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King Władysław IV examines a dispute over an unpaid debt between Maciej Fik of Gdańsk and the Lwów Armenian Gabriel Bernatowicz, and confirms the privilege of Sigismund Augustus exempting Armenians from answering before commission courts. On this basis, the monarch refers the case to the competent Armenian court in Lwów.

King Władysław IV grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect a fee known as 'sztukowe' or 'węzłowe' (bale/knot duty) from foreign merchants' goods, extending the privilege of Sigismund III to support the city's ruined finances. From the proceeds of this duty, the King further allocates 200 Polish florins annually for the mayor and councilors of Lwów.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski responds to the Lviv authorities regarding their request for intervention against a royal decree ordering the admission of Eastern Rite burghers to municipal offices, declaring his intercession with the Crown Deputy Chancellor.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending the city's draft to the Crown Deputy Chancellor in order to persuade the King to revoke the rescript admitting Ruthenians to municipal offices, warning against the collapse of trade and the impoverishment of the city.

King Władysław IV confirms a document of the Lwów city authorities from 1425 regarding the clearing of forest lands, the foundation of the village of Kulparków, and the granting of two free hides to Paweł Goltberg, along with the specification of the tax-free period and judicial jurisdiction.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, of the death of his wife (who passed away on May 7) and invites him and his spouse to the funeral ceremony at the church in Studzianna, scheduled for July 9.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs Jan Jabłonowski of the death of his uncle, the Bishop of Poznań Stanisław Jan Witwicki, and asks for protection from the Grand Crown Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski regarding the vacant military banner.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms and approves the document of erection and the right of patronage over St. Lazarus Hospital in the Lwów suburb, issued by the provisors and seniors of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Jan Lisowski writes in haste to the Lviv scribe Wojciech Zimnicki, earnestly requesting that while traveling through Lublin to Warsaw, he should not bypass his home and should announce his arrival in advance. He also sends regards to Zimnicki's wife and assures him of his good health.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves and confirms the articles and regulations of the Tailors' Guild of the city of Lviv at the request of the guild masters.

King Władysław IV confirms the existing rights, concessions, and acquired lands of the holders of hides in the Lwów suburb of Kleparów. In return, he imposes on them the obligation to pay traditional rents to the municipal treasury, perform corvée labor (szarwark) for one day per month, transport materials for wall repairs, and pay military taxes.

King Władysław IV grants the inhabitants of the Halicz Suburb in Lwów permission to build ramparts and fortifications according to the design of Jan Bletner, and defines the rules for supervision and financing of the works. He allocates escheat property for this purpose, permits the free brewing of beer and mead, and obliges the nobility and clergy owning properties in the suburb to contribute to the construction costs.

Dean and President of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, Marcin Jan Łosowski, addresses the Lviv magistrate to fill the benefice of the Provost of the Corpus Christi Brotherhood, which became vacant after the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman who resides permanently in Lviv and is free from other pastoral duties, who will personally oversee the numerous cathedral services.

Prince Władysław Dominik of Ostróg and Zasław approves the statute and regulations of the joint shoemakers' and tanners' guild in Stepan. The document regulates the functioning of the craft brotherhood, financial penalties, and guild matters settled at the town hall.

Michał Łoś, Cupbearer of Lviv, asks an unnamed addressee to intervene with the Lviv Magistrate, who is obstructing the construction of a granary on the grounds of his manor behind the Halych Gate due to a boundary and fence dispute with his neighbor, Stefan the Armenian.

Castellan of Lviv Michał Łoś addresses the Lviv magistrate with a request for the strict execution of the Crown Assessor's Court decree in favor of the Inflanty cup-bearer Moroński, in accordance with the recommendation of the Crown Chancellor.

King Władysław IV issues an authentic transcript of a 1634 decree regarding a dispute between the Lwów magistrate and the College of Forty Men representing the commonalty. The case concerned the failure to submit financial reports on municipal income and expenditures, as well as the neglect of repairs to the defensive walls.

Stanisław Łubieniecki informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending money (2000 PLN) and orders for French glass and furniture from a joinery workshop bearing the Archbishop's coat of arms (Lamb / Junosza), also requesting detailed measurements of the palace under construction (windows, doors, stoves, stairs).

