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Reingold Bruß explains to Arthur Forbes the reasons for the delay in settling his debts and laments his difficult financial situation. He begs for patience and discretion so that his poverty is not revealed, promising payment immediately upon collecting his funds.

Reingold Bruß asks Artur Forbes to provide a trade recommendation to Peter Forbes in order to obtain a guarantee for the purchase of goods. He also reports on his travel plans from Warsaw via Zakroczym to Gdańsk and sends greetings from Johan Andersson.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek certifies that the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral received the sum of 100 marks from the executors of Mikołaj Wagleński's will, intended for the purchase of a redeemable rent (wyderkaf). In exchange for the legacy, the clergy committed to celebrating weekly masses and annual funeral vigils for the soul of the testator and his wife.

Johan Bruis informs Arthur Forbes about the successful delivery of letters to the Aikenhead gentlemen and their dispatch to Gdańsk by Jakub Thomson. The letter concludes with greetings from the recipient's child and sister-in-law.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek certifies that the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral received 100 marks from the executors of the late Mikołaj Wagleński's will for the purchase of a rent. In return, the clergy committed to celebrating a weekly mass and annual vigils with a sung mass for the soul of the deceased and his wife.

Merchants William and John Browns thank Arthur Forbes for his mediation in finalizing the matter with Jaroszewski. They forward further letters to Jaroszewski and Rupniowski with a request for urgent delivery by a special messenger at their expense.

Acknowledgment of mediation in concluding a contract. The Browns complain about falling grain prices and a difficult contractor; they ask to ensure the wheat is well-prepared before delivery.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms the receipt of 100 marks by the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral from the executors of Mikołaj Wagleński's will for the purchase of a perpetual rent. In exchange for the funds received, the vicars committed to the perpetual celebration of a weekly mass for the deceased and annual memorial services on the anniversary of his burial.

Franciszek Broniewski asks the Judge of Bełz for amicable mediation in a protracted court case against the Chamberlain. He complains about losses incurred in the lease and financial oppression, referring the addressee to the attached documents and contract.

Archbishop of Lviv Bernard Wilczek certifies a settlement and declaration of the vicars of the Lviv Cathedral and the executors of the testament of the late Stanisław of Przedbórz regarding the sum of two hundred florins and a rent on a tenement house. The document contains later annotations from general visitations concerning the Grygrowiczowska tenement house.

Jan Kazimierz Brodzicki informs the authorities of Lviv of the high praise from the Voivode of Bełz for the heroic defense of the city and advises them to pay him a visit of gratitude. At the same time, the author intercedes with the magistrate on behalf of the subjects from the village of Żurawka who have suffered an injustice.

Archbishop Metropolitan of Lviv Bernard Wilczek confirms the receipt by the cathedral vicars of the sum of 200 florins from the executors of the will of the late Stanisław Vitellius of Przedbórz. In exchange for the legacy, the vicars committed themselves to the perpetual celebration of weekly anniversary services and requiem masses for the soul of the deceased priest.

Brinck writes about the imminent march towards Gdańsk and the King's intention to depart. He cites rumors regarding the arrival of the Queen, the Elector of Brandenburg, and the Tsar, noting that it is difficult to obtain certain information.

The document certifies the exchange of real estate performed before the Lviv juror court between Katarzyna Bieczarka and Lviv councilor Stanisław Wilczek and his wife Zofia. Under the agreement, Bieczarka transfers a tenement house in the Lviv Market Square in exchange for the Wilczek couple's house located on Piekarska Street.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki expresses his gratitude to the President and the City Council of Lviv for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the past Easter holidays. He assures the municipal authorities of his constant goodwill and offers them reciprocal wishes for all prosperity.

Grand Crown Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki thanks the President and Council of Lviv for their New Year's greetings, reciprocating the wishes for prosperity. He also informs them that he has reiterated orders to the local garrison commander regarding the assurance of the city's security.

