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Mikołaj Głogowski explains his inability to arrive in person due to travel fatigue and illness, sending his wife to the addressee instead. He requests intercession with the Crown Treasurer to ensure the successful and reliable execution of a financial assignment for the banner.

A short fragment of a letter containing traditional, humble farewell formulas and assurances of the author's kindness towards the addressee. A postscript with a bow directed to Mr. Jan is also included in the margin.

Mikołaj Głogowski reports to his brother on his conversations with legal patrons in Lublin and urges him to arrive urgently for the upcoming hearing due to the presence of the other parties involved in the dispute. He also mentions progress in the settlement with Mrs. Rożyńska and touches upon minor economic and household matters.

Mikołaj Głogowski explains to his brother his inability to travel to Lublin due to a debilitating fever, while declaring his intention to intervene with the Tribunal Marshal regarding a pending decree. He also informs him of his wife's unsuccessful mission to Mr. Kazimierz in Leśniki, inquires about the sale of horses in Jarosław, and leaves the decision regarding the carriage to his brother.

King Sigismund I grants the city of Lwów the perpetual and hereditary right to the third measure from the royal Zimna Woda malt mill located behind the Kraków Gate, while reserving two measures for the royal treasury. The document invalidates any potential future attempts by the monarch or third parties to redeem the mill and secures the rights of the townspeople.

Kazimierz Głogowski appeals to deputy Józef Potocki for support at the Sejm and for the confirmation of rights to disputed property from an executed will via a Sejm constitution. In return for his assistance, he declares his full gratitude and readiness to perform reciprocal favors.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the authorities of Lviv the building of the municipal weighing scale and the cloth shearing house, along with all revenues for the needs of defense and the common good of the city. The privilege prohibits the creation of competing private workshops of this type in the city and suburbs under penalty of confiscation.

Antoni Głogowski explains to his brother Franciszek matters related to the management of the estate and the transfer of registers, and informs him of the return of the messenger Bazyli. He suggests hearing his accounts and appointing someone to collect the debts from Mr. Wodyński.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the burghers and merchants of Lviv of all rites the privilege of King Alexander, exempting them from all customs duties and fees throughout the state. Following the expiration of the Tęczyński family's lease and with the consent of Sigismund Augustus, the monarch restores the absolute validity of the customs immunity at the customs houses in Bełz, Chełm, and Hrubieszów.

Kasper Głowacki informs the recipient about sending documents to the Primate by post and attaches the received reply. He also reports losing the note regarding papers for the Metrykant and asks for a new list to be written.

King Sigismund I the Old orders the tax collectors of the Ruthenian lands to maintain the Armenian and Ruthenian clergy in Lviv in their ancient custom of paying public taxes and performing municipal duties jointly and equally with other Lviv burghers.

A captain requests the authorities of Lviv to grant a delay to Jaskiewicz, whose shop has been sealed. He cites the debtor's promise to pay within a few days and asks for this solution to be accepted.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv the exclusive right to elect and appoint city intermediaries and interpreters (known as 'mejlerze' and interpreters) in accordance with ancient custom. The monarch forbids royal officials from interfering with this municipal prerogative under any pretext.

Jakub Gładyszewic thanks Arthur Forbes for a gift delivered by his brother. He expresses his gratitude and commends himself and his wife to the addressee's continued kindness and friendship.

Jakub Gładyszewic sends his apprentice to Lviv to handle his own business affairs and recommends him to the kindness and assistance of Arthur Forbes. He declares his readiness to reciprocate for the favor shown to him.

Jakub Gładyszewic asks Artur Forbes to pay the sum of 2300 florins in current currency to Mr. Bevilacqua in Lviv. He assures the addressee that the advanced money will be immediately reimbursed to him personally or through a servant sent from Rudnik.

After returning to Kraków, Gładyszewicz thanks Forbes for his kindness, orders fox furs, and describes smallpox and other ailments affecting the children in the family.

