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King Augustus III approves the statute of the bookbinders' confraternity in Lwów, enacted by the city council in 1740, which regulates the organization of the guild, the duties of masters and journeymen, and protects the craft against competition from unauthorized workers.

Halych merchant Simon Pajk informs Arthur Forbes about being ruined by a Tatar raid and asks for patience regarding the repayment of his debt. He assures him that despite the constant looting by the horde, he will make every effort to pay off his debt as soon as possible.

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.

The author asks for news and the 700 zlotys owed to him, refutes a suspicion of betrayal, and discusses a deadline and arbitration. He asks about a rumor regarding the recipient seeking service with the Russians; a postscript mentions searching for the case in Krasnystaw and Horodło.

Pałuski reports on the lawsuit with Debolina and the seizure of 6000 at Poromów. He informs about her marriage to Dydyński and the case of half of Łopiennik. He sends greetings to the Count's wife, whom he does not know. Letter dated June 16, 1782.

The author demands a correct power of attorney. He reports on Debolina's lawsuit regarding a debt and the obtaining of a default judgment; Debolina challenged the claim and seized the sum held by the addressee. He requests a reply to Krasnystaw.

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.

Justyna Parteynowna, Hegumeness of Chełm, addresses a humble petition to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting the exemption of her convent from tax burdens and military quartering. She recalls past promises of protection for the monastery and asks for intervention in light of the nuns' exhaustion.

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.

Archbishop of Marcianopolis Petar Parčević asks the magistrate and councilors of Lviv to provide him with financial support or pay out allocated funds to cover urgent needs. The clergyman describes the extreme poverty and hardships he endured during an eight-month peace mission to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, undertaken at the behest of Emperor Ferdinand III for the benefit of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Stanisław Potocki grants the inhabitants of Otynia the right to elect municipal authorities and regulates in detail their corvée duties, taxes, lease fees, and tithes. The document also defines the rules for allocating building plots along with a period of tax exemption for new settlers.

Danylo Bohachenko, a student at the Stanyslaviv gymnasium, offers the Shevchenko Scientific Society a parchment found in Otynia dating back to 1753, concerning the duties of the subjects of Starosta Potocki, requesting a small financial reward in return.

Danylo Bohachenko, a student of the Ukrainian gymnasium in Stanyslaviv, writes to the Shevchenko Scientific Society in Lviv requesting fiction works by Ivan Franko, Borys Hrinchenko, and Ivan Tobilevych. The card also contains notes regarding the titles of the books sent to him.

Postal envelope of a shipment sent from Stanyslaviv by student Danylo Bohachenko to the Archive of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in Lviv. The shipment contained a parchment document concerning the town of Otynia.

J. Peverelli, staying at the Bonifratres hospital in Warsaw, addresses a letter to the Lviv authorities with grievances regarding insults, property damage, and attempted poisoning by Lviv burghers. In a chaotic narrative, he mentions violence suffered and seeks help and intervention from the Bishop of Lviv.

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.

Lviv wójt (reeve) Wojciech Pedianus thanks the city scribe Andrzej Mądrowicz for his New Year's greetings and comments on political unrest and current municipal affairs. He also entrusts him with the delivery of correspondence to Father Antoni and requests contact with the Starosta of Śniatyn, Mikołaj Jazłowiecki.

King Augustus III confirms and renews all municipal rights, trade liberties, immunities, and privileges of the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa, transuming and approving previous grants by Polish kings from Sigismund I to John III Sobieski.

Franciszek Perzycki complains to Lieutenant Wolski about burdensome quartering and the excessive requisitioning of oats and spirits, which are leading the estates to ruin. On behalf of the Kiev Master of the Hunt, he requests that the stationed banners cease destroying the property.

Auditor of the Apostolic Chamber Jan Konstanty Caracciolo settles a dispute between Lviv religious orders and the metropolitan chapter, ordering the maintenance and enforcement of the charitable subsidy established by the Warsaw Treaty of 1717. The judgment orders the collection of contribution installments unpaid since April 1, 1743.

Charles Paip informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in collecting debts from Jewish debtors in Lviv and about the preparation and transfer of 2500 coins of current currency via a messenger. He also reports the deduction of expenses and announces his imminent departure for Gdańsk.

Charles Paip asks Artur Forbes to discuss the matter of the forged parchment with Mr. Maitland and to urge him to obtain a sequestration. He also expects news regarding their joint opinion on the matter.

Apostolic Auditor Nicolaus Serra orders the actuary and archivist of the Lviv Curia to unconditionally release the sealed trial records concerning the dispute between the Lviv magistrate and the Metropolitan Chapter. He sets a final four-day deadline for the delivery of the documents under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions or the requirement to appear personally in Rome.

Alexander Pait informs the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes about sending two money orders totaling 963 florins, as instructed by James Carmichael. He also requests the recipient to carry out Carmichael's further instructions upon receipt of the shipments.

King Augustus III confirms the statute of the guild of bead-making masters in Krakow. The document also contains a transumpt of ten articles directed against the activities of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

Fr. Tomasz Perkowicz informs the Voivode about Fr. Mrozowicki's disappointment over the loss of a benefice and advises on how to persuade his rival to resign from the office. He also conveys good news about the Voivodess's health, her energetic supervision of the estate, and the improvement in the health of the Starosta of Bila Tserkva.

