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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.

S. W. Jarnowski justifies his absence from the assembly to his uncle due to a severe illness, citing the messenger as a witness. He declares his intention to settle accounts and property matters as soon as possible through a designated person once he recovers.

Jan Jaroszewicz asks Arthur Forbes for a fair adjustment of their financial settlement due to losses incurred during the exchange of gold and thalers, and inquires about horses and a wagon. In the postscript, he cites trade reports concerning the expected East India Company auction in Amsterdam and current indigo prices.

Jaroszowski expresses gratitude for the kindness and correspondence, refers to Brown's letter and the matter of borrowing, to which he devotes the rest of the letter. He sends greetings to the sister-in-law and Albrecht Forbes. Details of the settlement and part of the syntax are not read with certainty.

Father Bazyli Jaśkiewicz intervenes with a representative of the Lviv court regarding an imprisoned tenant, whose creditor demands payment in expensive footwear instead of money. The clergyman requests the debtor's release from custody on the condition of making weekly cash installments.

Jaskiewicz announces the repayment of 2028 florins in Warsaw [the final digits of the amount require verification]. He has settled accounts with Forbes's apprentice and issued a document for 1676 florins. He explains a dispute over the payment deadline, mentions the Jarosław and Wrocław fairs, and the settlement of carpets, kilims, and sashes. He reports difficulties in selling gold-embroidered sashes; part of the goods may remain in deposit until further instructions.

Józef Jastrzębski sends the Lviv Magistrate a lawsuit against the Lviv suffragan, who arbitrarily imprisoned a municipal official. He explains that the case is to be settled before the Tribunal, as the clergyman, due to his status, is subject to a higher jurisdiction.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski about a letter from the Queen concerning a donative and asks for instructions on whose name should be inserted into it. He also reports on the trial of the Starosta of Kamionka, Cetner, who insulted the Voivode's honor but ultimately lost the case in court.

Franciszek Jastrzębski thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia for entrusting him with the Queen's affairs, announcing that he will take action after meeting with Krogulecki, the Master of the Hunt of Żydaczów. He also provides legal advice regarding the execution of a default judgment in a lawsuit against the Starosta of Nowy Sącz and the forwarding of documents.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the suspension of Father Rudecki's case before the Lublin Tribunal due to inhibitory letters from the Archbishop of Lviv. He explains that the presence of the deputy voivode is no longer required and that a defense will be mounted if the case is brought before the voivode's courts.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski that Father Kłosiński has withdrawn from the Tribunal lawsuit due to an interdict from the Archbishop of Lviv and that there is no longer a threat to the case locally. He advises continuing the proceedings before the Voivode's court and announces that the inquisition documents will be handed over to a special messenger sent by the Jews of Jaworów.

Jacenty asks the Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to pay one hundred thalers to his teacher for his education to date and as a deposit for the coming year, as well as to allocate funds for his own food and clothing. Furthermore, he informs about an opportunity to purchase drafting tools at a bargain price and asks for permission and funds for their acquisition.

The Senate and nobility gathered at the assembly in Krakow instruct the authorities of Lviv to transfer public funds deposited in the town hall to the Hetman for the recruitment of soldiers to defend the borderlands. In case of refusal, the city councilors will be held accountable for any damages suffered by the Commonwealth.

The Crown Council gathered at the Warsaw convocation orders the authorities of Lwów to release the jewels of the Republic held in the city – the crown and the unicorn – to the Voivode of Lublin, Jan Tarło, as payment for a debt. At the same time, they release the magistrate from a previous obligation requiring the return of the valuables exclusively to the Starosta of Sącz, Stanisław Mężyk.

The masters of the butcher guild in Lwów ask the city scribe Paweł Szczerbic, who is staying in Warsaw, to obtain a royal mandate ordering the Starosta of Lwów to execute a decree against the Jews. The butchers complain about the Starosta's inaction and severe material losses threatening the collapse of their trade, declaring they will cover all chancery fees and provide a generous reward for his assistance.

The authors report from Warsaw to the Lviv authorities on the difficult progress of municipal lawsuits before the King, especially the dispute with Montelupi and the Kałuski case, mentioning the favor of the Lithuanian Chancellor and the Referendary. They also draw attention to the wounding of the Lviv municipal scribe, dangers on the roads, and the necessity of safeguarding municipal legal interests.

