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King Sigismund II Augustus, at the request of the Metropolitan Chapter of Lwów, confirms the 1396 document of Jan of Tarnów, which settled a dispute over estates in Jamne and along the Godowica River in favor of the Church of St. John the Baptist in the Lwów suburb and the village of Godowica against Dymitr Wieczerza.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz laments the lack of an audience and informs Hetman Jabłonowski of his intention to discipline his unruly son before the Warsaw Sejm. He also intercedes on behalf of Judge Jaruntowski regarding the reduction of tax burdens in an impoverished royal leasehold.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz congratulates the Voivode of Ruthenia on assuming his new office and inquires about the successful birth of his offspring. He also expresses regret that his son has separated from the magnate in Kraków and renews his request to look after the young man.

Stanisław Druszkiewicz, Castellan of Chełm, asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, not to abandon the young man and requests consent for his travel abroad to learn a foreign language. He also asks for a response to the presented desiderium.

King Sigismund II Augustus performs a transumpt of three earlier royal privileges for Lviv: Casimir the Great from 1368 (confirmed in 1389) regarding 100 Franconian hides; Władysław Jagiełło from 1415 regarding the so-called areas and Krzywylas; and Władysław of Varna regarding the management of surplus hides beyond the Brzuchowicka river. The document grants the inscribed acts full and undoubted legal force equal to the originals.

A. Drogomir, citing the universal of the commander of the Russian forces, Prince Hessen-Homburg, orders the Lviv Magistrate to provide 32 transport wagons and food rations for the withdrawing garrisons. He also specifies the formal procedure for releasing the protective crews at the Prince's chancellery.

King Sigismund II Augustus approves the commission act establishing the boundaries between royal villages and the estates of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter. The issuer grants perpetual legal force to the findings of the commissioners previously appointed by Sigismund I the Old.

Jan Drohojowski writes to the Deputy Starosta of Przemyśl, Hieronim Hermanowski, inquiring about reports from the Warsaw Sejm from the Crown Referendary. At the same time, he requests legal assistance for the Kraków merchant Piotr Schraiber in his dispute with the Jews of Przemyśl.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the privilege of King Władysław Jagiełło from 1433, granting the village of Wierzbiąż in the Lviv district, along with all benefits, forests along the Dniester, and customs duties, to the canons of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter founded by him. The document guarantees the Chapter perpetual possession of these goods and the right to build dams and ponds.

Ab Dryka reports with concern about the difficulties in receiving and weighing barrels of saltpeter from ten carters in Jarosław. He attaches an additional letter addressed to a Lviv contractor to the merchant correspondence.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter authorizes the miller Walenty and his wife Dorota to redeem the third part and the third measure of the Stachyrowski mill from Elżbieta, widow of the councilor Stanisław Berger. At the same time, the Chapter leases them the remaining two parts of the mill for life in exchange for an annual rent, flour deliveries, and the obligation to maintain and repair the mill buildings.

The merchant confirms the arrival in Gdańsk of a shipment from Amsterdam containing a bed and fabric, and reports that the goods were handed over through an intermediary. He checks whether all the instructions have been carried out and reports losses of ships during severe weather.

The merchant confirms that the ordered goods have arrived in Gdańsk. He attributes the delay to severe weather and losses at sea, thanks the recipient for his confidence, and looks forward to meeting him in Warsaw during the Sejm.

The merchant reports on orders placed in Holland, thanks the recipient for a recommendation, gives prices for five kinds of grain, and warns that prices may rise further depending on supplies from Poland.

King Sigismund Augustus resolves a dispute between the Lviv burghers and the Starosta of Przemyśl, Spytek Jordan, ordering the bridge toll on the San River to be paid only when using the bridge built for the salt mines, with the right to free passage via fords. He simultaneously confirms the full exemption of Lviv residents from other customs duties and transit fees in accordance with ancient privileges.

Jan Domagalicz instructs Maciej Hajder on settling the construction accounts for a Lviv chapel and transferring the religious dowry of Miss Cecylia. He also requests his intervention and assistance in taking guardianship of the orphaned children of his late brother-in-law Kawecki and in drawing up an inventory of the deceased's estate.

