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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesuit Jan Bielicki thanks 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 their benefactor to the care of the newborn Christ and his patron saint.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Brzeski responds to concerns regarding the detention of Lviv merchants in connection with the Kamianets case. He assures the safety of the Lvivians; requires the customary reporting in the city. He mentions a future royal decree.

Jan of Dawidów, sub-judge of Lwów and patron of the parish church in Dawidów, presents to the Archbishop of Lwów, Bernard Wilczek, the cleric Jerzy of Lwów for the parish vacant after the death of Gotard. He requests the granting of canonical investiture and the entrustment of spiritual and temporal administration of the parish.

Thanks for the New Year's wishes and the gift. In the postscript, he supports the request of Łukaszewski [?] to remain in the position of syndic of the city of Lwów.

Brzozowski expresses gratitude for the kind remembrance, wishes, and bellaria, i.e., delicacies. He promises to reciprocate the favor at the first opportunity.

Antoni Brzozowski thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the fish and plums sent, noting at the same time the absence of the customarily sent sturgeon. He also assures the councilors of his gratitude and readiness to perform any favors for the city.

Thanks the magistrate for the provisions for the Lenten season and a box of delicacies. Assures of his commitment to the city's affairs and wishes prosperity.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek grants the All Saints' altar in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv to the Lviv Furriers' Guild. In return, the furriers' brotherhood assumes the obligation of its permanent maintenance and the provision of a priest and anniversary masses.

Jan Brzozowski asks the scribe Zimnicki to handle the suffragan's case in Warsaw. He sends a copy to be signed and sealed; alternatively, he suggests the involvement of Zycherman [?].

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of Archbishop Bernard Wilczek, confirms the privilege of King Władysław Jagiełło from 1430. The document exempts the estates of the Archdiocese of Lviv from all state burdens, tributes, and services, and equates its immunities with the rights of the Archdiocese of Gniezno.

Walerian asks his own brother Walenty for a letter, news about their mother and wife, as well as military and parliamentary updates. He mentions a rumor about an acquaintance priest traveling to Rome; there is no confirmation of his stay.

King Sigismund I the Old grants to Stanisław of Chodecz, Marshal of the Kingdom of Poland, shares in the villages of Żydatycze and Maleczkowice, confiscated from the Lviv canons for failing to fulfill the duty of military service against the Voivode of Wallachia. The grant serves as a reward for the Marshal's military merits demonstrated during that same expedition.

Samuel Biderman confirms receipt of financial instructions and informs Arthur Forbes about the delivery of a batch of plain cloth along with an invoice. He also encourages the settlement of the remaining payment by Michaelmas and further commercial cooperation, including the purchase of silks.

King Sigismund I the Old grants permission to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv to purchase a third part of a mill in front of the Halych Gate from Margaret, widow of the miller Marcin Tłusty, and her children. The income from the mill is to be used to satisfy the needs of the chapter and the vicars, while preserving royal rights.

Birrell thanks Arthur Forbes for raising the matter of the boy in connection with Robert Forbes. He has written to Königsberg and expects a reply and the boy's arrival at the upcoming fair. He encloses a sample of the boy's handwriting, which he asks to be passed on to Robert, and offers his services to both Forbeses.

Laurens Birrell informs the merchant Arthur Forbes about the landlord's completion of repairs in his shop before the sender's trip to Lwów. Due to lack of time, the author is forced to end the correspondence hastily.

Birrel describes an attempt to detain him and his goods in Przeworsk due to a dispute with a Jewish leaseholder collecting a fee. Initially, he denies his presence, but witnesses confirm it. According to the author, he was released after explaining that he was transporting goods for the Castellan of Krakow. He warns Forbes that his goods are being watched.

Birrell asks Forbes for help in finding the original copy of a document defaming him and identifying the author. He writes about honor, reputation, and the circulation of the libel among their acquaintances. He points to A. Bailie as a person helpful in the investigation. An additional postscript mentions that some have admitted to reading the text.

King Sigismund I grants the cathedral chapter in Lviv permission to purchase, under the right of 'wyderkauf' (redeemable rent), an annual rent worth up to four hundred marks from landed or urban estates to support the clergy. The property acquired in this manner is perpetually exempted from the obligation of all military expeditions.

De Birckholtz explains to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, the impossibility of paying funds to the Starosta of Włodzimierz, as the available money is reserved exclusively for the hussar and pancerni banners. He assures, however, that he will attempt to resolve the issue if Lieutenant Colonel Brandt provides additional funds.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the city council of Lwów and the Starosta Stanisław of Chodecz, prohibiting the operation of taverns in the suburbs and limiting the permitted number of craftsmen in the Kraków Suburb to two tailors, two shoemakers, two blacksmiths, and tanners.