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Stanisław Druszkiewicz laments the lack of an audience and informs Hetman Jabłonowski of his intention to discipline his unruly son before the Warsaw Sejm. He also intercedes on behalf of Judge Jaruntowski regarding the reduction of tax burdens in an impoverished royal leasehold.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz congratulates the Voivode of Ruthenia on assuming his new office and inquires about the successful birth of his offspring. He also expresses regret that his son has separated from the magnate in Kraków and renews his request to look after the young man.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz, Castellan of Chełm, asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, not to abandon the young man and requests consent for his travel abroad to learn a foreign language. He also asks for a response to the presented desiderium.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms to Jan Krowicki and the inhabitants of the jurisdiction of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the suburbs of Lwów the ancient privileges of kings and officials regarding Armenian law and exemptions from castle burdens. Furthermore, the monarch permits the local Armenian craftsmen to freely practice all crafts according to ancient custom.

Piotr Barzy, Castellan of Przemyśl and General Starosta of Lviv, issues to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv an authenticated extract from the Lviv castle court records of 1510. It confirms the disposal of the suburban Ważny mill by Barbara the miller and her son Erasmus to the Chapter for the sum of 300 marks.

King Sigismund II Augustus exempts the Lviv burghers affected by a recent city fire from all fees, taxes, and contributions for a period of eight years, to facilitate the rebuilding of their homes and the restoration of Lviv's former splendor. At the same time, he orders the tax collectors of the Ruthenian lands to strictly observe this relief under penalty of royal disfavor.

Walenty Zaleski informs Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of his safe arrival with ships in Świecie and reports on strict inspections and high customs duties in Toruń. He also provides current prices for grain and linen, and mentions difficulties in collecting trees from Wilanów.

Walenty Zaleski informs Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the successful arrival in Toruń and delays in grain collection caused by Warsaw officials. He also reports on the necessity of paying the Toruń customs duty, low grain prices, and the lack of demand for linen.

The Bishop of Warmia and Chancellor Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski sends New Year's greetings from Toruń to the Voivode of Ruthenia. He also reports on the arrival of the Bishop and Voivode of Chełmno for an audience with the King and a joint dinner at the royal court.

Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski explains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the necessity of exercising restraint in letters due to the uncertain political situation and the lack of reliable news. He also informs about the bad weather in Toruń hindering travel and, in a postscript, responds to the complaints of the Voivode.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of the death of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown and the resulting distribution of senatorial offices. He also reports on the movements of the royal court, the letters of the Primate, and concerns regarding the political division of the Commonwealth.

King Sigismund Augustus restores an eight-year exemption from public taxes for Lwów burghers affected by fire and plague, revoking the effects of the annulment of immunities from the Lublin Sejm. Furthermore, he declares that the city of Lwów is obliged to pay tax collectors only the 'szos' (land tax) and 'czopowe' (excise tax on alcohol) according to ancient custom.

King Stefan Batory confirms all rights, privileges, immunities, and ancient customs granted to the Armenian community of Lwów by his predecessors. The monarch orders the Starosta of Lwów and the municipal authorities to observe and protect these rights inviolably.

Wojciech Zimnicki informs the Lviv authorities about his arrival in Warsaw, the status of municipal lawsuits, especially the dispute with the Ruthenian community, and the suspension of court proceedings due to the Deputy Chancellor's illness. He also mentions the lack of prospects for convening the Sejm and reports political news regarding peace with Turkey.

Grzegorz, son of the late Franciszek of Cesco in San Pietro, sells to Jan of Cesco a plot of arable land and meadow located in a place called "sotto polpezza" for the price of 380 lire. The seller reserves the right to redeem and repossess the sold property within a period of four years.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the nobility of the Ruthenian Voivodeship and the magistrate of Lwów, annulling the incorporation of the suburban villages of Zubrza and Sichów into the Magdeburg law and subjecting disputes regarding their lands and military obligations to the land law (ius terrestre). Simultaneously, the monarch confirms the jurisdiction of municipal law and the royal court over the burghers, municipal officials, and their urban properties.

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.

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.

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.

