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Father Bełkowski reports to the royal secretary Franchi on a conversation with the archbishop concerning the dispute with the magistrate. He informs him that the hierarch has postponed his planned departure and invites the addressee to a meeting before dinner in order to settle the matter amicably.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the verdict of the General Sejm in Kraków, which dismissed the lawsuit brought by the nobleman Wasiek Łahodowski against the authorities of Lwów before the castle court. The document confirms the privilege exempting Lwów burghers from foreign jurisdiction and orders that they be sued exclusively before the municipal court.

King Sigismund II Augustus abolishes the burdensome tribute in kind of live fish, hitherto paid by the burghers of Lwów to the royal castle, replacing it with a fixed monetary fee collected from vessels containing fish brought to the city market. He orders the Starosta of Lwów and his officials to strictly observe the newly established market tax.

King Sigismund II Augustus decrees that all property owners in Lviv and those conducting commercial activities there are subject to the jurisdiction of the magistrate and the obligation to pay municipal taxes, regardless of their social status. The document abolishes all exemptions, immunities, and servitorates, authorizing city authorities to enforce municipal duties equally upon all residents.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms and transumes four privileges granted by kings Casimir Jagiellon and Sigismund I to the shoemakers' guild of the city of Lwów. These concern the limitation of the number of shoemakers in the castle suburb to two masters, the prohibition of practicing the shoemaking craft in noble manors outside the city walls, the rules for the sale of hides by tanners, and the prohibition of purchasing hides before the city gates.

King Sigismund II Augustus, at the general sejm in Kraków, approves a document from the Lwów assessors dated 1554, certifying the sale of a hide of arable land with meadows and thickets in the village of Kleparów to the peasant Grzegorz Sołtys by Stanisław Kmitowicz and Barbara and Katarzyna Kmitówna. The issued diploma ensures the buyer and his heirs perpetual and inviolable ownership rights to the acquired land.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms to Jan Krowicki and the inhabitants of the jurisdiction of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the suburbs of Lwów the ancient privileges of kings and officials regarding Armenian law and exemptions from castle burdens. Furthermore, the monarch permits the local Armenian craftsmen to freely practice all crafts according to ancient custom.

The Voivode of Podolia, Michał Rzewuski, thanks the authorities of Lviv for their previous favor and renews the recommendation of his son, the abbot priest, who is applying for the Lviv provostship. He expresses gratitude and promises prayers for the prosperity of the councilors while awaiting the decision of the archbishop's court.

King Sigismund II Augustus re-incorporates the villages of Zubrza and Sichów into the Magdeburg law of the city of Lwów, confirming their status following verification at the execution sejm. The document exempts these estates from land jurisdiction, land taxes, and military obligations, obliging them only to pay the 'szos' tax along with the city.

King Stefan Batory confirms all rights, privileges, immunities, and ancient customs granted to the Armenian community of Lwów by his predecessors. The monarch orders the Starosta of Lwów and the municipal authorities to observe and protect these rights inviolably.

Primate Władysław Łubieński refuses the Lwów authorities his intercession at the Apostolic See in their dispute with the Archbishop of Lwów. He emphasizes that it is inappropriate for him to interfere in the affairs of another diocese and rebukes the townspeople for opposing the orders of their ordinary.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński refuses the Lviv authorities his intercession in Rome in their dispute with the Archbishop of Lviv, noting that he does not intend to interfere in the affairs of another diocese. He rebukes the councilors for opposing the regulations of the local pastor and refers them to the appropriate ecclesiastical authorities.

