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George Wast informs the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a chest of white cups from Gdańsk via the carrier Kazimierz, commissioned by Mr. Seyler. He requests that the shipment be received in good condition and that the transport costs be settled.

The Lviv General Official Jan Drohobycz performs a transumpt of a 1499 agreement concluded between the custodian of the Lviv Franciscans, Walenty, and the parish priest Jan of Czyszki, at the request of the then-parish priest Bernard Kolaczek. This agreement regulated issues of outstanding sheaf tithes, participation in the costs of dam repairs, and the division of income from fishing in the pond in Czyszki.

Wieniawski asks the Voivode to think well of him. He reports on the health of his family, church services, and shared meals. The postscript concerns a syndic's letter and hiberna accounts.

De Villar informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that he has sent him a letter from Mr. Dupont via a trusted messenger. He also offers to mediate in sending a reply and assures him of his readiness for further service.

King Sigismund I the Old orders the municipal authorities of Lviv that files of appeal cases should not be handed over to the parties, but delivered to the royal court exclusively by a special court messenger. The cost of the expedition of the files is to be covered by the appealing party, in accordance with the ancient custom of Magdeburg law.

King Sigismund I resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the Lviv city council and the starosta Stanisław Odrowąż, confirming the jurisdiction of Magdeburg law over all visitors and merchants staying in the city, in the suburbs, and under the High Castle. The judicial powers of the starosta were limited exclusively to cases of homicide and housebreaking committed within the castle jurisdiction.

Antony Heuglin Jr. confirms his safe arrival in Gdańsk, expresses gratitude for the friendship shown, explains the delay in writing, and informs about [father's?] departure by sea to Amsterdam on May 27.

Wrocław merchant Tomasz Giernott informs the Senate of Lwów about a claim of over 624 imperial thalers he holds against the late Lwów citizen Jan Liebschwager. He requests that the municipal authorities secure and auction the debtor's assets, which would allow for the satisfaction of creditors' claims without the need for a costly trip from Wrocław.

The sisters of Franciszek Głogowski report to their brother on field work, progress in sowing, and farming troubles caused by the disobedience of peasants and the flight of serfs. They also inform him about losses in the apiary and the lack of a full register of sowings due to the departure of Mrs. Antonina.

Jerzy Glasnapp declares his readiness to assist Jan Jabłonowski during his arrival in Świecie with a detachment gathered in Radzyń, requesting clarification on the date of the meeting. He also informs about the presence of General Brandt and the Voivode of Płock in Gdańsk.

Thomas Gordon asks Arthur Forbes to send samples and purchase high-quality cloth in appropriate colors so that they arrive in time for the beginning of the Jarosław fair. He reminds him of his promise of timely delivery, and in a postscript, he mentions the sale of his own horse.

Robert Bell is to settle the payment. Gordon explains the delay due to trade difficulties and orders purple fabric and 60 ells of red damask.

Gordon writes about the difficulties in finding suitable people, the boy's journey through Lublin to Gdańsk, and the King's stay in Żółkiew.

An order for textiles accompanies a rumor about the murder and robbery of a merchant on the road from Kraków to Wrocław. Gordon expresses hope that the news is untrue.

Elżbieta Gordonowa complains of pressure from her husband’s creditors. She says she has surrendered even jewellery given to her and asks Forbes to leave her enough to support herself and her children.

Gregory asks for his handwritten document to be sent to Mr Forbes in connection with plans to leave for Gdańsk and promises payment. He explains his delay by unrecoverable debts and cites Bell and Thomson as witnesses.

Aleksander Grodzicki thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for the benefits and kind support shown to his own brother. He expresses the lifelong gratitude of his entire family and assures him of his readiness for further faithful service.

Grochowski allocates French and Venetian glass to rooms, urges completion of the palace and pay of three złoty a week for the mason. He mentions Prussian war taxes and an attack on the suffragan in Venice.

Grochowski specifies marble plaques, glazing, a painted ceiling and velvet chairs, requesting completion before Michaelmas. He also comments on a bishop’s conflict with the king and an Armenian matter.

Józef Gruszewic asks Artur Forbus to select and purchase a beautiful sable for him in Lwów, declaring he will cover all costs. The sender promises a quick repayment and gratitude, noting that he is eager to receive the fur before the holidays.

Huison reports terms with Saskiewicz and further payment promises. He mentions a confidential plan to recover a mint, connected with an offer of silver; personal identities and figures remain uncertain.

Józef Woynowski acknowledges the receipt of forty thalers from Aleksander Huison, paid out on the basis of a bill of exchange issued by Mikołaj Mythałowicz. The issuer of the document releases the addressee from the obligation in this regard.

Huison describes difficulty collecting debts, the low price of silk and stalled Sejm business. He passes on a report from Dutch news of the Duke of York’s proclamation as king.

High water delays Huison’s journey. He asks for goods to be sold even at a lower price, pursues debts from Wolff Hirschel, Janaś and Ber Smul, and considers settlements through Wrocław and the Naumburg fair.