Cardinal Ferdinando Maria de Rossi authorizes the city of Lviv to pursue its rights before the Sacred Congregation of the Council regarding a dispute over a rescript from May 1762. At the same time, he orders a stay on the removal of the image of the Mother of God from the Domagalicz chapel and the suspension of the demolition of the chapel itself.

Lviv canon Wojciech Perlicki reports to the Zamość dean Mikołaj Kiślicki on the status of the foundation of a hospital and bathhouse for the poor in Szkło, established by the late Lady Podczaszyna. He describes the financial, legal, and construction difficulties associated with the facility and asks for help in properly securing and formalizing the endeavor.

Nicolaus Serra orders the fiscal promoter of the Archbishop of Lviv to cease violating the rights of the Lviv magistrate to manage St. Anthony's Hospital and to observe the 1514 agreement under penalty of fines, excommunication, and summons to Rome. He issues an inhibition against further slander and orders the Lviv consistory to release relevant documents to the city's defenders.

John Paton apologizes to the Lviv merchant Arthur Forbes for the delay in repaying money, explaining the lack of good currency and the fact that he had sent his available funds to Toruń. He asks for patience until the next fair, promising to settle the debt and appealing to the recipient not to blame Mr. Murray for the situation.

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.

A. Petraczyński informs Arthur Forbes about problems with Jarosław carters, who unloaded six barrels of Austrian scythes, refuse to continue the journey, and demand higher fees. He asks the addressee for a decision and instructions on how to proceed with the carriers.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski maintains the right of canons to choose chapter estates, while ordering that one-third of the income—and half of the income from the Uniatycze, Pikulowice, and Żydatycze estates—be contributed to the common chapter fund. At the same time, he exempts poorer benefices from this obligation and grants the chapter a remission of all accumulated arrears.

Father Jan Pigłowski expresses his joy at the good news regarding the health of Maciej Hajder, which he received during a meeting with the prior of the Lviv Carmelites at the residence of the Archbishop of Gniezno. He assures the recipient of his constant prayers, asks for God's blessing for him, and commends himself to his continued kindness.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski separates the prelacies from the canonries in the metropolitan chapter, and to provide for the newly created prelates and canons as well as to increase daily distributions, he incorporates the village of Czarnuszowice and the reeveships in Kąkolniki and Stawczany into the chapter's estates.

Walerian Podwieszeński appeals to the Lviv Magistrate for the urgent construction of a bridge to the Saint Onuphrius Monastery before the onset of winter. Citing the instructions of the Crown Cup-bearer and a new opinion from the architect, he points out the necessity of erecting a permanent stone structure to ensure the monks have access to fuel and food supplies.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the entirety of the ancient rights, liberties, and privileges granted to the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa by his predecessors. He also confirms the historical delimitation of municipal lands with the neighboring villages of Horpin and Monasterz, based on an entry from the Crown Metrica.

Rector of the Krakow Academy Sebastian Piskorski thanks the authorities of Lviv for entrusting the education of the city's youth to the Krakow university and for their kindness towards the university. On the occasion of his return to his hometown, he also recommends Professor of Philosophy Jan Mościcki to the further care of the Lviv councilors.

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.

Archbishop Metropolitan of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski establishes the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace in the Lviv Cathedral, appointing the incumbent cathedral vice-provost as its primate. Furthermore, he designates feast days with indulgences and mandates the solemn celebration of the patronal feast.

Grzegorz Jan Piotrowski petitions the Mayor and City Council of Lviv to place land and a cottage in Bogdanivka under their protection. He informs them that despite a previous incomplete sale of the property to a woman, his family claims the right to it and should recover the estate after compensating the buyer.

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.

Rector of the Krakow University, Bazyli Płaszczewski, informs the authorities of Lviv about the appointment of Antoni Torczyński as the director of the local academic colony. He explains that sending the candidate was delayed due to the plague in Lviv and expresses gratitude for the councilors' constant kindness towards the Krakow university.

The document of King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves the separation of Lwów clockmakers from the locksmiths' guild and grants them the status of a separate guild. The transumed municipal statute regulates in seventeen articles the issues of apprentices' terms, journeymen's travels, the execution of masterpieces, guild fees, and the suppression of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

Szymon Płoński, Trembowla castle susceptant, certifies the receipt and entry into the castle records of the constitution of the General Warsaw Confederation sent by the President of Lwów, Jan Paweł Gordon. The document was issued to the messenger Andrzej Kurenkowski.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the 1602 privilege of Sigismund III Vasa, which approved the statute granted to the Lwów masons' and stonemasons' guild by the city council in 1582, along with articles regulating the organization of journeymen and the admission of craftsmen.

Syndic Antoni Podhajecki reports on his arrival in Warsaw, the delivery of documents to attorney Hosiewicz, and an audience with the Grand Chancellor of the Crown regarding ongoing Lviv lawsuits. He also complains about handling numerous cases alone and requests financial support due to the high cost of living in the capital.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the addressee that due to protracted municipal matters, he must extend his stay in Warsaw. He requests the issuance of a summons for the commandant and the sending of additional documents concerning municipal treasury funds, noting that he has provided details in a letter to the scribe Kupiński.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lviv authorities about the progress of matters in the Treasury Commission and a decree of the Military Commission concerning the quartering of soldiers within the city. He also presents a breakdown of his expenses during his stay in Warsaw and requests an increase in funds for further expenditures.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lwów authorities about his efforts at the Treasury Commission in Warsaw concerning complaints against officials and the case of local butchers. He presents the content of the issued verdict regulating the collection of cattle slaughter fees and announces his imminent return to the city.