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The Rector thanks the magistrate for their well-wishes. The candidate, Belli, should further improve his education; the Rector would prefer to send someone else, but will agree if the city maintains its choice. He praises the maintenance of the academic school.

King Sigismund I transfers the villages of Zubrza and Sichów, belonging to Lwów, from land law to Magdeburg law, subordinating them to the authority of the mayor and city council. He exempts the inhabitants and councilors from the jurisdiction of land and castle officials and from all duties and military expeditions, obliging them only to pay the municipal tax (szos) together with Lwów.

King Sigismund I authorizes the authorities of Lviv to collect a fee of half a grosz from every wagon of refugees seeking shelter in the city from enemy invasions. The funds obtained are to cover the costs of cleaning the city of mud and filth and repairing the city walls, ramparts, and moats.

The registrar requests a deduction of 34 zlotys from the payment issued by the Lviv treasury to Herszko Lachmanowicz. This is an outstanding fee for extracts and authentications; upon receipt of the money, he promises to provide a receipt.

King Sigismund I the Old approves and grants the city of Lviv its existing coat of arms depicting a gate with three towers and a standing lion. Furthermore, the monarch grants the municipal authorities the honorable privilege of sealing all documents and letters with red wax.

F. Venino summons the Lviv councilors to a morning meeting at the town hall, presenting an extensive agenda including, among other things, the issue of abolished customs duties, upcoming elections, the lawsuit regarding Zamarstynów, as well as housing and tax matters. He also reminds the magistrate of their courteous duties toward dignitaries staying in the city.

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.

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.

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.

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 goodwill and mediation in negotiations, recommending the immediate dispatch of city envoys to the Hetman the following day.

Jan Wyhowski assures the Lviv authorities of his unwavering goodwill and readiness to mediate through sent envoys. At the same time, he calls on the townspeople to unconditionally submit to the mercy of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky.

King Sigismund I confirms the privilege of King Casimir IV Jagiellon from 1456, securing quarterly payments for the Archbishop and Chapter of Lviv from the Lviv and Gródek customs duties and the Drohobych salt mines. He orders the customs collectors and salt mine officials to make timely payments under penalty of sanctions and enforcement by the Starosta of Lviv.

King Sigismund I the Old re-establishes the tailors' guild in Lviv, prohibiting the practice of this craft in the city and suburbs by craftsmen outside the brotherhood. Only two castle tailors appointed by the Lviv starosta were exempted from the guild obligation.

Royal commissioners resolve a property dispute between the widow and daughters of the late councilor Jan Kosnar and the Lwów chamberlain Mikołaj Odnowski. The case concerns the repayment of a 350-florin mortgage debt and the return of a tenement house located in the Lwów market square.

Archbishop of Lviv Bernard Wilczek authorizes the construction of a new pulpit in the nave of the cathedral for the Polish preacher during the vacancy of the German preacher, due to the large influx of the faithful following a fire in the church. The document stipulates a return to the original order of preaching in the choir and chapel once a German preacher is appointed by the city council.

The Superior General of the Jesuits expresses gratitude for Lviv's benevolence toward the order. He emphasizes that he received the information from credible witnesses and promises prayers for the council and the inhabitants. Original dated 1626, cover 1616.

Legal advice for Lwów: closed Warsaw records, pospolite ruszenie (levée en masse), city guard, resistance to tax collectors, and appeals. The author advises defending the city's jurisdiction.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Michał Wodzicki, thanks the mayor, councilors, and the magistrate of Lviv for the New Year's wishes sent. In response, he sends reciprocal wishes for prosperity and an abundance of all goods for the authorities and all residents of the city for the current year and the years to follow.

Wodzicki refuses to issue a rescript without knowledge of the case previously heard by the assessor courts. He forwards the documents to the Grand Crown Chancellor.

The heirs of Józef Szynoff complain against Doctor Franchi for withholding money. The Bishop advises the magistrate to ensure payment, if necessary through legal proceedings.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Michał Wodzicki informs the Lviv Magistrate that he has not received the promised explanations from Doctor Franchi regarding the memorial filed against him by Mr. Wayzer. Consequently, he demands a swift resolution, which the complaining party is awaiting.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki informs the Lviv magistrate that he has sent a letter to the Starosta of Błonie demanding the return of a tenement house unlawfully seized from Katarzyna Georgiewicz. He sends a copy of the letter under seal to the city authorities for their information, hoping for a successful resolution of the matter.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Michał Wodzicki, thanks the mayor, council, and magistracy of Lviv for the holiday greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with heartfelt wishes for an abundance of all goods and prosperity in the New Year for the city's inhabitants.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Michał Wodzicki, thanks the city authorities of Lwów for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. In response, he reciprocates the wishes, asking for God's protection, comfort, and abundance of goods for Lwów and its inhabitants.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Michał Wodzicki thanks the mayor, councilors, and magistrate of Lviv for the Christmas greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates the kindness and sends the authorities and the entire city wishes for all prosperity.

