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A call for the city to submit and a refusal to provide hostages to secure the travel of its delegation. A promise of safety and health upon the demonstration of humility.

Favorable reception of the city delegation, an initial oral response, and a summons for representatives to return the following morning. The discrepancy in the date header in the edition has been noted.

Postponement of the response until the following day after a night council with all the military elders; summons for the city delegation to return as early as possible in the morning.

Confirmation of the fulfillment of promises and a summons to send envoys the following day.

Surprise at the interruption of negotiations and a request for a clear answer as to whether the city still wishes to engage in talks.

Sending back the temporarily detained envoys and inviting them the next day for a final answer.

Sending back the envoys with written terms and awaiting a response to the submitted declaration.

Duke Władysław Opolczyk thanks the inhabitants and officials of the Ruthenian lands for their past loyalty and releases them from the homage and oath sworn to him. At the same time, he returns them to the direct rule of King Louis of Hungary.

News about the capture of Kraków by the Swedes; assurance of an alliance between the Cossacks, Muscovy, and the Swedes, and information regarding the dispatch of Mikołaj Grodzicki for negotiations.

Sending men for the agreed ransom ("honorarium"); an order for a quick dispatch and for the city to send a dozen or so people.

Duke Władysław Opolczyk promises the inhabitants and cities of Ruthenia compensation for any losses in the event of an armed invasion by Queen Jadwiga and guarantees that he will not appoint a Hungarian as governor of these lands. He also establishes a procedure for the amicable settlement of the Polish Queen's rights to Ruthenia by selected dukes and lords of the Empire.

King Sigismund III Vasa informs the authorities of Lviv that the date of his wedding with Archduchess Constance of Austria has been set for October 30, 1605. The monarch calls upon the proconsul and councilors to send a municipal delegation to the wedding ceremonies in Kraków.

The Wallachian Voivode Mircea grants merchants from Lviv, Poland, and Lithuania the right to trade freely in his domains upon payment of the required customs duties. The permit covers the trade of goods with an absolute prohibition on the export of silver.

King Władysław IV instructs the commissioner on border negotiations with Moscow, ordering firmness regarding the demands of the Muscovite side, while also exercising prudence so as not to exacerbate disputes before spring. He also draws attention to the problem of unauthorized occupation of disputed tracts of land, which gave the Muscovite side grounds for filing complaints and making threats.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the assembly of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lviv, also mentioning swift infantry support.

Wallachian Voivode Vlad II grants merchants from Lviv and other cities of the Ruthenian, Polish, and Moldavian lands safe and free trade in his domains upon payment of a fixed customs duty. A fee of two Hungarian florins was established for each merchant wagon.

August II praises Lviv's steadfast loyalty in the face of the enemy, announces the readiness of his troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against a physician named Altenberk, who for unknown reasons traveled to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

Sultan Mustafa instructs the Polish authorities to assist the envoy of the court merchant Mahmud in recovering payments for goods and to guarantee his safe return. The document includes 19th-century archival notes regarding the creation of a German translation of a photograph of the text in Vienna and a planned new translation.

Elbląg declares solidarity with the magistrate of Lwów and support for the protection of municipal authorities. Since the provincial assemblies ended unsuccessfully and no deputies to the Sejm were elected, it cannot fulfill the request through that channel. It announces that the secretary, who is soon to depart for Warsaw, will be instructed to lobby the Grand Chancellor and other patrons for a favorable resolution of Lwów's case.

Moldavian Hospodar Peter III Aaron grants Lviv burghers and other merchants free entry and the right to conduct trade within the territory of Moldavia. The privilege guarantees the safety of merchants and regulates customs duties and the use of warehouses.

Moldavian Hospodar Peter confirms trade and customs privileges for merchants from Lviv and the lands of Ruthenia and Podolia within the territory of Moldavia, modeled on the earlier grants of Hospodar Alexander. The document regulates the collection of customs duties in, among others, Suceava, Bacău, and Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi.

Moldavian Hospodar Peter confirms the ancient trade freedoms for Lviv merchants and establishes detailed customs duties on routes leading through Moldavia towards Hungary, Wallachia, and the Tatar lands. He further permits the establishment of a merchant house in Suceava and forbids officials from unlawfully confiscating transported goods.

Moldavian Hospodar Stephen confirms the freedom of trade for Lviv merchants and the previous privileges granted by his ancestors. The document regulates customs duties in various Moldavian trade chambers.

Moldavian Voivode Stephen the Great confirms the ancient trade liberties for merchants from Lviv and the Ruthenian and Podolian lands, and establishes detailed customs tariffs at customs houses within Moldavia. The document also grants them the right to maintain a merchant house in Suceava and guarantees the protection of their goods against confiscation.

The Moldavian Hospodar Stephen the Great guarantees the merchants of Lviv free entry and safe trade within the territory of Moldavia. He ensures the inviolability of their property and orders the collection of customs duties in accordance with the granted privileges.

The Magistrate asks its envoys for intervention and advice regarding municipal forests, labor duties, Ruthenians operating taverns, confiscated fish, real estate, pastures, transport services, an investigation into debts owed to Gdańsk merchants, and rumors about Tatars. The second part reports on a dispute over the execution of a court ruling concerning a mill, the deposit of a sum of 1500, and the objections of the Hinek family and Sieradzki. The authors complain about the conduct of the deputy starosta and the lack of permanent legal assistance; they announce further documents and send a copy of a letter from the Wisznia sejmik.

The author of the note informs about sending a receipt from the starosta to Mr. Zaleski. The document served as an acknowledgment of the payment of 72 florins and 18 groszy in tolls by Mikołaj, a councilor of Kamianets, to the Lviv customs officer.

