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Jan Ubaldini represented the city at the Sejm out of his turn, replacing Bartłomiej Zimorowicz at his request. The King instructs the Lwów authorities to assist him in obtaining the due remuneration from the colleague he replaced.

The King suspends the execution of the 'wybraniecka' sum from the municipal lands of Kleparów. A name derived from a peasant's nickname is insufficient to classify the fields as 'sołeckie' (village headman's lands). The matter is to be finally resolved by the King.

The King rebukes the neglect of guardianship over orphans and orders the appointment of guardians for Teresa, daughter of Bartłomiej Zimorowic, the preparation of an inventory, the auditing of accounts, the repayment of proven debts, and the preservation of the estate to ensure the girl's maintenance and upbringing.

The King demands the punishment of Wacław Lanckoroński and his accomplice for the arbitrary abduction of two bakers from the suburbs of Lviv in connection with a debt claim. Any potential claims are to be pursued before the appropriate Lviv court.

The merchant guild complains about the challenging of their approximately hundred-year possession of their own tenement house, demands for rent, and the imprisonment of its members. The King orders any claims to be presented to a commission and places the guild under his protection.

The King orders that the Bonifratres be allowed to purchase two adjacent plots of land to expand their previously founded hospital, following an appraisal and with the preservation of ground rent.

The King requests a reduction in the tax burden of Lwów, set at eight hundred hearths. He points to a decline in wealth and population, as well as the detachment of numerous properties from the city's tax jurisdiction in favor of the clergy and nobility.

John III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal action. The clause regarding their subjection to courts requires further verification.

The King orders the enforcement of a previous judgment protecting the Jews of Lwów. The attackers pose as students; the magistrate is to prevent riots, apprehend the perpetrators, judge them, and remove them from the city.

The King demands a swift judicial division of the inheritance, accusing Antoni Solski, the holder of the entire estate, of avoiding a resolution and the ineffectiveness of mediation.

The Augustinians, through their provincial and the royal preacher, request the resumption of religious services in Loreto. The King orders the city not to hinder their return and ministry.

The King reiterates an ineffective order to repair the road from Zboiska and the bridges. He sends a supervisor and orders the townspeople and suburban residents to contribute jointly with labor and resources.

According to the King's account, students of the parish school attacked the Ruthenian school, destroying books and assaulting their guardians. The King orders the protection of the school and legal proceedings against the supervisor, provided he is subject to secular jurisdiction.

The King announces the conclusion of a marriage contract between his daughter and the Elector of Bavaria, and the scheduling of the wedding ceremony in Warsaw for August 15, 1694.

A note sent from Munich in 1873 listing the details of Theresa Kunegunda, the children of her marriage to Maximilian Emanuel, and part of their further descendants. The data is preserved as the author's claims, without historical verification.

The King forbids the magistrate from taking arbitrary actions against Jewish merchants whose shops have been closed. The dispute is to be settled by the royal court.

A separate letter instructs the Starosta of Lwów to halt the city's actions harming merchants pending the verdict of the royal court.

August II praises Lviv's steadfast loyalty in the face of the enemy, announces the readiness of his troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against a physician named Altenberk, who for unknown reasons traveled to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

King Augustus II orders the authorities of Lviv to allow troops assigned to the defense of the fortress under the command of the Voivode of Kalisz to enter. He also calls upon the magistrate to gather food supplies and prepare the city for defense against the enemy.

King Augustus II appeals to the senators, dignitaries, and nobility of the Ruthenian Voivodeship for the immediate abolition of the szelężne tax in Lviv. The monarch motivates his request by the extreme impoverishment of the city caused by enemy invasion, contributions, and the plague epidemic.

King Augustus II recommends to the authorities of Lviv Wojciech Urbański, a former mayor of Jarosław and a royal servitor who distinguished himself in the defense against enemy troops. The monarch urges the magistracy to appoint him to the vacant office of Lviv city councillor after Urbański has been granted city rights.

