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Sebastian Rybczyński responds to a letter containing complaints about the conduct of the Lviv magistrate, which does not respect royal laws and privileges. He advises directing the grievances directly to the Grand Chancellor of the Crown through his mediation, promising to support the case.

Sebastian Rybczyński thanks the Lviv Magistrate for their well-wishes regarding his recovery and addresses the Chancellor's announcement concerning the convening of courts in Lviv. He advises coordinating the date with the King's planned arrival in Warsaw to avoid unnecessary expenses and haste.

Sebastian Rybczyński warns the Lwów Magistrate about a complaint filed by Armenian judges to the Grand Crown Chancellor against the council clerk, who neglects his personal attendance in court and employs an incompetent assistant. He advises urging the official to fulfill his duties diligently or to appoint a capable substitute to avoid an official rescript and personnel changes.

Jakub Rybiński assures the Lviv authorities that he has issued a fair ruling in their dispute with Major Schonhoff and expresses surprise that the officer has not yet complied with the orders. He reports that he has once again obliged the major to respect the city's immunities and to maintain harmonious relations with the magistrate.

Aleksander Rembowski sends Franciszek Głogowski a copy of a protestation filed by the cup-bearer (cześnik) and informs him about obtaining a remission of the case to the Tribunal. He advises on the matter of summoning witnesses and conducting an inquisition in secret from the opposing party.

Alexander Reidt confirms receipt of a letter from Arthur Forbes and informs him about the execution of the requested payment, which was credited to his cousin's account. He also mentions the difficult wartime conditions.

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.

Prince György Rákóczi II discusses current political and military relations with the Hospodar of Moldavia, the Tatar threat, and matters of embassies and court affairs. He also touches upon the plague in Moldavia and military movements in the region.

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.

Franciszek Rakowski reports to the President of Lviv on the progress of his mission in Polonne concerning the fulfillment of forage payment orders issued to the city by Colonel Shurak. Due to doubts regarding the authenticity of the signatures, the documents were referred to Field Marshal Golitsyn for a decision, which the author is currently awaiting.

Wawrzyniec Franciszek Rakowski responds to the addressee's command and readily undertakes the task of sending news from Warsaw. He attaches a report on current events to the letter.

Wojciech Rakowski thanks the authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and declares his readiness to assist in their affairs. He further informs them that the Chancellor's position regarding the continuation of the commission will be made known to the Magistrate in a separate letter, while expressing hope for a swift and favorable resolution of all disputes, similar to the agreement reached in Gdańsk.

Wojciech Rakowski reciprocates the well-wishes of the Lwów authorities and reports on the dismissal of Jewish petitions in Końskie, thanks to the favorable stance of the Crown Cup-bearer towards the city. He simultaneously assures the magistrate of his constant readiness to support Lwów's affairs.

Wojciech Rakowski assures the authorities of Lviv that the Crown Chancellery will not issue any documents detrimental to the fair rulings of the Crown Cup-bearer. He also confirms receipt of the documents necessary to effectively refute the manifesto filed by the Jews.

The Bishop of Kiev, Bogusław Radoszewski, informs the authorities of Lwów about his efforts with the King to have the vacant Brotherhood Church filled by a Uniate clergyman. To this end, he sends Archimandrite Kasjan Sakowicz, appealing to the councilors to support a candidate favorable to the Church Union.

Crown Vice-Procurator Aleksander Radziszewski informs the Mayor of Lviv, Jakub Józefowicz, about the claims made by the Lviv Dean regarding a suburban meadow. He presents the issue of the submitted testimonies, formal conditions concerning city boundaries, and the costs incurred.

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.

Karol Radziwiłł informs the Lviv magistrate of his inability to personally attend the election of the city president and designates Mr. Sobelski as the candidate appointed for this office. He also instructs the castle officials to officially announce this nomination during the election.

Lviv Starosta Karol Radziwiłł informs the Lviv City Council that he considers the election of the president invalid due to the violation of ancient customs and the prerogatives of the starosta's authority. He delegates the castle burgrave Falibowski to further oversee the matter.

