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Arthur Forbes asks his brother to return Mr. Sokina's debt note in connection with the settlement of accounts with Mr. Gordon. He also orders the payment of dues owed to Sokina under the bond and the repayment of a loan of 25 thalers.

Anna Marianna Forbes sends Arthur Forbes Christmas and New Year greetings. She also thanks him for the help provided and assures him that the debt has been paid according to the obligation.

Anna Konstantia Forbes describes to her relative her family's adaptation to life in Gdańsk and encourages him to visit and move to the city. She also informs him about the expected return of Mrs. Tymf's son after an eight-year stay in the East Indies.

AK Forbes asks Arthur Forbes to purchase and send at the earliest opportunity six pieces of clotheslines and a piece of thick towels via Mrs. Merland. The author also sends greetings from herself and the children, especially from the addressee's godson.

Anna Konstantia Forbes excuses her delay in correspondence due to health problems and reports on the recent visit of Mr. Robert to Gdańsk. She strongly encourages the addressee to leave Jarosław and live with them, emphasizing the peacefulness of life there and the need for support for her aging husband in his business affairs.

János Fogarasi informs János Kemény about the exchange of hostages and the commencement of Polish-Tatar negotiations at Zhvanets, as well as the famine prevailing in the Crown camp. He also warns against the Tatars returning through Moldavia and the possible abduction of the wife of Hospodar Vasile Lupu.

J. Flosierowicz thanks the magistrate and the community of the city of Lviv for an unexpected gift of fish and isinglass. He expresses his gratitude and declares his readiness to reciprocate at the nearest opportunity.

J. Flosierowicz confirms to the Lviv magistrate the receipt of a letter and money sent by the messenger Bęcdorf in the case against the Lviv suffragan, Father Głowiński. He assures his readiness to defend the honor of the city before the nunciature within the designated legal deadline.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending a summons with an inhibition against the Lviv suffragan, who groundlessly accused the city of defamation. He also assures his readiness to continue defending the Magistrate's rights should the consistory take further steps.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about sending an inhibition and receiving legal remedies from the Nunciature in the case against the Lviv Suffragan Bishop. He announces his intention to enter the records by the appointed deadline and requests a list of commissioners in case an on-site inquisition is necessary.

J. Flosierowicz sends a certified excerpt of a decree for the commission in the case against the Suffragan Bishop of Lviv and confirms payment of the chancery fee. He also assures his readiness to provide further legal assistance in this matter.

J. Flosierowicz accepts the power of attorney and salary from the Lviv Magistrate, reserving the right to request a salary increase if the number of cases exceeds six. He also announces that he will enter the case against the Lviv Jews into the Magdeburg register and will endeavor to have commissioners appointed or obtain a default judgment.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about delivering a letter to the Grand Crown Chancellor and promises to oversee the court case against the Lviv Jews on the docket.

J. Flosierowicz advises the Lviv Magistrate against seeking a construction ban from the Nunciature against the Dominicans, fearing it might offend the Grand Crown Chancellor, who authorized the work pending a final verdict. He assures the city of future compensation, referring them to the syndic currently in Warsaw for details, due to uncertainty regarding the resumption of the Assessorial Courts.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about difficulties in entering cases into the appropriate register of the Assessor's Court due to a lack of information regarding their subject matter. He announces that he will clarify the details directly with the city delegates upon their arrival in Warsaw and only then will he complete the formalities.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv authorities about a new case from the register of prisoners, brought by the patrician Piotr Latyna. He also reports on the suspension of proceedings by paying fees from his own funds to prevent a default judgment against the city.

The author expresses gratitude for his annual salary and promises to seek the annulment of mandates issued in favor of Lviv Jews following the resumption of the assessor courts. He also commits to providing updates on the progress of the case.

The author thanks the President of Lviv for intervening regarding his overdue salary and declares his constant dedication to the city's interests. He also announces his intention to intervene at the Apostolic Nunciature to have the trial concerning the Kubiszewski and Paszkiewicz families quashed and referred back to the municipal jurisdiction.

