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Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms that the canons of the Lviv Chapter sold, under a wyderkauf (redemption) agreement, houses belonging to the foundation of a Polish preacher, allocating the obtained 300 florins to the redemption of the village of Czerkasy. In return, the Chapter committed to paying the preacher an annual rent of 6 grzywnas in exchange for celebrating two masses per week.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms the receipt of 100 marks by the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral from the executors of Mikołaj Wagleński's will for the purchase of a perpetual rent. In exchange for the funds received, the vicars committed to the perpetual celebration of a weekly mass for the deceased and annual memorial services on the anniversary of his burial.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek certifies that the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral received 100 marks from the executors of the late Mikołaj Wagleński's will for the purchase of a rent. In return, the clergy committed to celebrating a weekly mass and annual vigils with a sung mass for the soul of the deceased and his wife.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek certifies that the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral received the sum of 100 marks from the executors of Mikołaj Wagleński's will, intended for the purchase of a redeemable rent (wyderkaf). In exchange for the legacy, the clergy committed to celebrating weekly masses and annual funeral vigils for the soul of the testator and his wife.

Canon Stanisław of Lwów, acting under the authority of the Count of the Lateran Palace, Paweł de Blanca, appoints cleric Jan, son of Jerzy of Lwów, as a public notary and ordinary judge. After receiving the oath of fidelity, the document grants the nominee full authority to draft authentic legal acts.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter grants Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski the lifetime use of a brick house on Szkolna Street in Lviv, erected at his own expense on chapter land. In return for the costs he incurred, the chapter commits to annually celebrating an office and requiem masses for the repose of his soul after his death.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms the privilege of the metropolitan chapter granting Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski lifetime possession of a house in Lviv, which he built at his own expense. In return, the chapter committed to annually performing funeral services and masses for the salvation of his soul after his death.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter authorizes the miller Walenty and his wife Dorota to redeem the third part and the third measure of the Stachyrowski mill from Elżbieta, widow of the councilor Stanisław Berger. At the same time, the Chapter leases them the remaining two parts of the mill for life in exchange for an annual rent, flour deliveries, and the obligation to maintain and repair the mill buildings.

Lviv Archbishop Feliks Ligęza confirms the possession of the estates of the Cathedral Chapter and Lviv vicars, including villages, mills, gardens, and urban plots. By his ordinary authority, he incorporates these properties into ecclesiastical immunity, guaranteeing them full ecclesiastical rights and freedoms.

Piotr Barzy, Castellan of Przemyśl and General Starosta of Lviv, issues to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv an authenticated extract from the Lviv castle court records of 1510. It confirms the disposal of the suburban Ważny mill by Barbara the miller and her son Erasmus to the Chapter for the sum of 300 marks.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter approves the assignment of a sum of 50 grzywnas on the Stachierowski mill, made by Dorota to her husband, the miller Stanisław, in the event of her prior death. At the same time, both spouses commit to increasing the lease payments and payments in kind to the Chapter.

The Lviv Land Court confirms the course of a long-standing lawsuit and grants the industrious Stanisław and Marcin from Basiówka intromission into the estates of the noble Baltazar Leśniowski in Glinna and Zimna Woda due to damages and failure to appear in court. The extract contains reports from individual land court sessions and mentions royal mandates of Sigismund Augustus.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Andrzej Zamoyski informs the authorities of Lviv about the royal efforts to revive cities and reform laws in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. He calls upon the magistrate to prepare and send a detailed list of injustices, oppression, and property damages suffered by the city, promising to make efforts to resolve them.

Chancellor Andrzej Zamoyski informs the Lviv authorities of the royal decision regarding the postponement of the assessor court hearing with Mr. Chmielewski and the procedures before the Treasury and Military Commissions. He also assures them of royal and personal support for the city's complaints and needs.

The administrator sede vacante of the Archdiocese of Lviv, Adam Piaskowski, confirms and incorporates into the church property the monetary bequests and legacies made by various donors for the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Lviv Cathedral. The document also details the obligations of celebrating Holy Masses imposed on the provost and chaplains of the chapel.

Anastazy Miączyński, Voivode of Volhynia, assures Jan Jaśkiewicz of the steps taken with the Treasurer and the Burggrave of Lutsk to defend his position as superintendent against the machinations of Mr. Zahorowski. He also requests the submission of accounts regarding customs duties and due refunds.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Młodziejowski sends the Lviv Magistrate a complaint from the merchant Pierre Gautier, whom the city authorities forbade from trading due to his employment of a Protestant journeyman. He orders the officials to change their unfavorable decision and to encourage foreigners to settle, rather than discouraging them from commercial activity.

Andrzej Stanisław Młodziejowski, Bishop of Poznań and Grand Chancellor of the Crown, recommends Franciszek Devillier of Warsaw to the Lviv Magistrate. He requests that he be granted permission to operate a tavern and organize balls during the upcoming Lviv contracts for a fair fee to the city treasury.

The Bishop of Poznań and Grand Chancellor of the Crown, Andrzej Młodziejowski, recommends to the Lviv magistrate the elders of the bakers' guild, who have obtained confirmation of their ancient privileges from the King. He appeals to the municipal authorities to observe these rights and ensure they are respected by others as well.

