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King Sigismund I the Old establishes a free Saturday meat market, known as 'sochaczki', for a period of twenty years in Lviv, which is rebuilding after a fire. During this time, he allows all residents and visitors to freely sell and butcher meat, suspending the monopoly of the local butchers' guild, which is also granted a tax exemption.

Anna Wentonowa informs Arthur Forbes about sending eight hundred zlotys to Lviv via Mr. Beck and Mr. Achenyff, requesting a receipt for the sum received on her account. She also promises to pay the remaining balance as soon as possible.

King Sigismund I the Old exempts all Christian inhabitants of Lviv from rents, the 'szos' tax, and other fees for twenty years due to the destruction caused by the city fire. Furthermore, he exempts the burghers from the 'czopowe' tax for a period of seven years, ordering that these revenues be allocated for the next six years to the reconstruction of the city walls and fortifications.

B. Werner thanks Arthur Forbes for his New Year's wishes and regrets that they missed each other during his passage through Jarosław. He informs him about waiting for the supply wagons, searching for new cargo, and the potential redirection of the transport to Zamość depending on news from Lviv.

B. Werner informs Arthur Forbes about the arrival of wagons in Jarosław after a difficult winter journey and about plans to send them with cargo to Gdańsk. He further explains the reasons for the failure of the cloth transport from Zamość to Wrocław and announces the organization of goods transport by wagons from Lviv.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek approves the donation of a brick house near the cathedral cemetery, made by the altarist Maciej Krogulicz of Strzyżów to the mayor and councilors of Lviv as guardians of the altar of St. Mary, founded by Stanisław Małdrzyk. In return, each successive altarist was obliged to celebrate perpetual masses for the soul of the donor, his parents, and friends.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Teodor Wessel thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends reciprocal wishes for prosperity to the entire city and the members of the magistrate.

Grand Crown Treasurer Teodor Wessel thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he conveys wishes for prosperity to the entire city and assures them of his constant goodwill.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Teodor Wessel informs the Lviv Magistrate about the rules for accepting good Wrocław tymfs at the value of two szóstaks. He explains that he has forbidden the issuance of unnecessary tokens used to distinguish them, relying instead on the prudence and conscience of the traders.

Wessel praises Lwów's vigilance regarding bad currency, criticizes border starostas, and orders supervision of circulation. A found die for 'small heads' should help identify the manufacturer.

Grand Crown Treasurer Teodor Wessel authorizes the Lviv authorities to publicly announce the official list of valid szóstak coins bearing his seal, leaving the decision to their discretion. He stipulates that the reference coins attached to the papers must not raise any doubts regarding their authenticity.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Teodor Wessel thanks the authorities of Lviv for their New Year's greetings and reciprocates the well-wishes. Regarding the monetary reduction, he refers to his earlier universals and attaches a decree of the Piotrków Tribunal.

The mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv resolve a border and property dispute, adjudicating the disputed meadows on the drained ponds in Zamarstynów to Marcin Schöngregier and the successors of Bernard Tyczka. The peasants of Zamarstynów are ordered to perpetual silence due to the lack of documents confirming their rights to these lands.

Wieżayski informs the plenipotentiary Bonawentura Bogdanowicz about the postponement of the session to Thursday and requests that invitations be sent to the deputies for a meeting regarding the privileges concerning the wax tax.

Before the Lviv land court, Jadwiga of Olesko, wife of the Podolian Voivode Marcin Kamieniecki, endowed the Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, with an annual rent (wyderkaf) of 10 grzywnas from a sum of 400 florins. This income, secured on the customs and ponds in Załoźce and Olesko, was designated for the maintenance of a lamp before the altar of St. George in the Lviv Cathedral.

Wielopolski asks the mayor to assist a chamber official in recovering debts from Lviv citizens and merchants. He emphasizes the interest of the treasury and the creditor's difficulties due to missed payment deadlines.

The Lviv city councilors grant the cleric Stanisław Wilczek an expectancy and presentation for the next vacant altar under the city's patronage in the Lviv Cathedral. They request the Archbishop of Lviv to grant him canonical institution to this benefice and to confer holy orders upon him.

Wielopolski requests the authorities of Lwów to assist in settling the dues of Wacław Woyzik [?]. Payment is to be made proportionally, provided there is a genuine signature and a proper account, without protracted execution.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Bernardyn Wilczek, certifies the conferral of successive holy orders upon Stanisław, son of the Lviv councilor Stanisław Wilczek. The document confirms his receipt of the acolytate, subdiaconate, diaconate, and his ordination as a presbyter on Holy Saturday in 1529.

Wielopolski orders the lifting of a previous ban on the release of goods belonging to merchants from Košice and Prešov. He justifies the change by citing losses to the Crown treasury and the restriction of trade.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms and transumes a document from the Lviv land court regarding the sale of an annual rent from customs and fisheries in Załoźce and Olesko by the Podolian Voivode Marcin Kamieniecki and his wife Jadwiga. The Archbishop allocates and endows this income for the maintenance of a perpetual lamp before the Blessed Sacrament in the Lviv Cathedral, for Holy Masses, and for the support of church staff.

Wielopolski explains that after a complaint against Ensign Koc was filed with the Hetman, he cannot adjudicate the matter himself. He is awaiting instructions from the higher authority without prejudging the validity of the allegations.

The judge and deputy judge of the Kraków land court certify the decree of King Sigismund I resolving a dispute between customs officers and merchants regarding routes for driving cattle and transporting goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, Volhynia, and Moldavia. According to the judgment, cattle and goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, and Moldavia must be directed through Lwów, Gródek, and Przemyśl to Sandomierz, while those from Volhynia through Lublin and Radom, under penalty of confiscation.