The author confirms receipt of the city's manifesto against priests Wąsraszyński and Łubiszewski and announces an immediate reply to the opposing party's allegations, which had been delayed due to the opponent's illness. On this occasion, he also requests the payment of his outstanding two-year salary for diligently maintaining court registers.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate of a favorable verdict from the Nunciature, which annulled the consistorial trial in the dispute with priests Watraszyński and Łubiszewski, thereby securing municipal jurisdiction. At the same time, the author reiterates his request for the payment of his salary, which has been in arrears for three years.

Józef Flosierowicz returns to the Lviv Magistrate documents concerning the case involving priests Łubiszewski and Watraszyński. He also informs about difficulties in cashing a payment order for 540 zlotys at Mr. Kurowski's, who is withholding payment until the matter is clarified with the issuer.

Józef Flosierowicz thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the payment of his due salary and informs them of a new case brought against the city at the Nunciature by the Lviv mansionaries concerning two stones of wax. He requests the records of the consistorial trial and powers of attorney, which are necessary to continue the defense in the appeal process following the obtained adjournment.

Józef Flosierowicz reassures the Lviv Magistrate that the case in the Assessor's Court will not take place in the near future due to other ongoing trials and the planned departure of the Deputy Chancellor. He also confirms the receipt of funds assigned to him from a Warsaw merchant and Mr. Czejczewicz.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv authorities about delivering a letter to the Crown Deputy Chancellor and the postponement of proceedings before the assessorial courts. He also reports difficulties in obtaining the signature of the Nunciature Auditor on a lawsuit concerning the provisors of the Holy Spirit and Saint Stanislaus hospitals, requesting further instructions.

Józef Flosierowicz requests the addressees to persuade Doctor Francki to return a sum from the inheritance of the Lviv merchant Józef Szynhoff, which has been withheld for years. He also encloses a letter from the Crown Deputy Chancellor supporting this matter, expecting a prompt reply.

Józef Flosierowicz instructs the Lviv authorities on how to halt the execution of the kaptur court decrees by Mrs. Mościcka through formal protection and inhibition. He also reports on the currently unsuccessful search for a candidate for the position of city secretary.

Record of the address of correspondence directed to the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistrate of the city of Lviv.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the authorities of Lwów about the delivery of letters to the Primate and the Voivode of Ruthenia, and about the lack of response from the Kaptur judges to the Primate's earlier letter. He also reports on the current work of the Treasury Commission in Warsaw and recommends sending a delegate after the coronation of the new king.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about receiving an honorarium of 12 ducats from Syndic Podchalecki and being entrusted with two legal cases. The letter was sent by post from Warsaw due to the Syndic's sudden departure.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about obtaining a default judgment against Suffragan Gowinski and requests the submission of chancery fees for the preparation of an extract. He also reports that other municipal cases will likely fall into the November term due to the order of the register.

Record of the address of correspondence sent by Józef Flosierowicz to the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistrate of the city of Lviv.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about legal steps taken with the Grand Crown Chancellor concerning the forgery of municipal documents by Łupiński. He also advises transferring the dispute with the Przemyśl Carmelites over the carpenter Jaworzyński from the nunciature to the assessor's court.

Józef Flosierowicz extends New Year's greetings to the Lviv authorities and provides advice regarding a rescript concerning the appointment of additional paving commissioners. He also informs them about the postponement of filing two lawsuits before the Assessorial Court due to a break caused by the sessions of the Treaty Commission.

Józef Flosierowicz reports on a conversation with the Grand Crown Chancellor regarding the procurement of an ordinance from the Military Commission, ordering the commandant of Lviv to assign soldiers for the execution of the ell tax and paving tax. To successfully resolve the matter, a sealed memorial from the municipal authorities is required, which the Chancellor is to officially recommend to the commission.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the authorities about his efforts with the Grand Crown Chancellor to persuade debtors to settle the paving tax. He conveys the Chancellor's opinion that no special rescript is needed for the delinquent townspeople, but rather that execution should be implemented, and acknowledges receipt of a bill of exchange payment.

