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The Archbishop of Lviv, Jan Tarnowski, approves the foundation of Aleksander Zborowski and canonically erects the church and monastery of Saint Martin of the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance, along with a hospital for sick noble soldiers in the Krakow Suburb of Lviv. He secures the income and endowment of the order and ensures the inviolability of the rights of the local parish.

Archbishop of Lwów Jan Tarnowski confirms and approves the donation of a sum of six thousand Polish zlotys, recorded by the municipal authorities of Lwów from the estate of the late councilor Maciej Hejder for the benefit of the Brotherhood of the Most Holy Body of Christ at the Lwów Cathedral.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Tarnowski approves the foundation of the Halych land judge Stanisław Głowiński of Głowno, erecting the prelatura of cantor and the Głowiński canonry at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv. The new benefices are endowed with the villages of Młyniszcze and Zabłotowce in the Żydaczów land, including the definition of liturgical duties and the right of patronage.

In recognition of the loyalty and sacrifices of Lwów during the wars, King John II Casimir equalizes the city and its citizens with Kraków and Wilno in terms of rights, liberties, and noble privileges. The burghers of Lwów are granted the right to participate in royal elections, attend the Sejm, and freely acquire and possess landed estates.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Tarnowski, at the request of the local parish priest, erects and approves the Confraternity of the Most Holy Body of Christ at the parish church in Komarno. The document defines papal indulgences as well as the statutes and duties of the confraternity members, modeled on Roman and Lviv rules.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Tarnowski approves the foundational endowments of brothers Marcin and Maciej Rzechowski and solemnly erects and endows a prebend at the church and hospital of St. Barbara in the suburbs of Rohatyn. The document details the liturgical duties of the prebendary, the management of the poor funds, and the right of patronage belonging to the founders, their Catholic successors in the Kutcze estate, and the Rohatyn magistrate.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Tarnowski performs the erection, endowment, and legal approval of the provostry at the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Domagaliczowska) at the Lviv Cathedral, consolidating foundations and monetary legacies for a total amount of 10,200 Polish zlotys. The document defines the mass obligations of the provost and two priests, the distribution of income from rents, and establishes an alternating right of patronage between the archbishop and the Lviv magistrate.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Tarnowski confirms and approves the foundation of Jan Sobieski secured on the Błudów estates, establishing a convent and hospital of the Brothers Hospitaller at the Church of St. Lawrence in Lviv. The document incorporates the church into the monks' endowment and regulates issues of ecclesiastical immunity and the inviolability of the local parish's rights.

Pope Clement X informs the faithful of the city and archdiocese of Lviv of the transfer of Albert, Bishop of Kamianets, to the office of Archbishop of Lviv, vacant following the death of Archbishop Jan. He commands the faithful to receive their new shepherd with due respect and to be obedient to his instructions.

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki, at the request of the seniors of the Armenian nation, confirms the 1661 privilege of John II Casimir, which equated the city of Lwów and its citizens of Roman Catholic, Armenian, and Greek rites in rights and prerogatives with Kraków and Wilno. The burghers of Lwów obtain and retain noble rights, including the right to participate in royal elections, acquire landed estates, and parliamentary representation.

The Vice-Starosta of Kamionka, Stanisław Ordyniec, writes on behalf of the Voivode of Kraków to the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów, requesting a three-day loan of carpets and wall hangings for a gathering of distinguished guests, including the Tęczyński family. The author promises to return the textiles in pristine condition immediately after the ceremony.

Castellan of Kraków Jan Tarnowski requests the authorities of Lviv to release three cannons left in the city during a past expedition against the Moldavian Hospodar Bogdan. He explains that the weaponry is to be transported to designated castles by royal order.

Deputy Chancellor Jan Tarnowski informs the authorities of Lviv about complaints from local Jews regarding grievances suffered and threats to their safety. He explains that he has withheld the issuance of official royal mandates, hoping that the councilors themselves will cease the oppression and ensure peace for the Jewish community.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Jan Tarnowski informs the mayor and council of Lviv about the King's approval of the municipal verdict regarding the wounding of a doorkeeper. He appeals to the councilors to show Christian mercy and mitigate the sentence imposed on the convicted man.

Georg Sterling thanks Maciej Hajder for the fish sent, discusses difficulties with transporting barrels of wine, and asks for 400 zlotys to be paid to Mr. Tomasz. He also inquires about the threat of the Cossacks and the plague, citing alarming reports of deaths in Lviv.

Zofia Sterlingowa asks Lviv councilor Maciej Hajder to look after her late husband's market stall left in Lviv, collect debts, and purchase food. She also declares her help in searching for the addressee's lost watch.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the lack of reliable information regarding Tatar troop movements and about suspicious and likely false rumors brought by a messenger. He also reports on forwarding correspondence from the Voivode of Podolia and the Starosta of Żydaczów, and on the transfer of a vacant banner to Count Tarnowski.

The author begins correspondence via Colonel Kamiński, informing his brother of the lack of important news from Poryck. He also describes his stay in Lwów, comforting Her Ladyship who is distressed after their parting, a successful ruse with a bracelet, and a confidential request from Kamiński.