Karol Radziwiłł informs the Lviv magistrate that he has sent a letter to the castle sub-prefect requesting the fair and exemplary punishment of the arrested troublemakers in accordance with ancient law and statutes. This intervention is intended to curb the spreading hooliganism and ensure the safety of the residents of Lviv.

Bishop of Warmia and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown, Michał Radziejowski, asks the authorities of Lviv to treat the shop of the merchant Bandinelli favorably after the end of the fair and not to subject him to the restrictions imposed on foreigners. In return for kindness toward the former resident of the city, the author of the letter declares his gratitude and support to the magistrate.

Hieronim Radziejowski informs the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów about his efforts to expedite the enforcement of an assignment for the repayment of funds borrowed by the city. He requests the Lwów authorities to immediately send an authorized representative to Łomża with an appropriate receipt in order to collect the due sum.

Hieronim Radziejowski expresses regret over the violation of his honor by the authorities of Lviv and announces his arrival in Lublin to settle financial matters. He requests the councilors to immediately send representatives with appropriate authorizations to conduct mediation.

Stanisław Piasecki informs Franciszek Głogowski about significant delays in the harvest and sowing due to the lack of promised laborers, and the inability to purchase honey because the tenant Chaim lacks funds. He also asks for reliable news regarding the threat of war, so that the harvested grain can be properly secured if necessary.

Regent Remigian Piasecki sends a letter to the Lviv authorities addressed to the Lviv Brigittine nuns, acting on behalf of the Crown Referendary. In it, he recommends that the nuns reach a settlement with the city while upholding municipal rights.

Władysław Przyjemski explains to the Voivode of Volhynia that due to the turbulent and difficult course of the sejmik in Środa, he was unable to raise his matter. He declares his unwavering goodwill and advises sending a letter to the entire upcoming commission to successfully resolve the issue there.

Paweł Przeczkowski accepts the offered amount for travel expenses, but demands additional provision of fodder for about thirty horses and the payment of an advance for the officials. He announces that he will set the arrival date in consultation with the vice-starosta and asks for correspondence to be directed to the post office in Przemyśl.

J. [T.?] Przezdziecki thanks the Lviv magistracy for the advance payment of 30 red zlotys delivered by city delegates for representing the city's affairs. He also expresses hope for the prompt settlement of the remaining part of the promised remuneration.

Crown Treasurer Jan Jerzy Przebendowski announces the arrival of Treasury counter-registrar Lewingston in Lviv to discuss matters concerning public revenues. He requests the Magistrate to grant the envoy a prompt audience and to reach a favorable and decisive resolution.

Jan Jerzy Przebendowski assures the Voivode of Ruthenia that he responds to letters regularly and informs him about transferring money to the Castellan of Kraków and the planned settlement of bills of exchange in Gdańsk. He also addresses issues related to the difficulties of stationing troops and the excessive collection of 'hiberna' (winter quarters tax) in Prussia.

Voivode of Malbork Jan Jerzy Przebendowski thanks the Lviv commissioners for previous relief and requests a renewed exemption from the hiberna tax for the town of Kiszpork, destroyed by fire, and two flooded villages.

Crown Referendary Maciej Pstrokoński intercedes with the Mayor and Councilors of Lviv on behalf of the local Jews, requesting an extension of the contract concluded with them. He appeals to the sense of justice and the favor of the municipal authorities.

The Bishop of Przemyśl, Maciej Pstrokoński, appeals to the mayor and councilors of Lviv to reach a settlement in the dispute between the Jesuits and the Jews of Lviv. He asks the addressees to comply with the royal will, which is to be conveyed to them in detail by the sub-judge of Lviv.

Tomasz F. Prochnicki thanks the Lviv magistrate for their kind remembrance and assures them of his devotion. He declares his readiness to represent and support the city's interests should its affairs ultimately reach the royal court.