King Sigismund II Augustus grants the burghers of Lviv permission to redeem the royal villages of Kożyce, Jamelna, and Jaromierka, along with an inn, a pond, and a mill, from the wife of Krzysztof Gnojeński. The document guarantees the city peaceful possession and use of these estates for a period of twenty years from the moment of taking formal possession, subject to the monarch's repayment of the pledge sum after that time.

Congratulations on the daughter-in-law's successful delivery; the author looks forward to an early departure and asks for continued kindness.

Expression of gratitude for favors, mention of monetary sums; extensive postscript regarding the conduct of the eldest son, the people he brought with him, and the journey from Warsaw to Lviv.

Anna Dolska denies rumors that she gave her sister permission to marry Mr. Cetner. She urges her to marry the Starosta of Żydaczów, in accordance with the will of the Castellan of Kraków as well as her own and her husband's wishes.

A fragment concerning a marriage proposal for a young lady, the mentioned Castellan of Vitebsk, her temperament, and her vast fortune.

Anna Dolska sends greetings to her brother via a messenger, hinting at a situation in the region that is difficult to describe in a letter. She also asks the Voivode of Volhynia whether he intends to participate in the convocation sejm.

Anna Dolska sends Jan Jabłonowski and his wife expressions of deep sympathy following the death of their son Franuś, praying for divine solace in their grief. The letter concludes with assurances of remembrance and greetings to other loved ones.

Anna Dolska congratulates her brother, Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, on his wife's safe delivery and the birth of a son, wishing him to live to see his great-grandchildren. She also grants him full power of attorney and freedom of decision regarding the property matters of the orphaned Starosta of Żydaczów, entrusting his well-being to her brother's care.

Anna Dolska informs her brother, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, about her stay at a wedding in Lviv and the good health of his wife. She inquires about the addressee's imminent arrival and announces the coming of her son, Stanisław.

Anna Dolska informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the damages caused by regiments of foreign troops stationed on her estates and asks for help to avoid ruin. She expresses concern about the lack of consensus in the country following the issuance of universals calling the voivodeships to arms and announces her arrival in Lviv after the holidays.

Anna Dolska informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that she has kept her word to Mr. Podleski thanks to the addressee's intercession. In a postscript, she also thanks the Standard-bearer for his remembrance and conveyed greetings.

Anna Dolska reports on the army's desertion of Mr. Ogiński in Lithuania and inquires about the reasons for the postponement of the addressee's brother's wedding. Excusing herself due to poor health, she ends the letter and reiterates the offer to sell the Chodorostaw estate in a postscript.

The author asks about the health of the married couple, requests to be remembered and asks for news, and sends greetings to her sister-in-law.

Anna Dolska asks her brother to intercede with the protector of Miss Leśnikowska on behalf of her servant, who is seeking her hand in marriage. She vouches for the candidate's good qualities and declares her readiness to organize the wedding immediately upon receiving the guardian's consent.

Anna Dolska thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his contact and assures him of her constant devotion. She also inquires about current events in the country, the possibility of a treaty, and the date of the addressee's departure to the military camp.

Anna Dolska complains about the hostile behavior of the Subchamberlain's daughter, who accuses her of lying and spreads slander against the Marshal's wife. The author asks the addressee to intervene and prove the falsehood of the Subchamberlain's daughter's words.

Anna Dolska informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about a property settlement reached with her eldest son, the difficult circumstances of which have caused a severe decline in her health. She also inquires about the affairs of the Starosta of Żydaczów and asks for protection to be extended to the orphan of the late Mr. Szamirowski.

Anna Dolska expresses her concern regarding her sister's failure to fulfill the will of the Voivode of Kraków and her absence in Lwów. She asks the addressee not to hold a grudge against her, assuring him of her loyalty and readiness to provide other services.

