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François Mollo sends Prince Konstanty Sobieski expressions of deep sorrow and sympathy regarding the death of King John III. He assures him of his unwavering loyalty to the Sobieski family, sends a report published in the attached newspaper, and requests continued patronage.

Konstancja Mądrawiczówna recounts in detail the history of legal disputes and favorable royal decrees guaranteeing the Dominican nuns' rights to the Kampian family property. She demands that the addressee promptly settle the damages on the disputed lands under threat of filing an official protest.

Dymitr Morgan sends Artur Forbes samples of materials and requests the import of specific types of cloth in various colors, including dark crimson, flesh-colored, and purple. The letter concludes with greetings and wishes for good health.

Józef Mordoszowicz informs Artur Forbes about the possibility of collecting a debt from Jewish merchants from Leszno and about the serious illness of one of them, Moszko. He presents the difficulties with repayments and trade in goods, and asks for urgent forwarding of commercial correspondence to Jarosław and Leszno.

The Castellan of Lwów, Antoni Morski, thanks the mayor and the city council of Lwów for the greetings sent on the occasion of the past holidays. He sends reciprocal wishes for prosperity for Lwów and good health and long life for the recipients.

Castellan of Lviv Antoni Morski thanks the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistrate of Lviv for their remembrance and kind words. In response, he offers the city authorities heartfelt wishes for health, God's graces, and all prosperity for the coming New Year.

The Castellan of Lwów, Antoni Morski, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their remembrance and wishes on the occasion of the New Year. In response, he offers wishes for God's blessing, health, and prosperity for the entire city and all members of the magistrate.

The Castellan of Lviv, Antoni Morski, thanks the municipal authorities of Lviv for the greetings sent and reciprocates with New Year's wishes. He wishes the councilors, the city, and the entire Fatherland prosperity, God's gifts, and good health.

The Castellan of Lviv, Antoni Morski, thanks the councilors and mayors of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of the upcoming New Year. In his response, he assures them of his unwavering friendship and reciprocates with wishes for all prosperity.

Crown Referendary Jan Andrzej Morsztyn informs the authorities of Lviv that the Queen has set the date of his wedding with Catherine Gordon for April 27, 1659. He requests the dispatch of a municipal delegate to the wedding ceremony, declaring his constant favor and readiness to perform services for the city.

Stanisław Morsztyn reports on the misery of the officers and soldiers of the regiment stationed in Okopy Świętej Trójcy and the lack of response from the monarch to a previous petition. He addresses Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski with an urgent request to borrow one thousand zlotys to save them, pledging to repay the debt punctually in Warsaw.

August Fryderyk Moszyński denies rumors that Prussian officers are conducting recruitment in Lwów, explaining that his two trusted men are operating there to seek volunteers for his service. The author asks the addressee not to hinder them and to provide support if necessary.

Wojciech Muldorfus informs his brother-in-law, Wojciech Zimnicki, about matters related to the execution of testamentary legacies and the foundation of the mansionaries, while requesting news from Lviv and Constantinople. He also reports on placing the student entrusted to his care in the Zamość school and organizing his further education.

Eligius von Münch-Bellinghausen informs the addressee of the refusal by the publisher Gerold to print the submitted article, which was deemed too late. The sender has kept the manuscript, declaring his willingness to look for another opportunity for its publication.

Carl Wilhelm Rasp acknowledges the loan of four volumes of Claude-Carl de Rulhière's work concerning the interregnum and anarchy in Poland from the Court Library in Vienna. He commits to returning the books immediately upon the institution's request or at the earliest possible date.

Eligius von Münch-Bellinghausen instructs the library staff to provide Mr. von Rasp with Rulhière's work for a period of ten days.

Eligius von Münch-Bellinghausen replies to Carl Wilhelm Rasp's letter with advice on how to formally submit a manuscript to the Imperial Academy of Sciences in Vienna. He instructs the recipient to address the application to the Philosophical-Historical Class of the Academy.

Wojciech Miaskowski sends the Lviv councilors a sum of 1043 red zlotys and small coins belonging to the Crown Deputy Chancellor, requesting a receipt. He asks for the urgent transfer of these funds, along with correspondence, to Father Trzebiński in Warsaw.

