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Wacław Karsza intervenes with Councilor Kupiński regarding an incident where a servant beat a commissioner, arguing that a trivial matter has been unnecessarily publicized and blown out of proportion, reaching the attention of the castellan and the chancellor. He explains his readiness to provide satisfaction and blames the city syndic for deliberately fueling the dispute and hindering an amicable settlement.

Pope Gregory XIII notifies the people of the city and diocese of Lviv of the appointment of Jan Dymitr Solikowski to the office of archbishop following the death of his predecessor, Jan. He commands the faithful to receive their new shepherd with due reverence and to be obedient to his pastoral authority.

Katarzyna Konstancja asks Andrzej Janocki for legal representation and support in her protracted case before the royal court in Warsaw following the death of her previous advocate. She explains her doubts regarding the status of the royal verdict, returns evidentiary documents, and sends a down payment, promising further remuneration upon the successful conclusion of the trial.

Pope Gregory XIII notifies the vassals of the Church of Lviv of the appointment of Jan Dymitr Solikowski to the office of archbishop following the death of Archbishop Jan. He orders them to receive the new pastor with due respect, to maintain fidelity, and to fulfill customary obligations under threat of ecclesiastical penalties.

Kuyavian Bishop Stanisław Karnkowski responds to a complaint from the Lviv authorities regarding oppression by the local nobility, lamenting the difficult times shared by both townspeople and the clergy. Citing illness, he refers the recipients to the oral report of the messenger and assures them of his readiness to defend the city's rights and freedoms when the opportunity arises.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the authorities and commonalty of Lwów and Starosta Mikołaj Herburt and the tax collector, ruling that the city is obligated to pay only a double tax rate, which includes the suburbs and city fields. The monarch forbids the collection of a separate tax on city lands and craft workshops, annulling the previous judgments of the starosta.

Jacob Carmichel thanks Arthur Forbes for the payment made to Jacob Buchan and mentions correspondence with Robert Forbes in Kraków. He also requests the sale or shipment of ordered kilims to Gdańsk and the delivery of the enclosed letter.

Jacob Carmichell informs Arthur Forbes that the carter refused to take a bale of red morocco leather to Kraków due to the poor condition of the roads and the lack of auxiliary horses, despite the offer of higher payment. The goods were deposited with Mr. Grussewicz until further instructions, which Carmichell intends to communicate by post to Robert Forbes as well.

Jacob Carmichell informs Arthur Forbes about letters from Lublin concerning a debt note for wine and troubles with a drunken carrier transporting sables to Kraków. He announces his departure for Kraków and provides instructions regarding the transfer of funds by Mr. Morland.

An accounting statement prepared by Jacob Carmichell, showing receivables and settled amounts for Robert and Arthür Forbes from the years 1684–1685. The account, covering merchant payments and transfers to England, was finally balanced and approved on April 5, 1685.

Jacob Carmichel awaits Arthur Forbes's decision regarding financial dues and informs him about the shipment of goods to Gdańsk under the supervision of designated persons. He also reports receiving a large sum of thalers, among which two counterfeit coins were found, and announces his upcoming arrival in Kraków.

Jacob Carmichel informs Arthur Forbes about the difficulties in collecting money from Lviv through Peter Benson and asks for support to avoid the need for a personal trip. He also refers to the matter of payment from Thomas Bondy in Lublin and the issue of transporting goods through Mościska.

Jacob Carmichell thanks Arthur Forbes for fulfilling a financial payment order for Peter Benson and inquires about his further plans after his trip to Gdańsk. The author also requests the shipment of Turkish cloth and a snuffbox.

J. Karmichell informs Arthur Forbes that he will not be coming to Mościska and inquires about matters handled in Lwów by Piotr Simson. He also gives instructions regarding the dispatch of letters from Kraków and the dismissal of the Cossack Jan, as he has found another travel opportunity.

The Vogt and jurors of Kraków, at the request of the Lwów scribe Paweł Szczerbic, certify the custom of electing the college of forty men practiced in Kraków, to which a royal decree for Lwów referred. According to the Kraków practice, twenty members are elected by the guild masters from among the merchants, and another twenty are designated by the merchants from among the guild masters, with the participation of eleven jurors.

Military judge Mikołaj Karmeński requests the Lviv city councilors to lend the municipal executioner for a short period to carry out death sentences on soldiers in the camp near Świrz. He assures them of the immediate return of the executioner after the sentences are carried out and promises appropriate compensation.

