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The Lublin magistrate refers to reports of a royal commission examining the case between the authorities of Lviv and the Jews trading in the city. They wish to emulate Lviv's actions and request a certified copy of the decree, specifically the point concerning the removal of Jews, to serve as a precedent. They declare their willingness to cover the chancery fees.

The Lublin Magistrate expresses gratitude for the interest shown in an unusual and unfortunate incident and for the letters of intercession. They request that the case, which is to be heard by the Tribunal, be recommended to the Archbishop of Lviv, and that the enclosed letter be delivered to him. The document does not describe the incident itself nor does it name the parties involved in the dispute.

The Magistrate asks its envoys for intervention and advice regarding municipal forests, labor duties, Ruthenians operating taverns, confiscated fish, real estate, pastures, transport services, an investigation into debts owed to Gdańsk merchants, and rumors about Tatars. The second part reports on a dispute over the execution of a court ruling concerning a mill, the deposit of a sum of 1500, and the objections of the Hinek family and Sieradzki. The authors complain about the conduct of the deputy starosta and the lack of permanent legal assistance; they announce further documents and send a copy of a letter from the Wisznia sejmik.

The Magistrate reports that Mikołaj Wilczek severely wounded the barber-surgeon Lorenc, which caused an uproar among the townspeople. It describes the sub-starosta's reluctance to assist in apprehending the perpetrator, the nobility's support for Wilczek, and the attempt to calm the situation. It requests that the matter be presented to the King. Furthermore, it discusses the refusal to release the records of the mill trial, four protests, the dispute over the correct procedure for execution, and the seeking of further legal advice. It mentions damages to herds and lands, the Gdańsk debt commission, and the death of the old scribe Jan.

The councilors respond to the envoys' letter dated in Warsaw on January 4. They request the finalization of the matter with Mr. Paczek, send documents and 70 zlotys via the city clerk's servant, Marcin. They urge the envoys to remain and prevent damage to the city's interests.

Lwów seeks the Voivode's support before the royal court in a dispute with Stanisław Szembek. According to the councilors, the city purchased the lands for several thousand zlotys from the Crown Cupbearer, while Szembek claims rights to them through his wife's predecessor (as described in the letter). This represents the argumentation of one party, not a court verdict.

The city councilors thank the Marshal for his care of Lviv's envoys and ask for his support before the King in a dispute with Stanisław Szembek over lands purchased by the city. They mention the previous rights of the father of Szembek's wife and the payment of several thousand zlotys. This is a parallel submission to letter 190 addressed to the Voivode.

The councilors and commonalty of Lwów submit a declaration to the Hetman concerning the college. The preserved paragraph mentions a royal consent/decision and contains a request regarding a school or schoolmaster (reading uncertain), but not all conditions of the city's position can be read with certainty. A note on the reverse side provides the date November 16, 1607, and states that the Hetman was not satisfied and returned the letter with anger.

Stanisław Kasperinus thanks the recipient for his help in city matters. He mentions the death of the city syndic and his successor, support from the royal secretary, and the sending of document files for legal disputes. He discusses a dispute against butchers involving a widow and the Jesuit fathers, an appeal related to the Armenians and Kamieniec, and the need to support the city's interests. Uncertain names and surnames are left with gaps.

The city councilors invoke royal privileges allowing them to present candidates for clergy to churches on municipal land. They ask the Bishop of Chełm for a pious priest, a supporter of the Union, to take over one of these churches. They request his prompt arrival, preferably within two weeks, and promise protection and assistance.

The city councilors send Wachlowicz a letter from the Crown Instigator and instruct him to follow his advice in the dispute with the Starosta of Łomża. They also ask him to learn the Instigator's opinion on the Tatar sum and to ensure the lawsuit is filed. Postscripts mention the delivery of documents and messenger costs; parts of them remain unread.

The city councilors maintain their readiness to provide the King with one hundred thousand zlotys in connection with the contract for the lease of the Lviv excise and Ruthenian customs. They explain that the departure of the Abbot of Wąchock and enemy actions delayed the negotiations. They request the Treasury Administrator to allocate provisions for the Lviv garrison from this sum, as the lack thereof threatens the city's security.

The city councilors ask royal secretary Jerzy Januszewicz for assistance at the royal court. They maintain their offer of one hundred thousand zlotys for the needs of the Commonwealth, provided that the sum is settled by reducing the dues from the lease of the Lviv excise and Ruthenian customs. The dispatch of delegates was delayed by the danger of war. The city awaits a safe route and information regarding the King's whereabouts.

The author regrets that he must remain away from the town hall and cannot participate in public affairs. His presence is required by a case involving Mr. Podgórski. He asks his colleagues to safeguard the trial documents in case it is heard before the royal court and to protect the rights related to the late Mr. Żydkiewicz [?].

In view of the enemy approaching the city, the councilors of Lwów ask the Starosta of Grabowiec, Marek Matczyński, for his support with the Grand Crown Hetman. They desire the dispatch of soldiers with prepared means for their maintenance, a capable commander, and assistance in purchasing ammunition and food, including from the city's excise taxes on beer and spirits. They also request letters to the land officials to immediately release tax funds for the city's urgent needs.

