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The new Starosta of Lwów, Jan Cetner, informs the councilors and citizens of Lwów about his planned ceremonial assumption of office on June 1, 1676. He requests them to grace the entry ceremony with their presence, counting on their traditional kindness.

Aleksander Cetner intercedes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of his brother, requesting an amicable settlement of the dispute and the payment of due food provisions. He emphasizes that due to difficult times, the soldiers are suffering from hunger and cannot depart for the camp without supplies.

Ludwika Potocka, née Cetner, intervenes with the President of Lviv, Jan Eliaszewicz, regarding the burgher Koch, who was abducted by Cossacks to Mariampol, urging the municipal authorities to take legal action before the Treasury Commission. The author criticizes the magistrate's inaction, warns of the threat to the safety of all Lviv residents, and threatens to inform the King of the city authorities' negligence.

Franciszek Cetner thanks Jan Jabłonowski for his comforting visit during his mourning and requests his presence at the funeral ceremonies scheduled for March 30 at the Reformed Franciscan church in Lviv. He also requests the same favor of attendance from the recipient's wife.

Wojciech Cieński congratulates Jan Jabłonowski on assuming command of the army and wishes him the field mace. He also declares his readiness to report to the camp upon summons, explaining a possible delay due to the need to gather provisions.

Wojciech Cieński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the orders received to concentrate the banners near Szczerzec and the difficulties in marching to the field due to the non-payment of the hiberna tax to the soldiers. He requests the prompt payment of the dues and advises that the Podstolina Jabłonowska should take refuge in Lwów for the duration of the campaign.

Before leaving Lviv, Father K. Cieszkowski appeals to Proconsul Eliaszewicz for an amicable and fair settlement of a land dispute upon his return. He declares his willingness to reach an agreement, while urging the maintenance of peace and the cessation of hostile actions by officials under the city's jurisdiction.

William Chalmer informs merchant Arthur Forbes about handing over bills of exchange to a lawyer and paying for a court decree to forcibly collect debts from recalcitrant debtors. He also reports on the intervention of Robert Low and announces his imminent departure from Lublin to Gdańsk.

Grand Crown Treasurer Jan Antoni Czapski requests the Lviv authorities to delegate an experienced and impartial merchant to Warsaw by September 1, 1738. He is to participate in drafting a fair customs instruction that will curb abuses in customs chambers and contribute to the revival of trade.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations, encourages the residents to persevere in the defense against Khmelnytsky's forces, and announces the arrival of allied reinforcements. He also informs them about sending one hundred infantry soldiers under the command of Mr. Podlewski and assures them of his intercession with the nobility regarding the payment of the excise tax (czopowe) to the city for defense purposes.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the city councilors of Lviv for their congratulations on his safe arrival and triumph over the enemy, attributing the success to divine providence and the King's fortune. He encourages the townspeople to offer prayers of thanksgiving for the salvation of Lviv and declares his goodwill.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their welcoming letter and warns of an impending enemy attack on the borders of the Commonwealth in the spring. He orders the urgent strengthening of the city's fortifications and advises them to petition the King to send a qualified military engineer.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Stefan Czarniecki, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations, encourages courageous resistance against Khmelnytsky, and assures them of the imminent arrival of the monarch's allies. He also informs them of the dispatch of a hundred-man unit of trained infantry under the command of Mr. Podlewski and the securing of municipal revenues from the excise tax for defense purposes.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations on his arrival in the region and his victory over the enemy, attributing the salvation of the city to Divine Providence and military efforts. He encourages the councilors to offer prayers of thanksgiving and assures them of his gratitude and readiness for further favor.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lviv for their welcoming letter upon his return from a military campaign and offers his reciprocal well-wishes. In the face of the threat from enemies, he appeals for the urgent strengthening of the city's fortifications and advises them to petition the King for a military engineer.

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.