Marianna Wielopolska thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia for sending relics from the Queen and asks for detailed information regarding his past education at a college in France and the associated expenses. She also reports on current social news from Warsaw, including the mourning of the Voivodess of Malbork and property disputes involving the Voivodess of Vilnius.

Marianna Wielopolska congratulates Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the joyful news and wishes his wife a speedy recovery after childbirth. She also encourages the couple to come to Warsaw for the upcoming carnival.

Marianna Wielopolska thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia for the information provided about the college where she secretly intends to place her son, who is wasting his time. She also expresses her joy at the prospect of a near meeting with the addressee and her niece.

Wielopolska requests relief regarding the hiberna of the Nowy Targ Starosty, already burdened by three banners with a fourth one announced. In a postscript, she conveys reports about the detention of Poles in France.

Marianna Wielopolska thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his remembrance and expresses relief at the improvement of her niece's health following an accident. She also asks him to inquire at his aunt's convent about a young woman skilled in tapestry embroidery.

Marianna Wielopolska congratulates Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on his wife's successful delivery and safe journey, sharing her relief after a period of anxiety. She also refers to the misfortune that befell the Sapieha family, predicting with concern that the coming political troubles will soon affect everyone.

Marianna Wielopolska thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his kindness and expresses concern for her niece's health. She also conveys greetings from relatives and assures him of her impatient anticipation of a swift meeting.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the Lviv city authorities, moves the annual fair from the Feast of the Holy Trinity to the Feast of Saint Margaret, exempting arriving merchants from customs duties. At the same time, he confirms the holding of the fair on the Feast of Saint Agnes, maintaining the existing obligation to pay customs duties.

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.

Wieniawski reports on the health of the household members and the arrival of guests. He conveys the doctor's opinion on the Castellan's wife's recovery and laments the absence of the Voivode. He also records the prices of oats and peas.

Wieniawski complains about being overlooked in correspondence, reports on the lady's poor health, and announces his departure. He conveys greetings and news about the general's trip to Warsaw.

Wieniawski announces his departure to Żółkiew for further service following his illness. He reports on the General's journey to Warsaw with the Przemyśl prelate; he conveys family greetings and news about Adamuszek.

The Lviv General Official Stanisław Męda, upon the presentation of the Lviv City Council, grants the altar in the Strumiłło Chapel in the Lviv Cathedral to Stanisław Wilczek, vacant after the death of Jan Drohobycz. The issuer orders the perpetual vicars to induct the new altarist into possession of the benefice and its associated revenues.

Krzysztof Wieniawski assures Franciszek Zawadzki that he remembers the financial obligations of Skowroński and the furniture maker, and announces his imminent arrival after the holidays. He expresses gratitude for the kindness shown and sends warm greetings and toasts to the health of the Voivodess, the Starosta, and the court ladies.

King Sigismund I approves the 1528 decree of the mayor and councilors of Lviv, which awarded disputed meadows formed on drained ponds in Zamarstynów to Marcin Schöngreger, guardian of the widow and children of the late Bernard Tyczka. The inhabitants of the village of Zamarstynów were ordered to maintain perpetual silence on this matter.

Gabriel Wyhowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the recovery and repair of his carriage, the return of which was, however, blocked by Monsieur de Béthune. He also requests support for his brother, who is conducting negotiations with the Crown Standard-Bearer.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, confirms a 1463 document by royal commissioners delimiting the chapter village of Wierzbiąż and the royal villages of Rożana and Rzeczyczów. The confirmation grants the Chapter the disputed lands, forests, thickets, and revenues according to the established boundary mounds.

Daniel Wyhowski informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending his organist, Józef, to the city along with Mr. Iskrzycki. He requests the councilors to promptly assemble and hand over to the messenger all items specified in a separate register.

King Sigismund I confirms to the chapters of the Lviv Cathedral a document from the commissioners of King Casimir Jagiellon dated 1474. This act established the detailed course of the boundaries and the placement of boundary mounds between the capitular village of Wierbiż and the royal villages of Drohowyże and Uście.

Ivan Vyhovsky justifies the Cossack side's silence due to mounting difficulties and announces the imminent dispatch of envoys to the Prince of Transylvania following the wedding of Tymofiy Khmelnytsky in Moldavia. He assures the inviolability of the old alliance and refers to the messenger for further details.

King Sigismund I the Old consolidates previous debt records on the royal village of Honiatycze into a single sum of 220 marks and pledges it to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv. The Chapter is to hold and use the village as a pledge until the debt is fully repaid by the monarch or his successors.

Ivan Vyhovsky thanks János Kemény for the favor and kindness he learned about from the Transylvanian embassy and his own clerk, Michał Gunaszewski. He assures him of his mutual friendship and devotion to both the Transylvanian leader and Prince George II Rákóczi.

King Sigismund I transfers the village of Zhydatychi, belonging to the metropolitan chapter in Lviv, from land law to ecclesiastical law. At the same time, he exempts this property from the obligation of military expeditions, tax levies, and all other burdens of secular law.

Jan Wyhowski assures the Lviv authorities of his intercession with Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky and the army. He urges the magistrate to urgently dispatch delegates in the morning, which is intended to ensure the city's safety and the Hetman's favor.

Jan Wyhowski assures the Lviv authorities of his goodwill and mediation in negotiations, recommending the immediate dispatch of city envoys to the Hetman the following day.

Following the adjournment of negotiations, the Hetman and the senior officers expect the clergy, nobility, and burghers the following day so that representatives of the various estates may hear the terms.

Jan Wyhowski informs the Lviv authorities that Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky has finished urgent military consultations and expects the immediate arrival of the city delegation. He encourages the councilors to appear promptly at the Cossack camp to discuss all necessary matters.