided he guards the royal hunting grounds and resides personally on the estate.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki approves two documents of King John II Casimir protecting the Lviv tailors' guild against unauthorized competition. He confirms the ban on sewing and trading clothing and cloth caps by Jews, Armenians, furriers, and persons outside the guild.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders Captain Franciszek Szeligowski to ruthlessly suppress riots and lawlessness in Lwów without regard for scruples. He also informs about the deployment of troops, orders the securing of forage for Mr. Albart's unit, and the preparation of ammunition transport to Tłumacz.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders the Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery to ruthlessly suppress riots in Lwów, announcing his imminent arrival with troops to punish the rebels. He also orders the preparation of ammunition transport to Tłumacz and efforts to address shortages in artillery draft animals.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders the military deputies collecting the hiberna tax in the Ruthenian Voivodeship to cease collection from villages near Lviv, which possess legal immunities and are not subject to the jurisdiction of royal estates. The Hetman declares that any attempt to burden these estates will be treated as a personal insult.

King Augustus II confirms the rights and statutes of the saddlers' guild of the city of Lwów, transuming the diploma of King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki from 1671. At the same time, the monarch expands the guild's powers by granting the Lwów craftsmen the exclusive right to upholster carriages and coaches.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves and transumes the ordinance of the merchant confraternity of the city of Lwów, enacted by the Lwów municipal council, comprising 37 articles regulating membership rules, trade, the organization of brotherhood authorities, and the protection of the rights of Lwów merchants.

Father Teodor Potocki sends brief expressions of respect to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, referring to previously written news. He also apologizes for the brevity of the letter caused by a complete lack of time.

Father Teodor Potocki assures the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, of his respect and readiness to serve, mentioning matters of correspondence and entries in the tax registers. The letter concludes with greetings and formal courtesies dated from Warsaw.

Bishop Teodor Potocki earnestly asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for intervention and support regarding the Chełmno bishopric, complaining about the lack of means of subsistence. He warns that without the addressee's help, he will face total ruin.

Father Teodor Potocki complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the difficulties in defending the honor of his lineage against accusations in Rome, as well as the enormous costs and debts associated with it. He also mentions a wedding organized by the Voivode of Bełz and the lack of an invitation.

Father Teodor Potocki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about public difficulties, including the surrender of Elbląg and the danger near Toruń. He urgently calls upon the addressee to arrive and remedy the disasters of the Commonwealth as well as matters of jurisdiction.

Father Teodor Potocki sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski Christmas greetings and wishes for the prosperity of his family. He also reports on the marital disputes of the Voivodess of Bełz, announcing his imminent arrival in Lwów to report on the matters in person.

Teodor Potocki justifies to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski his inability to depart immediately due to his mother's order regarding the joint celebration of the Ruthenian Christmas Eve and matters related to the Union. He promises to set off immediately after the service and make up for this delay with a full day of service.

Teodor Potocki reports on the difficulties regarding his departure to Warsaw and delays in handling matters entrusted to him by the Voivode of Ruthenia. He promises to send detailed information via the next post and advises the recipient against arriving.

Teodor Potocki reports to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on disputes and relations with the General, as well as the efforts of the Starosta of Żydaczów. He also informs about the progress in obtaining consent and overseeing the formalities related to the cession of the Mościska starosty.

Bishop Teodor Potocki reports current news from Warsaw to the Ruthenian Voivode, mentioning the mood at court, an accident involving the General, and military matters related to the evacuation of Kamianets-Podilskyi. He also reports on the wait for decisions from the Apostolic See, as well as social gossip and planned marriages.

Teodor Potocki excuses his inability to meet with the General due to his poor health, caused by business failures, which necessitated bloodletting. He also mentions false reports and a lack of certain information regarding recent events.

Teodor Potocki, Bishop of Chełmno, congratulates the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on his safe return from a journey and sends him the promised Pomeranian horses for the hardships of the road. He also assures him of his readiness to provide further services at the addressee's request.