T. F. Prochnicki thanks the authorities of Lviv for their remembrance and the sweets sent to Warsaw. He declares his gratitude and readiness to provide services to the magistrate on the spot.

Jakub Pretwicz Gawron, Starosta of Trembowla, sends the authorities of Lviv a royal letter and a receipt for money collected by the monarch's order for the Lower Cossacks. He asks the addressees to settle the matter and issue an appropriate certificate.

Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski orders Starosta Jan Wolff to equitably distribute the burden of provisioning the Lwów garrison among all inhabitants, regardless of their religion or jurisdiction. He emphasizes the necessity of issuing rations according to the actual number of soldiers and maintaining military discipline to prevent the oppression of the poor.

Grand Crown Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski renews his request to the Lviv authorities not to hinder Mr. Potocki in collecting four thousand zlotys from the Crown Treasury. He assures them of his goodwill towards the city and adds that he has recommended the matter to the Crown Treasurer for payment at the next commission.

Grand Crown Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski informs the authorities of Lviv about the King's planned, imminent arrival and instructs them to make all necessary preparations for this visit. He also requests favor for private matters handled on his behalf by the registrar Kuszewicz.

Father Mikołaj Prażmowski, Bishop of Lutsk and Grand Chancellor of the Crown, intercedes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Piotr Symson, a citizen of Zamość, who has a case pending before their office. He requests favorable consideration of his petitions, assuring the councilors of his continued goodwill.

Bishop Mikołaj Prażmowski intervenes with the authorities of Lwów in defense of the widow of Mr. Bandinelli, who is being summoned to pay outstanding taxes. He appeals for her alleged arrears to be offset against the city's debt incurred from her late husband, or for the execution to be deferred until the dues from the public treasury are settled.

Bishop Mikołaj Prażmowski informs the Lviv authorities that Mr. Belli has suspended the lawsuit concerning the town hall deposit seized for the city's ransom. He appeals to the councilors to take honest steps to amicably satisfy the creditor's claims.

Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski responds to a letter from the Lviv authorities concerning the demands put forward by soldiers of the Holy League (Związek Święcony), explaining that the resolution of the matter lies solely within the King's discretion. At the same time, he reassures the councilors, expressing his conviction that the soldiers will not commit acts of violence or actions detrimental to the Commonwealth.

Grand Crown Chancellor Mikołaj Prażmowski calls upon the authorities and the commonalty of Lwów to urgently enact taxes to repay municipal debts and overdue 'wyderkafy' (annuities) owed to the clergy and hospitals. In case of resistance from the community, he authorizes the magistrate to impose and collect the fees independently, while ordering the maintenance of internal harmony in the city.

Mikołaj Prażmowski, Bishop of Lutsk and Grand Chancellor of the Crown, sharply rebukes the municipal authorities of Lviv for their lack of reaction to a bloody attack on the Jewish quarter. He orders the imprisonment of the perpetrators, the facilitation of the victims' burials, and the protection of the survivors, warning against the spread of violence toward Christians.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, informs the Lviv city councilors of his upcoming wedding to the daughter of the Lviv sub-chamberlain, scheduled for January 13, 1704. He invites them to attend the ceremony, promising his goodwill and gratitude.

Jakub Potocki, Starosta of Khmelnytskyi, asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his protection with the King regarding the granting of one of the vacant banners, explaining his absence by the wedding taking place at his mother's house. The letter is supplemented by a postscript from Aleksander Kossakowski, who reiterates the request for favor regarding the Starosta's efforts.

A heavily damaged, illuminated fragment of a document issued in Przemyśl in the 17th century by the local municipal authorities. The vestigially preserved text contains mentions of a master of theology and a person named Łukasz.

Field Hetman of the Crown Feliks Kazimierz Potocki invites the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, and his wife to the wedding celebrations of his relative Eufrozyna Humiecka and the Horodło standard-bearer Radecki. The wedding and reception are scheduled for Shrove Sunday at the castle in Sokal.