Bishop Andrzej Młodziejowski recommends Wojciech Behm, who has obtained the title of royal candidate and pharmacist, to the Lviv Magistrate. The Chancellor asks for favorable treatment of the burgher, while reminding him that this title does not exempt him from municipal duties.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the entirety of the ancient rights, liberties, and privileges granted to the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa by his predecessors. He also confirms the historical delimitation of municipal lands with the neighboring villages of Horpin and Monasterz, based on an entry from the Crown Metrica.

The document of King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves the separation of Lwów clockmakers from the locksmiths' guild and grants them the status of a separate guild. The transumed municipal statute regulates in seventeen articles the issues of apprentices' terms, journeymen's travels, the execution of masterpieces, guild fees, and the suppression of unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the 1602 privilege of Sigismund III Vasa, which approved the statute granted to the Lwów masons' and stonemasons' guild by the city council in 1582, along with articles regulating the organization of journeymen and the admission of craftsmen.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lviv authorities about submitting a memorial to the King and gaining royal protection for the city, while thanking them for the funds sent to Warsaw. He also expresses hope for a swift resolution of city matters before the Military Commission.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski confirms the rights, privileges, and ordinances of the bakers' guild of the city of Lwów at the request of the guild masters. The document transumes an earlier confirmation privilege of John III Sobieski from 1690, along with the acts of earlier kings and municipal decrees contained therein.

Prince Józef Poniatowski requests Count de Brigido to issue a passport and instructions for the Galician customs offices for the transport of fifteen horses purchased in Galicia to Warsaw for training, and subsequently to the Imperial army.

Prince Józef Poniatowski informs the collector of the order to locate and return the unlawfully seized horses to the Jew Schaul Hecht and to punish the perpetrators. He also assures his intention to collect property left behind by deserters and his commitment to maintaining good neighborly relations at the border.

Lieutenant Colonel B. Kamieniecki, by order of Prince Józef Poniatowski, demands that the Imperial-Royal customs office in Matcze release a horse left by a deserter and pays compensation to a Jew from Hrubieszów for lost horses. He also requests that in similar cases, the aggrieved parties should present official certificates of their losses.

E. Willyamoz regretfully declines Prince Józef Poniatowski and Count Zabiełło's invitation to an evening gathering in the company of ladies Czartoryska and Potocka due to a cold and cough. He expresses his gratitude for being remembered and asks for a toast to be made on his behalf to the health of the ladies present.

Kazimierz Poniatowski thanks the authorities of Lwów for ceding the plot by his palace and declares he will investigate and satisfy the city's financial claims in the amount of two thousand zlotys.

Crown Chamberlain Kazimierz Poniatowski thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. He reciprocates the expressions of kindness, assuring them of his readiness to be of service and wishing the recipients prosperity.

Crown Chamberlain Kazimierz Poniatowski thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes of prosperity for the entire magistrate and all residents of the city, declaring his goodwill.

Crown Chamberlain Kazimierz Poniatowski thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he offers them and all the inhabitants his heartfelt wishes for all prosperity.

Kazimierz Poniatowski intervenes with the authorities of Lwów regarding a protracted lawsuit concerning copper confiscated from Jews from Stryj. He appeals for the rejection of legal subterfuges and the swift issuance of a just verdict, pointing to the losses suffered by his subjects and his own income.

Maciej Poniatowski informs the Lwów councilors that the King has already granted the village of Zniesienie to Mr. Łącki, making it impossible to fully reverse this decision. However, he advises the city to quickly send a specification of the disputed mountain in order to exclude it from the grant and obtain rights to it through an agreement with the new owner.

Father Maciej Poniatowski assures the authorities of Lviv of his constant goodwill and readiness to defend the city's rights and support its affairs before the King. He declares his patronage in recognition of the unwavering loyalty and merits of the Lviv burghers towards the monarch.

Stanisław Poniatowski appeals to the Lviv magistrate to facilitate the exchange of ducats for soldiers of the local garrison, emphasizing the benefits of their stationing for the city's security and trade. At the same time, he warns that a lack of goodwill from the city authorities will force him to move the troops to other winter quarters.

Stanisław Poniatowski renews his request to the Lviv authorities to facilitate the exchange of red zlotys for soldiers of the garrison stationed in the city. He points out that despite the magistracy's earlier declarations, the military still encounters difficulties with transactions.

Stanisław Poniatowski demands a final decision from the authorities of Lwów regarding the exchange of red zlotys for the soldiers at the proper rate. He warns that in case of refusal, he will decide to withdraw the garrison from the city.

Stanisław Poniatowski orders the garrison commander to intervene with the Jesuit rector and the magistrate in connection with student attacks on Lwów Jews. He instructs to put the guilds on alert and, in case of escalation of the riots, to use live ammunition.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves and transumes the ordinance of the merchant confraternity of the city of Lwów, enacted by the Lwów municipal council, comprising 37 articles regulating membership rules, trade, the organization of brotherhood authorities, and the protection of the rights of Lwów merchants.

Ludwika Potocka, née Cetner, intervenes with the President of Lviv, Jan Eliaszewicz, regarding the burgher Koch, who was abducted by Cossacks to Mariampol, urging the municipal authorities to take legal action before the Treasury Commission. The author criticizes the magistrate's inaction, warns of the threat to the safety of all Lviv residents, and threatens to inform the King of the city authorities' negligence.

Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, Roch Michał Jabłonowski, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their New Year's greetings and shares reflections on the prosperity of cities under the new reign. In connection with the upcoming Lwów session of the Tribunal, he appeals to the councilors for urgent repairs to access roads and for ensuring order and cleanliness in the city.