Jan Klemens Branicki responds to a letter from the Lviv authorities, promising to obtain an order from the royal court to conduct an investigation into the violence committed by Ensign Koc. He assures them that he will personally deliver the ordinance and prevent any attempts to interfere with the case.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki informs the authorities of Lviv about the appointment of a military commission to resolve a dispute with Standard-bearer (Chorąży) Koc. He also appeals for the quartering of the garrison within the city walls, arguing for security needs and the protection of soldiers from the hardships of being stationed in the suburbs.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki asks the President and the City Council of Lviv for a more detailed explanation of how the Lviv commandant, by patronizing Jews, is acting to the detriment of the municipal authorities. He also asks what additional orders he should issue to the military officer beyond the previous ordinances issued for the benefit of the townspeople.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki intercedes with the President and Council of Lwów on behalf of the Warsaw citizen Bartsch regarding his dispute with Councilor Nuszczyński concerning an inheritance and trade losses. He requests a swift and fair adjudication of the case before the municipal council.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki appeals to the authorities of Lviv to intervene on behalf of the Oriental merchants, the Linchs. He demands the enforcement of the repayment of a sum of over three thousand red zlotys entrusted to the Lviv merchant Ignacy Greczyn.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki thanks the President and the City Council of Lviv for the holiday greetings sent on the occasion of Christmas. In response, he sends the city authorities mutual wishes for all prosperity.

Hetman Jan Klemens Branicki responds to complaints from the Lviv authorities, dismissing allegations against the garrison commander regarding incidents involving Armenians and Cadet Radziejowski. He orders the appointment of an investigative commission and appeals to the magistrate for a more conciliatory and friendly treatment of the soldiers.

Grand Hetman of the Crown Jan Klemens Branicki thanks the President and the City Council of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he reciprocates with kind wishes for all prosperity.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, at the request of the altarist Stanisław Vitellius, renews and confirms the erection and endowment of the altar of Sts. Nicholas, Stanislaus, Christopher, and George in the Lviv Cathedral, transuming an earlier document by Spytek of Jarosław, who had founded a rent from the Jarosław customs duty based on a bequest by the burgher Leonard. The Archbishop confirms the right of patronage of the heirs of Jarosław and specifies the mass obligations of each successive altarist.

Jan Boczkowski justifies his potential absence from a land inspection in Zubra with Mr. Szymon due to a sudden leg ailment and submits a written legal opinion defending the city's rights to the disputed lands. He points to old royal decrees confirming the boundaries of Kozielniki and Sknyłów and argues regarding the proper jurisdiction for the dispute.

Bochosowicz explains the delay due to an unsuccessful sale of honey at the fair and having to sell it on credit. He promises to pay Forbes and asks for support for his son in case of school expenses.

Jakub Bochosowicz asks the merchant Arthur Forbes to postpone the deadline for debt repayment due to trade problems caused by an enemy invasion. He also requests intercession with Forbes's father in Gdańsk on behalf of his son and asks for a potential transfer of money via a bill of exchange.

Royal commissioners Stanisław of Chodcz and Mikołaj Lanckoroński issue to Jan Woleczek a transumpt of King Władysław III's 1440 privilege regarding the location of the village of Izdebnik under Magdeburg law and the granting of the reeveship to Włodko of Swemicz. The document confirms the reeve's endowment of two hides of land, meadows, a mill, and an inn, as well as the obligation of mounted military service with a crossbow.

Botti sends Dzieduszycki a crate with three books and a letter from their author. He mentions the Queen Dowager staying in Venice semi-incognito and the courtesies prepared for her.

King Sigismund I the Old allocates the first vacant mansionary at St. Catherine's Church in the Lower Castle of Lviv for the endowment of a German preacher, whose candidacy is to be presented by the city councilors to the King for presentation to the Archbishop of Lviv. The document mandates that the preacher maintain the traditional duty of performing choir service either personally or through a deputy.

Piotr Borsuk appeals against the verdict of the Sambor councilors in a dispute over a house. He asks Wojciech Zimnicki for support, citing a family bond through his wife. He presents his own version of the successive sales and recovery of the property.

Pope Leo X issues decrees regarding the discipline of the clergy, the reform of morals, and the combating of errors and heresies in the Kingdom of Poland, Bohemia, and Hungary. He entrusts the execution and jurisdictional powers to the Archbishop of Gniezno, Jan Łaski.

Borowski responds to Syndic Frank regarding outstanding debts from the Sakrochowska tenement house. He questions the settlement and the city's delay, proposes a settlement with 5% interest, and threatens legal action in case of refusal.

