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King Władysław IV Vasa admonishes the Lwów magistrate in connection with a complaint from the local Armenians, who are suffering prejudice to their rights and privileges granted by monarchs. He orders the city authorities not to violate Armenian liberties and to refrain from causing them any harm or obstacles.

The city is to send representatives familiar with the value of foreign goods to Warsaw by May 27, 1643. They will support the parliamentary commission working with the treasurers to set prices.

The King condemns the financing of the city's ransom using the assets of absent residents. He orders the costs to be distributed according to wealth and demands the return of Mikołaj Boim's property; he reserves the right of confiscation exclusively for the royal court.

King John II Casimir expresses surprise at the sentencing of the Starosta of Łomża by the authorities of Lwów for embezzlement. He informs them of the issuance of a safe-conduct letter and orders the magistrate to send plenipotentiaries to Lublin to settle accounts and issue a receipt.

The Dominicans purchased a house next to their monastery and wish to connect it to the monastery wall. The King demands the city's consent, arguing that voluntary agreement will not infringe upon its privileges.

King John II Casimir orders the Chamberlain of Lwów, Piotr Ożga, to compel the leaseholder Icek to immediately pay 10,000 zlotys from the 'czopowe' tax to the Lwów magistrate. The monarch notes that despite a previous rescript, the city has not yet received the money due to it.

King John II Casimir instructs Voivode Stanisław Lanckoroński to chair a commission receiving accounts from the burghers of Lwów concerning the 'czopowe' (excise) funds allocated for fortifications. Simultaneously, the monarch exempts the residents of Lwów and its subordinate estates from the obligation to provide infantry for the 'pospolite ruszenie' (levée en masse), ordering them to keep the men in place as a city garrison.

King John II Casimir thanks the authorities of Lwów for their loyalty to the Crown and promises compensation for war-related losses. He also instructs them to organize winter clothing for the stationed soldiers in cooperation with the governor, assuring that the funds spent will be reimbursed from the state treasury.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Jan, together with the Chapter, releases and acquits the councilors and burghers of Lwów from the repayment of a debt incurred from the late Bishop Maciej, due to the transfer of these funds directly to King Władysław Jagiełło. The issuers renounce all further financial claims and declare the existing debt obligations void and cancelled.

King John II Casimir orders the authorities of Lviv to organize the transport of three hundred lances left in the city and deliver them to Lublin. Krzysztof Bernatowicz is to provide detailed information regarding the transport of the weapons and the banners belonging to them.

The King thanks Lviv for its resistance against the troops of the Voivode of Transylvania and requests a loan of 100,000 zlotys. The security for the loan is to be the customs revenues collected via lease; the Treasurer will provide the details.

King John II Casimir calls upon the authorities of the city of Lviv to reimburse expenses and compensate for losses to Jan Torosowicz, who previously leased the Ruthenian customs and excise duties. The monarch notes that the obligation to satisfy the claims of the previous lessee arises from the terms of the contract concluded by the scribe of the Crown Treasury.

The King places Marcin Raniszewski, who has submitted to the authority of the Lviv magistrate, under his protection and recommends his appointment to the local clerkship and the bench. The preserved text breaks off before the closing of the letter.

Jan Studnicki and Andrzej Zdelejzyk complain about their imprisonment and sequestration despite an unexpired three-year lease of Lviv's revenues. The King orders their release, mandates consideration of hardships and municipal exemptions, and requires the contract to be maintained until the end of its term.

King John Casimir orders the authorities of Lwów to uphold and extend for another three years the interpreter's contract with Mikołaj Bajdułowicz, who has been sent on a foreign mission in royal service, and to accept the deputy appointed by him. The monarch simultaneously annuls any letters contrary to this decision that might have been issued by the royal chancellery.

The King requests Cardinal Virginio Orsini to obtain a judicial commission from the Pope in a dispute between the Mayor of Lviv and the Franciscans. The dispute arises from the detention of a perpetrator of a fatal wounding and the challenging of secular jurisdiction on the grounds of alleged violation of ecclesiastical immunity.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to maintain the widow and children of Andrzej Dalczyński, a doctor and councilor of Lwów, in the agreement regarding the hospital village of Malechów. He orders them not to take the village away from them nor to conclude an agreement with any other tenant.

King John II Casimir calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lviv to immediately organize transport for the artillery equipment left in the city and to send it to the royal army, guaranteeing that the wagoners will be paid by the General of Artillery. The monarch warns the magistrate of severe consequences and accountability before the Commonwealth in the event of any delay that might hinder the expedition.

The King again orders the authorities of Lviv to provide the necessary number of carters to transport the ammunition remaining in the city. The captain of artillery is to pay in cash. The King threatens that any further delay will be considered as the city's obstinacy and will result in execution against the persons and property of the authorities.

King John II Casimir informs the authorities of Lwów about entrusting the command of the city and the castle to the Lwów wojski Olewiński in order to ensure public safety. He orders the magistrate to cooperate closely with the new commander and to unconditionally submit to his orders.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki notifies the authorities of Lviv about the conclusion of a marriage contract with Archduchess Eleonora of Austria and the wedding planned for the beginning of March in Warsaw. The monarch calls upon the city representatives to appear ceremoniously in the capital to welcome the new queen.

The King accuses the authorities of Lviv of supporting individuals who harm customs revenues, driving away guards, and allowing goods to pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of such abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the assembly of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lviv, also mentioning swift infantry support.

