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August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, the complaint of Lviv regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburb, the occupation of municipal lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, adherence to the boundaries of acquired lands, and the restraint of the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before a competent court.

The President and Councilors of the city of Lviv assure the Lviv land sub-judge, Łoś, that in the dispute over the Osmulska tenement house initiated by the Starosta of Kaniów, they will not allow his rights to be infringed. The municipal authorities declare full respect for justice and the dignity of the addressee.

Arnaud conveys to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the gratitude of Queen Marie Casimire for his writing and for bringing the Potocki family to the court's side. He also informs about the monarch's health, who is suffering from side pain, and asks the addressee to date his letters.

Jerzy Bałaban informs the Lviv city council about his intervention with the Voivode of Kraków concerning allegations regarding arrested Jews. He encourages the councilors to prepare for the investigative commission, which is intended to prove their innocence despite the Voivode's hostility and the accusations made by Mr. Tarnawski.

Jerzy Bałaban informs the Lviv City Councilors that the Voivode of Kraków will not arrive in Lviv for the funeral ceremonies due to poor health. He advises the recipients to proceed with all planned duties without delay despite this absence.

Jerzy Bałaban reports to the Lviv authorities on his efforts with the Hetman and Voivode of Kraków, Stanisław Rewera Potocki, to successfully resolve municipal matters and secure the signing of rescripts. He informs them of overcoming the Hetman's resistance, the departure of the city clerk with the documents, and declares his continued assistance to the city.

Jerzy Bałaban informs the Lviv councilors that the Voivode of Kraków is indignant because they have been conducting negotiations on an important matter via correspondence instead of in person. The author submits this observation for the consideration of the city authorities, reiterating his readiness for further service.

A copy attributed to Matei Basarab conveys rumors to János Kemény regarding the Cossacks, Tatars, and Polish troops. The sender distinguishes between uncertain news and what he has managed to confirm, and mentions an envoy who arrived from the Khan.

Stanisław Kazimierz Bieniewski, Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, admonishes the Lviv magistracy for imprisoning wounded noblemen in a jail for thieves, deeming it an insult to the knightly estate. He calls upon the city authorities to cease these actions due to ongoing tribunal proceedings and reproaches them for their ingratitude regarding his previous intercessions with the King.

Józef Brzeźnicki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski for letters of intercession to Kraków dignitaries in order to receive money owed to him from taxes. He also complains about his retinue being dismissed from the banner and declares his readiness to serve during the Sejm.

Władysław Biernacki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and letters of recommendation to the Marshal and Tribunal deputies regarding an ongoing lawsuit against Mr. Zbocki. He also reports on efforts made in Kyiv to secure funds for the Voivode for the upcoming Sejm.

Official records of the Galician chancellery from 1794–1795 confirming the payment of stamp duty and the collation of book pages by court officials.

Konstanty Wapowski requests the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, to renew the order for the surrender of a fugitive subject from the village of Lacka Wola to the Wojski of Żydaczów. The previous order in this matter was halted by the Standard-Bearer (Chorąży) of Kraków as a result of false complaints from the local peasants.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki informs the Lviv magistrate that he has sent a letter to the Starosta of Błonie demanding the return of a tenement house unlawfully seized from Katarzyna Georgiewicz. He sends a copy of the letter under seal to the city authorities for their information, hoping for a successful resolution of the matter.

Bishop of Przemyśl Michał Wodzicki appeals to Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki for intercession and protection of Lwów against the arbitrary actions of the Starosta of Błonie, Potocki, who is seizing municipal townhouses by armed force. Citing the constitution of 1678, which prohibits the forceful seizure of bourgeois property, he asks the Hetman to stop the lawlessness threatening the city with collapse.

Brody administrator J. Wolański requests the President of Lviv to hand over to non-commissioned officer Trembecki a fugitive, the locksmith Grzegorz, who is imprisoned in the Lviv town hall after fleeing Brody having incurred numerous debts. He declares his gratitude and announces that he will inform the Grand Crown Hetman about the successful resolution of the matter.

Franciszek Zygmunt Gałecki sends Hetman Jabłonowski a report from the King concerning the mission of the Starosta of Chełm in Kovel. He mentions an admonition to avoid the sparks of war and to adhere to the path of legality.

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.

The author protests against the takeover of Katarzyna Piergiewiczowa's tenement house through debt assignment. He cites the constitution of 1678 and demands the return of the property to the municipal market for an appropriate price.

F. S. Godlewski sends to the President and authorities of Lviv a response and a copy of a letter to the Starosta of Błonie regarding the petition of the aggrieved Mrs. Georgiewicz. He requests that these documents be forwarded to the woman concerned.

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.

Filip de Zagly informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the end of his forced stay in Erzurum and his planned departure for the Shah's court with a diplomatic mission. He urges the dispatch of a royal letter for the Persian ruler, while warning against entrusting diplomatic missions to clergymen.

Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Załuski sends expressions of sympathy to the Lviv magistrate regarding the adversities they are facing and assures them of the King's renewed protection. He also informs them that he has written to the Hetman with instructions to ensure the full security of the city.

The Bishop of Warmia and Chancellor Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski sends New Year's greetings from Toruń to the Voivode of Ruthenia. He also reports on the arrival of the Bishop and Voivode of Chełmno for an audience with the King and a joint dinner at the royal court.

Bishop Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski complains about the unlawful designation of winter quarters for confederated troops in his residence and the indifference of the authorities. He also cites a Warsaw sermon calling for a decisive, forceful suppression of the soldiers' mutiny, following the Lithuanian example.

Bishop of Warmia Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the dissolution of the General Assembly of Royal Prussia in Malbork, caused by mutual animosities and disputes over the marshal's staff. He also mentions tensions surrounding the appointment of commissioners for hiberna and the issue of indigenate.

