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The Zamość Magistrate, at the request of the Ordinary Bishop, addresses the authorities of Lwów with a request to determine the fate of Albert Witkowski, who left his wife Marianna Glinkiewiczówna seven years earlier. The Zamość authorities ask for an inquiry to be conducted among Lwów craftsmen and for information to be provided as to whether the wanted man is alive and residing in the city.

The author thanks the President of Lviv for intervening regarding his overdue salary and declares his constant dedication to the city's interests. He also announces his intention to intervene at the Apostolic Nunciature to have the trial concerning the Kubiszewski and Paszkiewicz families quashed and referred back to the municipal jurisdiction.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv magistrate about the efforts of Mr. Kupiński to obtain a royal restoration of his good name and the necessity of referring the case to court. He requests the submission of trial records, the verdict, and Kupiński's resignation from appeal in order to raise the plea of res judicata.

Imprisoned Jan Frydel addresses President Ziękiewicz and the entire Lviv Magistrate with a humble request for support and forgiveness for his reckless escape. He begs for counsel and a helping hand that would enable his safe return to his former office and rehabilitation before the city authorities.

Szczęsny Czacki informs the Lviv magistrate about granting a loan to councilor Stanisław Nuszczyński in exchange for the cession of sums owed to him by the city, as adjudicated by decrees. He requests the setting of an early payment deadline, stipulating that in the absence of satisfaction of his claims, he will pursue the debt along with interest through legal proceedings.

Szczęsny Czacki informs the Lviv magistrate about acquiring the assignment of claims awarded to councilor Stanisław Nuszczeński in exchange for a loan granted to him. He calls upon the city authorities to set an early date for the repayment of the debt, warning against taking legal action.

Lviv Deputy Mayor Kazimierz Czeczewicz asks the designated councilors to replace him in the work of the brewery commission at the request of the starosta. He explains his absence by urgent official duties, for which he obtained an exemption from the starosta.

Bishop of Chełm Feliks Jan Szaniawski supports the candidacy of his relative, Canon Tarkowski, who is applying for a vacant canonry in Lviv. He also declares his own gratitude to the city authorities for a favorable consideration of this request.

Crown Chancellor Jan Szembek supports the efforts of Father Jełowicki, nominee for the suffragan bishopric of Lviv, to obtain the vacant cathedral provostship in Lviv. He requests the municipal authorities, who hold the right of patronage and collation of this benefice, to favorably consider this candidacy.

Crown Chancellor Jan Szembek, following an intervention by the Apostolic Nuncio, orders the authorities of Lwów to provide restitution for the unlawful imprisonment by Mayor Smeling of people subject to the jurisdiction of the Apostolic Colleges. He calls upon the councilors to respect ecclesiastical immunities and royal privileges so that the matter does not have to be brought before the monarch's court.

Crown Chancellor Jan Szembek informs the authorities of Lwów that the King has not yet granted the Lwów starosty to anyone following the death of the Castellan of Kraków. He assures them of his goodwill and promises to remind the future starosta to respect the city's rights and privileges.

Councilor Andrzej Schmid thanks Registrar Kozielski for the submitted memorial and announces a visit by the President of Jarosław to Lviv to discuss current municipal affairs. He also inquires about the legal status of the propination lawsuit and the position of the Royal Treasury regarding the former Jesuit estates.

Magnus Stenbock orders the authorities of Lviv and all subordinate jurisdictions to provide weekly contributions of beer and flour for the Swedish army for a period of ten weeks. Failure to comply with the order threatens the city with military reprisals and wartime destruction.

Joanna Jabłonowska confesses her longing for her husband after his departure to Prussia and expresses concern for his health, warning him against eating raw oysters and recommending he drink tea. She also shares domestic news, including a joke about a lovesick relative, gossip about acquaintances, and requests for errands in Warsaw.

Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, Roch Michał Jabłonowski, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their New Year's greetings and shares reflections on the prosperity of cities under the new reign. In connection with the upcoming Lwów session of the Tribunal, he appeals to the councilors for urgent repairs to access roads and for ensuring order and cleanliness in the city.

Rector of the University of Krakow, Kazimierz Jarmundowicz, appeals to the authorities of Lviv to take steps toward the urgent renovation of the dilapidated Lviv Academic School, as part of the city's right of patronage. He warns of the negative consequences that neglecting the building might have on the rights of the university and the magistrate during the upcoming ecclesiastical visitation.

Lviv hostages staying in Kamianets-Podilskyi dramatically describe their destitution, loss of credit, and the threat of enemy retaliation due to delays in payment of their obligations. They beg the Lviv authorities to send money for their current maintenance, to take care of their families, and to take urgent steps to secure their release.

Lviv delegates in Warsaw report to the Magistrate on actions concerning municipal trade privileges, the right of propination, and efforts to collect payments from the Treasury Commission. They also inform about the extension of the Sejm session, the new official exchange rate for coins, and the rules for settling old debts.

Officers of the garrison in Kamieniec Podolski thank the Transylvanian general János Kemény for his declaration of peace and neighborly friendship following the overthrow of Hospodar Vasile Lupu. They assure him that they will notify the Polish King as well as the Voivode of Podolia and Hetman Stanisław Rewera Potocki of these assurances.

The author of the letter thanks the addressee for the favor and guarantee shown, explaining the reasons for the previous lack of response. He then reports on the difficult economic situation, the burdens of the Zamoyski court, and issues regarding the registration and granting of land in the surrounding estates.