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Wojciech Zimnicki reiterates his request to Jan Rudawski to undertake the defense of Lviv councilor Marcin Hayder in a dispute with the Scotsman Tomzicki. He assures that the trial records will be sent and that the due remuneration will be paid through Mr. Lewos and the steward Samuel Edward.

King Stephen Báthory grants the tailors of Stryi permission to establish a guild and approves the statute regulating the functioning of the brotherhood, the rights of masters, the admission of foreign craftsmen, and the emancipation of journeymen, modeled on the laws of Lviv.

Brother Raymund Zimnicki OP, while studying in Naples, apologizes to his mother for a previous bitter letter caused by poverty and harsh living conditions. He begs his parents for financial support to pay for books, bedding, academic promotion, and his return to the country, indicating safe ways to send the money.

Father Rajmund Zimnicki informs his father about the complaints made by the Prior of Rohatyn against his brother-in-law concerning an unresolved legal dispute. The friar asks his father to treat the matter with kindness, announcing that the Prior will provide further details in person.

Pope Gregory XIII notifies the vassals of the Archdiocese of Lviv of the preconization of Jan as Archbishop of Lviv following the death of Archbishop Stanisław. He obliges them to swear an oath of allegiance to the new metropolitan and to perform their due duties under pain of ecclesiastical penalties.

Bartłomiej Zimorowicz informs Marcin Haider about drafting a privilege incorporating his suburban brewery into the city's brewery system, which will protect the investment from opposition by the commoners. He also mentions the costs of Tomanowicz's mediation and the fruitless deliberations of the Sejm in Warsaw.

King Stefan Batory approves the commission act establishing the valuation of income and executing the redemption of the third share of the Zimna Woda mill in the Lwów suburb by the Castellan of Sieradz, Andrzej Dembowski, from the heirs of Kazimierz Hynek for the sum of 4684 florins. He grants Dembowski the right to peaceful possession of the mill until such time as it might be redeemed by the King for the same sum.

Alexander Sommer sends Arthur Forbes the sum of 30 florins via a courier to repay a loan, apologizing for the delay. He expresses deep gratitude for the help received in his time of need and declares his lifelong readiness to serve.

Alexander Sommer informs Arthur Forbes about sending a remittance from Gdańsk by post and returning the enclosed receipt handed over by the courier. He also reports paying 20 Rhenish guilders to the courier traveling to Radziechów.

Alexander Sommer inquires about news regarding Mr. Cusing's return to Krakow and the matter of purchasing harnesses and lending horses to Robert Forbes. He also declares his intention to travel to Jarosław to assist the wagoners and sends greetings to the household.

Alexander Sommer informs Arthur Forbes about discussions regarding financial settlements with Messrs. Tamson, Galbrecht, and Beillie, and about the sum remaining after the payment to Mr. Robert. He announces an imminent night departure for Gdańsk and awaits instructions regarding the return of the funds in his possession.

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.

Petter Sommerwell refers to previous discussions in Kraków and asks Arthur Forbes for information regarding the actions of Robert Forbes and for his written intercession with Albert Moller to prevent further financial losses. He also requests discretion and that the reply be sent to his wife due to his possible absence.

Petter Sommerwelle proposes to the merchant Arthur Forbes to settle a debt by delivering 200 pieces of plain taffeta to be collected in Lublin by Michael Hertmicor. He requests an amicable resolution of the dispute, the return of the debt note, and that the entire transaction be kept confidential.

Petter Sommerwelle reiterates his request to the merchant Arthur Forbes for information regarding the sums collected by Robert Forbes under the power of attorney granted in Kraków. He requests the payment of 200 florins in Lwów and the transfer of the remaining funds to his wife for the maintenance of the family.

Petter Sommerwelle appeals to Arthur Forbes for an amicable resolution of a financial dispute and proposes the settlement of his debt with 200 pieces of taffeta. He points out the dishonest actions of the plenipotentiaries and asks for leniency instead of further increasing his losses.

Petter Sommerwell expresses his regret over the arrest of his person and goods in Lublin at the request of Arthur Forbes, explaining the state of their mutual accounts and the difficulties in selling his property. He asks the addressee for consideration, repayment within reasonable limits, and proposes an amicable settlement of the dispute with the help of mutual acquaintances.