King Sigismund I the Old absolves the Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, from the charge of usury and grants him the profits derived thus far from the mortgaged royal estates. Furthermore, he grants him the right to their lifetime and unencumbered use in order to support the archbishopric's endowment, which was devastated by enemies.

Felix Caspar Georg Bore informs Arthur Forbes about an order for lace to be delivered to Mr. Edtmüller for the St. Paul's fair. He also requests that Edtmüller be instructed to pay the amount due in full-value bill currency to avoid exchange rate losses.

Felix Caspar Georg Bore informs Arthur Forbes that the ordered goods were defectively manufactured by craftsmen and had to be returned. He assures that a new production has been commissioned and the finished assortment will be sent around Michaelmas.

The document is an arbitration award regulating long-standing disputes between the Lviv Cathedral Chapter and the Lviv city magistrate, concerning, among other things, Polish and German language preachers, the administration of the cathedral school, deposits and testamentary bequests, and rights to the Olchowy Mill and municipal waterworks. Under penalty of two thousand Hungarian florins, it orders the parties to observe the agreed order in perpetuity.

Jakub Bączyński informs the syndic of Lviv about the steps taken with the Crown Instigator regarding the city's parliamentary trial against Mr. Bernat and the registration of the case on the docket. He also reports on the prolonged parliamentary sessions, the delay of parliamentary courts, and the suspension of the assessor courts.

Royal commissioners led by Archbishop Bernard Wilczek resolve long-standing disputes between the Metropolitan Chapter and the municipal authorities of Lwów, regulating the issues of Polish and German preachers, the cathedral school, and the office of the sacristan. The agreement also regulates the management of property and testamentary bequests, the operation of the municipal mill, and the water supply for the cathedral.

Bonaventure certifies the transfer of relics of martyrs from the Roman catacombs near the Church of St. Pancras to a Lviv canon. He requests the local ordinaries to authenticate them for public veneration. Some names remain uncertain.

Engineer Józef Awin presents director Aleksander Czołowski with a document from 1698 found in the attic of a tenement house in Lviv. The letter was written by the rector of the Saints Peter and Paul monastery to a canon of the Lviv Cathedral regarding relics.

The jurors of the city of Lviv, presided over by the wójt Jan Panaszek, certify that Stanisław Hryczko and Jerzy Wojnar sold and permanently ceded a garden located behind the Wallachian Bridge to the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter. The property was intended for the chapter's use and for bringing water to its mill.

The colonel intercedes on behalf of Szymon Hrebionka, a servant of the Master of the Pantry (stolnik) of Kraków. He asks the magistrate for a favorable revision of the verdict in a dispute with Father Felicjan Kubiński, whom he accuses of attempting to seize Hrebionka's property.

Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms that the canons of the Lviv Chapter sold, under a wyderkauf (redemption) agreement, houses belonging to the foundation of a Polish preacher, allocating the obtained 300 florins to the redemption of the village of Czerkasy. In return, the Chapter committed to paying the preacher an annual rent of 6 grzywnas in exchange for celebrating two masses per week.

Boyd confirms to Arthur Forbes the agreement on the price of cloth and discusses the issue of deducting customs duties in Widerzstoff, pointing out the need for caution in the absence of Jacob Beselie. He also raises the matter of employing the son of John Law.

Boyd confirms receipt of a letter, mentions customs fees, goods, Jacob Bresli in Jarosław, and further instructions; significant middle sections were not read securely.

King Sigismund I grants the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv permission to redeem the third share of the royal mill in front of the Krakow Gate in Lviv from the hands of councilor Mikołaj Harnegth and other holders. The consent was granted to support the chapter after the destruction of its estates by the Tatar invasion.

Rafał Bojm reports on the difficulties encountered while escorting municipal funds through Jarosław to Rzeszów and informs about the necessity of giving a gift to Colonel Horn in exchange for an escort to protect against the Wallachians. He announces his further journey to Rzeszów to obtain instructions and a safe-conduct from General Stenbock, adding current rumors about troop movements.

Rafał Boym informs the authorities of Lviv about his arrival in Jaworów and the news gathered regarding General Horn's stationing in Jarosław and his planned march to Sambor. He reassures the councilors regarding the immediate threat to the city and promises to send further information after a personal meeting with the Swedish commander.