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Pope Clement XI notifies the clergy of the Lviv diocese of the transfer of Bishop Jan Skarbek to the archiepiscopal see in Lviv, which became vacant following the death of Mikołaj Popławski. He calls upon the clergy to show submission, respect, and obedience to their new shepherd.

Pope Clement XI grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to all the faithful who, on the feast of St. Adalbert, visit the parish church dedicated to him outside the walls of Lviv, receive the sacraments, and pray for the intentions of the Church.

Pope Clement XII commissions the Provost of Kraków and canons Walerian Sutkowski and Jan Humański to examine and definitively resolve a property dispute between Fr. Stanisław Dochkiewicz and the advocate Wojciech Borysławski. The case concerns an appeal against a judgment of the Apostolic Nunciature regarding an unpaid loan and the return of pledged silver and jewels.

Pope Benedict XIV grants Józef Dąbrowski a provision for a vacant canonry and prebend in Lviv. The document confirms the entrustment of the benefice, taking into account the virtues and merits of the nominee.

Pope Benedict XIV commends Bishop Samuel Głowiński for his intention to found and entrust to the Piarists a college for noble youth in Lwów, and announces his intervention with King Augustus III to remove obstacles to the realization of the work. The document also contains the approval and re-sealing by the Archbishop of Lwów, Mikołaj Ignacy Wyżycki, from 1751.

Pope Benedict XIV grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful visiting the parish church in Rychcice on the feast of the Finding or Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The document also contains an approval and authorization for publication issued by the Suffragan Bishop of Przemyśl, Andrzej Pruski.

Pope Benedict XIV instructs apostolic commissioners to induct Jan Alojzy of Witold Aleksandrowicz into possession of the chancellery and canonry of the Lviv cathedral. He orders that the new chancellor be ensured the receipt of all revenues pertaining to the dignity and that any unlawful holders be removed.

Pope Clement XIII grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful of both sexes who, after confession and communion, visit the cathedral church in Lviv on three days of the year designated by the ordinary and pray for the intentions of the Church.

Pope Clement XIII grants plenary and partial indulgences to members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace at the metropolitan church in Lviv for joining the confraternity, at the hour of death, on designated feast days, and for performing specific works of piety and charity. These indulgences may also be applied to the souls in purgatory by way of suffrage.

Pope Clement XIII grants for a period of ten years the privilege of an indulgence for the souls of deceased members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace at the confraternity's altar in the Lviv Cathedral. Archbishop Wacław Sierakowski approves the papal brief and designates Saturday as the fixed day for celebrating privileged masses.

Pope Clement XIV grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years on the feasts of the Conception and Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as partial indulgences on other Marian feasts, to the faithful visiting the parish church of St. Nicholas in Łopatyn. The document stipulates the invalidity of the grace in the event of any fees being charged for its issuance or announcement.

Pope Pius VI grants a plenary indulgence for a period of ten years to the faithful visiting the Holy Trinity parish church in Podhajce on the patronal feast day and on Sundays, under the usual conditions. He stipulates that the issuance of the brief must be free of charge under penalty of nullity.

Pope Pius VI grants a plenary indulgence to the faithful visiting the metropolitan church in Lviv on the eighth Sunday after Corpus Christi and on a day designated by the ordinary. Archbishop Kajetan Kicki promulgated the papal document, designating the feast of Saints Peter and Paul as the additional day for the indulgence.

Pope Pius VII notifies the metropolitan chapter in Lviv of the appointment of Andrzej Alojzy Ankwicz as Archbishop of Lviv following the death of Kajetan Kicki. He orders the chapter to show the new pastor due obedience and to submit to his ordinances.

Pope Pius IX informs the Metropolitan Chapter of Lviv of the Latin Rite about the transfer of the Bishop of Przemyśl, Franciszek Ksawery Wierzchleyski, to the archiepiscopal see in Lviv. He commands the canons to show submission, respect, and obedience to their new pastor under penalty of confirming any sanctions imposed on the disobedient.

