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Arbitrators led by the Voivode of Podolia Paweł Koła and Marshal Stanisław of Chodecz resolve a dispute concerning assault and wounding between the nobleman Hieronim Dobrostański and the councillors and commonalty of Lwów.

Bielski demands the settlement of 2600 PLN annual rent for a palace before the Halych Gate. The tenant cites Russian quartering. The author proposes deducting taxes and refunding the remainder from the public treasury.

Augustyn Bielski requests President Żytkiewicz of Lviv and the municipal authorities to assign a city servant and a trumpeter for the public proclamation of free wine retail. This action is intended to counteract unlawful prohibitions imposed by the elders of the Lviv kahal, which are causing losses to the land treasury.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the donation of the estates of Zydatycze and Maleczkowice to the Cathedral Chapter in Lviv, made by the late Jan of Maleczkowice. Due to the rights of the donor's heirs, the King limits the approved donation to one-third of the property, imposing on the Chapter the obligation of military service and public burdens.

The I. R. Galician Land Table in Lviv certifies the entry of a document into the land register and the intabulation of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter of the Latin Rite as the owner of the Żydatycze estate.

Father Bełkowski reports to the royal secretary Franchi on a conversation with the archbishop concerning the dispute with the magistrate. He informs him that the hierarch has postponed his planned departure and invites the addressee to a meeting before dinner in order to settle the matter amicably.

Archbishop of Lviv Bernard Wilczek confirms the erection and endowment of an altar in the Lviv Cathedral made by Dean Jan Krowicki. The endowment consists of an annual rent of 22 florins purchased from the authorities of Lviv on the property of the village of Dworzyska, transumed in the content of the document.

Bieliński recommends to the Lwów magistrate a physician named Matheim [spelling uncertain], who has served in his household. The recommended individual is establishing a property in the city; the author promises gratitude for the support.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek erects the altar of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv, founded by Elżbieta, widow of the Lviv Castellan Jerzy Strumiłło of Dmoszyn. The foundation is endowed with income from the Armenian bathhouse by virtue of transumed privileges of King John I Albert from the years 1494 and 1497.

Bieliński accuses Prince Jakub's banner of violence and damages in the Tuchola starosta district. He protests against their embassy to the King and the accusation that he brought royal men to Tuchola; he asks for justice and the defense of his honor.

Kazimierz Ludwik Bieliński complains to Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the ill will and hostile intrigues of the General, who, out of envy, sabotages his efforts to obtain offices and royal favor. The Crown Chamberlain appeals to the Hetman's righteous conscience, asking for a fair assessment of his merits and for his protection.

Kazimierz Ludwik Bieliński asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his kind intercession and the inclusion of a favorable point in the sejmik instructions before the upcoming Sejm. He wishes to demonstrate to the public that, as a person standing on the sidelines, he has influential protectors, even if the matter ends only with declarations.

The Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia, Bogdan III, confirms the grant of landed estates including villages and a well on the Larga River, along with all revenues. This grant is to belong to the recipients and their descendants for all eternity under penalty of a curse.

Jesuit Jan Bielicki expresses gratitude to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his support of the college and offers wishes for the upcoming name-day and Christmas. On behalf of himself and the entire congregation, he commends his benefactor to the care of the newborn Christ and his patron saint.

King Sigismund I exempts the authorities and burghers of Lviv for six consecutive years from all municipal taxes, contributions, and the 'czopowe' (tap tax) in order to support the construction and completion of the city's fortifications. The monarch orders all officials and tax collectors to absolutely respect the granted tax exemption.

The author requests urgent intercession with the general for his "grandson", Father Rusnowski [?], regarding the Warsaw archidiaconate. He complains about the competition from Canon Suszycki [?] and refers to a written promise.

The Archbishop of Lwów, Bernard Wilczek, confirms the granting of a canonry and a preaching prebend to Master Stanisław of Kraków and incorporates into its endowment 300 florins from the bequest of the burgher Piotr Stryczek. The act regulates in detail the preaching duties, conditions for examination and residence, and prohibits the exchange of this benefice for another.