Michał Nagrodzki informs the authorities of Lviv about submitting the city commissioners in the lawsuit with Mrs. Brzuchowska to the Decree Chancellery. He attaches a list of commissioners appointed by the opposing party.

Michał Nagrodzki informs the authorities of Lwów about the progress in preparing an extract of the commission decree in the dispute with Mrs. Brzuchowska, which includes the regent Brzozowski. He declares his continued readiness to assist and sends the councilors wishes for prosperity and unanimity.

Michał Nagrodzki informs the President of Lviv about receiving a summons to the assessor courts, while delaying his departure until he consults with others and receives news from the Chancellor's court. He reports on the illness of the decree writer and requests the conditional sending of a payment order for travel expenses.

Michał Nagrodzki informs the Lviv magistrate about current court cases, including the banishment of the Moratowicz family and the payment for contumacy. He also reports that the Assessorial Courts are in session during the King's presence in Warsaw and urges the city deputies to arrive.

Narajowski assures the Voivode of Ruthenia of the immediate execution of his orders and reports on the departure of the court to Radzyń and Mr. Pietrusz to Kraków. He also mentions the prevailing mood favoring a settlement and declares his readiness for further service.

Narajowski informs the Hetman and Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, about reports concerning the rokosz and preparations for a journey. He announces his imminent arrival by post and asks the addressee to wait patiently.

Adam Naramowski thanks Jan Jabłonowski for his intercession and for ordering the hussar banner to pay compensation to his wronged subjects. He expresses his gratitude and assures the Voivode of his readiness to reciprocate at future opportunities.

Adam Naramowski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and intercession with the Hetman in an ongoing case against a hussar banner. He specifically requests that the adjudication of the dispute not be postponed until the military camp and the general assembly.

Jerzy Gabriel Nieszporowski thanks the Lviv city councilors for the favor shown to him through Mr. Hreczyna and assures them that his previous letter did not stem from greed. He declares his continued devotion, friendship, and readiness to serve the city.

Crown Registrar J. L. Nowicki informs a Lwów councilor about a planned conciliation meeting with the commoners in Końskie under the patronage of the Grand Crown Chancellor and advises that a deputy should first visit Warsaw to collect documents. He also asks the addressee to collect items intended for him from the commissioner of the Starostina of Rohatyn.

J. L. Nowicki thanks the authorities of Lviv for sending sweets, which arrived intact according to the specification. He declares his readiness to reciprocate and fulfill any confidential requests of the magistrate.

J. L. Nowicki informs the Lwów councilors about delivering a letter with the city's demands to the Grand Crown Chancellor. He notes that an additional oral presentation of the matter to the Chancellor is necessary to reach final decisions.

J. L. Nowicki thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for their remembrance and the sent sweets. He declares his readiness to reciprocate with his services.

B. Nowosielecki requests the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Jabłonowski to pay the promised money for ceded and mortgaged estates. He also informs about consultations regarding an inventory and asks his protector not to allow his financial ruin.

Lviv Suffragan Zachariasz Nowoszycki describes the ceremonial entry of the new Archbishop into Lviv, the numerous feasts for the city councilors and Armenians, as well as the state of renovation works in the Archbishop's residence and disputes within the chapter. In the letter, he also asks Zimnicki, who is staying in Warsaw, to purchase Indian cloth and reports on the health of his wife.

General Quartermaster of the Zaporozhian Army Tomasz Nosacz reiterates his demand to the Lviv authorities for the immediate handover of artillery equipment, including ropes, harnesses, and saddles. He appoints Kropiwnicki and Futkiewicz to collect the gear, accusing the magistrate of procrastination.

Tomasz Nosacz, General Wagon Master of the Zaporozhian Host, requests the Mayor and Councilors of Lviv to promptly and justly enforce the debt recorded in the books after the death of the father of his journeyman, Kibicki. In return for justice, he declares his gratitude to the city authorities and his readiness to reciprocate the favor.

