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Crown Treasurer Jan Mikołaj Daniłowicz admonishes the Lviv City Councilors for unlawfully summoning the supervisors of the Sandomierz customs chamber to the Tribunal, bypassing his jurisdiction. He orders the cessation of such lawsuits and instructs that all claims and privileges concerning customs duties be directed to him personally.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz laments the lack of an audience and informs Hetman Jabłonowski of his intention to discipline his unruly son before the Warsaw Sejm. He also intercedes on behalf of Judge Jaruntowski regarding the reduction of tax burdens in an impoverished royal leasehold.

Stanisław Koniecpolski expresses his indignation at the Lwów magistrate for summoning the lessee of his Sandomierz customs duties to the Tribunal. The Hetman demands the withdrawal of the lawsuit, citing senatorial privileges and a previous verdict in an analogous case.

Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski expresses his indignation at the Lviv authorities for summoning the lessee of the Sandomierz customs duty to the Crown Tribunal and demands the cessation of the lawsuit. He recalls the senatorial rights to collect revenues and cites a favorable legal precedent from the time of his predecessor.

John Murray describes the difficulties in enforcing payment from John Paton and announces a meeting with Forbes at the fair in Jarosław. He also requests the shipment of desired goods, for which he promises to settle the payment.

Marcin Milewski justifies his absence due to urgent matters concerning his lady and provides the Lwów councilors with procedural advice in a dispute over estates with the Hynka family of Ratyszcze. He advises summoning Mr. Iwanicki as an accomplice of the opposing party for the same date, which will enable the effective enforcement of the verdict.

Alexander Smith expresses his surprise at the refusal to return the sent books and lists the significant expenses incurred for them. In exchange for the retained volumes, he asks the addressee to send a piece of fine linen or cambric for shirts.

William Thomson informs Arthur Forbes about the settlement of a debt with Hinrich Döring's plenipotentiary, as well as actions taken and the search for support from the Starosta of Sandomierz regarding the insults and injuries inflicted upon Robert Bell and his servants. He also mentions the payment of 50 florins on behalf of the Krakow merchant company.

William Thomson writes from Lublin in response to James Carmichell's letter, explaining the delay due to the haste of the post. He discusses the settlement of financial dues, orders placed with Arthur Forbes, and trade difficulties resulting from general monetary confusion.

Maciej Józef Ustrzycki informs Jan Jabłonowski about the failure of his efforts at the royal court in Kraków and thanks him for his patronage thus far. He asks the Voivode for patience and to refrain from suddenly revoking the lease in Łaszki, announcing a personal meeting during the assembly in Lwów.

Marcin Chomentowski intercedes with the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, on behalf of his sister, the Podkomorzyna of Podolia, whose starostwo of Bar was ruined by the passage and stationing of military banners. He appeals for her to be taken under his protection and for a favorable hearing of the messenger sent to Jabłonowski.

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.