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Stanisław Potocki, Lithuanian Master of the Hunt, informs the magistrate and the community of Lwów of his planned marriage to the eldest daughter of the Voivode of Volhynia. He addresses the recipients with a polite request to grace the wedding ceremony, scheduled in Lwów for January 2, 1695, with their presence.

Stanisław Potocki, Voivode of Poznań, thanks the authorities of Lwów for the holiday greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. Reciprocating the kindness, he wishes the councilors all prosperity.

The Voivode of Poznań, Stanisław Potocki, thanks the authorities of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of Easter. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for all prosperity from the Risen God.

Stefan Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for notifying him of the upcoming municipal election and informs them that public duties prevent him from attending in person. He delegates the Lviv castle judge to act as his deputy, entrusting him with casting a vote for a worthy candidate.

Father Teodor Potocki sends brief expressions of respect to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, referring to previously written news. He also apologizes for the brevity of the letter caused by a complete lack of time.

Father Teodor Potocki asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to support the efforts of his relative and household member, Mr. Milewski, to obtain an office related to Podlachian affairs. He refers to previous efforts and intercession made during the regional assembly (sejmik).

Father Teodor Potocki assures the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, of his respect and readiness to serve, mentioning matters of correspondence and entries in the tax registers. The letter concludes with greetings and formal courtesies dated from Warsaw.

Bishop Teodor Potocki earnestly asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for intervention and support regarding the Chełmno bishopric, complaining about the lack of means of subsistence. He warns that without the addressee's help, he will face total ruin.

Father Teodor Potocki complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the difficulties in defending the honor of his lineage against accusations in Rome, as well as the enormous costs and debts associated with it. He also mentions a wedding organized by the Voivode of Bełz and the lack of an invitation.

Father Teodor Potocki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about public difficulties, including the surrender of Elbląg and the danger near Toruń. He urgently calls upon the addressee to arrive and remedy the disasters of the Commonwealth as well as matters of jurisdiction.

Father Teodor Potocki sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski Christmas greetings and wishes for the prosperity of his family. He also reports on the marital disputes of the Voivodess of Bełz, announcing his imminent arrival in Lwów to report on the matters in person.

Teodor Potocki justifies to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski his inability to depart immediately due to his mother's order regarding the joint celebration of the Ruthenian Christmas Eve and matters related to the Union. He promises to set off immediately after the service and make up for this delay with a full day of service.

Teodor Potocki reports on the difficulties regarding his departure to Warsaw and delays in handling matters entrusted to him by the Voivode of Ruthenia. He promises to send detailed information via the next post and advises the recipient against arriving.

Teodor Potocki reports to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on disputes and relations with the General, as well as the efforts of the Starosta of Żydaczów. He also informs about the progress in obtaining consent and overseeing the formalities related to the cession of the Mościska starosty.

Bishop Teodor Potocki reports current news from Warsaw to the Ruthenian Voivode, mentioning the mood at court, an accident involving the General, and military matters related to the evacuation of Kamianets-Podilskyi. He also reports on the wait for decisions from the Apostolic See, as well as social gossip and planned marriages.

Teodor Potocki excuses his inability to meet with the General due to his poor health, caused by business failures, which necessitated bloodletting. He also mentions false reports and a lack of certain information regarding recent events.

Teodor Potocki, Bishop of Chełmno, congratulates the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on his safe return from a journey and sends him the promised Pomeranian horses for the hardships of the road. He also assures him of his readiness to provide further services at the addressee's request.

Bishop Teodor Potocki expresses his joy at the safe return of the Voivode of Ruthenia to the country and his good health following a strenuous journey. He also addresses the matter of a planned trip to Warsaw and public and parliamentary affairs.

The Bishop of Chełmno, Teodor Potocki, informs the Lviv councilor Krupiński about the successful intercession of the King with General Krassau and orders the payment of a sum in thalers to the bearer of the letter. Below the text is a receipt for the collection of part of the sum, drawn up in Lviv by Antoni Makorzewski.

Primate Teodor Potocki urges the Lwów magistrate to reach an amicable settlement regarding a dispute with the Crown Carver and to abandon lawsuits over an unfortunate incident. He appeals for the acceptance of the offered compensation instead of demanding severe criminal penalties for the nobleman's men.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the past holidays. In response, he reciprocates the kindness and wishes the city prosperity and the inviolability of its rights and freedoms.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the President and Council of Lviv for the wishes sent on the occasion of the recent Easter holidays. In response, he reciprocates the greetings, wishing prosperity and God's blessing for the entire city.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Easter holidays. He reciprocates the festive wishes for prosperity and assures the recipients of his continued favor.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent and reciprocates with wishes for prosperity. He also assures the recipients of his constant friendship and readiness to provide services.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki appeals to the authorities of Lviv to fairly adjudicate the case of his servant, Mr. Krajewski, concerning a land dispute and a robbery committed on the property.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the councilors and mayors of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and for the city to be honored with prime prerogatives for all time.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the city authorities of Lviv for their kindness and reciprocates their friendly feelings. He also declares his support for the postulates put forward by the city for the upcoming Sejm.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the Lviv magistrate for their remembrance and congratulations on the occasion of the holidays and the New Year. In response, he offers the city authorities reciprocal wishes for prosperity and happiness.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities and the community of the city of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, reciprocating with well-wishes. He also assures the recipients of his constant respect and readiness to provide services.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the President and the City Council of Lviv for the holiday greetings sent to him. In response, he wishes the city authorities and the city of Lviv itself prosperity and a happy New Year.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the authorities of Lviv for the kindness they consistently show him. He sends them expressions of respect and wishes for all prosperity.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for their expressions of remembrance and constant favor. In response, he sends the councilors his reciprocal wishes for all prosperity in the new year.