Unable to collect payment on time, Huison considers going to the Naumburg fair. He asks for his remaining goods to be sold even more cheaply and complains about his idle servant George Lindsay.

Huison reports packing taffeta for the king on his own wagon with his own merchandise. He plans to travel to Tarnów and notes expensive, scarce trimmings and a lack of news.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison negotiates acceptance of goods and repayment by Warsaw debtors. He describes defective textiles, refusals and promises of payment, remaining in the city to collect money before travelling.

Huison reports difficulty recovering debts, competition among silk merchants and the election of a marshal. He also mentions efforts to obtain a court document concerning Simervall.

Huison reports on collecting debts and a bill of exchange for Gdańsk. He notes one debtor’s full payment and comments on the delayed end of the Sejm because of private interests.

Huison confirms Seidell’s payment, the payment to Knab and money from the elder Saskiewicz. The younger debtor postpones payment until the Sejm ends. The author discusses belt prices and difficulty selling silk.

Huison thanks Forbes for a recommendation enabling credit purchases. He plans to trade at small fairs, describes goods sent to Kraków, and complains about a horse costing 22 [currency uncertain].

Huison still awaits money, negotiates Saskiewicz’s acceptance of belts and asks Forbes to press him directly. He discusses Cuming’s payments, money for Gdańsk and the quartermaster’s promise to pay.

Huison refuses credit to a customer reputed to pay poorly. He reminds Ber Smul of a promise to pay 400 [currency unstated] and requests goods for the Krosno fair.

The merchant asks Forbes to send fabric and broad silver trimmings for an interested noblewoman. He permits the sale of his own goods below the listed price to obtain cash.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms and renews all existing rights, privileges, immunities, and possessions granted to the city of Lwów by his predecessors and by himself. At the same time, he places the burghers and their property under royal protection, prohibiting the imposition of new burdens and the violation of the boundaries of municipal jurisdiction.

The Górka brothers send two representatives to collect money deposited with the Lviv authorities by the late Andrzej Nakuski [?]. They are to collect the sum and, if necessary, issue a receipt on the senders’ behalf.

Melchior Gurowski thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his intercession and for freeing his leaseholds from the burden of military quartering, promising mutual assistance in the execution of assignments. At the same time, he commends to the care of the Voivode of Ruthenia the case of a client seeking justice.

Gurowski protests a renewed hiberna assignment despite receipts from the Lviv commission. He gives a daily cost of sixteen złoty plus upkeep for deputies, requests their withdrawal and mentions paralysis and undelivered receipts.

Aleksander Gurowski assures Voivode Jan Jabłonowski of his efforts to enforce the collection of due sums as quickly as possible after the upcoming sejmik. He also announces his appearance before a military commission to clear himself of false accusations and asks for continued protection.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Matthias Hayder to inspect and redeem pledged goods from Mr. Broniś to avoid the accumulation of interest, offering immediate reimbursement of the advanced sums in Warsaw or Gdańsk. He also authorizes the recipient to keep the goods as security or to sell them during the upcoming St. Agnes fair.

Guttinius thanks the councillors for congratulations on his secretaryship and promises assistance to the city. A postscript thanks them for fifteen thalers.

Archbishop of Rimini, Jan Davia, thanks the Hetman and Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, for his remembrance and shares pessimistic reflections on the affairs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the consequences of the peace treaty with Turkey. He also notes that in the current situation, the only concerns may arise from Prussia.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

Angelo Maria Ranuzzi, Archbishop of Damiata, responds to a letter from the mayor and councilors of Lviv, promising fair and favorable treatment of the local furriers' guild case. He also assures them of his readiness to assist the city authorities in other matters and wishes them prosperity.

Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lwów to immediately release foreign merchants and their goods from custody so they may proceed to the fair in Lublin. He emphasizes that the unlawful detention of the merchants causes losses to the state treasury and violates the exclusive jurisdiction of the Treasurer in customs and fiscal matters.

Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz declares his goodwill to the authorities of Lwów and his readiness to grant the city priority in leasing the czopowe tax. He stipulates, however, that the condition for concluding the contract is the prior enactment of this levy by the Sejm.

The Marquis d'Arquien informs Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski that due to the lack of designated payment from the Prussian treasury and from the Voivode of Poznań, the previously concluded settlement has become void. Due to the failure to meet the terms of the agreement, the author of the letter announces a return to his original financial claims and asks the Hetman for instructions.

Darowski rejects the demand for taxes dating from before he took possession of the tenement. He describes a ruined roof, water undermining the foundations, and the billeting of soldiers; he asks that the building’s condition be taken into account and that he receive a written reply.

Jakub Dementer justifies the delays in his correspondence, explaining them by his difficult situation in Husiatyn and the arbitrariness and intrigues of the Voivode and Barnet. He assures his desire to satisfy his creditors and asks for a representative to be sent to assess the situation on-site, as well as for patience until he can settle his accounts personally.