The councilors of Lviv request the Hetman to protect the municipal villages of Zubra and Sichiv and to exempt their subjects from the forced transport of oak timber. They argue that the villages have already been devastated by the military and that the remaining inhabitants may flee. They suggest employing artillery carters, who possess the necessary horses and wagons.

The councilors describe the decline of cities, the killing of one mayor and the dragging of another to the castle, the depletion of jurisdiction and lands, and trade obstacles. They call on Lwów for joint action before the Sejm and announce a meeting on December 29. The allegations are presented as the authors' claims.

The authorities of Przemyśl request transcripts from the Lwów books concerning royal rulings in the dispute between the magistrate and the commonalty: exemption from all contributions and the assessment of the community's charges against the magistrate. They are interested in records pertaining to the authority of the municipal office. They promise gratitude and future payment to the scribe for his work.

Poznań responds to the news received by post from Lviv concerning Becal, whom the senders accuse of oppressing Christian merchants under the pretext of a new constitution. The letter expresses concern that similar actions might affect Poznań as well. It announces that the matter will be presented to individuals inclined to intervene, so that it may reach the King and the Crown Treasurer.

Poznań expresses sympathy for the injury suffered by the president and the entire magistrate of Lviv, according to a letter dated January 5, 1738. It declares a joint defense of municipal rights and the sending of information to the Chancellor and the royal court, requests further details, and wishes the president a speedy recovery. The original does not mention the perpetrators or the exact course of events.

Ratno received a royal universal from a Lviv messenger ordering the delivery of a donative to Lviv by October 15. The authors state that the universal arrived on that very day, and they immediately, working day and night, sent the payment via their neighbor. They ask for a favorable reception and a receipt; they explain the delay by the late delivery of the universal, not by negligence.

The magistrate acknowledges receipt of the summons for the donative enacted in Toruń and asks Lwów to intervene to exempt Rohatyn. It argues the decline of trade: rhetorically asking about even a single ox sold in Jarosław, a bolt of cloth, or a sack of pepper; a small peddler had barely brought one stone of pepper. It also points to the burdens caused by the military.

The mayors and council of Świecie complain about almost daily marches of soldiers and the announced arrival of a unit of 90 horses of dragoons, coming from Hungary for winter quartering by order of the Voivode of Inowrocław. They refer to information from the leaseholder and a previous provision, the verb for which remains unread. They ask Jan Jabłonowski for help in the face of the city's impending ruin and the destitution of its inhabitants.

The town of Świecie renews its complaint against soldiers, reporting losses of five hundred zlotys for the town and 58 zlotys and 20 groszy for the mayor in confiscated goods. It asks Jan Jabłonowski to ensure these losses are considered and deducted during the payment of soldiers' wages at the general commission in Lviv. Separately, it requests a permit to obtain timber from the Świecie starosty forest for a bridge threatened by ice after a harsh winter; the leaseholder refuses to accept previous permits.

The office of Śniatyn certifies the testimony of a court usher regarding the public announcement of the King's confirmation of the Lviv staple right at the Piotrków Sejm. It warns against bypassing the staple city and seeking alternative routes. It anticipates the detention of the merchant along with oxen and other goods. The testimony was entered into the records and confirmed with a seal; this is not a report of an actual seizure of goods.

Pope Sixtus IV commissions the Archdeacon and the Canon of Przemyśl, Mikołaj Bylina, to investigate and definitively resolve a property dispute between the Lviv Chapter and Elżbieta of Gołogóry regarding the seizure of the village of Wicyn. Despite the expiration of the appeal period, he orders the judges to hear the parties and compel witnesses under ecclesiastical censures without the possibility of further appeal.

The Councilors of the city of Chełm inform the authorities of Lwów about the delivery of a treasury universal regarding the donative by a messenger and the payment of his due remuneration. Despite the poverty of the local population and the lack of wealthy merchants, they declare their willingness to comply with the royal orders.

The Lviv land judge and sub-judge certify that the Lviv burgher Mikołaj, son of the late Karnasz, has acquitted the Trembowla wojski Jan Jura of Malechów and Ostrów of the full repayment of debts. All previous entries and claims burdening the estates of Malechów and Ostrów have been legally cancelled.

The Mayor and Councilors of Jaworów address the City Council of Lwów with a request to send back, via a messenger, the resolution of an appellate case between Grzegorz Bobolewicz and the cooper Marek Woskobojnik. They also convey traditional neighborly greetings and expressions of goodwill.

The mayor and councilors of Jarosław request the council of Lwów to announce to merchants that the upcoming Jarosław fair will take place at the usual time. They invoke the will and authority of the Marshal and Grand Hetman of the Crown and their benefactress, encouraging merchants to arrive with goods without fear of hostile actions. This is a guarantee and invitation from the senders, not a confirmation of the fair's actual proceedings.