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.

Pope Pius IX grants the vacant provostship of the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv to his secret chamberlain and current dean of the chapter, Rev. Karol Mosing. The document exempts the beneficiary from the requirement of holding specific academic degrees, while ordering him to make a profession of faith.

Pope Leo XIII informs the Metropolitan Chapter of the Latin Rite in Lviv of the appointment of Seweryn Morawski as the new Archbishop of Lviv. He orders the canons to show the prelate due obedience and respect under penalty of canonical sanctions imposed on the recalcitrant.

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.

Pope Leo XIII appoints Fr. Feliks Zabłocki, previously the dean, as the provost of the Latin-rite Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv, vacant following the death of Fr. Ludwik Czechowski. The document imposes on the beneficiary the obligation to make a profession of faith and an oath to observe the statutes of the chapter.

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.

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.

The Chief of Staff of the 6th Military Division issues a travel permit to Major Józef Zaleski to travel from Besançon to Luxeuil to bring back his wife. On the reverse side of the document, there is a handwritten list of minor household expenses.

The Castellan of Lwów, Józef Siemieński, intercedes with the Lwów Magistrate on behalf of Father Tomasz Biesiadowski. He requests that the altarage of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, vacant after Father Mościcki, be entrusted to him, citing his virtues and recommendations.

Alexander Smith expresses his surprise at the refusal to return the sent books and lists the significant expenses incurred for them. In exchange for the retained volumes, he asks the addressee to send a piece of fine linen or cambric for shirts.

The Carmelite Provincial, Fr. Krzysztof Sforza, apologizes to the authorities of Lviv for his hasty departure from the vicinity due to monastic affairs and informs them of the appointment of the local prior to conduct the survey and take possession of the donated land. He asks the councilors to kindly and promptly finalize the land grant for the construction of the church and monastery, promising constant prayerful remembrance for the donors.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the settlement of a debt with Hinrich Döring's plenipotentiary, as well as actions taken and the search for support from the Starosta of Sandomierz regarding the insults and injuries inflicted upon Robert Bell and his servants. He also mentions the payment of 50 florins on behalf of the Krakow merchant company.

William Thomson writes from Lublin in response to James Carmichell's letter, explaining the delay due to the haste of the post. He discusses the settlement of financial dues, orders placed with Arthur Forbes, and trade difficulties resulting from general monetary confusion.

Maciej Józef Ustrzycki informs Jan Jabłonowski about the failure of his efforts at the royal court in Kraków and thanks him for his patronage thus far. He asks the Voivode for patience and to refrain from suddenly revoking the lease in Łaszki, announcing a personal meeting during the assembly in Lwów.

Marcin Chomentowski intercedes with the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, on behalf of his sister, the Podkomorzyna of Podolia, whose starostwo of Bar was ruined by the passage and stationing of military banners. He appeals for her to be taken under his protection and for a favorable hearing of the messenger sent to Jabłonowski.

James Chambers describes his dramatic financial situation, poor health, and economic losses to Arthur Forbes. He also complains about a costly lawsuit and the burdens of supporting his family, asking his friend for understanding and support.

Jan Ciechowicz reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the course of the coronation of Augustus II in Kraków, the distribution of offices, and the resistance of the supporters of Primate Radziejowski. He also conveys news about the rout of the Turkish army at Petrovaradin and Zenta, as well as local skirmishes near Kamieniec.

Andrzej Jabłonowski congratulates the Treasurer on acquiring the Nowotaniec estates and requests the settlement of a ten-year-old debt of twenty red zlotys, incurred by the Treasurer's son for the purchase of a horse and as a loan. The Castellan declares that he possesses the appropriate promissory note and suggests deducting the mentioned amount from the estate's accounts.

Jan Stanisław Kącki reports on news concerning the concentration of Swedish troops near Szczecin and rumors circulating in Warsaw about their further intentions. He also informs about the annulment of the Olkieniki resolutions at the Lithuanian regional diets and the ongoing deliberations of the Sandomierz regional diet.