King Sigismund I resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Sieniawski, and the authorities of Lwów, confirming the ancient custom and order of electing councilors and other municipal officials. He decrees that vacancies in the city council may be filled exclusively from among the jurors without the interference of the Starosta, while maintaining the monarch's right to appoint one of the six acting councilors.

Hilbrant explains to the authorities of Lviv that due to his duties with General Melchior von Hatzfeldt, he could not personally attend to their affairs, so he entrusted them to the Crown Referendary, who successfully resolved them thanks to the support of the Deputy Chancellor. The author asks the mayor and councilors to gratefully accept these efforts and commends himself to their continued favor.

King Sigismund I confirms to the city of Lviv the privilege granted by Duke Władysław of Opole in 1378 concerning the transfer of the Magdeburg law wójtostwo (advocacy), including judicial fines and the rules for the election of the wójt by the city council.

Archibald Giller sends Franciszek Głogowski the ordered satin and Carmarthen damask, presenting a total settlement including a previous debt amounting to 99 zlotys. He also informs about news from the post announcing the King's arrival in Warsaw in six weeks.

King Sigismund I the Old forbids the authorities of Lviv from opening the city gates at night at the request of the nobility and magnates due to war threats on the borderlands, allowing exceptions only in cases of urgent and supreme state necessity. At the same time, he forbids anyone from pressuring the city councilors under threat of severe royal penalties.

Announcement of the arrival of Imperial troops for winter quarters. The author orders the mayors to prepare provisions and fodder before his arrival; the final clause was not fully deciphered.

The Castellan of Przemyśl and Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Odnowski, certifies a donation made by the sub-vice-voivode Stanisław, who, in the event of his death, transferred his house, farmstead with a garden, and the rights to a lawsuit against the Jewish minter Szloma to his cousin Maciej Hydek. The document defines the terms of perpetual ownership and establishes a bail under legal penalty.

Wrocław merchant Tomasz Giernott informs the Senate of Lwów about a claim of over 624 imperial thalers he holds against the late Lwów citizen Jan Liebschwager. He requests that the municipal authorities secure and auction the debtor's assets, which would allow for the satisfaction of creditors' claims without the need for a costly trip from Wrocław.

A receipt and financial settlement prepared by Thomas Giernott, showing the value of goods taken by Jan Liebschwager from Lwów. After deducting a partial payment, the author of the document indicates a remaining balance of over 297 hard thalers.

The Lviv Land Court performs a transumption and confirmation of the privileges granted by Kings Casimir Jagiellon and Sigismund I the Old to the Church of Saint Nicholas outside the city of Lviv. The document confirms the exemption of the local presbyter, his successors, and the monastery itself from all taxes, tributes, and burdens owed to the Crown.

Giernowa presented Forbes's bill of exchange to Captain Barkley. She announces that she will transfer the collected money to Piotr Forbes in Gdańsk and notify the addressee by post.

Giernowa confirms receipt of 851 tynfs from Barkley. The remaining sum is to be received later; she discusses a possible payment in thalers at 3 zlotys 16 groszy and the fear of loss.

Pope Paul III notifies the cathedral chapter in Lviv of the filling of the archiepiscopal see, vacant after the death of Archbishop Bernardyn, and the appointment of Piotr to this office. He orders the chapter to show obedience and reverence to the new ordinary under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions.

Lviv Starosta Mikołaj Herburt advises the mayor and councilors of Lviv on how to legally pursue justice against Mr. Czawrowski, who beat and robbed the burgher Andrzej Gabrek. He indicates the proper way to formulate a lawsuit and a protestation, while advising against filing a complaint against his own starosta office.

Herburt assures the councilors of his assistance. He wishes to learn about the dispute with the Staromiejskie [official/entity] upon his arrival in Lwów, and regarding the border matter, he instructs his official to take an oath.