Liberalis, son of Rosmo, transfers a meadow and arable plot in the locality of Bisagha, valued at 158 lire, to Giovanni of Cesco San Pietro in order to settle a debt. The act, originally drafted by the deceased notary Nicolas a Fabro, is transcribed and authenticated with a notarial sign by the imperial notary Jacobus Glerius.

Katarzyna Sommerowa protests against the unlawful sequestration of her own goods in Leipzig for her husband's debts. She announces that she will sue Arthur Forbes before the Crown Tribunal in Lublin if he does not return the seized property.

King Stephen Báthory confirms to the shoemakers' guild of the city of Lviv two privileges of King Casimir Jagiellon from 1466 and 1469. These acts limited the number of craftsmen allowed to reside and sew shoes under the castle to only two and prohibited the practice of shoemaking in suburban houses and noble manors.

Wacław Kostka Zubczewski reports to Hetman Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the planned reconciliation between the rokosz rebels and the King, as well as troop movements and the defeat of Ogiński in Lithuania. He also informs about the proceedings of the Crown Tribunal in Lublin and the holiday break in the deputies' sessions.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a multifaceted dispute between the commonalty and the magistracy of Lwów, regulating, among other things, issues of income from municipal estates, the rendering of accounts, the election of councilors and the college of forty men, and the observance of the staple right. He orders both parties to maintain harmony and obedience under penalty of one thousand marks.

Jan Traszko addresses Lviv councilor Jędrzej Wachlowicz with a request for intervention and assistance in recovering outstanding money from the Starosta of Łomża. He assures him of his lifelong gratitude and readiness to compensate for any efforts made in this matter.

King Stephen Báthory transumes his edict of February 20, 1577, in which he cancels all commissions appointed to investigate the complaints of the commoners against the Lwów magistrate and reserves the case exclusively for the royal court under a penalty of 15,000 ducats. He orders both parties to appear with evidence before the monarch's court, prohibiting any conflicts or violations of legal order in the meantime.

Jan Ignatowski demands that the scribe Gołębiowski immediately repay a long-standing debt of over 162 Polish zlotys via the Lviv burgher Elian. He reminds the addressee of previous unfulfilled promises, his own poverty, and the religious and moral obligation to return another's property.

Antonio, son of Nicola of Carzano, sells a garden and a meadow located in Carzano to Giovanni Battista Buffa of Telve di Sotto. The transaction is paid for and notarized in the presence of witnesses.

Marek Izaakowic informs Arthur Forbes of his imminent departure and requests the settlement of accounts for goods, with a deduction for the sold lemons. He also asks for credit to be opened for the Lviv customs officer Beer and for the return of unfulfilled promissory notes from Rzeszów debtors.

Archbishop of Lwów Jan Sienieński, together with the cathedral chapter, re-establishes the town of Kozłów, devastated by a Tatar raid, under Magdeburg law following the model of Dunajów, and grants the inhabitants a fifteen-year tax exemption. After this period, the document specifies the permanent obligations of the subjects, including monetary rents, the extent of corvée labor, and tributes in kind to the archbishop's court.

Jona Israelowic informs Peter Simson that a local Armenian has sent 275 pieces to his account with the principal. He asks the addressee to collect the shipment, issue a receipt, and announces a final settlement upon his arrival.

Jonas Izraelowicz sends debt notes to the Krakow merchant Ertor Forbus for mutual settlements and notifies him of the shipment of a batch of tallow and tobacco via the merchant Marek, who is to make payment in Krakow under the security of the goods. He also informs him about a debt owed by an Armenian in Lviv and his current stocks of morocco leather and wax, promising a final settlement of accounts after their meeting.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Sienieński approves the transumed privileges of the Bishop of Chełm, Wojciech Sobiejowski, and King Stefan Batory regarding the annexation of the parish church in Łopatyn to the parish in Busk. The act sanctions the new foundation of a college of five mansionaries along with a provost at the Busk church and defines their pastoral duties and endowment.

The author of the letter firmly refutes allegations of disloyalty and hostile remarks reported by Mr. Wigura, citing the tradition of faithful service of his ancestors. He appeals to the addressee's prudence not to believe the slanders spread by wicked people and to keep him in his favor.