Antoni Marciszowski, Rector of the Krakow Academy, recalls the bachelor Leydman from Lviv, who had fallen into conflict with the archbishop, and asks the Lviv magistrate to make a decision regarding the appointment of a rector for the cathedral school. He also expresses gratitude for the support in a legal case and mentions the Apostolic Nuncio's plans to reissue the works of the Lviv native Szymon Szymonowic.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Andrzej Młodziejowski replies to Archbishop of Lwów Wacław Sierakowski, advising against seeking a royal privilege for municipal land for a cathedral brickyard without the consent of the Lwów authorities. He suggests concluding a fixed-term lease agreement with the city for rent and guaranteeing the city's rights as a collator and patron of the prelacies.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski maintains the right of canons to choose chapter estates, while ordering that one-third of the income—and half of the income from the Uniatycze, Pikulowice, and Żydatycze estates—be contributed to the common chapter fund. At the same time, he exempts poorer benefices from this obligation and grants the chapter a remission of all accumulated arrears.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski separates the prelacies from the canonries in the metropolitan chapter, and to provide for the newly created prelates and canons as well as to increase daily distributions, he incorporates the village of Czarnuszowice and the reeveships in Kąkolniki and Stawczany into the chapter's estates.

Pope Clement XIII grants plenary and partial indulgences to members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace at the metropolitan church in Lviv for joining the confraternity, at the hour of death, on designated feast days, and for performing specific works of piety and charity. These indulgences may also be applied to the souls in purgatory by way of suffrage.

Archbishop Metropolitan of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski establishes the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace in the Lviv Cathedral, appointing the incumbent cathedral vice-provost as its primate. Furthermore, he designates feast days with indulgences and mandates the solemn celebration of the patronal feast.

Pope Clement XIII grants for a period of ten years the privilege of an indulgence for the souls of deceased members of the Confraternity of Our Lady of Grace at the confraternity's altar in the Lviv Cathedral. Archbishop Wacław Sierakowski approves the papal brief and designates Saturday as the fixed day for celebrating privileged masses.

Bishop-elect Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the mayor and the city council of Lviv for their warm reception of the news regarding his nomination to the Archdiocese of Lviv. He assures the councilors of his gratitude and readiness to fulfill their wishes.

Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski, Bishop of Przemyśl, thanks the city authorities of Lwów for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year. In response, he sends reciprocal wishes for prosperity, God's blessing, and the successful realization of all endeavors.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski explains to the Lviv magistrate the delay in responding to a letter concerning the Commonwealth's outstanding debt to the city. He declares his readiness to assist, while noting that this matter can only be resolved by the Sejm.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski sends thanks to the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv for their kindness and offers wishes for prosperity and God's blessing for the New Year 1761.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski responds to the Lviv city authorities, accusing them of insincerity, lack of goodwill, and disregard for pastoral authority. Nevertheless, he sends them New Year's wishes for wisdom, mindfulness of the final things, and God's blessing.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the authorities of Lviv for not entering the scandalous matter into court records and for addressing him directly. He announces the intervention of Canon Bieńkowski and the reprimanding of Canon Sierakowski, asking the magistrate to settle the dispute amicably and discreetly.

Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski reprimands Canon Leon for his violent outburst against the regent of Lviv, which prompted a complaint from the entire Lviv magistrate. He orders him to settle the dispute urgently and amicably with the help of Canon Kreyzer, threatening him with a lawsuit and the loss of his favor otherwise.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the Christmas greetings sent to him. In response, he sends the councilors and the mayor his pastoral blessing and wishes for prosperity and health in the New Year.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of the Easter holidays. In response, he offers the councilors pastoral wishes for prosperity, God's blessing, and long years of health.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski renews his request to the Lviv city authorities to grant a presentation for the canonry vacant after Father Godurowski to his auditor, Father Ruski. He assures them that he has forgotten the previous refusal and declares mutual goodwill towards the magistrate.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of Easter. In response, he reciprocates the wishes, asking the Risen Christ for prosperity and long health for the recipients.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski, informs the Lviv authorities about the acceptance of a corrected presentation and the institution of the cathedral school rector, Podhajecki, to the Lviv canonry following the death of Father Opcydowicz. He expresses satisfaction with the clarification of a previous clerical error and assures the magistrate of his pastoral favor.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski thanks the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv for the holiday greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for God's blessing, robust health, and all personal and communal prosperity.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski intervenes with the authorities of Lviv in defense of his palace burgrave, whom the city councilors allegedly threatened with harm, bypassing the archbishop's jurisdiction. He reminds them of the privileges he is entitled to and demands that any complaints against his servant be directed to him personally.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski informs the Lviv Magistrate about the acceptance of the coadjutorship of a canonry by Father Kupiński. He adds that, following this successful resolution, he is already sending the appropriate letter to Rome.

