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The authorities of Gdańsk inform the magistrate of Lwów about the introduction of a requirement for health certificates for all arriving persons and goods in connection with the spreading plague. They request that these regulations be announced among the citizens of Lwów and that joint steps be taken to prevent the epidemic.

Ivan Vyhovsky justifies the Cossack side's silence due to mounting difficulties and announces the imminent dispatch of envoys to the Prince of Transylvania following the wedding of Tymofiy Khmelnytsky in Moldavia. He assures the inviolability of the old alliance and refers to the messenger for further details.

Ivan Vyhovsky thanks János Kemény for the favor and kindness he learned about from the Transylvanian embassy and his own clerk, Michał Gunaszewski. He assures him of his mutual friendship and devotion to both the Transylvanian leader and Prince George II Rákóczi.

Queen Isabella Jagiellon of Hungary, together with her son John Sigismund, grants the burghers and merchants of Lviv the privilege of duty-free import and sale of all goods within the territory of Hungary and Transylvania. This grant is an expression of gratitude for the hospitality, kindness, and assistance shown to the monarchs by the council and inhabitants of Lviv during their multi-month stay in 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.

King Stephen Báthory, at the request of the envoys of the city of Lwów, approves the document of King Władysław Jagiełło dated October 1, 1389, incorporating Lwów into the Crown of the Kingdom of Poland. The monarch pledges not to violate the affiliation of the city and the land of Lwów with the Kingdom.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining past grievances regarding the poor treatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Zygmunt Rákóczi. He attaches news about the Sultan's kalga expedition and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky for reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as a bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

Kostakis Nikolajewicz calls upon the addressee residing in Transylvania to return debts, settle accounts according to the register written by his nephew Dymitraszek, and hand over goods and cash. The sender also mentions oppression and the threat posed by the Turks.

Mikołaj Michalewicz informs Jan Aknif about the dispatch of one thousand thalers and requests their collection. He also announces a final settlement of the remaining sum during the upcoming fair in Jarosław.

György Rákóczi instructs his secretary to prepare a draft response to the Palatine's letter and suggests consulting with German officers. He also refers to reports concerning Michał Palka and orders discretion in the matters being handled.

Officers of the garrison in Kamieniec Podolski thank the Transylvanian general János Kemény for his declaration of peace and neighborly friendship following the overthrow of Hospodar Vasile Lupu. They assure him that they will notify the Polish King as well as the Voivode of Podolia and Hetman Stanisław Rewera Potocki of these assurances.