Official records of the Galician chancellery from 1794–1795 confirming the payment of stamp duty and the collation of book pages by court officials.

Fragments of entries and dating formulas from the Przemyśl castle or land court books from the years 1480–1482, recording cases of the nobility from the Przemyśl land.

Rector Biegaczewicz sends Professor Podhajecki to the Lviv magistrate as a candidate for the position of syndic, in response to the city's request. He recommends his qualifications and expects appropriate treatment and remuneration.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the mayor, council, and the city of Lviv the right to collect a perpetual bridge toll of one Polish groschen from every loaded wagon entering the city. The townspeople are obliged to spend the entire income obtained on the repair of surrounding public roads and city fortifications.

Mikołaj Bieganowski confirms the receipt of 5,000 zlotys for the needs of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and declares his readiness to return them according to the instructions of the commissioners. He also mentions the matter of the Holy Cross Church and his relations with Wierzbicki.

Mikołaj Bieganowski informs the Lviv councilors about his successful intervention with the Castellan of Kraków regarding the intrigues of Doctor Jakub, who had attacked the good name of the Lviv authorities. The author assures the city of the magnate's favor and advocates for honoring the contract concluded with Mr. Żydkiewicz.

Mikołaj Bieganowski renews his request to Marcin Ancewski to satisfy the financial claims of Mr. Makalski from the crown treasury. The castellan also expresses surprise at the delay in executing the assignment and announces that he will take steps to enforce the payment of the due sums.

Mikołaj Bieganowski responds to the Lviv authorities regarding their complaint about sejmik resolutions detrimental to the city and the alleged role of the Bracław Cup-bearer. He declares his intention to mediate via letter with the Cup-bearer and promises a personal intervention with the Bishop of Lviv upon his arrival in the city.

Mikołaj Bieganowski responds to the Lviv authorities regarding letters from the King and the Chancellor concerning complaints against Captain Janek, who was misappropriating soldiers' pay. He announces his arrival in the city to conduct an investigation as soon as he settles urgent matters for the Marshal.

Mikołaj Bieganowski thanks the authorities of Lwów for respecting the agreement with Żydkiewicz so far and renews his request to keep it in force. He also informs them that the claims of the doctor citing the Voivode of Kraków are groundless, and that the matter is to be justly settled by the Podkomorzy (Sub-chamberlain) of Lwów.

King Alexander Jagiellon confirms the privilege of Władysław Jagiełło from 1432 for the metropolitan chapters in Lviv. It grants ten canons of the new foundation the right to receive four wagons of salt annually from the Drohobycz salt mines.

The Marchioness asks her son-in-law to take in a young nobleman, the son of her impoverished friend. She praises his upbringing, knowledge of mathematics and fortifications; the young man is interested in languages and foreign countries. Mr. de Balus is to act as an intermediary in the matter.

The Marchioness replies to her son-in-law following her daughter's premature labor and the death of their child. She asks for care and more frequent news. She also describes her own ailments, a severe hoarseness, and her inability to leave her bed.

The Marquise de Béthune thanks her son-in-law Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his letter and expresses great joy regarding his marital happiness with her daughter. She assures him of her constant maternal affection and attachment to both spouses.

In response to a letter from August 15, the Marquise praises her son-in-law's sentiments toward his wife and the Queen. She makes the fullness of her affection conditional upon their persistence; she urges him to maintain family unity and support the Queen's interests.

Joy over the son-in-law's return and the daughter's delivery is mixed with concern regarding portraits and shipments. The Marquise asks for counteractions against moves favorable to the Emperor at the expense of France, and for letters to be shown at court. She reproaches her son-in-law for omitting the Queen's words about her.

The Marquise sends a letter via Samuel. Following their shared loss, she asks her son-in-law to alleviate the Queen's suffering and to show her gratitude and attachment to her interests.