Zygmunt Misakowski justifies the delay in repaying a debt by the need to collect receivables from debtors and asks for the return of a saber left in Lviv. Attached to the letter is a postscript by Zygmunt Płaza with a declaration of prompt repayment of his own debt upon returning to Lubaczów.

Urszula Dawydowiczowa and Łazarz Krzysztofowicz appeal to the city scribe Wojciech Zimnicki for legal assistance and protection in a guardianship dispute with Daniel Hołubowicz. They report an unfavorable verdict from the Lviv wójt court and the filing of an appeal to the King, requesting the engagement of an experienced lawyer and intercession with the Chancellor.

Royal commissioners appeal to the Lwów city councilors to stop the eviction of Jews from the Kraków Suburb who are renting houses within the city, whose own homes were burned for defense purposes during the siege. They remind the councilors of the royal privilege, the Jews' merits in the defense of Lwów, and warn against delays in the commission's work and tax collection should the Jews be expelled.

Captains of the Crown troops stationed near Shchyrets call upon the authorities of Lviv to immediately pay the promised honorarium without further delay or dispute. They reject the previous ineffective declarations of the magistrate, threatening to carry out military executions in the suburbs of Lviv.

Lviv hostages imprisoned in Kamianets-Podilskyi complain about the lack of means of subsistence and the indifference of the city authorities. Faced with threats of torture and enemy invasion, they beg for the urgent sending of money and the fulfillment of the ransom conditions.

Hostages from Lviv staying in Kamianets-Podilskyi complain to the city authorities about the lack of funds for food, the necessity of paying the Ottoman garrison, and delays in the repayment of incurred debts. They urge the immediate transfer of the necessary sums and the taking of effective measures for their prompt release.

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.

Heirs of the Lviv councilor Attelmair write from Krakow to the Lviv city council, requesting assistance and protection for the ruined estate left by their late brother-in-law, Kuczankowic. They also inform the council of the dispatch of Anna Attelmair and Jacek Ochocki to Lviv to settle inheritance matters.

The authors of the letter ask Arthur Forbes to provide trade support in the form of good quality cloth worth 400 zlotys, committing to repay this sum along with an old debt by Saint James' Day. They assure him of their solvency thanks to the hay collected for oxen and inform him that they have sent a signed promissory note.

The Leipzig trading company Auerbach and Winckler sends Arthur Forbes in Lviv a settlement for the amount of 107 florins. The merchants also promise to send interesting goods for the upcoming St. Michael's fair.

Merchants Auerbach and Winckler send Arthur Forbes an invoice for goods collected by Mr. Eßmüller after the Naumburg fair and inform him about the settlement of a bill of exchange for 119 thalers. They also express hope for the customer's satisfaction with the delivered products and for receiving a larger order soon.

Leipzig merchants Koller and Küßner confirm the receipt of partial payments from Arthur Forbes's debtors and present an invoice for delivered silk goods. They request the recipient to issue and send a debt bond with a payment deadline falling on Michaelmas.

Merchants from Leipzig confirm to Arthur Forbes the receipt of 135 florins transferred by Mr. Ottmüller and their entry into the account. They also address the issue of shortages in goods from the Naumburg fair and express gratitude for the trade credit granted.

Leipzig merchants Fleischer and Kober acknowledge receipt of partial payments from Mr. Ziegler and on account of Bielowski's debt. They enclose a statement of accounts showing a debit balance and request its settlement and receipt.

The Leipzig-based company Fleischer and Kober informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a selected batch of ordered damasks via Michael Dümüller and warns of rising silk prices in Italy. The letter also contains a summary of current financial settlements, cash transfers, and thanks for the cooperation.

The Leipzig-based company Fleischer and Kober confirms the settlement of bills of exchange transferred by Arthur Forbes and presents the state of mutual accounts after the Michaelmas fair. The merchants express regret over the lack of new orders and ask to be remembered for future transactions.

