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Stanisław Poniatowski renews his request to the Lviv authorities to facilitate the exchange of red zlotys for soldiers of the garrison stationed in the city. He points out that despite the magistracy's earlier declarations, the military still encounters difficulties with transactions.

Stanisław Poniatowski orders the garrison commander to intervene with the Jesuit rector and the magistrate in connection with student attacks on Lwów Jews. He instructs to put the guilds on alert and, in case of escalation of the riots, to use live ammunition.

The document is an official extract from the Register of the Estates of Galicia and Lodomeria, certifying the decree of the Noble Court in Lwów regarding the proven and undoubted nobility of Hrehor, Piotr, Bazyli, and Jan Strutyński Kowalewicz. It confirms their noble rights and hereditary settlement in the Stanisławów circle.

Wojciech Portens urges the Lviv scribe Wojciech Zimnicki to settle the payment for five barrels of wine sent a year ago. He reminds him that the transport risk rested with the recipient, while declaring his readiness to participate in the costs of seeking compensation for the damage incurred.

Pope Pius IX, at the request of the Archbishop of Lviv, extends the privilege of using pontifical insignia to the provost and dean of the Latin-rite Metropolitan Chapter of Lviv. The document allows them to use pontificals whenever permitted by the archbishop, rather than only three times a year as previously established by Pope Gregory XVI.

Anna Potocka informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, that she does not mind that her skipper took his belongings onto her boats. She adds that, wishing to do him a favor, she ordered the cargo to be transported by her own horses directly to Lwów.

Pope Pius IX orders the appointed apostolic commissioners to solemnly induct Karol Mosing into the dignity of provost of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter of the Latin Rite after receiving the prescribed oath of fidelity. The document mandates the transfer of all rights, jurisdiction, and beneficial income pertaining to this dignity to the nominee, under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions against those who resist.

Teofila Potocka informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of her misfortune caused by her husband's illness and her loneliness on the estate. She begs the addressee to persuade someone in Lwów to be sent to Halicz to provide them with aid, assuring a safe escort for them.

Teresa Potocka assures the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, of her remembrance and long-standing goodwill, while conveying a request from her husband. She also sends greetings to the addressee and his wife.

Konstancja Potocka informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that due to the addressee's absence from Lviv, she has conveyed her matter through her son. She makes a humble request for his favor and sends greetings to the Voivodess and the family.

Konstancja Potocka announces her husband's arrival, who is to personally report on the difficult situation, and laments the misfortunes that have befallen the family. She encourages maintaining unity within the family in the face of God's affliction and sends greetings to the Voivodess.

Pope Leo XIII announces the appointment of Feliks Zabłocki to the provostry of the metropolitan church in Lviv. He orders the designated executors to receive the oath of fidelity and to induct the nominee into possession of the office along with all rights and benefices.

Antoni Potocki asks Colonel Korytowski to refrain from stationing Crown troops within the starosta's jurisdiction in Lviv. He refers to the decision of the Hetman conveyed through Starosta Branicki.

Pope Pius XI, acceding to the request of Archbishop Józef Bilczewski, grants the prelates and canons of the Metropolitan Chapter of Lviv of the Latin Rite the right to wear prelatial attire with ruby-colored distinctions, a violet mantelletta, and a ring outside the celebration of Holy Mass.

Aleksander Jan Potocki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski to intercede with the King to prevent his brother from being stripped of his banner. He recalls his brother's significant financial outlays and sacrifices since the Vienna expedition, appealing for the defense of his noble honor.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.

Stanisław of Chodecz, Starosta of Halicz, pledges the village of Czajczyce and a fish pond on the Dłoń river to the nobleman Stefan Chwalibogowicz of Sydzłowice for the sum of twenty-two marks. The pledgee is to hold these estates with all benefits until the debt is fully repaid.

