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Rector Jan Lukini introduces and recommends to the Lwów magistrate the new director of the Lwów academic colony, Fr. Wawrzyniec Opejdowicz, requesting their patronage and the reimbursement of his travel expenses covered by the university treasury.

Antonio, son of Nicola de Quando, sells a plot of arable land in Santo Stefano to Giacomo Glerius to cover a debt of 200 lire. The agreement provides for a six-year redemption period for the property, conditional upon the regular payment of an annual rent.

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the Kaptur judges of the Lwów district to refrain from imposing heavy fines on the citizens of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and further oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

King Władysław IV Vasa approves the safe-conduct letters issued by Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski, Chancellor Tomasz Zamoyski, and Voivode Janusz Tyszkiewicz for the Armenian priest Krzysztof Głuszkowicz. Furthermore, the monarch admits him into the ranks of royal servitors, granting him trade freedoms and exemption from municipal jurisdiction.

Lwów Archbishop Władysław Łubieński informs the Lwów Magistrate of the advancement of his formal entry into the cathedral to August 3, 1758, in accordance with the King's will. He requests the municipal authorities to prepare appropriate assistance and a convenient passage along the route of the ceremony.

Archbishop of Lviv Władysław Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the expressions of kindness directed towards him as their pastor. He assures them of his prayers to the newborn Christ for the prosperity of the authorities and the entire city, and sends his pastoral blessing.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of Lviv for their congratulations on his appointment as Primate and for their Easter wishes, expressing regret that public affairs prevent him from saying goodbye in person. In a postscript, he announces actions based on a papal commission regarding the reduction of church rents burdening the city.

Primate Władysław Łubieński informs the Lwów magistracy of his assumption of the primacy and the transfer of the archdiocese administration to the chapter, assuring them of his remembrance and goodwill toward the city. He also reports on the appointment of commissioners for the ruined Lwów townhouses and prays for a worthy successor to the metropolitan see.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistrate of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and God's blessing for the authorities and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes, asking God for prosperity and blessings for the magistrate and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. In response, he sends the city officials and the entire city an Easter blessing and wishes for prosperity and health.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes, asking God for numerous blessings for the recipients.

Primate Władysław Łubieński refuses the Lwów authorities his intercession at the Apostolic See in their dispute with the Archbishop of Lwów. He emphasizes that it is inappropriate for him to interfere in the affairs of another diocese and rebukes the townspeople for opposing the orders of their ordinary.

Primate Władysław Łubieński confirms receipt of a letter dated June 17, 1762, and thanks the official Głowacki for sending the pacts along with the remanifest of the city of Lwów.

Primate Władysław Łubieński appeals to the city authorities of Lwów to sign the presentation for the Lwów rectory for Chancellor Father Rzewuski. He emphasizes the clergyman's merits and the prestige of his influential family.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistracy of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends the councilors wishes for health and all prosperity for the coming year.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lwów magistrate for the grief and loyalty shown after the death of King Augustus III. He assures the burghers of his protection over their prerogatives, safety, and liberties during the interregnum.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lviv city magistrate for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he conveys reciprocal wishes for prosperity and health, and assures them of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the wishes sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he offers the Magistrate congratulations for prosperity and all success for the New Year.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. In response, he sends the magistrate and the city wishes for prosperity and long-lasting success.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lwów for the sent congratulations. In response, he sends the councilors mutual wishes for prosperity and blessings for the newly begun year.

Archbishop of Lviv Władysław Łubieński informs the Lviv Magistrate of a change in the date of his formal entry into the cathedral to August 3, 1758, in accordance with the King's will. He requests the city authorities to prepare for the ceremony and ensure a convenient and dignified passage to the church.

Lviv Archbishop Władysław Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the expressions of kindness directed towards him as their pastor. He sends his pastoral blessing and wishes for abundant graces from the newborn Christ to the magistrate and the entire city.

Archbishop of Lviv and Primate-designate Władysław Łubieński thanks the authorities of Lviv for their congratulations on his promotion and Easter wishes, expressing regret at his inability to bid them a personal farewell. He also announces the issuance of a commission aimed at moderating municipal church rents in accordance with instructions from Rome.