Marcin Kątski asks the Voivode of Volhynia to take his officers under his protection and to ensure, during the commission, that both parts of his regiment are united. He explains his absence in Ruthenia by domestic problems and his wife's illness.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms the privilege of Stephen Báthory from 1576, which transumed the document of Sigismund I the Old from 1533 for the tailors' guild in Lviv. The act regulates the organization of the tailors' brotherhood, fees, master examinations, and protection against non-guild craftsmen.

King Sigismund III Vasa incorporates the provostry in Busk into the office of the archdeacon, renewed at the Lviv cathedral, in order to provide it with proper endowment. At the same time, the monarch renounces the royal right of patronage over this provostry in favor of the Archbishop and the Lviv Chapter.

Jan Krasiński explains his break in correspondence due to a severe illness and comments on the aggressive actions of the Swedish army and the destruction caused by Saxon troops. He also reports on the illness of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown, troop movements, and asks Jabłonowski for protection over his ruined estates at the Tarnopol commission.

Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the dramatic situation in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the devastation in Ruthenia and Lithuania, and the alarming presence of the Swedes and the Sapieha family in Warsaw. Despite his health problems, he assures the Voivode of Ruthenia of his remembrance and devotion.

Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski of his temporary departure from Warsaw to Prussia and the resulting limitation of correspondence, noting that the recipient himself is approaching the capital, which is the source of all news. He simultaneously assures him of a swift return, the renewal of contact, and constant readiness to serve.

King Sigismund III Vasa grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect duties on goods (the so-called 'sztukowe' or 'węzłowe'), as well as on grain, beer, and mead. The income from these duties is divided: two-thirds are allocated for the city's needs and fortifications, and one-third for the remuneration of the city council's efforts.

King Władysław IV, at the coronation Sejm in Kraków, solemnly confirms all rights, privileges, and estates of the city of Lwów granted by his predecessors, including Duke Władysław of Opole and King Casimir the Great. The monarch places the burghers and their subordinate goods under royal protection and guarantees the inviolability of city boundaries and jurisdiction.

The document certifies the admission of Mikołaj Bajdułowicz, an Armenian originally from Suceava, to the citizenship of Lviv after he took an oath of allegiance to the King and the city. The city councilors request customs officials to respect his status as a burgher and to exempt him and his goods from all customs duties, tolls, and fees.

Hetman Stanisław Lanckoroński announces his arrival in Lwów to consult on the urgent construction of the city's defensive fortifications. He orders the councilors to prepare materials, locate the plans approved by the King, and hire the engineer Delaqua.

King John II Casimir confirms the general rights, liberties, immunities, and grants of the city of Lwów, transuming the general privilege of King Władysław IV from 1633. The issuer of the document thus rewards the loyalty and dedication shown by the townspeople during the recent Cossack uprising and the Tatar invasion under the city walls.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Jan Tarnowski, approves the foundation of Aleksander Zborowski and canonically erects the church and monastery of Saint Martin of the Carmelites of the Ancient Observance, along with a hospital for sick noble soldiers in the Krakow Suburb of Lviv. He secures the income and endowment of the order and ensures the inviolability of the rights of the local parish.

The Prior of the Krakow Carmelites intervenes with the authorities of Lviv, requesting them to cease hostile actions and the imprisonment of friars seeking to settle in the city. He explains the Provincial's delay due to visitation duties, invokes the former benevolence of the councilors' ancestors, and warns against ecclesiastical penalties for obstructing monastic foundations.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Tarnowski approves the foundation of the Halych land judge Stanisław Głowiński of Głowno, erecting the prelatura of cantor and the Głowiński canonry at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv. The new benefices are endowed with the villages of Młyniszcze and Zabłotowce in the Żydaczów land, including the definition of liturgical duties and the right of patronage.

Lviv Archbishop Wojciech Koryciński approves the relocation of the Augustinian convent, destroyed by invasions, from the Halych Suburb to the Krakow Suburb in Lviv. By virtue of this document, the Church of St. Anne and its lands are incorporated into the order with permission to build a monastery, while preserving the rights of the local parish.

Archbishop of Lviv Wojciech Koryciński approves and erects the foundation of the chancellorship and the Giedziński canonry at the Lviv Cathedral, established by Suffragan Jerzy Giedziński. The benefice was endowed with an annual rent secured on the estates of Bolechów, Zawadka, and other properties of the founder.