The authorities of Jarosław respond to a letter from Lviv regarding merchant attendance at the fair. They report that on that day, they instructed the bailiff to announce during the market an invitation for safe arrival, without fear of extraordinary extortions. They refer to the promised protection of the Marshal and the Grand Crown Hetman and offer New Year's greetings.

Jarosław responds to Lviv's request by sending the executioner. They demand his prompt return after the execution, with a certificate and proper transport. A Lviv burgher remains in Jarosław as a guarantee of his return.

Piotr Abramowicz informs Stanisław Suski that due to a lack of fish in the ponds, he is unable to fulfill his request. He advises the deputy starosta to seek supplies elsewhere, as all available resources must meet the prince's needs.

Benedykt Augustynowicz intercedes with the President of Lviv on behalf of the orchard tenant, Szymon Porzycki. He requests justice and restitution in a dispute with a former competitor for the lease, who committed theft of fruit.

Benedykt Augustynowicz acknowledges receipt of a letter from the President of Lviv, Iłaszewicz, and expresses his gratitude. He informs him that his decision will be conveyed orally by a mounted messenger he has dispatched, who should arrive faster than the addressee's foot messenger.

The sender reports on the proceedings before the Rota regarding St. Lazarus Hospital. After obtaining absolution via a breve, the question of who holds the right to manage the hospital was settled. He points to the prior and the senior brothers and the decision of May 15. He expects victory but continues to strive for the conclusion of the case and mentions legal expenses.

Jan Chrzciciel Aloy thanks the Lviv magistrate for the Lenten refreshments sent to him. He expresses his gratitude and declares his readiness to provide services at the city authorities' request.

Aloy could not personally assist the envoy in Warsaw as he was staying in Dresden. However, he assures that he recommended the magistrate to an unnamed dignitary, who accepted the Lenten gift. The delivery of the gift is not described in detail.

J. B. Aloy thanks the mayor and councilors of Lviv for the Lenten gift sent to him. He declares his gratitude and full readiness to render services to the city.

Alberti assures Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski that he will soon submit a request to the King to obtain the desired letter and will send it to the addressee without delay. He also sends his respects to the Voivodess and asks for the enclosure to be delivered to the indicated recipient.

The author informs that he intervened according to the chorąży's instructions regarding the Magierów leaseholder and his father-in-law. The text mentions the satisfaction of a claim, obligations entered into the books in Jarosław, and a receipt for money signed by the Queen. In the second part, he conveys news about the Swedish and Muscovite armies and the King's departure to Lithuania; these are epistolary reports.

Walerian Anikini informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the unjust and harsh sentence passed by Judge Lorendowicz against a haberdasher and his relative, who are under the protection of the Voivode of Bełz. He asks the addressee to mitigate the penalty and intervene to prevent friction and the violation of friendship between the two voivodes.

Antici received the magistrate's letters via their envoy, who arrived in Rome on November 15. He assures them of his continued assistance in defending public rights and announces a joint consultation with the envoy and Stefanoni regarding measures to ensure a successful outcome.

After reading the archbishop's official declaration, Antici recommends a settlement. He argues that the intended relocation of the painting of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the chapel is to leave patronage rights, foundations, and religious services intact, and that further litigation could expose the magistrate to defeat, disgrace, and costs. He proposes mediation by a learned clergyman friendly to both parties.

Antici assures his commitment to the addressees' affairs and reports obtaining an injunction from the Sacred Congregation of the Council. He requests a power of attorney issued in his name, with the right to appoint Francesco Stefanoni or another substitute, and funds for expenses. He declares that he is not seeking his own fee.

The author received two letters, documents, and a remittance from Warsaw smaller than announced: 54 ducats, corresponding to 27 Hungarian ducats, instead of 30. He refers the matter to Stefanoni, to whom further correspondence should be addressed. He explains that the chapter may support the archbishop and mentions an information letter submitted to the Congregation.

Marcin Anczewski reports from the Warsaw Sejm on the successful passing of constitutions favorable to Lwów, warns against a costly dispute with the Armenians, and urges the collection of municipal funds. He also asks the addressee to appoint a deputy for the office of mayor and to look after his private property, harvest, and the purchase of a horse.

Marcin Anczewski sends Maciej Hayder secured letters for his wife and the Lviv city councilors, requesting the urgent delivery of necessary items. He warns the addressee to hide news of poor roads and dangers from his wife and complains about the delayed organization of funds for the expedition.

The author is waiting for Hayder in Jarosław, considering his wife's arrival and the purchase of horses. He reports the death of Samuel and a mandate protecting the deceased's property, as well as a drop in commodity prices in Gdańsk.

Marcin Anczewski reports with concern on the issuance of a royal decree confirming trade privileges for the Armenians of Lviv, which was influenced by bribery and the indifference of the magnates. He also discusses the city's and his own financial matters, the health of the merchant Samuel, and coordinates with Häyder plans for a meeting in Jarosław and confidential family and property arrangements.