The Voivode of Kyiv, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, intercedes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Mr. Kucharski, requesting a swift and favorable resolution to his case concerning a tenement house. He assures the councilors of his gratitude and readiness to reciprocate their kindness.

The Voivode of Kraków, Szczęsny Potocki, notifies the authorities of Lviv of his acquisition of rights to a portion of a tenement house from Jan Sandurski. He requests that these rights be respected and that the seller be treated with favor, declaring mutual services in return.

The Voivode of Kraków, Szczęsny Potocki, informs the authorities of Lviv about the planned wedding of his son, the Starosta of Krasnystaw, to a representative of the house of the Field Clerk of the Crown. He requests the addressees to grace the wedding ceremony scheduled for May 29, 1689, in Lublin.

Field Hetman of the Crown Feliks Kazimierz Potocki invites the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, and his wife to the wedding celebrations of his relative Eufrozyna Humiecka and the Horodło standard-bearer Radecki. The wedding and reception are scheduled for Shrove Sunday at the castle in Sokal.

Szczęsny Potocki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, to provide protection and recommend to the judicial officials in Lviv his former haberdasher, the Jew Jakub, who is facing difficulties there following a theft in Kraków.

Feliks Kazimierz Potocki informs Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the preparation of a lawsuit and explains that, due to procedural reasons, the case will only take place after Easter with the participation of a proxy. The author also laments the contemporary custom of the nobility, who show disregard for the senatorial estate.

Feliks Kazimierz Potocki informs Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about filing a case against Stanisław Stadnicki, Starosta of Radomicko, in the Bełz court records. The action was unsuccessful due to the failure of the plaintiffs to appear in court, but Potocki declares his readiness to renew legal proceedings.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his protection with the King regarding the granting of one of the vacant banners, explaining his absence by the wedding taking place at his mother's house. The letter is supplemented by a postscript from Aleksander Kossakowski, who reiterates the request for favor regarding the Starosta's efforts.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, informs the Lviv city councilors of his upcoming wedding to the daughter of the Lviv sub-chamberlain, scheduled for January 13, 1704. He invites them to attend the ceremony, promising his goodwill and gratitude.

Grand Crown Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski renews his request to the Lviv authorities not to hinder Mr. Potocki in collecting four thousand zlotys from the Crown Treasury. He assures them of his goodwill towards the city and adds that he has recommended the matter to the Crown Treasurer for payment at the next commission.

Jan Siemieński supports Father Strzyłowski's efforts to obtain a vacant Lviv canonry following the death of Father Złotorowicz, which is subject to the patronage of the Lviv Magistrate. The author adds his intercession to the previous recommendation of the Voivode of Bełz.

Jan Skrzeszowski intervenes with the President of Lwów against the incursions of a city servant onto the estates of the Starosta of Sielec and requests the release of a subject who was unlawfully arrested. He simultaneously assures his readiness to bring him before the court upon any official summons from the city authorities.

Wojciech Urbanowski justifies his irregular correspondence to the Voivode of Ruthenia due to his travels and relays rumors about an alleged rebellion of the Castellan of Kraków against the King. He also explains the status of assigned tasks, including the purchase of cloth, and announces his imminent arrival.

Wojciech Urbanowski informs Franciszek Kwałkowski about sending three boxes of documents to Lviv and his efforts to change the departure point of the banner from Mościska. He also discusses financial settlements, difficulties with a loan from Mr. Grodzicki, and provides an update on the health of the household members and horses.

Józef Flosierowicz extends New Year's greetings to the Lviv authorities and provides advice regarding a rescript concerning the appointment of additional paving commissioners. He also informs them about the postponement of filing two lawsuits before the Assessorial Court due to a break caused by the sessions of the Treaty Commission.

The Castellan of Lwów, Jerzy Bogusław Fredro, appeals to the Castellan of Kraków, Feliks Potocki, for assistance in apprehending Marcin Waśniowski, his former ward who was sentenced by the Crown Tribunal for an attempt on his life. Fredro proposes that Potocki write a private letter to his relative, Prince Janusz Wiśniowiecki, to have the criminal, who is serving in the Lithuanian army, sent to Lwów under a pretext so that justice may be served.

Jagnieszka Chmielowa asks Anna Zimnicka to send back a wagon, supplies, and personal items left behind in haste in Lviv, and to purchase silk (kitajka) and olive oil for the nuns. She also addresses the matter of sending wine to the doctor's wife, as well as current settlements and errands.

The author forwards to the Voivode of Ruthenia a petition from the Treasurer's wife on behalf of her brother, the Referendary, who complains about the destructive quartering of troops and requests intercession with the Castellan of Kraków. He also informs about the passage of tribunal deputies through Zamość and his own wait for road improvements and the calming of tensions before setting off for Lwów.