Primate Władysław Łubieński bids farewell to the Lwów magistrate in connection with his assumption of the primacy, assuring them of his unwavering goodwill towards the city. He informs them of the transfer of the archdiocese's administration to cathedral prelates, the appointment of commissioners for the ruined tenement houses, and his prayers for a worthy successor to the metropolitan see.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and God's blessing for the councilors and all the city's inhabitants.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the magistracy and the citizens of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates the wishes for prosperity and assures them of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the wishes sent on the occasion of the Resurrection of the Lord. He reciprocates with prayers for the prosperity of the city and the health of the councilors, and grants them his archiepiscopal blessing.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends them mutual wishes for prosperity and abundant divine graces.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński refuses the Lviv authorities his intercession in Rome in their dispute with the Archbishop of Lviv, noting that he does not intend to interfere in the affairs of another diocese. He rebukes the councilors for opposing the regulations of the local pastor and refers them to the appropriate ecclesiastical authorities.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński confirms receipt of a letter dated June 17, 1762. He thanks the addressee for the documents sent along with it, namely the pacts and the remanifest of the city of Lwów.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński requests the Lwów magistrate to sign the presentation for the Lwów provostship for Chancellor Father Rzewuski following the promotion of the local suffragan. He points to the candidate's merits and connections to influential relatives: the Field Hetman of the Crown and the Voivode of Podolia.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent to him. He reciprocates with wishes for health, happiness, and prosperity for the coming time.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lviv magistrate for their mourning following the death of King Augustus III and calls for humble acceptance of divine judgment. He simultaneously assures the city of his protection and efforts to preserve its rights and liberties during the interregnum.

Primate Władysław Aleksander Łubieński thanks the authorities of the city of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. He reciprocates with wishes for prosperity and health, and assures the recipients of his constant goodwill.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the Lviv city magistrate for the greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he sends the city authorities wishes for all prosperity and happiness in the new year.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the magistracy of the city of Lwów for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with expressions of gratitude and wishes for prosperity and constant success for the city in the coming years.

Primate Władysław Łubieński thanks the city authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he sends the magistrate wishes for abundant divine blessings and prosperity in the new year.

King Władysław IV issues an authentic transcript of a 1634 decree regarding a dispute between the Lwów magistrate and the College of Forty Men representing the commonalty. The case concerned the failure to submit financial reports on municipal income and expenditures, as well as the neglect of repairs to the defensive walls.

Stanisław Łubieniecki writes to the Lwów scribe Wojciech Zimnicki about disagreements with the Archdeacon regarding the appearance of the rooms and asks for a detailed list of the needs of the masons working on the construction site.

Stanisław Łubieniecki informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending money (2000 PLN) and orders for French glass and furniture from a joinery workshop bearing the Archbishop's coat of arms (Lamb / Junosza), also requesting detailed measurements of the palace under construction (windows, doors, stoves, stairs).

Prince Władysław Dominik of Ostróg and Zasław approves the statute and regulations of the joint shoemakers' and tanners' guild in Stepan. The document regulates the functioning of the craft brotherhood, financial penalties, and guild matters settled at the town hall.

Michał Łoś, Cupbearer of Lviv, asks an unnamed addressee to intervene with the Lviv Magistrate, who is obstructing the construction of a granary on the grounds of his manor behind the Halych Gate due to a boundary and fence dispute with his neighbor, Stefan the Armenian.

Castellan of Lviv Michał Łoś addresses the Lviv magistrate with a request for the strict execution of the Crown Assessor's Court decree in favor of the Inflanty cup-bearer Moroński, in accordance with the recommendation of the Crown Chancellor.

King Władysław IV grants the inhabitants of the Halicz Suburb in Lwów permission to build ramparts and fortifications according to the design of Jan Bletner, and defines the rules for supervision and financing of the works. He allocates escheat property for this purpose, permits the free brewing of beer and mead, and obliges the nobility and clergy owning properties in the suburb to contribute to the construction costs.

Dean and President of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, Marcin Jan Łosowski, addresses the Lviv magistrate to fill the benefice of the Provost of the Corpus Christi Brotherhood, which became vacant after the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman who resides permanently in Lviv and is free from other pastoral duties, who will personally oversee the numerous cathedral services.

The document certifies the admission of Mikołaj Bajdułowicz, an Armenian originally from Suceava, to the citizenship of Lviv after he took an oath of allegiance to the King and the city. The city councilors request customs officials to respect his status as a burgher and to exempt him and his goods from all customs duties, tolls, and fees.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the wishes conveyed by Mr. Czechucki and advises the urgent finalization of the contract for the 'szelężne' tax (intended for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in consultation with the land commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

King Władysław IV confirms to the inhabitants of Biłohorszcze near Lviv their ancient rights, grants from the magistrate, and the 1559 decree of Sigismund Augustus guaranteeing peaceful possession of their land plots. The document simultaneously defines their fixed duties to the city: payment of traditional rents to the lonheria, the obligation of one day of corvée (szarwark) per month, and the bearing of military burdens.