Hetman Józef Potocki intervenes with the authorities of Lviv regarding the mother-in-law of Lieutenant Barta, who was unlawfully barred from operating a tavern and excessively burdened with taxes. He asks the councilors for fair treatment of the woman and to refrain from harming the residents of Lviv.

Hetman Józef Potocki expresses regret over recent incidents in Lwów and announces that he will hold the deputy garrison commander accountable if he neglected to maintain order. He announces the return of the permanent commander, Colonel Kamiński, and asks the city authorities for understanding and to maintain calm ahead of the upcoming royal courts.

Document of the royal commissioners appointed by Sigismund I to resolve border disputes between royal estates (Sarny, Morańce, Lubinie) leased by Piotr Kmita and the possessions of the Fredro brothers (Krakowiec, Gnojnica, Przedwórz). It contains transsumed royal mandates and a report on the demarcation activities carried out in the field by the Szkło River.

Emperor Joseph II elevates Andrzej Seweryn Doliniański of Doliniany, Councilor of the Lviv Tribunal, along with his descendants, to the rank of free barons of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria. The document confirms the privileges and the title of 'Wohlgebohren' (Well-born) pertaining to the new rank, and grants and describes an augmented baronial coat of arms.

Jadwiga Tarło Sieniawska grants the burghers of the town of Hieronimów arable land and meadows within specified boundaries, extending their tax exemption (wolnizna) for another six years. She further grants them the right to distill spirits, a weekly market on Thursdays, the sale of beer to surrounding village taverns, and free cattle grazing.

Emperor Ferdinand I confirms the right of the market town of Rożniatów to hold seven annual fairs on designated dates. It is stipulated that the market must be moved to the next working day if it falls on a holy day of obligation, and the authorities are ordered to ensure the inviolability of this privilege.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki approves two documents of King John II Casimir protecting the Lviv tailors' guild against unauthorized competition. He confirms the ban on sewing and trading clothing and cloth caps by Jews, Armenians, furriers, and persons outside the guild.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders the commander of the Lwów High Castle, Daniel Guttorf, to cease collecting burdensome levies from the city and suburbs of Lwów, citing an attached letter from King John II Casimir. The monarch ordered the meritorious city to be relieved of winter quartering burdens and for the needs of the castle garrison to be met from the hide taxes (podatki łanowe) enacted by the estates.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders Captain Franciszek Szeligowski to ruthlessly suppress riots and lawlessness in Lwów without regard for scruples. He also informs about the deployment of troops, orders the securing of forage for Mr. Albart's unit, and the preparation of ammunition transport to Tłumacz.

Stanisław Potocki intervenes with Aleksander Niezabitowski regarding Lwów's complaints about unlawful tax collection and the imposition of military burdens. The Hetman orders an end to the oppression of the townspeople, warns against riots, and cites a royal universal annulling harmful sejmik resolutions.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki orders the Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery to ruthlessly suppress riots in Lwów, announcing his imminent arrival with troops to punish the rebels. He also orders the preparation of ammunition transport to Tłumacz and efforts to address shortages in artillery draft animals.

King Augustus II confirms the rights and statutes of the saddlers' guild of the city of Lwów, transuming the diploma of King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki from 1671. At the same time, the monarch expands the guild's powers by granting the Lwów craftsmen the exclusive right to upholster carriages and coaches.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves and transumes the ordinance of the merchant confraternity of the city of Lwów, enacted by the Lwów municipal council, comprising 37 articles regulating membership rules, trade, the organization of brotherhood authorities, and the protection of the rights of Lwów merchants.

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.

A fragment of a Latin liturgical book with musical notation on staves, containing chants in honor of St. John the Baptist and a portion of the Eucharistic sequence 'Lauda Sion Salvatorem'. The manuscript has been preserved as a waste sheet used secondarily for binding.

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.

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.

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.

Gowenowa addresses Nieżyńcz with a demand for the repayment of dues and the settlement of a debt. She mentions a deposit provided, records made, and a visit from Kuprian.