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Armand confidentially reports on the agreement between the Queen and her son Jakub after 10–12 days of negotiations. The Queen was to settle for a life interest in the late husband's estates; movables, jewels, and cash were to be divided equally between the brothers. He lists the mediators and the dates of the dietines on July 27 and the convocation on August 29, which point to the year 1696.

King Sigismund II Augustus settles an appellate dispute between the heirs of Marcin Hanel and the authorities of the city of Lwów, based on ancient royal privileges and witness testimonies. The document definitively confirms that the villages of Hołosko Wielkie and Brzuchowice lie within the city limits and are forever subject to the jurisdiction of the Lwów authorities.

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 Augustus adjudicates the ownership of the Brzuchowice estate, including the mill, to the city of Lwów and confirms municipal jurisdiction over the villages of Brzuchowice and Hołosko. He ensures the successors of Marcin Hanel the right to collect income from the Hołosko estate, while maintaining traditional labor services (szarwarki) owed to the city.

King Sigismund II Augustus resolves a dispute between Lublin councilor Maciej Kasprowicz and the municipal authorities of Lwów, upholding the privileges of the citizens of Lwów to be judged exclusively within the borders of the Crown. The monarch rules that in cases subject to Magdeburg law, a summons 'by one edict for three' does not constitute a peremptory term, but merely a first ordinary summons to court.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the right of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter to collect bridge and causeway tolls in the village of Wierzbiż, originally granted by Władysław Jagiełło, and establishes a detailed tariff of fees intended for necessary repairs of roads, causeways, and bridges.

Bishop of Warmia Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski expresses his sorrow over the death of the Castellan of Vilnius and mentions the rivalry for the vacant offices. He also informs about the actions of the Voivode of Malbork in Royal Prussia and explains his lack of time due to the influx of the faithful for the jubilee.

King Henry Valois, at the coronation sejm, confirms all rights, privileges, immunities, and customs granted to the Lviv Armenian community by his predecessors. He orders royal officials and the municipal authorities of Lviv to strictly observe and protect the Lviv Armenians.

Fabian Zywert reports on the arrival in Lwów of an envoy from the Voivode of Vilnius, who demands the return of cannons from near Kamieniec, and recounts the heavy contributions imposed on Lithuania by Saxon troops. He also informs about the death and funeral of the Halych Master of the Hunt, Kurdwanowski.

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.

Wacław Kostka Zubczewski reports to Hetman Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the planned reconciliation between the rokosz rebels and the King, as well as troop movements and the defeat of Ogiński in Lithuania. He also informs about the proceedings of the Crown Tribunal in Lublin and the holiday break in the deputies' sessions.

A document by King Sigismund III Vasa establishing and approving uniform rates for duties collected by the Lwów magistrate on imported Greek, Malmsey, Hungarian, Moravian, and Dalmatian wines. Modeling the regulations on Kraków privileges, the monarch allocates these revenues to the maintenance of the municipal office and specifies penalties for non-compliance.

Dean and President of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, Marcin Jan Łosowski, addresses the Lviv magistrate to fill the benefice of the Provost of the Corpus Christi Brotherhood, which became vacant after the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman who resides permanently in Lviv and is free from other pastoral duties, who will personally oversee the numerous cathedral services.

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.

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.

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.

King John III Sobieski confirms the privilege of Sigismund Augustus from 1572 (transumed by kings John Casimir and Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki), which equalized the Greek Rite burghers and suburbanites of Lviv with Roman Catholic burghers in terms of municipal, guild, and commercial rights. The document guarantees them, among other things, access to municipal offices, freedom of trade and crafts, and the right to acquire real estate in Lviv.

King John III Sobieski appoints the Lwów burgher Albert Mielczewski as Royal Typographer, granting him the right to operate a printing house and freely sell Latin and Ruthenian books throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The document grants him privileges equal to those of printers in Kraków, Vilnius, and Gdańsk, and further exempts his printing house from municipal taxes and his home from military quartering.

Bishop Teodor Potocki expresses his joy at the safe return of the Voivode of Ruthenia to the country and his good health following a strenuous journey. He also addresses the matter of a planned trip to Warsaw and public and parliamentary affairs.

Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł thanks the city councilors of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of the recent holidays. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and health, declaring his constant favor and readiness to assist.

Michał Kazimierz Radziwiłł thanks the city authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and the annual congratulations sent. In response, the Hetman reciprocates the wishes for prosperity and assures the councilors of his constant goodwill.

Grand Duke Švitrigaila responds to letters from the Grand Master and Teutonic dignitaries, discussing coordinated strikes by the Order's, Podolian, and Tatar forces against Polish and Lithuanian lands. He assures Paul von Rusdorf of his loyalty to the alliance and declares mutual military assistance in the fight against their common enemy.

Jan Ciechowicz reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the course of the coronation of Augustus II in Kraków, the distribution of offices, and the resistance of the supporters of Primate Radziejowski. He also conveys news about the rout of the Turkish army at Petrovaradin and Zenta, as well as local skirmishes near Kamieniec.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski sends current postal news and an account from the courtier Fopczeski, who returned from Dresden from the King and Queen, to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski. He informs about the death of the Castellan of Olsztyn and the messenger's disappointment regarding the lack of remuneration for escorting a Tatar.

Mikołaj Jabłonowski reports daily events from Lwów to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, including the visit of a monk returning from Persia and news about the health of the Grand Marshal of the Crown. He also mentions letters from the Voivode of Vilnius, the entry of Captain Dąbrowski's brother into the Bernardine order, and the death of the instigator of the riot in Oleszyce.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski informs his brother about the maneuvers of Augustus II's troops and foreign reinforcements against the supporters of Prince Conti, as well as the financial difficulties hindering the departure of the Crown troops. He asks the recipient to maintain confidentiality and burn the letter after reading.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski informs his brother about news from Warsaw and Lithuania, Warsaw carnival festivities, and the King's efforts to borrow an opera singer from the Starosta of Żydaczów. He warns of reports concerning the approach of the Tatar Horde, invites his brother to a meeting before Shrovetide, and mentions difficulties in hiring a painter.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski describes the wrongful arrest of his servants in connection with the fatal shooting of Mr. Wotałowski. He also reports news of the looting by Saxon troops in Lithuania, the imposed contributions, and the sentiments of the local nobility.

The author reports to the Voivode of Ruthenia on a meeting of magnates at the Primate's residence in Warsaw, noting the arrival of Sobieski and the expectation of the arrival of the Voivodes of Vilnius and Poznań. He also informs about the French King's repressions against Przebendowski for the imprisonment of the envoy d'Usson and the sequestration of the Radziejowice estates.