August Aleksander Czartoryski warns the President and Magistrate of Lviv about another planned attack on Jews by the commoners and students. He orders the city authorities to discipline the guilds and immediately punish the rioters under the threat of holding the entire city accountable.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, August Aleksander Czartoryski, thanks the authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and kindness on the occasion of the past holidays. He offers the city and its inhabitants wishes for undying fame, prosperity, and many years of abundance, declaring his constant favor.

August Aleksander Czartoryski thanks the authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and extends his wishes for prosperity in the New Year to them and the city's inhabitants. He also assures them of his constant goodwill and readiness to be of service.

August Aleksander Czartoryski thanks the authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and kindness shown on the occasion of the holidays. He offers the magistrate and all the city's inhabitants congratulations for prosperity and a successful New Year, declaring his constant readiness to assist.

August Aleksander Czartoryski orders the authorities of Lwów to station the garrison within the city in Christian and Jewish houses. At the same time, he exempts the townspeople from payments to Captain Kudelski, while refusing to return the disputed gate occupied by the artillery.

The Voivode of the Ruthenian lands, August Czartoryski, thanks the city authorities of Lwów for the Christmas greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for prosperity in the new year for the entire city and its inhabitants, and declares his constant readiness to assist.

August Czartoryski, Voivode of the Ruthenian lands, sends his thanks to the authorities and residents of Lviv for their remembrance, along with New Year's wishes for prosperity and abundance. He also assures them of his constant goodwill and readiness to be of service.

August Czartoryski, Voivode of the Ruthenian lands, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their remembrance and extends his best wishes for the new year to them and all the city's residents. He also assures them of his constant and unchanging favor.

Adam Kazimierz Czartoryski thanks the authorities of Lviv for the expressions of goodwill and kind statements sent to him. At the same time, he assures them of his constant readiness to support the city and its magistrate.

Adam Czartoryski thanks the President and the City Council of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he offers the councilors his reciprocal wishes for all prosperity in the New Year.

Katarzyna Czacka expresses her joy at the safe return of the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, and thanks him for securing a letter of commission for a squadron for her son from the King. She explains that her health and duties prevented her from thanking him in person in Warsaw, and commends herself and her children to his continued care.

Katarzyna Czacka explains her inability to come to Lviv due to a tribunal case in Lublin and asks Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to intervene in the matter of debts owed to her late husband that remain unpaid by Czygowski. She also inquires about the content of correspondence from Baranowski and sends greetings from herself and her children.

Katarzyna Czacka explains to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, the reasons for leaving Torczyn, where she had been waiting for the addressee. She clarifies that an urgent deadline for a property settlement with the Bishop of Chełm forces her to travel to Polesie, where she requests further correspondence to be directed.

Szczęsny Czacki invokes the opinion of the Grand Chancellor of the Crown and the constitution of 1550, dismissing the objections of the Lviv authorities to his acquisition of hospital land under a quit-rent tenure. He requests the magistrate to immediately order the hospital provisors to finalize and sign the contract with his plenipotentiary.

Szczęsny Czacki intervenes with the addressee regarding difficulties and unfair conditions during the purchase of a plot in Lwów, citing the law of 1550 and the support of the Crown Chancellor. He asks for friendly assistance in finalizing the transaction and announces the arrival of his plenipotentiary, Mr. Dniestrzański.

Szczęsny Czacki assures the addressees of his readiness to help and informs them that instead of writing a letter, he will go personally to Końskie to successfully settle their requests with the Crown Chancellor.

Szczęsny Czacki intercedes on behalf of Mr. Jaśkiewicz, advocating for him to remain in possession of the disputed property in Lwów due to the documents he holds and the settlement of his debts. He asks the addressee to assist in issuing a contract to Jaśkiewicz and ending the disputes.

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 asks the authorities of Lviv to prepare a correct and complete register of municipal jurisdictions for the Crown Chancellor. At the same time, he admonishes the addressees, expressing concern over the constant quarrels in the city, which threaten to ruin his previous efforts.