King Stephen Báthory confirms the 1547 privilege of King Sigismund I granted to the cloth cutters of Lwów. The act guarantees them exclusivity in the retail trade and shearing of cloth in Lwów under penalty of confiscation of illegal goods.

Vicar and Commissary General Brother Jan Kapistran addresses the authorities of Lviv with a request for patronage and support for the construction of a new gate and assistance for the local custos. He assures them of his prayers for the prosperity of the councilors and the entire city, thanking them for their previous zeal.

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.

Doctor Marcin Kampian informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending juice and beverages for the Bishop of Przemyśl and other dignitaries by wagon to the Tribunal, urging the prompt delivery of correspondence from the Archbishop. He also conveys news from Lviv about peace from the Tatars and the movements of the Cupbearer leaving Ukraine.

The document constitutes a royal confirmation of the guild statutes of the surgeons and barbers of Lwów, previously enacted by the Lwów city council. It establishes detailed rules for master examinations, apprenticeship, professional practice, as well as the guild's obligations regarding defense and the provision of free medical treatment for city guards.

The writer explains that a mandate from the Most Illustrious Lord of Kraków required him to travel to Brody. He regrets that he cannot serve the recipients at the appointed commission; he mentions poor health and hetman’s orders as obstacles. Dated Brody, 26 April 1723.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Sienieński, by his ordinary authority, approves the privilege of King Stefan Batory from 1576, which incorporates the provostry of the Lviv Holy Spirit Hospital, along with the right of patronage, into the Lviv Cathedral Chapter.

Jan Kamocki reports to Jan Jabłonowski on the political atmosphere in Paris, confirms the conclusion of peace with Savoy, and details preparations for the arrival of the Savoyard princess. He also reports on troop movements in Catalonia and Flanders and announces the sending of a medical treatise to Hetman Jabłonowski.

Jan Kamocki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, on the celebrations in Paris marking the peace treaty with Savoy, as well as rumors concerning the Spanish court and France's support for the candidacy of James II for the Polish throne. He also informs about the health of Louis XIV, who, despite a painful abscess incision, continues to manage state affairs without interruption.

Jean Kamocki reports to Jan Jabłonowski from Paris about rumors concerning the planned siege of Barcelona and the movements of French troops in Catalonia. He also informs about the military stagnation in Flanders due to frost and the arrest of a supporter who betrayed King James's plans.

Jean Kamocki informs Jan Jabłonowski about the current war situation in Europe, including the expected capitulation of Savoy, operations in Flanders, and naval maneuvers. In a postscript, he requests assistance in settling a debt incurred in Paris by Count Leszczyński, for whom he stood as a guarantor.

The city councilors of Lwów establish and approve the statute of the Lwów surgeons' guild, defining the conditions for obtaining master status, requirements for performing masterworks, and rules for apprenticeship. The document also imposes on guild members the obligation to provide an armed man to the town hall in case of need and to treat wounded city guards free of charge.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków, Feliks Potocki, that after months of disputes, he has obtained a declaration from the Gdańsk town hall regarding the installment payment of poll tax sums. He promises to provide details in the next correspondence following an audience scheduled for Monday.

Zygmunt Kamiński informs the Castellan of Kraków about the futility of previous efforts in light of the unyielding stance of the citizens of Gdańsk. He expresses concern that if this matter is not successfully resolved during the addressee's stay in Warsaw, further persuasion and letters will prove pointless.

King Stephen Báthory confirms the commission act establishing the boundaries between the villages of the Lviv Dominican convent of Corpus Christi (Zarudtsi, Koshchiyiv, Zashkiv) and the royal and municipal estates. The document cites the findings of the royal commissioners and transumes the royal letter appointing the commission, which refers to the former demarcations of Duke Władysław of Opole.

Thomas Cuming inquires Arthur Forbes about the settlement of Captain Barclay's bill of exchange, requesting a reply to be sent to an address in Lublin. He also asks for the collection of the remaining debt of 1020 florins from Sobak.

Thomas Cuming inquires Arthur Forbes about the ordered bales of Wrocław packing cloth and justifies the delay in returning money by the prolonged sale of goods. He also asks him to deliver a letter to Mr. Maitland and collect 1000 florins from him on his account.

Thomas Cuming sends Arthur Forbes correspondence with Captain Alexander Barclay, requesting him to forward his reply. He also asks for assistance for a certain widow in securing the payment due to her from the captain.