Anna Dolska informs Jan Jabłonowski about giving her consent to her sister's marriage to Mr. Stamirowski and about persuading the young lady to get engaged. She also reports on the opposition of the Starosta of Wiśnicz to this union and sends the correspondence conducted with him.

Anna Dolska commends her sons, who have just returned from abroad, to the care and kindness of Jan Jabłonowski. In a postscript on a separate slip, she asks the addressee to obtain a poor Tatar or Jew for her.

Anna Dolska replies to her uncle regarding a letter concerning the efforts of the Halych sub-steward (podstoli), discussing matters of the marriage contract, estates, jewels, and advocating for the prompt celebration of her sister's wedding with a proper dowry. She also reports on the expected return of her sons from Vienna and sends greetings from the family.

Anna Dolska informs Mrs. Kamieniecka about Mr. Stamirowski's renewed efforts to seek her sister's hand in marriage, referring the suitor to the will of the guardians. As she cannot travel to Lviv herself, she asks the recipient to consult with the other guardians and inform her of the decision reached.

Anna Dolska expresses concern over the lack of news regarding the health of the Jabłonowskis and declares her readiness to arrive immediately to assist her sister-in-law during the upcoming winter childbirth. She asks the recipient to provide the expected due date so she can adjust her travel plans to Lviv.

Anna Dolska informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about her plans to meet Queen Marie Casimire and about the widespread sympathy of the Lithuanian nobility towards the elder prince. She asks for news from the court and for discretion regarding the matters discussed.

Anna Dolska informs Jan Jabłonowski about her departure from Warsaw after waiting in vain for his arrival and about the successful mitigation of the Queen's resentment regarding the issue of quarters. She advises her brother to cultivate the monarch's favor and recommends a trusted intermediary, Mr. Dzięciołtowski.

Anna Dolska informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about her sister's reluctance to marry Mr. Szamirowski and her categorical rejection of Mr. Słomicki's courtship. She announces her arrival in Lwów for the holidays to personally handle her sister's matrimonial affairs in accordance with the addressee's wishes.

Anna Dolska asks the Voivode for help and protection in the face of the tribulations she suffers from her own son. In a postscript, she denies allegations that she agreed to her sister's marriage to Mr. Cetnar against the addressee's will.

Anna Dolska complains to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the wrongs suffered at the hands of her own godless son, whom she no longer wishes to serve. She asks the addressee for protection and intervention regarding the Komarno estates.

King Sigismund II Augustus establishes the order for the sale of Malmsey and Muscatel wines imported from Greece in Lviv, ordering foreign merchants to display them on market carts for four weeks before they can be stored in the cellars of townspeople. The regulation was intended to curb speculative practices by foreign traders and prevent the artificial inflation of wine prices.

M. Dzierżański addresses the President of Lwów regarding the organization of transport carts (podwody), logistics, and the disposal of horses from the stables and the municipal station. The correspondence concludes with traditional formulas of respect and a declaration of devotion.

M. Dzierżański requests the President of Lviv, Franciszek Werner, to urgently send a register of municipal noble and ecclesiastical manor houses in order to forward it to Krasnystaw. In a postscript, Werner appeals to the city councilors for an urgent written resolution or personal appearance at the town hall due to the importance of the matter.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the privilege of King Władysław III of Varna from 1444, which mandates that the nobility and clergy sell Lviv real estate to Lviv burghers within one year. Additionally, the monarch introduces mandatory official valuation of encumbered properties by the magistrate under oath and prohibits the artificial inflation of mortgage debts beyond the estimated value.

Kazimierz Dłużewski writes to Jan Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the planned election of the Chełm chamberlain. He asks that a sejmik not be convened, citing the unsuitable candidacy of the Chełm standard-bearer and the nobility’s freedom to choose. The letter was written in Lublin on 1 June; the year 1698 comes from the inventory description.

King Sigismund II Augustus abolishes the burdensome tribute in kind of live fish, hitherto paid by the burghers of Lwów to the royal castle, replacing it with a fixed monetary fee collected from vessels containing fish brought to the city market. He orders the Starosta of Lwów and his officials to strictly observe the newly established market tax.