Szczęsny Czacki advises the Lviv authorities to approach the Chancellor regarding the Haszewicz case and mandates them to organize the archive and municipal jurisdiction. He also calls upon the councilors to fulfill decrees, resolve internal disputes, and care for the public good of the city.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the Lviv authorities proclamations for publication, as well as letters to the Grand Crown Chancellor and the Grand Crown Hetman requesting military aid for the commission. He recommends sending the correspondence along with the decree to Warsaw via Mr. Czeczewicz.

Szczęsny Czacki orders the Lviv magistrate to suspend the collection of new taxes from the Dominican monastery until his arrival. He also conveys the will of the Crown Chancellor regarding the release of Mr. Cudzyński from the town hall prison under oath and the establishment of guardianship over his property.

Crown Cup-bearer Szczęsny Czacki informs the President of Lviv, Wenin, that the case of Łudzyński against the Bendorfs has been referred to a commission. He urges the municipal authorities to release the documents in accordance with the royal decree and to conclude the proceedings without delay.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the Lviv authorities a memorial to the Pope and a letter to the Archbishop of Lviv, recommending legal consultation and a personal visit to the hierarch in Obroshyne to express gratitude and request further protection. He also reminds them to remain prepared for the commission.

Szczęsny Czacki, Crown Cup-bearer, writes to the President of Lwów, Wiśniowski, with an instruction to convene a session and consider the petition of Mrs. Laskowska concerning compensation for her husband's services. He requests that the matter be settled during his stay in Lwów in order to issue the appropriate instructions.

Szczęsny Czacki informs the Lwów authorities that he has received their letter and assures them of his support regarding the right of patronage of the Holy Spirit Hospital with the Grand Crown Chancellor and the Archbishop of Lwów. He also advises against sending city delegates to the senate council due to uncertainty regarding the date of its convocation.

Szczęsny Czacki requests the President and Magistrate of Lviv to grant a three-year lease contract for Malechów to the Lviv castle vice-gerent, Woycicki. He appeals for a meeting to be convened, deputies to be appointed to draft the terms of the agreement, and for the matter to be finalized during his stay in the city.

Szczęsny Czacki thanks the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv for their remembrance and the sent congratulations. In response, he offers them reciprocal New Year's wishes, assuring them of his constant kindness and friendship.

Crown Cupbearer Szczęsny Czacki rejects the legal doubts of the Lviv magistrate regarding the acquisition of hospital land, citing the opinion of the Grand Crown Chancellor and the constitution of 1550. He appeals to the city authorities to immediately finalize the transaction with his plenipotentiary and sign the contract.

Szczęsny Czacki intervenes in the matter of purchasing a plot in Lviv behind the Jesuit wicket, opposing unfair conditions and the demand for the Crown Chancellor's consent. Citing the law of 1550 and earlier precedents, he sends Mr. Dniestrzański to successfully finalize the transaction.

Crown Cupbearer Szczęsny Czacki sends his proclamation to the Lviv authorities with instructions for its announcement, along with correspondence to the Grand Chancellor and the Grand Hetman of the Crown. He recommends sending the letters to Warsaw via Mr. Czeckiewicz in order to obtain military assistance from the Lviv garrison for the duration of the commission.

Szczęsny Czacki intervenes in a Lviv dispute on behalf of Mr. Jaśkiewicz, who has settled his debts and obtained the city's consent for the property. He asks the addressee to issue the contract to Jaśkiewicz and ensure he is free from further claims.

Crown Cup-bearer Szczęsny Czacki informs the President of Lwów that the case of Żudzyński and the Bendorffs has been referred to a commission. He urges the municipal authorities to urgently release the documents ordered by the royal decree and to resolve the dispute without delay.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the Lviv authorities a memorial to the Pope, recommending that they consult it with an expert in canon law and the Archbishop of Lviv himself. He also orders a visit to the Archbishop in Obroshyne to thank him for his support and advises them to be prepared for the commission.