August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, the complaint of Lviv regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburb, the occupation of municipal lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, adherence to the boundaries of acquired lands, and the restraint of the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before a competent court.

Queen Marie Louise instructs the authorities of Lviv to provide safe and suitable quarters for Miss Krasińska from the royal court and Mrs. Palmer. Both noblewomen arrived in the city from Sambir seeking refuge.

Queen Marie Casimire expresses great appreciation for the planned journey of the Voivode of Poznań, Stanisław Małachowski, to fulfill his vows at the Apostolic Thresholds. She assures the recipient of her gratitude and constant benevolence, while also sending greetings to his wife.

The Moldavian Hospodar Stefan Lupu requests the Lviv Councilors to allow his envoy, the Chernivtsi customs officer Kondra, to purchase and export goods from Lviv for the upcoming holidays duty-free. In return, the Hospodar declares his willingness to reciprocate the kindness in similar circumstances and to maintain good neighborly relations.

Jerzy Ghica asks the city councilors of Lwów to announce the upcoming fair in Jazłowiec to foreign merchants and city residents. He informs them of the merchants' concerns regarding new fees and the assurances of protection he received, following which he ordered his merchants to depart. He also requests confirmation and encouragement from Lwów.

The Hospodar supports his boyar's efforts to recover 700 PLN from the goldsmith Trzciński. He requests permission to sell the tenement house given as collateral and the reimbursement of 300 PLN in legal costs.

The Emperor congratulates the Polish cavalry on their victory over the Turks and Tatars on the Dniester and on the spoils taken. He gives thanks to God and expresses hope that the success will be completed by the recovery of Kamianets.

Sultan Mustafa instructs the Polish authorities to assist the envoy of the court merchant Mahmud in recovering payments for goods and to guarantee his safe return. The document includes 19th-century archival notes regarding the creation of a German translation of a photograph of the text in Vienna and a planned new translation.

The Duke of Courland, Ferdinand Kettler, addresses the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting his support for a letter directed to the nobility and senators of the Ruthenian Voivodeship during the pre-sejmik assemblies. He appeals for the use of the Voivode's authority to save and liberate the Duchies of Courland and Semigallia and the Piltene District from Swedish occupation.

King Charles XII of Sweden informs about the granting of an intercession request and the exemption of Lviv from all fees and taxes. He orders all concerned to respect this decision and refrain from imposing any burdens on the city.

The Magistrate of Brody complains about the detention of goods and the collection of tolls by the people of Lwów. According to the complaint, several dozen armed men detained merchants' cattle in Toporów, demanding 1,300 PLN; later, in Lwów, 300 PLN was taken for detained goods. A request to the Crown Standard-Bearer for the protection of the city's privileges.

The authorities of Old Warsaw request verification of rumors regarding a plague in the vicinity of Kamianets-Podilskyi. They do not consider the reports confirmed, despite information from several sources. They seek reliable news to ensure the health safety of their city in time.

The authorities of Old Warsaw declare solidarity with other magistrates in defense of rights and justice. They inform that the Warsaw land sejmik concluded at the stage of electing the marshal. They assure of their attempt to gain the support of other lands and voivodeships for the addressees' postulates.

Warsaw is engaged in a dispute before the Radom Tribunal against the Warsaw land regarding the 'szelężne' and 'czopowe' taxes imposed on foreign wines. It asks Lviv for official confirmation of whether it pays these taxes and at what rates per barrel of Hungarian wine, hogshead of French wine, and other beverages.

A response to a letter dated March 23, 1763, regarding currency exchange rates. The Magistrate of Warsaw explains that the conversion table issued by the Grand Treasurer of the Crown, which has been promulgated in all castles and cities, is binding. Municipal authorities are not authorized to independently determine the differences between types of coins.

