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King Charles XII of Sweden informs about the granting of an intercession request and the exemption of Lviv from all fees and taxes. He orders all concerned to respect this decision and refrain from imposing any burdens on the city.

J. C. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about tensions between Denmark and Sweden over Holstein, the unresolved issue of the ninth electorate, and clashes in Hesse. He also mentions a servant he recommended, who is to be brought by the Grand Hetman.

Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about news from Warsaw concerning the Swedish King's readiness to enter into peace negotiations. He also mentions the war-like sentiments of the envoys from Greater Poland and Sieradz, as well as the council planned in Malbork.

Jan Krasiński explains his break in correspondence due to a severe illness and comments on the aggressive actions of the Swedish army and the destruction caused by Saxon troops. He also reports on the illness of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown, troop movements, and asks Jabłonowski for protection over his ruined estates at the Tarnopol commission.

Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the uncertain fate of the Warsaw Council following the universal letters recalling the King, and about a letter from the Swedish King to the Primate. Despite his own health ailments, the Voivode of Płock declares his willingness to set out for the deliberations for the good of the Fatherland and asks for further favorable news regarding actions against the enemies.

Voivode of Płock Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the dramatic situation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the face of Swedish, Muscovite, and Brandenburg troop movements. He also reports on plans to summon the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and a meeting of senators scheduled in Warsaw by the Primate.

Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the poorly attended Warsaw dietine and the adjournment of proceedings until March 27. He mentions embassies to the King, Cardinal Michał Radziejowski, and the Sapieha family, as well as the military burdens weighing heavily on Mazovia.

Jan Krasiński, Voivode of Płock, laments the oppression by the Swedes and Cossacks in the Ruthenian lands and informs about providing his Warsaw palace to the imperial envoy Zinzendorf and his own departure to Podlasie. He also forwards the latest reports from the Toruń post.

Lanckoroński informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the nobility's opposition to the Swedish war and the adoption of instructions to send envoys to the King of Sweden demanding his withdrawal from Courland. The letter also briefly mentions current personnel matters and the death of Joanna.

Władysław Poniński informs the authorities of Lviv that he has secured an exemption for the city from imposed contributions from the Swedish King and announces the arrival of a royal courtier. He encourages the magistrate to show gratitude and to treat the presented requests favorably.

Magnus Stenbock orders the authorities of Lviv and all subordinate jurisdictions to provide weekly contributions of beer and flour for the Swedish army for a period of ten weeks. Failure to comply with the order threatens the city with military reprisals and wartime destruction.

Major General Magnus Stenbock issues an official receipt for Lwów and its local jurisdictions for the paid portion of the war contribution, which was reduced by the Swedish King following the intercession of Stanisław Leszczyński. At the same time, he forbids the Swedish army from imposing further levies, noting that the unpaid remainder of the amount owed by the Armenians and Greeks has been secured by hostages.