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M. Iskra sends Jan Jabłonowski a letter from the lieutenant of the banner and requests urgent intercession and the disbursement of funds from the treasury against bread assignments. He explains that he lacks his own means to satisfy the soldiers' demands and fears their unrest if they are not financially compensated.

Eleonora Kazanowska informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the transfer of money via the Jew Moszko and assures him of her full trust and readiness to support her relative. She also requests a payment order for outstanding peasant debts in order to purchase sacramental wine and food for sick nuns.

Eleonora Kazanowska sends privileges to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting him to present them to the King for signature. She urges haste, explaining it by the difficulties caused to the convent by people convinced of the alleged wealth of the Lviv Benedictine nuns.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the Armenian community and the magistrate of the city of Lwów, granting the Armenians rights equal to those of other burghers regarding trade, crafts, and the use of municipal liberties. The document simultaneously guarantees the preservation of the separate customary laws and the internal judiciary of the Armenian community.

The Vogt of Janów, Daniel Antoni Kamieński, informs the authorities of Lwów that he is sheltering a runaway boy, the son of the former president Chwedor Hański Szczerpka. He requests information regarding the fate of the child's parents following the plague and asks for legal and financial protection to be provided for the minor.

King Stephen Báthory confirms the commission act establishing the boundaries between the villages of the Lviv Dominican convent of Corpus Christi (Zarudtsi, Koshchiyiv, Zashkiv) and the royal and municipal estates. The document cites the findings of the royal commissioners and transumes the royal letter appointing the commission, which refers to the former demarcations of Duke Władysław of Opole.

The city councilors of Lwów establish and approve the statute of the Lwów surgeons' guild, defining the conditions for obtaining master status, requirements for performing masterworks, and rules for apprenticeship. The document also imposes on guild members the obligation to provide an armed man to the town hall in case of need and to treat wounded city guards free of charge.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków, Feliks Potocki, that after months of disputes, he has obtained a declaration from the Gdańsk town hall regarding the installment payment of poll tax sums. He promises to provide details in the next correspondence following an audience scheduled for Monday.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków about the futility of previous efforts in light of the unyielding stance of the citizens of Gdańsk. He expresses concern that if this matter is not successfully resolved during the addressee's stay in Warsaw, further persuasion and letters will prove pointless.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Sienieński, by his ordinary authority, approves the privilege of King Stefan Batory from 1576, which incorporates the provostry of the Lviv Holy Spirit Hospital, along with the right of patronage, into the Lviv Cathedral Chapter.

Jan Kamocki reports to Jan Jabłonowski on the political atmosphere in Paris, confirms the conclusion of peace with Savoy, and details preparations for the arrival of the Savoyard princess. He also reports on troop movements in Catalonia and Flanders and announces the sending of a medical treatise to Hetman Jabłonowski.

Jan Kamocki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, on the celebrations in Paris marking the peace treaty with Savoy, as well as rumors concerning the Spanish court and France's support for the candidacy of James II for the Polish throne. He also informs about the health of Louis XIV, who, despite a painful abscess incision, continues to manage state affairs without interruption.

Jean Kamocki reports to Jan Jabłonowski from Paris about rumors concerning the planned siege of Barcelona and the movements of French troops in Catalonia. He also informs about the military stagnation in Flanders due to frost and the arrest of a supporter who betrayed King James's plans.

Jean Kamocki informs Jan Jabłonowski about the current war situation in Europe, including the expected capitulation of Savoy, operations in Flanders, and naval maneuvers. In a postscript, he requests assistance in settling a debt incurred in Paris by Count Leszczyński, for whom he stood as a guarantor.

The document constitutes a royal confirmation of the guild statutes of the surgeons and barbers of Lwów, previously enacted by the Lwów city council. It establishes detailed rules for master examinations, apprenticeship, professional practice, as well as the guild's obligations regarding defense and the provision of free medical treatment for city guards.

King Stephen Báthory, at the request of the envoys of the city of Lwów, approves the document of King Władysław Jagiełło dated October 1, 1389, incorporating Lwów into the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. The monarch pledges not to violate the affiliation of the city and the land of Lwów with the Kingdom.

Doctor Marcin Kampian informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending juice and beverages for the Bishop of Przemyśl and other dignitaries by wagon to the Tribunal, urging the prompt delivery of correspondence from the Archbishop. He also conveys news from Lviv about peace from the Tatars and the movements of the Cupbearer leaving Ukraine.

King Stephen Báthory confirms the 1547 privilege of King Sigismund I granted to the cloth cutters of Lwów. The act guarantees them exclusivity in the retail trade and shearing of cloth in Lwów under penalty of confiscation of illegal goods.

