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An order for textiles accompanies a rumor about the murder and robbery of a merchant on the road from Kraków to Wrocław. Gordon expresses hope that the news is untrue.

Thomas Gordon requests Mr. Ogilvie to immediately pay Mr. Forbes, or to his order, the sum of 500 florins in current currency.

Thomas Gordon assures Arthur Forbes of the settlement of a bill of exchange as promised in Jarosław and the payment of 500 florins. He also reiterates his request to send the ordered materials via a secure route, primarily red damask.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the mayor and councilors of Lwów land on the Pełtew River in front of the Kraków Gate for the construction of a water mill for their private use. The document transfers full ownership, all revenues from the mill, and complete municipal jurisdiction over it and the miller to the city authorities, excluding them from the jurisdiction of the starosta.

Thomas Gordon the Younger responds to the reminders from the city clerk in Lwów, declaring the settlement of a debt of 130 zlotys after deducting the amount paid via assignment to a doctor. He asks the addressee to finally remove him from the register of debtors.

King Sigismund I the Old abolishes clauses of old privileges that burdened city fields with rents and allowed various nations to have separate judiciaries, freeing the burghers from fees and ordering that all inhabitants be judged exclusively by Magdeburg law before the Lwów reeve.

Elżbieta Gordonowa informs Artur Forbes about the meeting scheduled for April 16, 1692, with the creditors of her late husband. She urges the addressee to appear in person or appoint a proxy to officially receive the goods and documentation of the debtors in accordance with the Tribunal's decree.

Elżbieta Gordonowa complains of pressure from her husband’s creditors. She says she has surrendered even jewellery given to her and asks Forbes to leave her enough to support herself and her children.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the Lviv city council and Kazimierz Hynek, ruling that by virtue of a prior privilege, Hynek retains lifetime possession of the Zimna Woda mill. Only after his death will the Lviv burghers be able to exercise their hereditary right and redeem the mill from his successors for a specified sum.

Gregory asks for his handwritten document to be sent to Mr Forbes in connection with plans to leave for Gdańsk and promises payment. He explains his delay by unrecoverable debts and cites Bell and Thomson as witnesses.

King Sigismund I approves a resolution of the Lviv city council imposing rent on local and visiting merchants and craftsmen setting up stalls and booths in the market square during fairs. The funds collected in this way are to supply the city treasury and serve the needs of the city.

Aleksander Grodzicki thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for the benefits and kind support shown to his own brother. He expresses the lifelong gratitude of his entire family and assures him of his readiness for further faithful service.

Grodzicki thanks the recipient for receiving his brother kindly. He mentions his brother’s old age and his own difficulties during the interregnum, then requests continued help and protection.

King Sigismund I the Old renews the privileges of the Lwów clothiers lost in a fire, confirming their exclusive right to cut and sell cloth by the ell in the city of Lwów and prohibiting this practice by other merchants under penalty of confiscation of goods. The monarch orders the starosta and the municipal authorities of Lwów to provide the clothiers' guild with all assistance and protection in enforcing these rights.

Grodzicki directs the councillors to the Commonwealth treasury for a receipt for the 6,000 złotys lent. He promises to admonish subordinates complained of by the city and settle the account for iron taken.

King Sigismund I approves an agreement between the burghers of Lwów and the Starosta of Halicz, Mikołaj of Sieniawa, under which the Lwów citizens agreed to temporarily pay a customs duty on wagons in Halicz for the duration of his tenure. The document guarantees that this concession does not violate the general exemption of Lwów from customs duties throughout the Kingdom of Poland, which is to be fully restored upon the expiration of Sieniawski's administration.

Grochowski invites the councillors of Lviv to an episcopal ceremony on 27 September 1625. He stresses friendship, his Ruthenian origin and Lviv’s significance as a metropolitan centre.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the municipal bathhouse located opposite the Franciscan monastery to the mayor, councilors, and the city of Lwów in perpetual ownership, along with the rent previously paid to the royal castle. The income from the bathhouse is intended to support the municipal treasury, which is burdened with expenses for the repair and expansion of fortifications.

Grochowski allocates French and Venetian glass to rooms, urges completion of the palace and pay of three złoty a week for the mason. He mentions Prussian war taxes and an attack on the suffragan in Venice.

Grochowski specifies marble plaques, glazing, a painted ceiling and velvet chairs, requesting completion before Michaelmas. He also comments on a bishop’s conflict with the king and an Armenian matter.

Archbishop Stanisław Grochowski informs the Lviv municipal scribe Wojciech Zimnicki about the granting of a prebend to Father Stamirowski and urges him regarding ongoing construction work. He also expresses indignation at the incompetence of his subordinates regarding the transport of a scow and orders the organization of carts to transport the cargo to Lviv.

Archbishop of Lviv Stanisław Grochowski informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending funds for construction work on the tenement house and orders him to focus on finishing the walls and gates. He also asks for potential temporary coverage of any missing funds and for the delivery of a letter to Mr. Wojakowski.

King Sigismund I the Old overturns an unfavorable decree of royal commissioners in a dispute with the suburban priest Choma over the Annunciation Church and confirms the privilege of the Lviv authorities. The document states that the mayor, councilors, and the reeve of Lviv are subject exclusively to the direct court of the monarch in municipal matters.