Pope Paul III notifies the inhabitants of the city and diocese of Lviv of the appointment of Piotr Starzechowski as the new archbishop following the death of Archbishop Bernardyn. He commands the faithful to receive the new shepherd with due reverence and to obey his teachings and instructions.

Henrykowski invites the mayor and the council of Lviv to the wedding of his eldest daughter to Andrzej Łysicki [?], administrator of the Brest-Litovsk economy. The daughter is not mentioned by name.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the authorities of Lviv permission to erect a fulling mill on municipal land, with the stipulation that the income derived from it must be used exclusively for the strengthening and repair of the city's fortifications. The monarch guarantees the city exclusivity in operating this facility in the area, prohibiting the construction of competing fulling mills.

Jan Gembicki thanks the councillors and the magistrate of Lviv for the gift of salted fish and isinglass sent for the Lenten season. He assures them of his gratitude and readiness to constantly support the interests and prosperity of the city.

King Sigismund I the Old, after reviewing a dispute with the Starosta of Kolomyia, Mikołaj Sieniawski, confirms the exemption from customs duties in Kolomyia granted to Lviv burghers and merchants for the transport of their own goods. At the same time, he stipulates under penalty that it is forbidden to transport goods belonging to third parties under the pretext of this privilege.

Gembicki asks the magistrate for kindness and official support for the Augustinians establishing a residence in Lwów.

Gembicki recommends a settlement with the starosta and adherence to market toll collection rules. He requests a clarification regarding the 'obrok' (tribute/tax), which is necessary before issuing a decree concerning the obligations of the Jews.

Gembicki advises the Forty Men of Lwów to reach an agreement with the Jews, promptly return seized goods, and suppress hostile statements and threats until the settlement is approved by the King.

Gembicki encourages a settlement with the starosta and proposes a lifetime sum from public revenues while maintaining the validity of municipal decrees.

Piotr Gembicki, Bishop of Chełmno and Deputy Chancellor of the Crown, thanks the authorities of Lwów for the gift of fish and the promise of further gifts from Turkey. He assures the magistrate of his favor and readiness to defend the city's privileges.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms two ancient customs privileges for the city of Lviv, authorizing the collection of a bridge toll of one grosz per cargo wagon and a fee of two denarii per purchased ox. The monarch justifies his decision by the need to strengthen and maintain the defenses of the border city against enemy threats.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Piotr Gembicki addresses the reeve and elders of the Armenian community in Lviv with a request to suspend the execution of an assessor court verdict concerning the guarantee of a debt incurred by the Armenian bishop. He indicates that the matter is to be settled amicably at the upcoming Sejm.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the authorities and the commonalty of Lviv, confirms the former privilege of Casimir Jagiellon for an annual free fair on St. Agnes' Day. At the same time, the monarch definitively cancels and abolishes the previously established fair on St. Margaret's Day as disadvantageous and useless for the city.

Patrick Gordon explains to Arthur Forbes that he had given money to a messenger to pay off debts for goods, asking not to be blamed for the delay in payment. He also informs him of the possibility of settling the dues with Albert Watson, the recipient's servant in Kraków.

King Sigismund I resolves the case of an attempted purchase of the Piekarski Mill in the suburbs of Lviv by the surgeon Jan Fria. The monarch rules that the siblings Michael and Anna, children of the late Master Michael, retain the lifetime right to possess and lease the said mill.

Ant. Heuglin writes from Gdańsk to Arthur Forbes in Lwów with a polite request for information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Nietzsch. He also asks whether he has purchased oxen and if the transport of these animals has already set off.

Anton Heuglin confirms to Arthur Forbes the receipt of a letter along with the returned bill of exchange and thanks him for his efforts regarding the transaction. He expresses satisfaction with Mr. Nietzsch sending a batch of cattle to Gdańsk and declares his readiness for further services.

Anton Heuglin from Gdańsk confirms to Arthur Forbes in Jarosław the proper receipt of the sum of 5905 2/3 florins from Mr. Knabe. He thanks him for settling the payment and declares his readiness for further services.