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The King orders both commissions to cooperate in recovering the silver of the Zhovkva church, which was taken from the deposit in the Lviv Cathedral during the Turkish siege. The items or their fair equivalent must be recovered, and those guilty of illegal trade in them must be judged.

In view of the enemy approaching the city, the councilors of Lwów ask the Starosta of Grabowiec, Marek Matczyński, for his support with the Grand Crown Hetman. They desire the dispatch of soldiers with prepared means for their maintenance, a capable commander, and assistance in purchasing ammunition and food, including from the city's excise taxes on beer and spirits. They also request letters to the land officials to immediately release tax funds for the city's urgent needs.

Michał Woliński conveys political news to Franciszek Głogowski obtained from the Starosta of Grabowiec, including reports on the arrival of Prince Conti in Malbork and the defection of foreign troops to his side. He also informs about the planned assembly near Zawichost and the march of the Voivode of Bełz through Niemirów to Brzeżany.

Kazimierz Głogowski appeals to deputy Józef Potocki for support at the Sejm and for the confirmation of rights to disputed property from an executed will via a Sejm constitution. In return for his assistance, he declares his full gratitude and readiness to perform reciprocal favors.

Stanisław Mateusz Rzewuski explains to the Castellan of Bełz, Aleksander Kuropatnicki, that the banner of the Crown Standard-Bearer has already received orders to march for a reconnaissance mission and should not be stationed on his estates. He notes that the concentration of troops results from orders and public necessity, and that soldiers on noble estates are entitled only to shelter.

Fabian Zywert informs the resident about the King's departure with his troops on an expedition towards Kryłów and the organization of military patrols in the Lviv region. He conveys optimistic news about the state of military affairs, the approach of Hetman Mazepa's Cossacks, and refutes circulating false rumors.

The city councilors of Lwów enter into their municipal records a document by the provost of the Bełz hospital, Fr. Marcin Strykowski, establishing a prebend at the hospital church in Bełz, endowed among others with Lwów townhouses and estates near Bełz. The founder transfers the right of patronage over this prebend to the Lwów magistrate after his death.

Aleksander Łaszcz reiterates his request to arrange the date and route for a planned trip to Sośnica after the holidays, which is now made possible by the current sleighing conditions. He expresses his gratitude and conveys greetings from his wife to the recipient and his spouse.

Łukasz Lebedowicz justifies the delay in his correspondence due to his absence and ongoing court sessions. He asks Franciszek Głogowski to send the condemnatory judgment along with a letter to the deputy starosta (podstarości) in order to have an enforcement clause affixed to it.

Łukasz Lebelowicz congratulates Franciszek Głogowski on his return from Lublin and sends him an authentic laudum and a report signed by the Cupbearer of Chernihiv. He also informs him about the commencement and adjournment of the Bełz courts due to formal legal reasons.

Łukasz Lebedowicz sends the Starosta Franciszek Głogowski an official copy of a court report, noting that it can be transcribed from an extract. He also informs him of Mr. Antoni's interest in the disputed contract and the protest filed to challenge its validity.

Jerzy Stawecki apologizes to Franciszek Głogowski for the failure of their agreement and asks him to return to Bełz to finalize the contract. He also mentions Mr. Wydzga, who would also like to reach an agreement with the addressee.

Mikołaj Stadnicki sends his condolences to Franciszek Głogowski in response to a letter received. He also declares his readiness to act in Niemirów and proceeds to discuss current business matters.