Józef Gruszewic asks Artur Forbus to select and purchase a beautiful sable for him in Lwów, declaring he will cover all costs. The sender promises a quick repayment and gratitude, noting that he is eager to receive the fur before the holidays.

King Sigismund I the Old permits the mayor and councilors of Lviv to redeem the royal village of Sknyliv from the hands of the noble Jan Wiszniowski for the legally recorded sum. The authorities of Lviv are to hold and use this village along with all its appurtenances until the full repayment of the amount laid out for the redemption.

Gruszewicz explains that urgent necessity forced him to spend gold ducats left with him. He promises to return suitable coins and reminds the recipient of a promised dog.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the mayor and council of the city of Lwów twenty marks of annual rent from the city guard, previously paid to the Lwów castle, allocating these funds for the city's needs and repairs.

Katarzyna Gruszewiczowa invites Forbes and his household to her daughter Katarzyna’s wedding, scheduled for Sunday 24 February 1686, promising to return their kindness.

King Sigismund I the Old incorporates the Lviv deanery, following the death of the incumbent Jan Krupski, into the common table of the Cathedral Chapter in Lviv. He further stipulates that future deans must be chosen exclusively from among the local canons and receive an annual supplement of 10 marks from the deanery's income.

Huison reports partial payments, a dispute over belt prices and silk sales. He also mentions proceedings against the treasurer and corrects a rumour about the Pomeranian voivode’s death.

Huison reports terms with Saskiewicz and further payment promises. He mentions a confidential plan to recover a mint, connected with an offer of silver; personal identities and figures remain uncertain.

Józef Woynowski acknowledges the receipt of forty thalers from Aleksander Huison, paid out on the basis of a bill of exchange issued by Mikołaj Mythałowicz. The issuer of the document releases the addressee from the obligation in this regard.

Huison arranges a journey with an unnamed senior and Forbes. He invites Forbes for the 28th of the month, offering lodging and room for horses and a vehicle.

Huison confirms payment of 5905 and 20 grosz Bm to Knab. He describes delayed settlements, belt-price negotiations and a shortage of coin, adding Sejm and court news.

Huison describes difficulty collecting debts, the low price of silk and stalled Sejm business. He passes on a report from Dutch news of the Duke of York’s proclamation as king.

High water delays Huison’s journey. He asks for goods to be sold even at a lower price, pursues debts from Wolff Hirschel, Janaś and Ber Smul, and considers settlements through Wrocław and the Naumburg fair.

Unable to collect payment on time, Huison considers going to the Naumburg fair. He asks for his remaining goods to be sold even more cheaply and complains about his idle servant George Lindsay.

Huison reports packing taffeta for the king on his own wagon with his own merchandise. He plans to travel to Tarnów and notes expensive, scarce trimmings and a lack of news.

Saskiewicz refuses payment before the Tribunal and wants to return belts. Huison arranges money for Gdańsk, discusses goods prices and seeks replies from the marshal, treasurer and quartermaster.

Huison negotiates acceptance of goods and repayment by Warsaw debtors. He describes defective textiles, refusals and promises of payment, remaining in the city to collect money before travelling.

Huison reports difficulty recovering debts, competition among silk merchants and the election of a marshal. He also mentions efforts to obtain a court document concerning Simervall.

Huison reports on collecting debts and a bill of exchange for Gdańsk. He notes one debtor’s full payment and comments on the delayed end of the Sejm because of private interests.

Huison confirms Seidell’s payment, the payment to Knab and money from the elder Saskiewicz. The younger debtor postpones payment until the Sejm ends. The author discusses belt prices and difficulty selling silk.

Huison thanks Forbes for a recommendation enabling credit purchases. He plans to trade at small fairs, describes goods sent to Kraków, and complains about a horse costing 22 [currency uncertain].

Huison still awaits money, negotiates Saskiewicz’s acceptance of belts and asks Forbes to press him directly. He discusses Cuming’s payments, money for Gdańsk and the quartermaster’s promise to pay.

Huison refuses credit to a customer reputed to pay poorly. He reminds Ber Smul of a promise to pay 400 [currency unstated] and requests goods for the Krosno fair.

The merchant asks Forbes to send fabric and broad silver trimmings for an interested noblewoman. He permits the sale of his own goods below the listed price to obtain cash.

Huison describes Saskiewicz’s refusal to pay, money sent to Gdańsk and efforts to collect a regimental debt. He also conveys news from Toruń of a lead-laden barge sinking beneath a bridge.

Lviv Archbishop Piotr Starzechowski confirms to the prelates and canons of the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the donation of monetary tithes from the suburban fields of Lviv, transuming the privilege of Archbishop Grzegorz from 1471. In return, the chapter, along with the vicars, is obliged to perform an annual anniversary service on St. Martin's Day with a specified distribution of funds for church servants.

A. L. Hulewska writes to Głogowski, conveying thanks on behalf of her husband for the favors rendered. She mentions unclear circumstances regarding someone being sent to Lublin and commends herself to the addressee's continued kindness.