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King Władysław Jagiełło grants the village of Zubrza in the Lviv land to Jan of Byrawa and his legitimate heirs under perpetual law. In return, the recipient is obliged to perform military service with one lance and two archers, and the subjects are to pay the customary tributes.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon confirms the existing rights and immunities of the clergy and nobility of the Ruthenian lands, while introducing additional regulations concerning, among other things, local jurisdiction, customs exemptions, and procedures regarding peasants. He also prohibits the imposition of unlawful customs duties and the diversion of merchants from designated trade routes.

The authorities of Lublin reiterate their request to the Lviv magistrate to send a decree of the Radom Tribunal regarding the exemption from the exchange of red zlotys. In return for the assistance, they declare their readiness to reciprocate in similar matters.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon grants the nobleman Wojciech Borowski the sum of 50 marks, secured on the royal estates of Kozłów and Taurów in the Halych Land. This grant serves as a pledge for faithful service and guarantees the recipient peaceful possession of the estates and the collection of revenues until the debt is fully repaid by the monarch or his successors.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon, at the request of Dean Jan Czochrański, confirms ancient royal and official privileges from the years 1415–1478 for the subjects of the deanery of St. John's Church in Lviv. The document sanctions the transfer of the local Armenians and other inhabitants to Armenian law and completely exempts them from the jurisdiction of castle officials and all castle labor duties.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv permission to redeem the royal village of Czerkasy from the current tenants and grants it to them as property with immunity. Furthermore, the King grants a free bank within the borders of the village of Mszana for the construction of a fish pond.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the third measure of income from the royal mill before the Halych Gate in the Lviv suburb, with the right of redemption. The granted benefits are to be used to endow newly founded perpetual vicars at the Lviv Cathedral.

King Alexander Jagiellon exempts the citizens and inhabitants of Lwów from all customs, transport, bridge, and causeway fees throughout the Kingdom of Poland, equating their rights with those of the citizens of Kraków. The privilege was granted in recognition of the Lwów citizens' dedication to constructing urban defensive fortifications protecting the country against invasions.

King Alexander Jagiellon leaves the Lviv burgher Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata in possession and use of the mill before the Halych Gate for a period of five years. The monarch simultaneously orders the Starosta of Lviv to protect their rights and annuls any previous conflicting permits.

King Sigismund I resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the Lviv city council and the Armenian community, abolishing the office of a separate Armenian reeve (wójt) and placing the Armenians under municipal jurisdiction in real estate matters and four criminal articles. In other matters, Armenians are to be judged by the municipal reeve together with six Armenian elders according to their ancestral law, with the right of appeal directly to the royal majesty.

King Sigismund I, at the request of the Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, confirms the 1422 decree of King Władysław Jagiełło regulating the amount of annual fees for the archiepiscopal table, paid on Saint Martin's Day by peasants and settlers under German law in the Archdiocese of Lviv. The document sets a fixed rate of six broad groschen per hide, with the exception of Lviv settlers who pay one wiardunek each.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki responds to complaints from the Lviv authorities, dismissing allegations against the garrison commander regarding incidents involving Armenians and Cadet Radziejowski. He orders the appointment of an investigative commission and appeals to the magistrate for a more conciliatory and friendly treatment of the soldiers.

Archbishop Metropolitan of Lviv Bernard Wilczek confirms the receipt by the cathedral vicars of the sum of 200 florins from the executors of the will of the late Stanisław Vitellius of Przedbórz. In exchange for the legacy, the vicars committed themselves to the perpetual celebration of weekly anniversary services and requiem masses for the soul of the deceased priest.

Stefan Wasilkowski notifies Lieutenant Wojciech Smolnicki of his departure and instructs him on how to send correspondence via post. He also addresses current regimental affairs, the settlement of service merits, and financial accounts with fellow soldiers.

The judge and deputy judge of the Kraków land court certify the decree of King Sigismund I resolving a dispute between customs officers and merchants regarding routes for driving cattle and transporting goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, Volhynia, and Moldavia. According to the judgment, cattle and goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, and Moldavia must be directed through Lwów, Gródek, and Przemyśl to Sandomierz, while those from Volhynia through Lublin and Radom, under penalty of confiscation.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the general sejm in Kraków, grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect market fees from every wagon with goods, a right previously granted temporarily by King John I Albert. The income obtained in this way is to be allocated for the renovation and maintenance of the city fortifications.

King Sigismund I the Old, considering the location of Lwów on the threatened borderland and the merits of the local craftsmen in defending the city walls, exempts the Lwów guilds from the general order of dissolution of brotherhoods in the Crown and solemnly confirms all their existing rights, statutes, and privileges.

King Sigismund I grants the city of Lwów the perpetual and hereditary right to the third measure from the royal Zimna Woda malt mill located behind the Kraków Gate, while reserving two measures for the royal treasury. The document invalidates any potential future attempts by the monarch or third parties to redeem the mill and secures the rights of the townspeople.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms to the elders and the community of Lwów Armenians all rights, privileges, liberties, immunities, and ancient customs granted by his predecessors, including King Sigismund I the Old.

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 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.