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.

The Superior of the Lviv Trinitarian convent, Fr. Jan od Narodzenia, petitions the authorities of Lviv to grant a strip of land between the city walls and the monastery for the construction of a new church funded by Zofia Kłońska. He assures that the construction of the walls will not block the public road and that the friars will constantly pray for the prosperity of the city.

King Stefan Batory confirms to the Lviv burgher Szymon Hannel the previous privileges of Kings Sigismund I and Władysław Jagiełło regarding the Hołosko estate and grants on the Brzuchowice river. The document sanctions the hereditary and property rights to the aforementioned goods near Lviv.

M. Iskra sends Jan Jabłonowski a letter from the lieutenant of the banner and requests urgent intercession and the disbursement of funds from the treasury against bread assignments. He explains that he lacks his own means to satisfy the soldiers' demands and fears their unrest if they are not financially compensated.

King Stephen Báthory approves and renews the old articles and customs of the united guild of turners and comb-makers of the city of Lwów. The document regulates in detail the rules for submitting a masterpiece, accepting apprentices and masters, the functioning of guild authorities, and penalties for violating craft regulations.

Walenty Kajerski informs a Lviv councilor about city affairs being heard in Radom, including the issue of harmful propinations and the absence of the Lviv chamberlain. He assures the recipient of his vigilance regarding Lviv's interests, mentions sending letters to Kraków, and declares his continued readiness to carry out instructions.

The city councilors of Lwów transcribe and certify the privilege of King Stephen Báthory from 1578, which approves the statutes (wilkierz) of the Lwów woodturners' guild. The document regulates in detail the rules for becoming a master, the execution of masterpieces, religious and defensive duties, and the fight against unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

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.

Eleonora Kazanowska sends privileges to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting him to present them to the King for signature. She urges haste, explaining it by the difficulties caused to the convent by people convinced of the alleged wealth of the Lviv Benedictine nuns.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the Armenian community and the magistrate of the city of Lwów, granting the Armenians rights equal to those of other burghers regarding trade, crafts, and the use of municipal liberties. The document simultaneously guarantees the preservation of the separate customary laws and the internal judiciary of the Armenian community.

The Vogt of Janów, Daniel Antoni Kamieński, informs the authorities of Lwów that he is sheltering a runaway boy, the son of the former president Chwedor Hański Szczerpka. He requests information regarding the fate of the child's parents following the plague and asks for legal and financial protection to be provided for the minor.

King Stephen Báthory confirms the commission act establishing the boundaries between the villages of the Lviv Dominican convent of Corpus Christi (Zarudtsi, Koshchiyiv, Zashkiv) and the royal and municipal estates. The document cites the findings of the royal commissioners and transumes the royal letter appointing the commission, which refers to the former demarcations of Duke Władysław of Opole.

Thomas Cuming inquires Arthur Forbes about the settlement of Captain Barclay's bill of exchange, requesting a reply to be sent to an address in Lublin. He also asks for the collection of the remaining debt of 1020 florins from Sobak.

Thomas Cuming inquires Arthur Forbes about the ordered bales of Wrocław packing cloth and justifies the delay in returning money by the prolonged sale of goods. He also asks him to deliver a letter to Mr. Maitland and collect 1000 florins from him on his account.

Thomas Cuming sends Arthur Forbes correspondence with Captain Alexander Barclay, requesting him to forward his reply. He also asks for assistance for a certain widow in securing the payment due to her from the captain.

Thomas Cuming explains to Arthur Forbes the necessity of his sudden departure to Warsaw and the problems with the division and sale of a shipment of Hungarian wine caused by the unstable situation in the country. He apologizes for the delay in repaying the debt, asking for patience and promising full compensation as soon as the situation improves.

Thomas Cuming informs Arthur Forbess about handing over one hundred florins to his servant for the payment of eight wagons. He apologizes for the difficulties and asks for patience, explaining the trade stagnation and lack of profits from wine sales.

Thomas Cumming announces a visit to Arthur Forbes to settle a loan as previously promised. He also requests to exchange taffeta purchased in Lviv for other goods due to an unfortunate accident.