The Magistrate reports that Mikołaj Wilczek severely wounded the barber-surgeon Lorenc, which caused an uproar among the townspeople. It describes the sub-starosta's reluctance to assist in apprehending the perpetrator, the nobility's support for Wilczek, and the attempt to calm the situation. It requests that the matter be presented to the King. Furthermore, it discusses the refusal to release the records of the mill trial, four protests, the dispute over the correct procedure for execution, and the seeking of further legal advice. It mentions damages to herds and lands, the Gdańsk debt commission, and the death of the old scribe Jan.

The city councilors maintain their readiness to provide the King with one hundred thousand zlotys in connection with the contract for the lease of the Lviv excise and Ruthenian customs. They explain that the departure of the Abbot of Wąchock and enemy actions delayed the negotiations. They request the Treasury Administrator to allocate provisions for the Lviv garrison from this sum, as the lack thereof threatens the city's security.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon pledges to his courtier Wojciech of Borowsko one hundred Polish marks on the villages of Kozłów, Tawrów, Kropiwna, Krasna, Olszanka, and Grodzisko in the Trembowla district as a reward for a strenuous diplomatic mission to the Tatars. This sum is to remain secured on the mentioned estates until fully redeemed by the monarch or his successors.

The Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia, Bogdan III, confirms the grant of landed estates including villages and a well on the Larga River, along with all revenues. This grant is to belong to the recipients and their descendants for all eternity under penalty of a curse.

The commandant requests the starosta in Janów to recover and immediately return the Lwów transport carts seized by the Turkish and Tatar envoys. They were supposed to return without delay, and they are needed for work on the fortifications of Lwów.

Moldavian Hospodar Stephen V guarantees the authorities and merchants of the city of Lviv safe entry and free trade within the territory of Moldavia, provided that the due customs duties are paid. He also confirms the validity of previous trade privileges and pledges to uphold the promises made.

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.

Jerzy Dzieduszycki recommends to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski Mr. Zwolski, a former captive ransomed in Constantinople, who distinguished himself by registering Polish slaves. He asks for support with the Grand Crown Hetman to obtain a passport and letters of recommendation for his return journey to Turkey.

Jerzy Dzieduszycki intercedes with the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on behalf of his father's lieutenant, requesting that he be considered in the distribution of merits and rewards. He notes that he does so due to a previous promise made to the officer by the addressee.

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.

Pope Innocent X informs King Władysław IV of the translation of Mikołaj, Bishop of Wenden, to the Archbishopric of Lwów, left vacant after the death of Archbishop Stanisław. He urges the monarch to extend royal favor and protection to the new metropolitan and the Church of Lwów entrusted to him.

Stanisław Małachowski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the storage of letters with the leaseholder and advises discussing this matter during a visit to the Queen. He also mentions reporting to the monarch the Voivode's position regarding the entrusting of the gate of the Żółkiew castle.

Stanisław Małachowski laments his separation from the addressee and mentions the scarce news from the Halych sejmik, hoping to receive his diary. He also informs about awaiting the eviction document being brought by the Voivode of Bracław.

Stanisław Małachowski announces a meeting with the Voivode of Ruthenia in Sambir and warns of banners heading for a clash with the units of the Castellan of Kraków leaving the confederation. He also asks the addressee for intercession and help in collecting a debt of over two thousand zlotys.

Stanisław Małachowski informs the recipient of the successful signing of the peace treaty and the order to cease all hostilities within thirty days under penalty of death. Excusing himself due to the haste of his journey, he promises to send a copy of the document and detailed information with the next post.

Stanisław Małachowski explains the course of the negotiations in Karlowitz and the reasons why the procrastination of the Venetian and Turkish envoys prevented the earlier protection of Pokuttya from Tatar devastation. He also addresses the troublesome conduct of his brother, thanking the recipient for his restraint and patience in this matter.

Stanisław Małachowski reports on the difficulties in peace negotiations with Turkey, efforts to stop Tatar raids (chambuls), and disputes related to the treaty. He also addresses family and property issues concerning the Starosta of Sącz and mentions the mourning following the sudden death of the Starosta of Oszmiana.

Marek Matczyński informs the authorities of Lviv about the imminent arrival of John III Sobieski and the monarch's planned stay at the city palace. He advises urgent removal of filth from the Market Square, streets, and the road from Zhovkva, so that the dirt does not cause disgust to the monarch.

Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate about submitting to the King the case of the estate of the late Teodor Bryszyanic, who died intestate, citing city privileges regarding funds for fortifications. He also assures them of the monarch's favor and his will to respect the applicable law.

Marek Matczyński, Voivode of Bełz, intercedes with the authorities of Lviv on behalf of the royal servant Tomasz Gordon, requesting his appointment to the office of assessor (ławnik). He asks for a one-time exception to be made, allowing the candidate to bypass the required service in the college of forty men.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Marek Matczyński, addresses the issue of repairing city roads, recommending that the exhausted livestock of the subjects be spared for a time following spring work, and comments on the accusations against Captain Truszkiewicz. Furthermore, he asks the city authorities to persuade the carters from the city estates to transport stones to his property for payment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński intervenes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Samuel the Jew, who complained to the King about the magistrate's delay in enforcing a judgment regarding an unpaid debt. He urges the councilors to administer justice impartially and to require the defendants to take the oath prescribed by the judgment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of the impossibility of obtaining funds from the public treasury for the city's needs due to the exhaustion of the Commonwealth's resources. He advises the burghers of Lviv to rely on their own strength and take care of the defense and security of Lviv themselves.