Józef Flosierowicz thanks the Lviv Magistrate for the payment of his annual salary via Mr. Tepper. He also informs them of receiving documents regarding Mr. Łoch's case with the Voivodess of Bracław and promises a report on its progress after the court session in February.

Józef Flosierowicz informs the Lviv Magistrate about the delivery of the sent letter to the Lviv Councilor Durbas, who is still staying in Warsaw. He adds that the councilor will likely send the reply directly by post.

Józef Flosierowicz informs about the exclusion of Mr. Solski from the role of guardian of the late Wierzbicz's children by the decision of the Grand Crown Chancellor and orders to compel the second appointed guardian, Mr. Bleychner, to assume his duties. He also advises ignoring the mandate of Mrs. Wojakowska and sending an official letter to the Chancellor describing the case, offering his mediation in the matter.

Józef Flosierowicz argues that Franciszek Makarowicz, as a son born after his father's change of rite, should be considered a Pole, not an Armenian. He advises the recipients to officially address the Grand Chancellor of the Crown, which will allow them to avoid a legal dispute with the Armenian nation.

Józef Flosierowicz advises the President of Lwów, Kazimierz Czeczewicz, to send a letter to the Grand Crown Chancellor regarding the nomination of Makarowicz to the city bench, in light of the opposition from the Armenian nation. He also informs him about financial matters concerning his salary and the expiration of lawsuits with former starosts in the assessor's court.

Józef Flosierowicz reports to the city authorities on his conversations with the Grand Crown Chancellor concerning the debt of the Chamberlain Laskowski and appeals to the castle courts. He also urges the urgent dispatch of documents in the ongoing dispute with Mr. Hordyński over Kulparków.

J. Flosierowicz urges the Lviv Magistrate to urgently send documents and legal extracts concerning the farm in Kulparków for the trial against Mr. Hordyński. He also reminds the city authorities about the payment of his overdue annual salary.

J. Flosierowicz sends an extract of the decree in the trial against the Lviv castle judge Hordyński, while thanking them for the fish sent. In a postscript, he requests an authentic extract from a 1703 royal decree to defend the magistrate's jurisdiction in the case of Skinderski against Zadykiewicz.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv magistrate about the efforts of Mr. Kupiński to obtain a royal restoration of his good name and the necessity of referring the case to court. He requests the submission of trial records, the verdict, and Kupiński's resignation from appeal in order to raise the plea of res judicata.

J. Flosierowicz informs the Lviv authorities that Mr. Kupiński is seeking only a pardon and a declaration of good standing at the Royal Court in Warsaw, accepting the remainder of the first-instance verdict. The author recommends the urgent dispatch of the reeve's clerk, Skwarczyński, with the trial records and awaits the magistrate's decision on the matter.

Flemming, née Litolff von Edlersberg, asks the Lviv administrator for permission for Zofia Przeslewiczowa to visit regularly and potentially stay overnight during the absence of her husband, who is in Brody. The author vouches for the woman's impeccable conduct, citing her daughter's long-term service for a mutual acquaintance.

Aleksander Fiałkowski reports to Jan Jabłonowski on his efforts to win over and maintain the Chamberlain of Przemyśl for the interests of the Jabłonowski family, promising him, among other things, a horse from the Voivode of Kraków. He also mentions parliamentary matters and a financial assignment for Czarniecki.

Elżbieta Firlejowa, née Radziwiłł, mourns the death of her husband, describing this loss as a tragedy affecting not only her but the entire society. She addresses the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, and his wife, requesting their presence at the funeral ceremonies in Lublin.

Rector of the Krakow Academy Stanisław Filipowicz informs the Lviv authorities about the disciplinary verdict issued against Father Małecki for disobedience, assuring them of the inviolability of municipal prerogatives. He also declares that he has entrusted temporary administration to Father Opejdowicz and expresses readiness to send a new person to replace the unaccepted Mr. Jankiewicz.

Festenburg requests the Mayor of Lwów to temporarily admit the impoverished Kozłowska to an almshouse free of charge while she awaits a permanent vacancy. He explains that her current food and maintenance are being provided by Mr. Gutowski.