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Armand sends to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, the received reply to a letter addressed to Prince Alexander Sobieski. Additionally, he conveys expressions of remembrance and goodwill from Queen Marie Casimire.

Armand informs the Voivode of Volhynia that he has read his letter to the Queen, who expressed great appreciation for Jabłonowski's loyalty to her house and condemned the actions of the hostile minister. The author also mentions the anticipation of the commission's negotiation results and sends wishes for a speedy recovery.

Arnaud conveys to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the gratitude of Queen Marie Casimire for his writing and for bringing the Potocki family to the court's side. He also informs about the monarch's health, who is suffering from side pain, and asks the addressee to date his letters.

The author reported to the Queen on the addressee's letter of December 26 and his losses in his estates. Mention is made of over a hundred people described uncertainly as peasants and a cost of twenty thousand livres; the name and details of the damage are uncertain. The Queen expressed her sympathy. Armand extends New Year's wishes to the addressee and his wife.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon confirms previous records and grants by Lviv starosts Jan of Tarnów and Jan Kmita of Wiśnicz concerning the village of Hodowica in the Lviv land for the benefit of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the suburb of Lviv.

Armand confidentially reports on the agreement between the Queen and her son Jakub after 10–12 days of negotiations. The Queen was to settle for a life interest in the late husband's estates; movables, jewels, and cash were to be divided equally between the brothers. He lists the mediators and the dates of the dietines on July 27 and the convocation on August 29, which point to the year 1696.

Lviv judge Gunter of Sieniawa and sub-judge Jan of Wysoka certify the course of the trial before the land court between the plaintiff Stachno of Pletenytsi and Filip Posudowski of Podusiv. The extract lists the successive court dates set for the parties to the dispute.

An elderly merchant requests the recovery or location of his black lace. He mentions the lack of response from James Chalmers and appeals for help in his old age.

Pope Innocent VIII informs the inhabitants of the city and diocese of Lviv about the filling of the Lviv archbishopric by the elect Andrzej following the death of Archbishop Jan. He calls upon the faithful to recognize the new pastor, to honor him, and to show him obedience.

Jan Achenkif expresses his joy at Arthur Forbes's improved health, sends him letters, and inquires about the Greeks who arrived in Sambor. Finally, he mentions the lack of correspondence from Gdańsk and the planned marriage of Andris Turner to Miss Clark.

Jan Achenkif expresses concern upon hearing about Arthur Forbes's illness and wishes him a speedy recovery. He forwards letters and news from the post to the recipient.

Jan Achenkiph informs Arthur Forbes about waiting for news from Robert Tait regarding wagoners and sends letters as requested. He assures him of his goodwill and conveys greetings from his wife.

Jan Achenkif returns letters to Arthur Forbes and instructs him to purchase a stone of goods and to send receipts via a messenger. He also mentions arrangements with Mr. Zywiert and the debt of Mrs. Forbes.

Jan Achenkiff offers condolences to Arthur Forbes on the death of his niece and discusses current trade and accounting issues. He also asks the recipient's wife to settle a debt for shoes.

Following a postal error, the author instructs Davisson to send letters from Gdańsk to Kraków. He mentions Lewendall, an instruction for a transfer via bill of exchange, and the payment of freight in Gdańsk.

Jan Achenkif informs Arthur Forbes about his unsuccessful efforts to recover money owed by Mr. Bris and sends the response received from the debtor. He also mentions the departure of several merchants from Zamość and sends greetings from his wife.

Jan Achenhiff asks Arthur Forbes to send the money and the parcel of letters along with the goods to Mościska and to keep them safe until his arrival. He also reports on the presence of mutual acquaintances and a planned trip to Zamość.

Jan Achenkif informs Artur Forbes from Zamość about postponing his trip due to holidays and sending a messenger. He requests urgent news regarding preparations for the fair, the arrival of Greek merchants, and the safety of the city.

Jan Achenkiff provides Arthur Forbes with information about the journey of Aleksander Michałowicz, who is transporting significant sums of money from Wrocław to Lviv, expressing concerns for his safety. He also requests that Wrocław documents addressed to him be located and that his mail be directed to Jarosław instead of Lviv.

The author confirms receipt of a letter, conveys news regarding health, and informs about sending 350[?] fl. and another payment after the holidays.

Jan Achenkif sends Arthur Forbes the forwarded letters and confirms the receipt of 30 zlotys from Mrs. Dickson, promising to deliver them to Jarosław. He also includes wishes for a safe journey and warm greetings from his family.

Jan Achenkif sends Arthur Forbes letters from contractors and discusses financial settlements in Gdańsk and with Krzysztof Minasowicz. He also expresses indignation at Mr. Pris's indiscretion regarding promised money.

Jan Achenkif sends Arthur Forbes written reports verifying earlier news about the fleet's activities and the struggle against the French at Namur. The author also expresses hope for good news with the upcoming mail.

Jan Achenkiff expresses his joy at Arthur Forbes' recovery from fever and praises his decision to cancel his trip to Krakow. He also forwards two letters and reports that there is no new correspondence at the post office.

Jan Achenkif expresses sympathy for Arthur Forbes's illness, forwards received letters, and informs him of the lack of correspondence from Gdańsk. He also conveys the latest war news concerning the fighting against the French and the Turks.

Jan Achenkiff informs Arthur Forbes about sending a chest worth 30 florins and asks him to pay the carter for its transport. He also explains that the shipment of the remaining items has been suspended until news is received from the recipient's brother.