Anna Zamoyska addresses the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Janusz Koniecpolski, requesting that he consider compensation for the damages caused by the army to her most significant estates during negotiations regarding its disbandment. She also asks for his intercession and for him to secure the protection of the Voivode of Kraków.

Anna Zamoyska appeals to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for intercession with the newly elected monarch on behalf of an impoverished diplomat, a former resident in Istanbul and Vienna. She asks for his protection and assistance in securing a position for him among the King's servants and courtiers.

The author reports on the progress of the Polish envoy's mission in Istanbul, an audience with the mufti, and efforts to liberate Polish captives. He also describes the movements of dignitaries in Lviv, the capture near Kamianets of a notorious impostor claiming to be a Danish prince, and the damage caused by a violent storm in Przemyśl.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków, Feliks Potocki, that after months of disputes, he has obtained a declaration from the Gdańsk town hall regarding the installment payment of poll tax sums. He promises to provide details in the next correspondence following an audience scheduled for Monday.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków about the futility of previous efforts in light of the unyielding stance of the citizens of Gdańsk. He expresses concern that if this matter is not successfully resolved during the addressee's stay in Warsaw, further persuasion and letters will prove pointless.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms and orders the transcription onto durable parchment of seven agreements concluded between the Lviv burghers and councilors and the local nobility, concerning the collection of customs, tolls, and cattle grazing fees (spasne). Under these agreements, the nobility pledged to respect the royal commercial immunities of Lviv and to refrain from collecting undue fees.

Mikołaj Kossakowski, cup-bearer of the Lviv land, invites the authorities of the city of Lviv to attend his wedding ceremony with the daughter of the late Crown Court Treasurer Potocki, scheduled for June 18, 1684, in Lviv. He expresses his gratitude to the bride's guardians for their consent and assures the councilors of his remembrance and respect.

Katarzyna Kossakowska rebukes the Lviv Magistrate for issuing a ban on monasteries renting quarters to the nobility arriving for the contracts. She warns the councilors that alienating the nobility will lead to a boycott of the Lviv assemblies and the relocation of the contracts to another city.

After assuming the administration of the vacant Chełmno bishopric, Szczęsny Krechowski appeals to Jan Jabłonowski to extend his noble protection over the diocese. He specifically commends to his care the city of Chełmno, which borders the Starostwo of Świecie.

Teodor Lubomirski apologizes to the Castellan of Kraków for not saying goodbye in person before leaving Warsaw and sends his respects via a messenger. He humbly requests continued favor and protection for himself and his banner, declaring his readiness to serve.

Hetman Stanisław Lanckoroński informs the Lviv councilors about reprimanding Mr. Janicki and placing an arrest on his pay due to the grievances caused to the suburbanites. He also urges the city authorities to gather materials during the winter needed for the spring construction of the castle and Lviv fortifications.

Stanisław Małachowski laments his separation from the addressee and mentions the scarce news from the Halych sejmik, hoping to receive his diary. He also informs about awaiting the eviction document being brought by the Voivode of Bracław.

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.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Tarnowski performs the erection, endowment, and legal approval of the provostry at the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Domagaliczowska) at the Lviv Cathedral, consolidating foundations and monetary legacies for a total amount of 10,200 Polish zlotys. The document defines the mass obligations of the provost and two priests, the distribution of income from rents, and establishes an alternating right of patronage between the archbishop and the Lviv magistrate.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Andrzej Młodziejowski sends the Lviv Magistrate a request from the Voivode of Kyiv and orders a swift resolution of a dispute over a tenement house between the widow Kucharska and a citizen named Ferszter. Attached to the letter is a copy of the letter from the Voivode of Kyiv interceding on behalf of the aggrieved widow.

Bishop Andrzej Młodziejowski instructs the Lviv Magistrate to prudently resolve the complaint of the widow Kucharska, supported by the Voivode of Kiev, and demands an explanation regarding this matter. He also requests information concerning the obstruction of construction works for the Lviv Bernardines.

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.

Piotr Ożga sends the Lviv authorities a draft protest against the convening of a sejmik during the Tatar threat, along with unsealed letters to the Chancellor and the Regent for their review. He also announces his departure for a meeting with the Hetman in Podhajce and refers to oral arrangements made with Mr. Kątski.

Ostrowski appeals to the President of Lviv, Wenino, for the release of Mr. Meretyn from custody, who has reached an agreement with his legal opponent. He points out that the detention served so far is a sufficient punishment and that further imprisonment is ruining Meretyn's interests.

Ostrowski intervenes with the President of Lviv, Wenino, on behalf of the Starosta of Kaniów regarding the unlawful detention of the son of the architect Meretyn. He demands his release, emphasizing that he has already served his sentence and that further imprisonment for unpaid fines is unlawful.

Stanisław Potocki grants the inhabitants of Otynia the right to elect municipal authorities and regulates in detail their corvée duties, taxes, lease fees, and tithes. The document also defines the rules for allocating building plots along with a period of tax exemption for new settlers.

Danylo Bohachenko, a student at the Stanyslaviv gymnasium, offers the Shevchenko Scientific Society a parchment found in Otynia dating back to 1753, concerning the duties of the subjects of Starosta Potocki, requesting a small financial reward in return.

Michał Postępski justifies his absence from the municipal authorities' meeting due to an urgent task commissioned by the Castellan of Lviv and asks for the magistrate's favor. He assures them of his previous merits and mentions the expenses incurred in connection with them.

Anna Potocka appeals to the Lviv city councilors for more lenient treatment of the imprisoned Białkowski couple and for their release on bail. She informs them of her waiver of claims against the prisoners, noting that the actual perpetrator has already been punished.