Wodzicki supports ceding the land of the municipal wax refinery to Poniński. He cites a royal rescript and the possibility of finding an alternative location.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki intervenes with the authorities of Lviv at the request of the Dresden court, demanding the immediate execution of judgments ordering Doctor Franchi to repay a debt to the royal jeweler Weiser. He warns that in case of further delay, he will pay the sum himself and charge the magistrate with the reimbursement and a penalty.

Michał Wodzicki thanks the mayor, councilors, and the magistrate of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. In response, he sends reciprocal wishes for God's protection and an abundance of all prosperity for the city and its citizens.

Wodzicki recommends a swift resolution of the Bartch case and assistance for his son, who left Warsaw after his father's death. He mentions a lottery and a mandate regarding Surczyński.

Crown Referendary Michał Wodzicki sends the Lviv Magistrate the original petition submitted to the King by Mr. Weyze. He urges the municipal authorities to issue their opinion and decision as soon as possible, which he is then to present to the royal court.

Antoni Wojciechowski, Proctor of the University of Krakow, responds on behalf of the Rector to an inquiry from the Lviv authorities concerning the Alembek Foundation scholarship holder, Mr. Czechucki. He informs them that the student discontinued his studies over a year ago and left to take a private position with the Lubieniecki family.

King Sigismund I the Old grants in perpetuity to the canons of the metropolitan church in Lviv the third measure of the royal mill near the Halych Gate. The document simultaneously defines the obligations of the chapter and the starosta regarding the costs of repair and maintenance of the mill.

King Sigismund I the Old resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the city council of Lviv concerning the procedure for appointing councilors. The document establishes that the first councilor is to be nominated by the Starosta on behalf of the monarch from among the six councilors serving for the given year, the second is to be chosen by the council, and the third by the commonalty of the city.

Gembicki encourages a settlement with the starosta and proposes a lifetime sum from public revenues while maintaining the validity of municipal decrees.

Wrocław merchant Tomasz Giernott informs the Senate of Lwów about a claim of over 624 imperial thalers he holds against the late Lwów citizen Jan Liebschwager. He requests that the municipal authorities secure and auction the debtor's assets, which would allow for the satisfaction of creditors' claims without the need for a costly trip from Wrocław.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the burghers and merchants of Lviv of all rites the privilege of King Alexander, exempting them from all customs duties and fees throughout the state. Following the expiration of the Tęczyński family's lease and with the consent of Sigismund Augustus, the monarch restores the absolute validity of the customs immunity at the customs houses in Bełz, Chełm, and Hrubieszów.

Archbishop of Lviv Piotr Starzechowski performs an oblation and transsumption of a document by Primate Jan Latalski containing a brief of Pope Paul III from 1538. The act confirms the exemption of mendicant friars in the Kingdom of Poland from the jurisdiction of diocesan bishops and prohibits the violation of their privileges.

Samuel Głogowski appeals to his brother Franciszek for brotherly love, Christian forgiveness for grievances suffered, and repentance regarding the feuds that are destroying the family estate. He invites him to a meeting to review letters from mediators and to take joint steps toward a final resolution of the dispute.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the general sejm in Kraków, approves and recognizes as inviolable the privilege granting the city of Lwów the villages of Zubrza and Sichów. The document secures the possession of these estates by the municipal authorities in the face of the execution of a statute prohibiting burghers from owning landed estates.

The crossing of the Vistula river is delaying the mail. The author proposes a method of borrowing money through an intermediary secured by Winiarski's signature; he also indicates a second contact.

Golski demands the arrest of Wallachian merchants and the seizure of their goods until Łącki is compensated. He accuses them of attacking his inn and the city councilors of complicity.

Aleksander Gordon reports to the Lviv authorities on a conversation with the scribe of Trembowla, who proposed an amicable resolution to a dispute over fire damage compensation by formally dismissing the lawsuit in court. The author asks the magistrate for a decision on this matter, the submission of a power of attorney, and the transfer of funds to pay the legal counsel.

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.

The Górka brothers send two representatives to collect money deposited with the Lviv authorities by the late Andrzej Nakuski [?]. They are to collect the sum and, if necessary, issue a receipt on the senders’ behalf.

Gurowski protests a renewed hiberna assignment despite receipts from the Lviv commission. He gives a daily cost of sixteen złoty plus upkeep for deputies, requests their withdrawal and mentions paralysis and undelivered receipts.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Matthias Hayder to inspect and redeem pledged goods from Mr. Broniś to avoid the accumulation of interest, offering immediate reimbursement of the advanced sums in Warsaw or Gdańsk. He also authorizes the recipient to keep the goods as security or to sell them during the upcoming St. Agnes fair.

Tullius Guttinius asks Lviv councilor Maciej Hayder to oversee the purchase of goods and to indicate the recipient for the funds prepared for this purpose. He also informs him that the court ruling has been postponed until New Year and asks him to notify the judge.

Tullius Guttinius informs Maciej Hayder about appointing Claudius Hennier to redeem goods pledged to a Jewish creditor and about transferring funds for this purpose. He firmly rejects any concessions towards Mr. Gross, holding him responsible for financial losses and legal costs.