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Denhoff presents complaints by the Lviv Jewish community about wrongs and oppression by townspeople and asks for support and a fair hearing. He also mentions restrictions on trade and obstacles in the city. The letter is dated 19 December 1691; the place has been read as Janów.

The sender writes about Tomasz Gordon, a citizen of Lviv, his origins, and his efforts to obtain the office of alderman. The sender mentions privileges and the election and rights of the nobility. The letter ends in Warsaw on 6 February 1689.

Grand Crown Chancellor Jerzy Albracht Denhoff admonishes the authorities of Lviv to cease the oppression of the local Jewish community, manifested through trade bans and discriminatory fees. He orders the suspension of all burdens and the maintenance of peace until the dispute is resolved by a designated royal commission.

Chancellor Jerzy Albrecht Denhoff orders the authorities of Lwów to immediately execute a final arbitration court ruling against the burgher Laskowski in favor of the Voivode of Bracław. He urges the city councilors to ignore any protection the debtor may have and to satisfy the claims of the creditor's representative.

The Bishop of Przemyśl and Grand Chancellor of the Crown, Jerzy Albrecht Denhoff, calls upon the Lviv magistrate, citing the royal will, to cease sealing the shops of Mrs. Afendykowa and restricting her freedom of trade. He warns the municipal authorities that a lack of response to this second reminder will result in the matter being referred to court.

The sender refers to the magistracy’s goodwill toward Tomasz Gordon, who was elected alderman, and asks that his case be considered. He promises to defend the rights of the magistracy and the city. The letter is dated in Warsaw, 10 March 1689.

Grand Crown Chancellor Jerzy Albrecht Denhoff orders the authorities of Lviv to strictly supervise the city printing house, so that in the turbulent period following the broken Sejm, no writings harmful to the laws and majesty of the Republic are printed. The magistrate is to immediately send any suspicious manifestos or their copies directly to the chancellor.

The Bishop of Przemyśl and Chancellor Jerzy Albrecht Denhoff asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to intercede with the Castellan of Kraków regarding the exemption of Radymno and the estates of the Iłowiec provostry from winter quarters. Citing family ties and his own favor toward the military, he assures the timely payment of dues.

Adam Trzebuchowski informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the arrival of the Bishop of Przemyśl in Jarosław shortly after the addressee's departure. He also makes a humble request for protection with the Castellan of Kraków regarding the admission of the Cupbearer of Przemyśl into his banner.