Archbishop Sierakowski informs the Lviv magistrate of his decision to pardon the vagrant Jugowski from a flogging sentence and sends him back to Lviv, ordering the authorities to compel him to return to his family and trade. He also recommends conducting an investigation into the allegations Jugowski makes against his wife.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski, recommends Mr. Zientkiewicz, the current provisor of the Holy Spirit Hospital, to the Magistrate of the city of Lviv. Based on the petitions of the subjects and his merits in the construction of the church in Malechów, the hierarch requests that he be retained in this position for the future.

Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski assures the authorities of Lviv of the transparency of his actions regarding the foundation of the late Doctor Lingier. He declares that, in accordance with the law, all steps will be taken through official edictal channels with a summons to the interested parties.

Lviv Archbishop Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski admonishes the Lviv Magistrate to refrain from collecting and investing the legacy of the late Dr. Lingier for pious purposes before the formal approval of the will by ecclesiastical authority. He warns the municipal authorities against forcing the widow to pay out the sums and attempting to invest them in encumbered estates without the required security.

Archbishop of Lviv Wacław Hieronim Sierakowski informs the provisor of the Holy Spirit Hospital, Behm, about an order issued to Canon Aleksandrowicz regarding the administration of justice to an accused priest. He refers the addressee to the aforementioned surrogate, assuring him that he will receive proper redress for the harm suffered.

Jan Sierakowski informs Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the peaceful situation on the border and the lack of a Tatar threat, as well as unrest near Gdańsk. He asks his nephew for news and to include him in the payment of overdue military wages due to the approaching deadline for debt repayment.

Józef Sierakowski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for permission to keep a former valet with him, providing only for his food. A woman from the family's circle joins the request, interceding on behalf of the servant who was once valued by the deceased.

Adam Mikołaj Sieniawski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the delay in his departure due to his wife's return from a religious service in Jarosław and announces a meeting in Lwów. He also reports on tensions and disputes threatening to disrupt the upcoming sejmik, declaring his assistance in resolving them.

Kraków Bishop Kajetan Sołtyk thanks the Lviv magistrate for their holiday greetings and supports their efforts to preserve the rights of the Kraków Academy to appoint the rector of the local academic colony, which are threatened by the actions of the Archbishop of Lviv. He declares his intention to intervene by letter with the hierarch and, if necessary, to personally engage in the dispute as chancellor and visitor of the university.

The Bench College replies to the Lviv Magistrate that the issue of road and waterworks repairs belongs to the city stewards, over whom they have no disciplinary authority, although they have urged them to act with diligence. At the same time, the benchers request assistance in filling official vacancies, proposing to persuade or compel doctors of medicine to join the municipal authorities.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the recipients letters of recommendation to the Archbishop and the Chapter with a request for significant relief in the repayment of 'wyderkaf' (annuity) debts. He also informs them that he has requested his father, the Chancellor, to intervene in a similar manner.

Szczęsny Czacki urges the Lviv Magistrate to warmly welcome the Archbishop of Lviv and to secure his favor in municipal matters. He also requests a copy or extract of the decree concerning urban landholders and Jews, and asks them to obtain mandates.

Szczęsny Czacki sends the Lviv authorities a memorial to the Pope and a letter to the Archbishop of Lviv, recommending legal consultation and a personal visit to the hierarch in Obroshyne to express gratitude and request further protection. He also reminds them to remain prepared for the commission.

Szczęsny Czacki informs the Lwów authorities that he has received their letter and assures them of his support regarding the right of patronage of the Holy Spirit Hospital with the Grand Crown Chancellor and the Archbishop of Lwów. He also advises against sending city delegates to the senate council due to uncertainty regarding the date of its convocation.

The document contains a series of legal and canonical queries addressed to the secretary of the Congregation of the Council concerning the arbitrary decisions of the Archbishop of Lviv in the cathedral. Disputed issues include the liquidation of the Domagalicz chapel, the demolition of altars, the transfer of mass foundations, and the removal of church furnishings.