The King reminds the magistrate of the subsidy enacted by the Sejm and apportioned to Lviv by universal. The treasury has not received the due payment, so the King reiterates the demand for the immediate transfer of 12,000 Polish zlotys, noting that he cannot waive this sum.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki orders Grand Crown Hetman Jan Sobieski to urgently appoint a suitable commander and garrison for the defense of Lwów against the enemy. He also mandates that he ensure the city's revenues from the tap tax (czopowe) are fully allocated to the city's fortifications and defensive supplies.

The King assures the city of his knowledge of Lwów's loyalty and his efforts against the enemy. He informs that he has ordered the Hetman to immediately assign an appropriate garrison and commander to the city and to ensure that the 'czopowe' tax is used for fortifications. He announces his own arrival, which depends on the assembly of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass).

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki orders the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to stop the looting and lawlessness of two district expedition banners that are burdensome to the residents of the Lwów suburbs. The monarch notes that the soldiers are already receiving pay and should procure supplies from nearby estates in accordance with martial law, without oppressing the poor population.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki informs the authorities of Lviv of the order for Eliasz Łącki to remain in his post as commandant of the fortress until further notice. He assures the magistrate that the commandant has been instructed not to impose unlawful burdens on residents and visitors, and not to grant preferential treatment to Jews.

The King intercedes on behalf of the under-kitchen master Przemysław [?] Dziurski and orders the immediate consideration of his claim against the burgher woman Krauzowa [?].

The King forbids the commandant, Eliasz Łącki, from imposing new levies on residents and visitors. He is to accept the established honorarium of thirty zlotys from the city and respect municipal jurisdiction.

The King orders both commissions to cooperate in recovering the silver of the Zhovkva church, which was taken from the deposit in the Lviv Cathedral during the Turkish siege. The items or their fair equivalent must be recovered, and those guilty of illegal trade in them must be judged.

The King rebukes the neglect of guardianship over orphans and orders the appointment of guardians for Teresa, daughter of Bartłomiej Zimorowic, the preparation of an inventory, the auditing of accounts, the repayment of proven debts, and the preservation of the estate to ensure the girl's maintenance and upbringing.

The King demands the punishment of Wacław Lanckoroński and his accomplice for the arbitrary abduction of two bakers from the suburbs of Lviv in connection with a debt claim. Any potential claims are to be pursued before the appropriate Lviv court.

Peter, custodian and administrator sede vacante of the Archdiocese of Lviv, transsumes a letter from the Council of Basel and orders the clergy of the diocese to announce the indulgences contained therein and to collect funds for the union with the Greeks.

John III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal action. The clause regarding their subjection to courts requires further verification.

The King orders the enforcement of a previous judgment protecting the Jews of Lwów. The attackers pose as students; the magistrate is to prevent riots, apprehend the perpetrators, judge them, and remove them from the city.

The King demands a swift judicial division of the inheritance, accusing Antoni Solski, the holder of the entire estate, of avoiding a resolution and the ineffectiveness of mediation.

The Augustinians, through their provincial and the royal preacher, request the resumption of religious services in Loreto. The King orders the city not to hinder their return and ministry.

The King reiterates an ineffective order to repair the road from Zboiska and the bridges. He sends a supervisor and orders the townspeople and suburban residents to contribute jointly with labor and resources.

Wallachian Voivode Vlad II grants merchants from Lviv and other cities of the Ruthenian, Polish, and Moldavian lands safe and free trade in his domains upon payment of a fixed customs duty. A fee of two Hungarian florins was established for each merchant wagon.

According to the King's account, students of the parish school attacked the Ruthenian school, destroying books and assaulting their guardians. The King orders the protection of the school and legal proceedings against the supervisor, provided he is subject to secular jurisdiction.

The King forbids the magistrate from taking arbitrary actions against Jewish merchants whose shops have been closed. The dispute is to be settled by the royal court.

A separate letter instructs the Starosta of Lwów to halt the city's actions harming merchants pending the verdict of the royal court.

King Władysław of Varna grants Jan of Sienna, Chamberlain of Przemyśl and Starosta of Sandomierz, a tenement house in Lviv on Jewish Street next to the synagogue, formerly belonging to the Jewish customs officer Wołczek. This grant is made with full property rights in perpetuity in recognition of faithful service and war efforts in the affairs of the Kingdom of Hungary.

August II praises Lviv's steadfast loyalty in the face of the enemy, announces the readiness of his troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against a physician named Altenberk, who for unknown reasons traveled to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

King Augustus II orders the authorities of Lviv to allow troops assigned to the defense of the fortress under the command of the Voivode of Kalisz to enter. He also calls upon the magistrate to gather food supplies and prepare the city for defense against the enemy.

King Augustus II appeals to the senators, dignitaries, and nobility of the Ruthenian Voivodeship for the immediate abolition of the szelężne tax in Lviv. The monarch motivates his request by the extreme impoverishment of the city caused by enemy invasion, contributions, and the plague epidemic.

The Council of Basel extends to the Archbishop of Lviv, Jan Odrowąż, the spiritual privileges and graces previously granted to the participants of the council in 1438. The document allows him to choose a confessor with the authority to grant absolution from sins and censures reserved for the Apostolic See, to commute vows, and to dispense from canonical irregularities.

King Augustus II recommends to the authorities of Lviv Wojciech Urbański, a former mayor of Jarosław and a royal servitor who distinguished himself in the defense against enemy troops. The monarch urges the magistracy to appoint him to the vacant office of Lviv city councillor after Urbański has been granted city rights.

August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, the complaint of Lviv regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburb, the occupation of municipal lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, adherence to the boundaries of acquired lands, and the restraint of the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before a competent court.