King Sigismund Augustus resolves a dispute between the city authorities of Lviv and the butchers' guild, confirming a 1550 agreement regulating meat trade rules on free market days. At the same time, the monarch reserves the exclusive right of Lviv butchers to sell meat outside designated market days and cancels mutual court costs for both parties.

Zahorowska informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the death of her husband. She invites him to the funeral ceremonies scheduled for March 21, 1697, at the Dominican friars in Lutsk.

Bishop and Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Załuski informs the authorities of Lwów about his interventions against unlawful jurisdictions created by the managers of noble palaces and his order to stop improper summons in the castle court. He also addresses the issue of the Radom Tribunal's decree on 'condescensio', advising to seek legal counsel and to win over the commissioners.

Jakub Zyzański, the wójt (reeve) of Chęciny, sends New Year's greetings and small gifts to Wojciech Zimnicki, clerk of the wójt court in Lwów, and his family. At the same time, he asks him to take his son, Jan, under his care so that he may assist in the Lwów chancellery and learn under the addressee's guidance.

Walenty Kajerski informs a Lviv councilor about city affairs being heard in Radom, including the issue of harmful propinations and the absence of the Lviv chamberlain. He assures the recipient of his vigilance regarding Lviv's interests, mentions sending letters to Kraków, and declares his continued readiness to carry out instructions.

The President of Lviv, Kazimierz Kirkor, rebukes the councilors for their absence at a meeting and warns of the threat of seizure of the municipal Zubrza estates due to a lack of funds to repay a debt to the commandant. He also requests urgent instructions and the allocation of funds for the upcoming border commissions with Mr. Brzuchowski and the Hołosko commission.

Kazimierz Kirkor informs the Lviv authorities about the successful conclusion of a court case in Radom and the confirmation of last year's decree. He also reports taking out a loan secured by a monstrance to cover chancery fees and his subsequent journey to Warsaw.

Bishop of Kamianets Franciszek Antoni Kobielski declares his support for the Lviv Magistrate in defending municipal rights and privileges, announcing his intervention after the July chapter. He advises the city authorities to obtain favorable decrees regarding noble jurisdictions and to draw upon solutions secured by the great Prussian cities.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the wishes conveyed by Mr. Czechucki and advises the urgent finalization of the contract for the 'szelężne' tax (intended for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in consultation with the land commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

King Władysław IV orders Lwów merchants to pay border customs duties on imported goods, abolishing the Armenian lump sum of twelve kopa, while simultaneously releasing the townspeople from past arrears and upholding their exemption from internal customs duties.

The document establishes the statutes of the Tailors' Guild in Lwów, regulating in detail the rules for the inn, contributions, working hours and hygiene, discipline, and the mutual aid fund for journeymen and apprentices. It confirms the original articles from 1491/1501 and their official renewal by the guild masters in 1646.

The President of Lviv, Józef Kuszyński, submits to the councilors a request from the Commissioner of the Lviv Land for a loan of one hundred red zlotys from the shilling tax for the purpose of bringing the Radom scribe to execute a tribunal decree. The Lviv councilors express their opinions, mostly in favor of granting the loan provided that a suitable guarantee for its repayment is obtained.

Maciej Kazimierz Regulski informs the authorities of Lwów about the suspension of the city's case against the Royal Treasury before the Radom Tribunal and its referral to the 'rejecta' (rejection/review). He declares his continued handling of the case, recommends sending a plenipotentiary, and proposes the support of the jurist Noszkiewicz.

Jan Siemieński calls upon the Lviv Magistrate to provide a written commitment to account for the legacy of Voivode Matczyński, intended for the cleaning of the city moats, which would allow for the suspension of the lawsuit before the Radom Tribunal. He reminds them of the tax exemptions granted to the city due to its poverty and advises settling the arrears of the 'szelężne' tax locally at the castle court.

Jan Siemieński informs the Lwów Magistrate about the suspension of a lawsuit before the Radom Tribunal concerning a debt left by the Voivode of Ruthenia, in exchange for the presentation of a reliable security. At the same time, he accuses the city councilors of avoiding their own payments and heartlessly shifting tax burdens onto the poorest residents.

The Crown Instigator laments to the authorities of Lviv that due to the negligence of the late city envoy, Doctor Głuszyński, the opportunity to defend the city's privileges and free the city from unlawful fiscal burdens at the Radom Tribunal was lost. At the same time, he assures them of his constant goodwill and readiness to support Lviv at the next available opportunity.

The Crown Instigator informs the Crown Treasurer about actions taken regarding the city of Lwów, citing previous tribunal rulings. He points out the negligence of the late Lwów envoy, Doctor Głuszyński, and reports back for the addressee's further instructions.

Stefan Urbanowski informs Jan Jabłonowski about the atmosphere surrounding the upcoming sejmik and the proceedings of the Radom Commission. He also reports on the troubles with his unruly brother Walenty, who took refuge with him after a quarrel with their father, and requests the potential issuance of a new power of attorney.

Stefan Czaykowsky informs the President of Lviv about the delayed arrival of trial documents and the high costs of legal conferences and maintenance in Radom. He also warns that obtaining a condescension will require significant financial outlays, after which he announces his imminent departure.

Stefan Czajkowski confirms the receipt of 180 tynfs from the Lviv councilor Iłaszewicz intended for the Radom case. The receipt was drawn up in Lviv in 1760.