King Władysław IV Vasa approves the safe-conduct letters issued by Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski, Chancellor Tomasz Zamoyski, and Voivode Janusz Tyszkiewicz for the Armenian priest Krzysztof Głuszkowicz. Furthermore, the monarch admits him into the ranks of royal servitors, granting him trade freedoms and exemption from municipal jurisdiction.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistrate of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and God's blessing for the authorities and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes, asking God for prosperity and blessings for the magistrate and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes, asking God for numerous blessings for the recipients.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistracy of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends the councilors wishes for health and all prosperity for the coming year.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lviv city magistrate for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he conveys reciprocal wishes for prosperity and health, and assures them of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the wishes sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he offers the Magistrate congratulations for prosperity and all success for the New Year.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. In response, he sends the magistrate and the city wishes for prosperity and long-lasting success.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lwów for the sent congratulations. In response, he sends the councilors mutual wishes for prosperity and blessings for the newly begun year.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and God's blessing for the councilors and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the magistracy and the citizens of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes for prosperity and assures them of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends them mutual wishes for prosperity and abundant divine graces.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. He reciprocates with wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity for the coming time.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and health, and assures the recipients of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lviv city magistrate for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he sends the city authorities wishes for all prosperity and happiness in the new year.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistracy of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with expressions of gratitude and wishes for prosperity and constant success for the city in the coming years.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends the magistrate wishes for abundant divine blessings and prosperity in the new year.

Antonio, son of Nicola de Quando, sells a plot of arable land in Santo Stefano to Giacomo Glerius to cover a debt of 200 lire. The agreement provides for a six-year redemption period for the property, conditional upon the regular payment of an annual rent.

Rector of the Krakow Academy Jan Lukini laments the unlawful abandonment of the academic colony in Chełmno by the former director Studnicki and promises to send a new, worthy professor next month, asking the Chełmno magistrate for a kind reception and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Rector Jan Lukini informs the authorities of Lviv about assuming the rectorship and his readiness to appoint a suitable candidate for the position of director of the local academic school, requesting that he be provided with a steady salary and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Rector Jan Lukini introduces and recommends to the Lwów magistrate the new director of the Lwów academic colony, Fr. Wawrzyniec Opejdowicz, requesting their patronage and the reimbursement of his travel expenses covered by the university treasury.

Lviv Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski approves the foundation of a new scholasticate prelatry at the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv, established by Royal Secretary Jan Karol Czołhański and endowed with the estates of Czołhany, Bełejów, Wełdzisz, and others in the Żydaczów district. The act defines the right of patronage of the Czołhański family (Sas coat of arms), the scholastic's endowment, mass obligations, and funds for the capitular tribunal deputy and anniversary services.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining past grievances regarding the poor treatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Zygmunt Rákóczi. He attaches news about the Sultan's kalga expedition and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky for reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as a bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

István Serédi informs János Kemény about the current military and diplomatic situation in Moldavia, relations with the Tatar Khan, and the issue of the treasury of the former Hospodar Vasile Lupu. He also reports on the position of the Tatar troops in relation to the Polish camp.

Archival note by Ivan Petrytskyi containing an excerpt from a letter by Moldavian Hospodar Vasile Lupu to János Kemény from 1653 regarding money for the Tatar Khan and the actions of the Cossack Hetman Fedorovych. On the second page, there is an annotation by Petrytskyi from 1898 stating that the text is a translation of autographs.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves the act of foundation and endowment of the scholastery at the metropolitan cathedral in Lviv, established by Father Jan Karol Czołhański from estates in the Żydaczów district, and confirmed by Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski and the Lviv chapter. The monarch incorporates the granted villages into the ecclesiastical immunity for all time.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized and manipulated reprints of parliamentary constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, meaning the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the recipient of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

King Władysław IV exempts the Armenians living within the walls of the city of Lwów from all customs duties on goods and money imported into the Kingdom or exported beyond its borders. This freedom is to remain in effect on the condition that the transported goods are recorded in customs registers until the final resolution of the matter by the General Sejm.

The document certifies the official measurement and valuation of a garden in Padola, Comelico, by appointed experts for the purpose of executing a judgment between the Glerio and de Martino (Quaioto) families. The value of the land, measuring 112.5 steps, was established under oath at 106 lire and 17½ soldi.