Vicar and Commissary General Brother Jan Kapistran addresses the authorities of Lviv with a request for patronage and support for the construction of a new gate and assistance for the local custos. He assures them of his prayers for the prosperity of the councilors and the entire city, thanking them for their previous zeal.

Jacob Carmichel thanks Arthur Forbes for the payment made to Jacob Buchan and mentions correspondence with Robert Forbes in Kraków. He also requests the sale or shipment of ordered kilims to Gdańsk and the delivery of the enclosed letter.

J. Karmichell informs Arthur Forbes that he will not be coming to Mościska and inquires about matters handled in Lwów by Piotr Simson. He also gives instructions regarding the dispatch of letters from Kraków and the dismissal of the Cossack Jan, as he has found another travel opportunity.

Pope Gregory XIII notifies the vassals of the Church of Lviv of the appointment of Jan Dymitr Solikowski to the office of archbishop following the death of Archbishop Jan. He orders them to receive the new pastor with due respect, to maintain fidelity, and to fulfill customary obligations under threat of ecclesiastical penalties.

Kuyavian Bishop Stanisław Karnkowski responds to a complaint from the Lviv authorities regarding oppression by the local nobility, lamenting the difficult times shared by both townspeople and the clergy. Citing illness, he refers the recipients to the oral report of the messenger and assures them of his readiness to defend the city's rights and freedoms when the opportunity arises.

Pope Gregory XIII notifies the people of the city and diocese of Lviv of the appointment of Jan Dymitr Solikowski to the office of archbishop following the death of his predecessor, Jan. He commands the faithful to receive their new shepherd with due reverence and to be obedient to his pastoral authority.

Katarzyna Konstancja asks Andrzej Janocki for legal representation and support in her protracted case before the royal court in Warsaw following the death of her previous advocate. She explains her doubts regarding the status of the royal verdict, returns evidentiary documents, and sends a down payment, promising further remuneration upon the successful conclusion of the trial.

Pope Gregory XIII authorizes the Archbishop-elect of Lviv, Jan Dymitr Solikowski, to receive episcopal consecration from any Catholic bishop in communion with the Apostolic See. The condition for receiving the sacrament is the prior taking of the oath of fidelity cited in the text, a certified copy of which the elect must send to Rome under penalty of suspension.

Alcide Cattini petitions Chancellor Jan Małachowski to order the Lviv magistrate to repay a debt of 330 red zlotys, plus interest, from the estate of the late valet Estra. The author of the memorial emphasizes that his claim predates the debtor's marriage and should take precedence over the bequest made to the widow.

King Stephen Báthory performs a transumpt and confirmation of sixteen decrees from 1578 issued in disputes between the council and the commonalty of Lwów and the Lwów Starosta, Mikołaj Herburt of Fulsztyn. The document resolves, among other things, issues of the election of councilors, municipal and castle jurisdiction, keys to the gates, billeting, tax obligations, and the use of mills.

S. Kwilecki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that a letter sent via a valet did not reach him, while declaring full readiness for further service. He also promises to clarify the course of the matter in question and sends regards to the recipient's wife.

King Stefan Batory approves the statutes of the carpenters' guild in Lviv, originally granted in 1562 by the city council, comprising twenty-three articles regulating the organization of the craft, apprenticeship, and the rights of masters and journeymen. Simultaneously, the monarch grants the Lviv carpenters' guild the same rights as the Krakow guild and prohibits 'partacze' (unauthorized craftsmen) and non-guild artisans from practicing the craft and selling their products within the city and its surroundings.

Samuel Benedict Kessler invites Arthur Forbes to his wedding with Elisabeth, daughter of the Gdańsk merchant Robert Lauendel, which is to take place on February 15, 1686, in Gdańsk. He asks the recipient to honor the ceremony with his presence, pray for the newlyweds, and attend the wedding reception.

Cardinal Alessandro Farnese, together with the authorities of the Roman Archconfraternity of the Most Holy Body of Christ at the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, issues a transumpt of documents by Pope Paul III containing grants of indulgences. The act was drawn up at the request of Archbishop Jan Dymitr Solikowski for the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament at the cathedral in Lviv in order to extend Roman spiritual privileges to it.

Johann Jacob Keßl informs Arthur Forbes about the delivery of two pieces of tercianel to Johann Taylor and the status of their mutual assignments and fair payments. He also discusses the pricing and sale of velvet, enclosing a bond for signature and requesting further trade orders.

The authorities of the Roman archconfraternity at the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva perform a transumpt of the bull of Pope Gregory XIII from 1573 and, at the request of the Archbishop of Lviv, grant the indulgences contained therein to the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament at the cathedral in Lviv. The document confirms the right of the members of the Lviv confraternity to enjoy the spiritual privileges belonging to the Roman confraternity.

Pope Sixtus V, at the request of Archbishop Jan Dymitr Solikowski and the community of Lviv, enriches the city's coat of arms by adding three hills and a star from his own family coat of arms to the lion figure. The document authorizes the city authorities to freely place and compose the new emblem according to needs and circumstances.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms and ratifies at the coronation sejm all rights, privileges, liberties, immunities, and ancient customs granted to the Armenian community of the city of Lviv by his predecessors.

The President of Lviv, Kazimierz Kirkor, rebukes the councilors for their absence at a meeting and warns of the threat of seizure of the municipal Zubrza estates due to a lack of funds to repay a debt to the commandant. He also requests urgent instructions and the allocation of funds for the upcoming border commissions with Mr. Brzuchowski and the Hołosko commission.

Lviv councilors exchange remarks on the urgent need to convene a general city council meeting in the face of a sudden threat and the presence of the military. They discuss the necessity of postponing talks or deliberating despite the ongoing holiday.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms a 1586 document issued by the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Herburt of Fulsztyn, granting the nobleman Zygmunt Poradowski a marshy plot in the Kraków Suburb of Lviv. The grant includes ownership and inheritance rights with a six-year tax exemption, after which the holder is obligated to pay an annual rent of 30 groszy.

Lviv Starosta Jan Kicki supports the Jesuits' request for permission to demolish the dilapidated Jesuit Postern and build a new gate from the foundations. He appeals to the President and the Magistrate of Lviv to issue a positive decision without delay for the sake of public safety.

President of the Crown Tribunal, Fr. Ferdynand Kicki, thanks the authorities of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. On behalf of the Tribunal and himself, he reciprocates the wishes for prosperity and God's blessing, assuring them of his respect.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms ten articles of the statute of the Lwów surgeons' guild, defining, among other things, the rules for obtaining master status, practicing the profession, the rights of widows, and defensive and medical obligations to the city. Furthermore, he orders the authorities of Lwów to admit surgeons to city meetings and councils under penalty of a heavy fine.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms and orders the transcription onto durable parchment of seven agreements concluded between the Lviv burghers and councilors and the local nobility, concerning the collection of customs, tolls, and cattle grazing fees (spasne). Under these agreements, the nobility pledged to respect the royal commercial immunities of Lviv and to refrain from collecting undue fees.

Jan Kliszowski, Royal Secretary, informs the authorities of Lviv of his planned wedding to Marianna Kossakowska, daughter of the land surveyor of Bielsk. He asks the councilors for their blessing and invites them to the ceremony scheduled in Warsaw for November 22, 1699.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Dymitr Solikowski, together with the cathedral chapter, grants his brother Wojciech Solikowski the village of Siemikowce for life and leases him the village of Marków for twelve years. In return, the recipient undertakes to pay annual fees, maintain economic facilities, and repair and maintain a fish pond damaged by a flood.

The document confirms the sale of rights and shares in the enclosed Tambir forest by Jan Ribullo of Padola to notary Jakub Glerio of Candide and his brother for the sum of 4 lire and 10 soldi. The copy of the deed was certified from the father's protocol by notary Baptista de Tullio.

Stanisław Kłoziński, parish priest of Rudki, defends himself before the Voivode of Ruthenia against allegations of intimidating and extorting testimony from a Jew named Szrajer. He asks the addressee for assistance in enforcing a favorable decree from the Przemyśl castle court.

Pope Gregory XIV notifies the Archbishop of Lviv of the transfer of Bishop Stanisław from the Diocese of Kamianets to the Diocese of Chełm. He instructs the Metropolitan to provide support to the new ordinary and his suffragan diocese, and to assist him in his governance and the protection of church rights.

Bishop of Kamianets Franciszek Antoni Kobielski declares his support for the Lviv Magistrate in defending municipal rights and privileges, announcing his intervention after the July chapter. He advises the city authorities to obtain favorable decrees regarding noble jurisdictions and to draw upon solutions secured by the great Prussian cities.

The royal commissioners of Sigismund III Vasa renewed and heaped up boundary mounds separating the Lviv Chapter villages of Basiówka and Hodowica from the royal villages of Sknilów and Sokolniki. The document establishes the course of the borders according to ancient privileges and ensures the subjects of both sides the right to free cattle grazing.