The Marchioness sends a letter to her daughter via Messrs. de Laforest and Brugere. She asks for more frequent news, sends greetings to the great general, her daughter's husband, and her children. She reports that the King has increased her pension by 5,000 livres.

The Marchioness has received the only letter from her son-in-law since his departure from Rome and is concerned about his accident in the mountains. She has no news from her daughter; she suspects she may have given birth while traveling. She announces that she will send the King's letter and the letter from de La Tour via merchants.

King Alexander Jagiellon erects a canonry and prebend in the Lviv Cathedral intended for a permanent preacher in order to propagate the faith and preach the word of God. The monarch grants the right of patronage and the selection of a suitable priest for this position in perpetuity to Archbishop Bernard and the Lviv Chapter.

The Marquis de Béthune certifies to the Lviv councilors that Captain of the Lithuanian forces Jerzy Luvault de la Gavenne is the only biological brother and heir of the late Captain of the Crown forces Klaudiusz Luvault de la Chaume. He requests the immediate transfer of all property left by the deceased to him.

King Alexander Jagiellon leaves the Lviv burgher Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata in possession and use of the mill before the Halych Gate for a period of five years. The monarch simultaneously orders the Starosta of Lviv to protect their rights and annuls any previous conflicting permits.

M. W. Biernacki informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the abuses committed by Saxon reiters and the planned protests and lawsuits before the Crown Tribunal. At the same time, he requests reimbursement of costs and financial support for conducting legal matters in Piotrków.

Władysław Biernacki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and letters of recommendation to the Marshal and Tribunal deputies regarding an ongoing lawsuit against Mr. Zbocki. He also reports on efforts made in Kyiv to secure funds for the Voivode for the upcoming Sejm.

Władysław Biernacki complains from Piotrków about the costs and losses incurred while serving in the tribunal and informs about sending a trusted man to Kuyavia on matters concerning the voivode. He also earnestly asks Jan Jabłonowski for letters of intercession to the Tribunal in an ongoing dispute with Mr. Bocheński.

Władysław Biernacki justifies himself to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for the delay in collecting money in Kuyavia, caused by the marshal of the sejmik refusing to issue an assignment. He declares his readiness to wait for the next assembly and asks for instructions and for his delay to be explained to the Voivode of Kiev.

W. Biernacki sends Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski a favorable excerpt from the decree of the Piotrków Tribunal concerning the Międzyrzecz case and informs him about efforts to obtain an assignment for collection in Bóbrka. He also announces his departure for the sejmik, the handover of the inventory to Mr. Bocheński, and the preparation of a shipment of cloth.

King Alexander Jagiellon exempts the citizens and inhabitants of Lwów from all customs, transport, bridge, and causeway fees throughout the Kingdom of Poland, equating their rights with those of the citizens of Kraków. The privilege was granted in recognition of the Lwów citizens' dedication to constructing urban defensive fortifications protecting the country against invasions.

Benedykt Bernatowicz justifies his absence before the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów due to illness, promising to present private letters in defense of his good reputation upon his recovery. Fearing the entrustment of confidential correspondence to intermediaries, he refrains from sending the documents immediately.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the third measure of income from the royal mill before the Halych Gate in the Lviv suburb, with the right of redemption. The granted benefits are to be used to endow newly founded perpetual vicars at the Lviv Cathedral.

General Jan Berens informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about planned negotiations with Mr. Bell concerning the payment of a sum of money and a pledge. He points out the necessity of urging General Brandt so that the payment is transferred as quickly as possible in Gdańsk.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv permission to redeem the royal village of Czerkasy from the current tenants and grants it to them as property with immunity. Furthermore, the King grants a free bank within the borders of the village of Mszana for the construction of a fish pond.

Józef Brzeźnicki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski for letters of intercession to Kraków dignitaries in order to receive money owed to him from taxes. He also complains about his retinue being dismissed from the banner and declares his readiness to serve during the Sejm.