General Quartermaster of the Zaporozhian Host Tomasz Nosacz renews his request to the authorities of Lwów to enforce the collection of a debt from the imprisoned burgher Dziurdzy for the benefit of the journeyman Jakub Kibicki. He notes that merely imprisoning the debtor is insufficient and that full repayment of the debt is necessary.

Albert Nosowski, a student in Krakow, sends New Year's greetings to the authorities of Lviv and expresses his gratitude for their generosity and patronage, which enables his studies. He simultaneously requests continued kindness and financial assistance for the duration of his university education.

The President of Lviv, Józef Kuszyński, submits to the councilors a request from the Commissioner of the Lviv Land for a loan of one hundred red zlotys from the shilling tax for the purpose of bringing the Radom scribe to execute a tribunal decree. The Lviv councilors express their opinions, mostly in favor of granting the loan provided that a suitable guarantee for its repayment is obtained.

Stanisław Nuszczyński complains to the Lwów authorities about Jews from the jurisdiction of the Crown Standard-Bearer's wife, who, due to alleged claims to his wife's property, unlawfully seized his horses, sleds, and oats from the market. The author requests official intervention, a formal protest against the violence, or the seizure of the perpetrators' receivables to force them to pursue legal action.

Stanisław Nuszczyński summons his colleagues to an urgent and confidential meeting at the town hall at eight o'clock to prevent unfavorable complications from the opponent. Due to the need for discretion, the author intends to present the details of the matter only in person during the session.

Samuel Obodziński of Obodno addresses Lviv councilor Maciej Hajder with a request for assistance in matters related to the submission of a recognition by Teodor Mirowicki before the court in Lviv. Citing the significant distance between Bila Tserkva and Lviv, he seeks to ensure that legal deadlines are met and that the matter is handled favorably.

Franciszek Obrocki warns the President of Lviv about the planned deployment of several hundred of General Karnau's soldiers in suburban villages, which threatens their total devastation. He appeals for urgent diplomatic intervention with the commanders and the dispatch of the city syndic to avert the danger.

Grand Chancellor of Lithuania Marcjan Korybut Ogiński invites the mayor, councilors, and the magistrate of the city of Lviv to his wedding ceremony with the daughter of the Grand Chancellor of the Crown, scheduled for March 4 in Warsaw. He assures the guests of proper reception and honors, and declares his favor and readiness to provide services.

Grand Crown Treasurer Karol Siedlnicki requests the authorities of Lwów to hand over to Commissioner Dziołowski a group of Jews imprisoned at the city hall on charges of minting counterfeit tympf coins in Olesko. The detainees are to be placed under escort and transported to a designated place of confinement.

Piotr Ożga reminds the Lviv councilors of their duty to collect the tap tax on alcoholic beverages for the period from January to June 1649 and the necessity of handing over the registers and funds to the leaseholder. He also mentions tax difficulties and damages resulting from the ongoing war.

Piotr Ożga sends the Lviv authorities a draft protest against the convening of a sejmik during the Tatar threat, along with unsealed letters to the Chancellor and the Regent for their review. He also announces his departure for a meeting with the Hetman in Podhajce and refers to oral arrangements made with Mr. Kątski.

Piotr Ożga expresses his joy at the opportunity to defend city privileges and advises the Lviv councilors on choosing a convenient date and procedure for proclaiming the universal in the Lviv and Zhydachiv castle courts. He also announces that he will send letters to the Lviv judge and deputy judge to coordinate actions.

Castellan of Przemyśl Samuel Orzechowski asks Voivode of Volhynia Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for mediation and defense against accusations following the tragic death of Mr. Strzembiowski. He asserts his complete innocence, citing eyewitnesses to the accident and seeking the favor of the deceased's relatives and the Hetman.

Franciszek Ożechowski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to extend his protection over the Jewish community of Przemyśl. He draws attention to the harmful, repeated lawsuits and new decrees issued in cases that had already been settled.

Deputy Chancellor Andrzej Olszowski informs the Lwów magistrate about the steps taken by the King to secure the city, including the dispatch of Colonel Dobczyc with a detachment of troops to serve as a garrison. He also advises the recruitment of local forces and announces the arrival of the monarch with the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass).