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Szczęsny Potocki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, to provide protection and recommend to the judicial officials in Lviv his former haberdasher, the Jew Jakub, who is facing difficulties there following a theft in Kraków.

Feliks Kazimierz Potocki informs Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the preparation of a lawsuit and explains that, due to procedural reasons, the case will only take place after Easter with the participation of a proxy. The author also laments the contemporary custom of the nobility, who show disregard for the senatorial estate.

Feliks Kazimierz Potocki informs Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about filing a case against Stanisław Stadnicki, Starosta of Radomicko, in the Bełz court records. The action was unsuccessful due to the failure of the plaintiffs to appear in court, but Potocki declares his readiness to renew legal proceedings.

A fragment of a birch bark manuscript containing an incised sketch of a human bust in profile and a single letter 'a'. The artifact was discovered during archaeological excavations in Zvenyhorod.

The Voivode of Kraków, Szczęsny Potocki, notifies the authorities of Lviv of his acquisition of rights to a portion of a tenement house from Jan Sandurski. He requests that these rights be respected and that the seller be treated with favor, declaring mutual services in return.

The Voivode of Kraków, Szczęsny Potocki, informs the authorities of Lviv about the planned wedding of his son, the Starosta of Krasnystaw, to a representative of the house of the Field Clerk of the Crown. He requests the addressees to grace the wedding ceremony scheduled for May 29, 1689, in Lublin.

Gowenowa addresses Nieżyńcz with a demand for the repayment of dues and the settlement of a debt. She mentions a deposit provided, records made, and a visit from Kuprian.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the past holidays. In response, he reciprocates the kindness and wishes the city prosperity and the inviolability of its rights and freedoms.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the President and Council of Lviv for the wishes sent on the occasion of the recent Easter holidays. In response, he reciprocates the greetings, wishing prosperity and God's blessing for the entire city.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Easter holidays. He reciprocates the festive wishes for prosperity and assures the recipients of his continued favor.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent and reciprocates with wishes for prosperity. He also assures the recipients of his constant friendship and readiness to provide services.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki appeals to the authorities of Lviv to fairly adjudicate the case of his servant, Mr. Krajewski, concerning a land dispute and a robbery committed on the property.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the councilors and mayors of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and for the city to be honored with prime prerogatives for all time.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the city authorities of Lviv for their kindness and reciprocates their friendly feelings. He also declares his support for the postulates put forward by the city for the upcoming Sejm.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the Lviv magistrate for their remembrance and congratulations on the occasion of the holidays and the New Year. In response, he offers the city authorities reciprocal wishes for prosperity and happiness.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the authorities and the community of the city of Lviv for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year, reciprocating with well-wishes. He also assures the recipients of his constant respect and readiness to provide services.

Franciszek Salezy Potocki thanks the President and the City Council of Lviv for the holiday greetings sent to him. In response, he wishes the city authorities and the city of Lviv itself prosperity and a happy New Year.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the authorities of Lviv for the kindness they consistently show him. He sends them expressions of respect and wishes for all prosperity.

The Voivode of Kiev, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for their expressions of remembrance and constant favor. In response, he sends the councilors his reciprocal wishes for all prosperity in the new year.

The Voivode of Kyiv, Franciszek Salezy Potocki, intercedes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Mr. Kucharski, requesting a swift and favorable resolution to his case concerning a tenement house. He assures the councilors of his gratitude and readiness to reciprocate their kindness.

Three small fragments of a letter written on birch bark, containing only uncertain, single letters and broken word particles. The state of preservation makes it impossible to reconstruct the content or the purpose of the record.

The Bishop of Chełmno, Teodor Potocki, informs the Lviv councilor Krupiński about the successful intercession of the King with General Krassau and orders the payment of a sum in thalers to the bearer of the letter. Below the text is a receipt for the collection of part of the sum, drawn up in Lviv by Antoni Makorzewski.

Primate Teodor Potocki urges the Lwów magistrate to reach an amicable settlement regarding a dispute with the Crown Carver and to abandon lawsuits over an unfortunate incident. He appeals for the acceptance of the offered compensation instead of demanding severe criminal penalties for the nobleman's men.

A fragment of a Latin liturgical book with musical notation on staves, containing chants in honor of St. John the Baptist and a portion of the Eucharistic sequence 'Lauda Sion Salvatorem'. The manuscript has been preserved as a waste sheet used secondarily for binding.

Father Teodor Potocki sends brief expressions of respect to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, referring to previously written news. He also apologizes for the brevity of the letter caused by a complete lack of time.

Father Teodor Potocki asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to support the efforts of his relative and household member, Mr. Milewski, to obtain an office related to Podlachian affairs. He refers to previous efforts and intercession made during the regional assembly (sejmik).

Father Teodor Potocki assures the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, of his respect and readiness to serve, mentioning matters of correspondence and entries in the tax registers. The letter concludes with greetings and formal courtesies dated from Warsaw.

Bishop Teodor Potocki earnestly asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for intervention and support regarding the Chełmno bishopric, complaining about the lack of means of subsistence. He warns that without the addressee's help, he will face total ruin.

Father Teodor Potocki complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the difficulties in defending the honor of his lineage against accusations in Rome, as well as the enormous costs and debts associated with it. He also mentions a wedding organized by the Voivode of Bełz and the lack of an invitation.

Father Teodor Potocki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about public difficulties, including the surrender of Elbląg and the danger near Toruń. He urgently calls upon the addressee to arrive and remedy the disasters of the Commonwealth as well as matters of jurisdiction.

Father Teodor Potocki sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski Christmas greetings and wishes for the prosperity of his family. He also reports on the marital disputes of the Voivodess of Bełz, announcing his imminent arrival in Lwów to report on the matters in person.

Teodor Potocki justifies to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski his inability to depart immediately due to his mother's order regarding the joint celebration of the Ruthenian Christmas Eve and matters related to the Union. He promises to set off immediately after the service and make up for this delay with a full day of service.

Teodor Potocki reports on the difficulties regarding his departure to Warsaw and delays in handling matters entrusted to him by the Voivode of Ruthenia. He promises to send detailed information via the next post and advises the recipient against arriving.

Teodor Potocki reports to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on disputes and relations with the General, as well as the efforts of the Starosta of Żydaczów. He also informs about the progress in obtaining consent and overseeing the formalities related to the cession of the Mościska starosty.

Bishop Teodor Potocki reports current news from Warsaw to the Ruthenian Voivode, mentioning the mood at court, an accident involving the General, and military matters related to the evacuation of Kamianets-Podilskyi. He also reports on the wait for decisions from the Apostolic See, as well as social gossip and planned marriages.

Teodor Potocki excuses his inability to meet with the General due to his poor health, caused by business failures, which necessitated bloodletting. He also mentions false reports and a lack of certain information regarding recent events.

Teodor Potocki, Bishop of Chełmno, congratulates the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, on his safe return from a journey and sends him the promised Pomeranian horses for the hardships of the road. He also assures him of his readiness to provide further services at the addressee's request.

Bishop Teodor Potocki expresses his joy at the safe return of the Voivode of Ruthenia to the country and his good health following a strenuous journey. He also addresses the matter of a planned trip to Warsaw and public and parliamentary affairs.

L. Strada Pomilly addresses the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, with a humble request to fulfill the promise of providing a vestment. He assures him of his gratitude and remembrance in his prayers.

The preserved fragment of a leaf from a Latin liturgical book contains excerpts of mass chants and psalm verses with rubrics. The text includes, among others, offertory formulas and chants intended for weekdays.

Stefan Potocki thanks the authorities of Lviv for notifying him of the upcoming municipal election and informs them that public duties prevent him from attending in person. He delegates the Lviv castle judge to act as his deputy, entrusting him with casting a vote for a worthy candidate.

The document is a fragment of a liturgical book containing readings and mass chants, including the gradual, communion, and offertory. It contains excerpts from the psalms and the Gospel of St. Matthew.

The text is a preserved fragment of a 15th-century liturgical manuscript containing chants and readings concerning the biblical history of Jacob and the Lenten period (the expulsion of the merchants from the temple). The leaf was reused as a bookbinding and supplemented in the 17th century with chancery notes.

Stanisław Potocki, Voivode of Poznań, thanks the authorities of Lwów for the holiday greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. Reciprocating the kindness, he wishes the councilors all prosperity.

The Voivode of Poznań, Stanisław Potocki, thanks the authorities of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of Easter. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for all prosperity from the Risen God.

King Stanisław August Poniatowski approves and transumes the ordinance of the merchant confraternity of the city of Lwów, enacted by the Lwów municipal council, comprising 37 articles regulating membership rules, trade, the organization of brotherhood authorities, and the protection of the rights of Lwów merchants.

King Augustus II confirms the rights and statutes of the saddlers' guild of the city of Lwów, transuming the diploma of King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki from 1671. At the same time, the monarch expands the guild's powers by granting the Lwów craftsmen the exclusive right to upholster carriages and coaches.

Stanisław Potocki, Lithuanian Master of the Hunt, informs the magistrate and the community of Lwów of his planned marriage to the eldest daughter of the Voivode of Volhynia. He addresses the recipients with a polite request to grace the wedding ceremony, scheduled in Lwów for January 2, 1695, with their presence.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki approves two documents of King John II Casimir protecting the Lviv tailors' guild against unauthorized competition. He confirms the ban on sewing and trading clothing and cloth caps by Jews, Armenians, furriers, and persons outside the guild.

Hetman Stanisław Potocki admonishes the Commandant of the High Castle in Lviv due to complaints from burghers regarding unlawful and burdensome military executions that violate hetman universals. He orders an end to the oppression of the poor population and announces that the matter will be clarified by his sent servant, Morzejowski.