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Franciscan Provincial Nicolaus of Krnov confirms a transumed donation document by the Lviv chamberlain Jerzy Strumiłło of Dmoszyn. By this act, the Franciscan monastery in Lviv receives the village of Czyżki along with an endowment in exchange for founding a chapel and prayers for the deceased.

In recognition of the loyalty and sacrifices of Lwów during the wars, King John II Casimir equalizes the city and its citizens with Kraków and Wilno in terms of rights, liberties, and noble privileges. The burghers of Lwów are granted the right to participate in royal elections, attend the Sejm, and freely acquire and possess landed estates.

King John Casimir confirms the right of the Dominican monastery in Lviv to its own water supply, transuming the privilege of Sigismund III from 1628 and a document of the Lviv magistrate from 1613. The monarch emphasizes the merits of the friars, who maintained the water intake and supplied the inhabitants during enemy invasions.

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki, at the request of the seniors of the Armenian nation, confirms the 1661 privilege of John II Casimir, which equated the city of Lwów and its citizens of Roman Catholic, Armenian, and Greek rites in rights and prerogatives with Kraków and Wilno. The burghers of Lwów obtain and retain noble rights, including the right to participate in royal elections, acquire landed estates, and parliamentary representation.

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.

Adam Mikołaj Sieniawski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the actions taken by Trzebuchowski regarding sejmik affairs and the anticipation of decisions concerning the royal envoy. He assures the recipient of his continued loyalty and requests further instructions and news.

Andrzej Trzebicki explains to Bieganowski the circumstances surrounding the distribution of senatorial vacancies and assures him of the King's promise of a future castellancy. He also urges him to pressure the Lviv authorities to urgently transfer an advance payment from the city lease to pay the infantry defending Kamianets-Podilskyi.

Aleksander Fiałkowski reports to Jan Jabłonowski on his efforts to win over and maintain the Chamberlain of Przemyśl for the interests of the Jabłonowski family, promising him, among other things, a horse from the Voivode of Kraków. He also mentions parliamentary matters and a financial assignment for Czarniecki.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations, encourages the residents to persevere in the defense against Khmelnytsky's forces, and announces the arrival of allied reinforcements. He also informs them about sending one hundred infantry soldiers under the command of Mr. Podlewski and assures them of his intercession with the nobility regarding the payment of the excise tax (czopowe) to the city for defense purposes.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the city councilors of Lviv for their congratulations on his safe arrival and triumph over the enemy, attributing the success to divine providence and the King's fortune. He encourages the townspeople to offer prayers of thanksgiving for the salvation of Lviv and declares his goodwill.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their welcoming letter and warns of an impending enemy attack on the borders of the Commonwealth in the spring. He orders the urgent strengthening of the city's fortifications and advises them to petition the King to send a qualified military engineer.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki requests the Mayor and Magistrate of Lviv to promptly and justly resolve the case of Lieutenant Miczyński. The soldier is demanding the return of money and personal belongings left in deposit with a deceased Lviv burgher's widow after the Hungarian campaign.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki calls upon the Mayor and the Lviv Magistrate to respect the ancient trade privileges of the Jews under his jurisdiction. He emphasizes the importance of Eastern trade and the taxes paid by them to the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lwów to cease diminishing and withholding the voivodeship revenues traditionally due to him. From the camp near Busk, he demands respect for his office and the preservation of rights that also belong to his successors.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Stefan Czarniecki, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations, encourages courageous resistance against Khmelnytsky, and assures them of the imminent arrival of the monarch's allies. He also informs them of the dispatch of a hundred-man unit of trained infantry under the command of Mr. Podlewski and the securing of municipal revenues from the excise tax for defense purposes.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lwów for their congratulations on his arrival in the region and his victory over the enemy, attributing the salvation of the city to Divine Providence and military efforts. He encourages the councilors to offer prayers of thanksgiving and assures them of his gratitude and readiness for further favor.

Stefan Czarniecki thanks the authorities of Lviv for their welcoming letter upon his return from a military campaign and offers his reciprocal well-wishes. In the face of the threat from enemies, he appeals for the urgent strengthening of the city's fortifications and advises them to petition the King for a military engineer.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki intercedes with the Mayor and Magistrate of Lviv on behalf of a lieutenant of his banner, Mr. Mężyński, who is demanding the return of items and spoils deposited in the city. The Hetman appeals for an end to the stalling of the proceedings and for the swift issuance of a fair enforcement judgment.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki appeals to the Mayor and Magistrate of Lwów not to hinder the Jews under his jurisdiction from conducting small-scale trade. He emphasizes ancient customs, the lack of harm to others, and the taxes and burdens borne by the Jews for the benefit of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Ruthenian Voivode Stefan Czarniecki admonishes the authorities of Lviv for withholding and attempting to reduce the revenues due to him by virtue of his office. He calls upon the mayor and councilors to respect his authority and the rights of his successors, demanding a change in their current attitude.