The Magistrate of Warsaw encourages Lwów to send delegates to the upcoming extraordinary Sejm. It proposes a joint agreement on postulates and the defense of municipal rights, citing the expected assistance of the King and the greater effectiveness of concerted action by all cities.

In response to a request for information regarding the joint glazier and tinsmith guild, the magistrate of Old Warsaw informs about the issuance of an authenticated copy of its articles. It states that the statute was granted by the magistrate, subsequently approved by Polish kings, and the copy was compared with the original.

The authorities of Old Warsaw express sympathy to the citizens of Lwów regarding the burdens imposed by Becal. They inform them about successfully stopping the collection of a fee of 2 zlotys per every 100 zlotys, which the customs administrator demanded from merchants traveling to the Jarosław fair. They also describe their independent intervention against the increase of the hiberna tax, despite the lack of cooperation from the delegates of Lwów and Kraków.

The authorities of Wrocław wish to resume trade interrupted by the plague in Poland. They do not consider rumors of the epidemic's end to be sufficient: they ask Lwów for a reliable report on the state of the city and the province, as well as evidence of the cessation of infections and the purification of infected places and buildings. They announce their intention to restore trade, even if initially with restrictions.

The authorities of Gdańsk once again ask Lwów for assistance to Jan Guliński, associated with their gymnasium, in recovering his father's inheritance due to him. The majority of the estate is held by his brother-in-law, Jan Bulcz. They request the return of excessively seized shares without a trial and a prompt response to their previous intercession from nearly four months ago.

Gdańsk conveys complaints from its own merchants trading in Lwów: violation of ancient rights, fees, closing of warehouses, accusations of illicit agreements, and inspection of books despite a lack of evidence. It requests the removal of these abuses, reserving the right to appeal to the King. The veracity of the complaints is presented conditionally.

Gdańsk responds to Lwów's letter of February 13 regarding the incident of the gate closure. It expresses sympathy and hope for a settlement through the senators, provided that the city's rights and the magistrate's honor are preserved. It recommends consulting with the Crown Chancellor.

Gdańsk expresses sympathy to the Lwów magistrate for the injury inflicted upon the mayor. It doubts whether presenting the matter at the upcoming Sejm will yield the desired result, but leaves the choice to Lwów. It could not include the matter in the instructions for the Sejm because the regional diet (sejmik) in Starogard was broken off on August 27. It instructs its secretary in Warsaw to lobby dignitaries, especially the Crown Chancellor, for redress and the future security of the honor of magistrates.

The authorities of Gdańsk inform the magistrate of Lwów about the introduction of a requirement for health certificates for all arriving persons and goods in connection with the spreading plague. They request that these regulations be announced among the citizens of Lwów and that joint steps be taken to prevent the epidemic.

Gdańsk recalls a previous warning regarding the plague in Hungary and Transylvania and conveys news about its onset in some nearby places in Poland. It demands reliable health certificates for travelers and goods, specifying the conditions for their issuance.

Following reports of a renewed plague outbreak in the Kingdom of Hungary, Gdańsk renews an ordinance issued approximately two years prior. The entry of persons and the admission of goods are made conditional upon the presentation of reliable documents proving origin from healthy places free from suspicion of infection.

Gdańsk reports on what it considers credible news regarding the onset of the plague in certain parts of Poland. It announces a requirement for documents of origin for persons and goods from healthy areas and requests Lwów to disseminate the ordinance and take preventive measures.

Gdańsk responds to the Lwów complaint of May 10th concerning the detention of the tailor Jan Koch after the expiration of his one-year contract. It cites a conflicting account from Princess Jabłonowska, Voivodess of Bracław: Koch is allegedly at liberty and free to return to Lwów at the beginning of September. The city does not adjudicate the matter, which is currently pending in royal courts.

The mayors of Gliniany confirm the receipt of Muscovite letters delivered from Lviv by the messenger Grzegorz Jurkiewicz and their dispatch to Bilyi Kamin. At the same time, they request the Lviv authorities to grant the messenger full credibility.