Thomas Cuming explains to Arthur Forbes the necessity of his sudden departure to Warsaw and the problems with the division and sale of a shipment of Hungarian wine caused by the unstable situation in the country. He apologizes for the delay in repaying the debt, asking for patience and promising full compensation as soon as the situation improves.

Thomas Cuming informs Arthur Forbess about handing over one hundred florins to his servant for the payment of eight wagons. He apologizes for the difficulties and asks for patience, explaining the trade stagnation and lack of profits from wine sales.

Thomas Cumming announces a visit to Arthur Forbes to settle a loan as previously promised. He also requests to exchange taffeta purchased in Lviv for other goods due to an unfortunate accident.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the Armenian community and the magistrate of the city of Lwów, granting the Armenians rights equal to those of other burghers regarding trade, crafts, and the use of municipal liberties. The document simultaneously guarantees the preservation of the separate customary laws and the internal judiciary of the Armenian community.

The Vogt of Janów, Daniel Antoni Kamieński, informs the authorities of Lwów that he is sheltering a runaway boy, the son of the former president Chwedor Hański Szczerpka. He requests information regarding the fate of the child's parents following the plague and asks for legal and financial protection to be provided for the minor.

The city councilors of Lwów transcribe and certify the privilege of King Stephen Báthory from 1578, which approves the statutes (wilkierz) of the Lwów woodturners' guild. The document regulates in detail the rules for becoming a master, the execution of masterpieces, religious and defensive duties, and the fight against unauthorized craftsmen (partacze).

Eleonora Kazanowska informs the Voivode of Volhynia about the transfer of money via the Jew Moszko and assures him of her full trust and readiness to support her relative. She also requests a payment order for outstanding peasant debts in order to purchase sacramental wine and food for sick nuns.

Eleonora Kazanowska sends privileges to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting him to present them to the King for signature. She urges haste, explaining it by the difficulties caused to the convent by people convinced of the alleged wealth of the Lviv Benedictine nuns.

King Stephen Báthory approves and renews the old articles and customs of the united guild of turners and comb-makers of the city of Lwów. The document regulates in detail the rules for submitting a masterpiece, accepting apprentices and masters, the functioning of guild authorities, and penalties for violating craft regulations.

Walenty Kajerski informs a Lviv councilor about city affairs being heard in Radom, including the issue of harmful propinations and the absence of the Lviv chamberlain. He assures the recipient of his vigilance regarding Lviv's interests, mentions sending letters to Kraków, and declares his continued readiness to carry out instructions.

King Stefan Batory confirms to the Lviv burgher Szymon Hannel the previous privileges of Kings Sigismund I and Władysław Jagiełło regarding the Hołosko estate and grants on the Brzuchowice river. The document sanctions the hereditary and property rights to the aforementioned goods near Lviv.

M. Iskra sends Jan Jabłonowski a letter from the lieutenant of the banner and requests urgent intercession and the disbursement of funds from the treasury against bread assignments. He explains that he lacks his own means to satisfy the soldiers' demands and fears their unrest if they are not financially compensated.

King Stephen Báthory resolves a dispute between the nobility of the Ruthenian Voivodeship and the magistrate of Lwów, annulling the incorporation of the suburban villages of Zubrza and Sichów into the Magdeburg law and subjecting disputes regarding their lands and military obligations to the land law (ius terrestre). Simultaneously, the monarch confirms the jurisdiction of municipal law and the royal court over the burghers, municipal officials, and their urban properties.

The Superior of the Lviv Trinitarian convent, Fr. Jan od Narodzenia, petitions the authorities of Lviv to grant a strip of land between the city walls and the monastery for the construction of a new church funded by Zofia Kłońska. He assures that the construction of the walls will not block the public road and that the friars will constantly pray for the prosperity of the city.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Sienieński approves the transumed privileges of the Bishop of Chełm, Wojciech Sobiejowski, and King Stefan Batory regarding the annexation of the parish church in Łopatyn to the parish in Busk. The act sanctions the new foundation of a college of five mansionaries along with a provost at the Busk church and defines their pastoral duties and endowment.

The author of the letter firmly refutes allegations of disloyalty and hostile remarks reported by Mr. Wigura, citing the tradition of faithful service of his ancestors. He appeals to the addressee's prudence not to believe the slanders spread by wicked people and to keep him in his favor.