Jan Achenkif informs Arthur Forbes about the purchase of expensive sables, a shipment of one thousand zlotys, and goods sent to Jarosław. He also clarifies the matter of 'duchty' (duties/taxes) and the weight of the cargo on the wagon, adding his wife's request for cloves.

Achenkif confirms receipt of a letter, mentions Gdansk and Jaroslaw, wishes Forbes a safe journey to Krakow, and sends greetings from his wife.

Jan Achenkiff expresses his hope that resting after medical treatment will contribute to the improvement of Arthur Forbes's health. Along with correspondence from the post, he sends warm greetings from himself, his wife, and his daughter.

Jan Achenkif sends postal letters to Arthur Forbes and expresses regret over his absence at the beginning of the Rzeszów fair. He also informs him about the repayment of 144 and a half zlotys of debt by Mrs. Forbes and conveys greetings from his wife.

The priest has been ill for a week. He reports an improvement but remains in Lviv to regain strength and wait for better road conditions. He regrets not listening to his benefactor; he promises gratitude and prayers.

The document certifies that Jan Kunat of Dzięgłów sold and resigned his hereditary village of Zydatycze in the Lviv district to Jan, called Janusz, of Maleczkowice for the sum of 250 marks of Polish currency.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon, at the request of Dean Jan Czochrański, confirms ancient royal and official privileges from the years 1415–1478 for the subjects of the deanery of St. John's Church in Lviv. The document sanctions the transfer of the local Armenians and other inhabitants to Armenian law and completely exempts them from the jurisdiction of castle officials and all castle labor duties.

J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about rumors concerning the evacuation of Kamianets-Podilskyi and conveys news of the deaths of the King of Denmark and the Chancellor of France. He also mentions possible appointments to offices in Paris and sends greetings from the Marquise de Béthune.

J. G. de Baluze thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his correspondence, reports on the delivery of the letter entrusted to him, and expresses joy at the good health of the Grand Crown Hetman and his family. He also mentions the lack of news from the congress in Delft and expresses a wish that the upcoming free election in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth proceeds in peace.

The author complains about the lack of news, conveys rumors about the appointment of cardinals, and reports the death of the Palatine of Ruthenia. At the end, he describes the festivities of the last days of the carnival.

J. G. de Baluze sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski correspondence from the Marchioness de Béthune and reports on the capture of Spanish silver galleons. He also informs about unconfirmed news regarding the Elector of Bavaria's resignation from seeking the Polish crown in favor of the Prince de Conti, who is supported by France.

J. G. De Baluze justifies the delays in correspondence due to the hardships of travel and informs about sending the entrusted letters to Warsaw. He also mentions unconfirmed news that a peace congress is to be held in Utrecht.

J. C. de Baluze reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on current political and military events, including the collapse of the confederation and the successes of the French fleet. He also conveys news about the journey of the Elector of Brandenburg, diplomats in Delft, and the improvement in the health of the Castellan of Kraków.

J. G. de Baluze addresses the grievances of the Voivode of Volhynia and the Grand Hetman against the French ambassador, attributing the accusations to intrigues and rumors. He assures the recipient of the diplomat's continued attachment to the Jabłonowski family and of his own loyalty.

De Baluze requests confirmation of receipt for an important package sent before his departure from Warsaw. Despite war preparations, he wishes for peace and a good king for Poland; the postscript mentions Danzig's anxiety and the gathering of troops.

The author notes a delay in the mail from Lviv and compares the news from Vienna about the withdrawal of the French camp with the silence of his own army's letters. He anticipates a possible great war, wishing for peace in Europe and Poland.

Baluze expresses his condolences on the death of the King and solidarity with the widowed Queen, then reports on the situation in Piedmont, the mood in Vienna, and rumors of secret peace negotiations. He also mentions Swedish troop movements in Livonia, anxiety in Prussia, and the arrival of a Dutch fleet in Gdańsk.

De Baluze explains his three-week silence due to a jubilee pilgrimage to Łowicz. He discusses pamphlets urging the nobility to remove the envoys of France and Brandenburg. He reports on the difficulties of winter quarters in Italy, Venetian policy, and news of troop movements.

The author conveys news regarding French, Spanish, and Imperial operations in Italy, the wounding of Catinat, army supplies, and reinforcements. He reports on actions in Catalonia and the position of Venice; he treats some of the data explicitly as reports.

J. G. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the preparations of French envoys for their departure to peace negotiations following the receipt of passports from the allies. He also conveys the French ambassador's concern regarding rumors about the illness of the Grand Hetman of the Crown, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski.

De Baluze informs about the departure of the three princes and the Queen to Żółkiew. In foreign news, he distinguishes reports on Bart's actions from unconfirmed rumors regarding an assassination attempt on the Prince of Orange and the conclusion of peace with Savoy.

De Baluze sends French news and reports from Warsaw about the alleged interception of the letters of the Voivode of Vitebsk and a clash between the troops of the Grand Hetman of Lithuania and the confederates. He admits that conflicting reports do not allow him to assess the truth.

J. G. de Baluze assures the Voivode of Volhynia of maintaining correspondence and confirms the delivery of the entrusted letter to Prince Alexander Sobieski. He also reports war news from Italy and the Rhine, including the lifting of the siege of Valencia.

The postscript reports on ships captured from the Bilbao fleet, further naval movements along the Spanish coast, and an order to prepare vessels in Dunkirk.