Merchants Fleischer and Kober from Leipzig clarify the prices of sent goods to Arthur Forbes and waive a debt of 31 1/2 thalers in gratitude for his assistance in the Bielowski case. They enclose an account statement with the letter, requesting the amounts be booked accordingly and looking forward to future orders.

Merchants from Leipzig reply to Arthur Forbes that they cannot grant an additional discount on Dutch velvets due to the manufacturer's fixed prices. However, they declare their readiness to provide compensation in case of damage to the goods or their return, asking for a more precise specification of the damage.

Leipzig merchants Ferber and Oker respond to Arthur Forbes' claims regarding defects in three pieces of velvet. Deeming the requested discount grossly excessive, they propose a compromise price reduction of 20 imperial thalers to settle the protracted trade dispute.

Representatives of the Ferber and Oker firm respond to Arthur Forbes's claims regarding velvet, referring him to oral explanations provided by Mr. Taylor. They express hope for an amicable resolution of the dispute during a potential personal meeting in Leipzig, while suggesting that the requested compensation exceeds the actual losses.

Sen Łopatka and Stec Sidorow, subjects from Podkamień, address a humble request to Mikołaj Potocki for justice and payment for their work at the Dominican church. They complain that, unlike other workers, they did not receive payment for the entire summer of labor performed at their own expense.

Francois Goldenberg and Christian Böhm petition the Archbishop of Lviv, Jan Skarbek, to save from the death penalty a journeyman artisan who committed an unintentional homicide with a sword in a fit of passion. The petitioners appeal for pastoral mercy and the suspension of the judges' sentence, pointing out that the accused has abandoned Lutheranism for Catholicism and seeks salvation in the faith.

The successors of the late city clerk Jakub Zaczkiewicz request the Lviv Magistrate's support to finalize their inheritance case. They also inform the Magistrate of the appointment of Wojciech Golenowski as their plenipotentiary to collect the succession.

Tomasz Franki and Franciszek Ksawery Solski report on their journey to Lublin and the planned arrivals of the Crown Hetman and the Archbishop. They advise the Lviv authorities to urgently repair roads and city pavements to prevent the dissatisfaction of the dignitaries.

Representatives of Lviv in Warsaw report on commission decrees favorable to the city regarding disputes with Jews and possessors, as well as the annulment of contested privileges. They announce the need to extend their stay due to a lawsuit and financial settlements with Mr. Nuszczyński.

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.

Jan Durbas and Ignacy Wieżański inform the Lviv magistrate about the lack of resolution in city matters due to the Chancellor's departure from Warsaw. They also send documents found by Mr. Flosierowicz concerning the case with the Suffragan Bishop.

Lviv delegates Jan Durbas and Ignacy Wieżański inform the magistrate about their prolonged stay in Warsaw due to waiting for the Chancellor's decision on matters related to Russian troops. They also report that regarding the horses taken from the city arsenal by Colonel Korytowski, the Chancellor recommended leniency dictated by the difficult times.

Jan Durbas and Ignacy Wieżański report on their efforts in Warsaw, including the case of Mr. Piaskowski before the Treasury Commission. They request the Lviv authorities to send the resolution of the Russian military command, instructions regarding transport services (podwody), and news about the quartering of garrison soldiers.

Jan Durbas and Ignacy Wieżański inform the Lwów Magistrate about their intervention with the Grand Crown Chancellor against the quartering of Russian troops, as well as current financial and legal matters of the city.

Lviv Magistrate Councilors Kaspar Tinz and Ignatz Nowakowski respond to an inquiry from the lawyer Dr. Frank, clarifying topographical issues and the legal status of the forests of the Wybranówka, Borysów, and Borynicze estates. They point to entries in the tabular extract and the settlement concluded between Count Łoś and the State Treasury.

The parish priest of Rawa asks the Lviv city scribe Wojciech Zimnicki for assistance regarding his relatives' appeal against a verdict of the Potylicz court concerning rights to a disputed field. He seeks to have the defendants released from an unjustly imposed oath and to settle the dispute by returning the sum originally paid for the land.

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.

Michał Antoni Hacki, Abbot of Oliwa, complaining about the burdens related to the double election and the quartering of troops, sends Christmas and New Year greetings to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski. He wishes him prosperity and the desired pacification of the situation in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, while commending himself to his grace.