Konstanty Mrozowicki, administrator sede vacante of the Archdiocese of Lviv, confirms the donation of the villages of Wołosów and Cucyłów made by Aleksander and Kazimierz Kuropatwa to the metropolitan chapter. He establishes a new canonry funded by the Kuropatwa family of the Jastrzębiec coat of arms, specifying the canon's mass obligations and the right of patronage for the founders' family.

Archbishop Jan Skarbek approves the endowment of 6,000 Polish zlotys on the Miłoszewice estate, made by cup-bearer Stanisław Wieniawski for the foundation of Fr. Antoni Gomoliński, and erects a new supernumerary canonry at the Lviv Cathedral. He further establishes patronage rights for the founder, and after his death, alternating between the archbishops and the chapter, with priority for members of the Gomoliński family.

King Augustus II confirms the ancient privileges of the Polish monarchs granted to the Shooting (Kurkowe) Brotherhood in Lwów, regulating the brotherhood's income, tax exemptions for the 'Shooting King', and the organization of shooting exercises. He also orders the return of the shooting range (Celstat) area occupied by the Crown artillery and establishes an annual schedule for exercises with handguns, arquebuses, and cannons.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski maintains the right of canons to choose chapter estates, while ordering that one-third of the income—and half of the income from the Uniatycze, Pikulowice, and Żydatycze estates—be contributed to the common chapter fund. At the same time, he exempts poorer benefices from this obligation and grants the chapter a remission of all accumulated arrears.

King Władysław III of Varna pledges to Piotr Dzik of Wojewodziny the sum of 50 marks as a mortgage on the royal village of Zuszyce in the Gródek district. The pledgee receives the village with all its benefits until the debt is repaid, provided he guards the royal hunting grounds and resides personally on the estate.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders the military deputies collecting the hiberna tax in the Ruthenian Voivodeship to cease collection from villages near Lviv, which possess legal immunities and are not subject to the jurisdiction of royal estates. The Hetman declares that any attempt to burden these estates will be treated as a personal insult.

L. Strada Pomilly addresses the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, with a humble request to fulfill the promise of providing a vestment. He assures him of his gratitude and remembrance in his prayers.

Jan Jerzy Przebendowski assures the Voivode of Ruthenia that he responds to letters regularly and informs him about transferring money to the Castellan of Kraków and the planned settlement of bills of exchange in Gdańsk. He also addresses issues related to the difficulties of stationing troops and the excessive collection of 'hiberna' (winter quarters tax) in Prussia.

Jan Sapieha assures the authorities of Lviv of his commitment to completing the city's fortifications and informs them of a letter sent to the King regarding the dispatch of an engineer and the disbursement of funds by the Treasurer. He requests the councilors to forward the enclosed letter to the monarch as soon as possible.

Wojciech Tyrawski provides János Kemény with a detailed account of the three-day clash at Berestechko, which ended in the rout of the Cossack-Tatar forces and the capture of their camp. He also reports on the mood of the nobility, the King's subsequent march toward Kyiv, and disturbing rumors regarding the actions of the Elector of Brandenburg.

Wojciech Tyrawski provides János Kemény with a detailed account of the royal army's victory over the Cossacks and Tatars in the three-day Battle of Berestechko. He also informs him of the necessity to remain with Hetman Kalinowski and conveys camp news regarding enemy losses and the mood of the pospolite ruszenie (noble levy).

Primate Jakub Uchański expresses his support for the Lviv burghers protesting against the kaptur courts imposed by the nobility and advises them to persist in their opposition. He also assures them that he has sent a letter to the Voivode of Ruthenia requesting the protection of municipal rights until a new monarch is elected.

Mikołaj Czarnosz informs Wojciech Zimnicki about the escape and reprehensible behavior of his son, Jan Augustyn, in Zamość, reporting on the boy's punishment and his intention to continue overseeing his education. He also mentions outstanding tuition fees, calligraphy exercises, and property-related matters.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the recipients letters of recommendation to the Archbishop and the Chapter with a request for significant relief in the repayment of 'wyderkaf' (annuity) debts. He also informs them that he has requested his father, the Chancellor, to intervene in a similar manner.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the Lviv magistrate letters of recommendation to the archbishop and the chapter, requesting relief in the repayment of wyderkafs. He also informs them that he has sought a similar intervention from his father, the Chancellor.