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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.

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.

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.

Jan Boczkowski justifies his possible absence from the border inspection on the Zubrza with Mr. Szymon due to a sudden leg ailment and presents a legal opinion in writing in defense of the city's rights to the disputed land. He points to old royal decrees confirming the borders of Kozielniki and Sknyłów and argues regarding the jurisdiction in the dispute.

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.

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 Lwów for the congratulations 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 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.

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.

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.

Jan Kazimierz Brodzicki informs the authorities of Lwów about the great recognition of the Voivode of Bełz for the heroic defense of the city and advises them to pay him a visit of thanks. At the same time, the author intercedes with the magistrate for subjects from the village of Żurawka who have suffered harm.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Reinhold Bruß thanks Arthur Forbes for the amount of 50 florins transferred and confirms its receipt. He also informs about withdrawing another 25 florins for the stepson's education in Kraków, asking for these expenses to be settled.

Reinhold Bruß informs Arthur Forbes that this time he is unable to collect the money due and asks for an excuse and understanding. In closing, he sends the addressee wishes for a successful journey.

Reinhold Bruß confirms to Arthur Forbes the receipt of an order for the shipment of 256 hundredweights of cloth to Wrocław and reports on the state of preparations for the wagon expedition. He mentions the coordination of activities with Tomasz Taylor and Ferdynand Engelhard, as well as freight settlement issues.

Reinhold Bruß addresses the issue of the weight of the shipped goods and thanks Arthur Forbes for paying 30 florins to Stanisław Gołębiowski in Kraków. In order to settle the debt, he sends a bill of exchange to be realized at Jan Rycze in Lublin.

Reinhold Bruß informs Arthur Forbes about sending three wagonloads of parsley seeds from Zamość to Jarosław and settling the payment for the drivers, asking for their sale and for the debt to be settled. He also sends a letter to Mr. Hölzener and asks for news from the Vistula and about his brother.

Reinhold Bruß informs Artur Forbes about receiving a delayed letter from Kraków and about sending a hunting hanger with clothing accessories. He also expresses gratitude for the honors shown and sends greetings from himself and his wife.

Reingold Bruß explains the delay in correspondence due to work related to grain shipments and provides reports on wheat and oil prices in Gdańsk. He thanks him for the recommendation to Peter Forbes, informs him about a cloth order, and wishes him successful sales of the oxen prepared by the addressee.

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

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

King Sigismund I settles a dispute in Lwów, sentencing councilors Maciej Mikulka, Jan Kochno, and Jan Frayborg to imprisonment in a tower for unlawfully inciting the commonalty. He orders the city council to account for public revenues and fortification funds before royal commissioners and delegates of the commune and guilds.

W. S. Burzyński reports on the difficulties in obtaining an inquisition in Lublin due to the stubborn resistance of Mr. Dobrzański, who demands payment in minted thalers. He strongly urges Stanisław Głogowski to arrive in person for the upcoming tribunal session to save the case and avert danger.

The city authorities of Lwów, with the consent of the guilds and the commonalty, sell to the community of perpetual vicars of the Lwów Cathedral an annual rent of ten florins, secured on all municipal revenues, for the sum of two hundred florins with the right of redemption. The condition for the city to redeem the rent is prior notification to the chapter and the vicars at least eight months in advance.

Martin Burckhardt laments that due to unfortunate circumstances, he was unable to meet Arthur Forbes in person before his departure. He requests that the intended message be conveyed via the next post in a letter or through Mr. D. F.

Martin Burckhart thanks Arthur Forbeß for his fatherly advice and the recommendation provided. He also informs him of the successful commencement of his new position in Kraków at the beginning of May 1692.

Martin Burkhart thanks Arthur Forbes for his kind letter and explains that his current work for Doctor Andzeleri is temporary until he finds a better position. He requests a prompt reply with a concrete proposal and decision so that he can settle accounts with his current employer in time before his departure to a health resort.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the General Sejm in Piotrków, settles a dispute between the burghers of Lviv and the Jews, introducing an ordinance limiting the commercial activities of Lviv and suburban Jews. The document prohibits them, among other things, from home-based and itinerant trade, forbids the sale of spices and silk, and strictly regulates the trade in cloth, wax, hides, and oxen.

Burnett asks Forbes to mediate between John Lithgow and John and Godfried Bell. He reports a brawl and threats of further insult as hearsay; he recommends a settlement and confidentiality.

Burnett complains about the failure of William Thomson to repay a loan of 292 pieces of coin. He threatens to instruct his servant James to seize the debt if the debtor does not pay within a week or two; he mentions a general shortage of money.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the settlement ruling of a royal commission regulating the rates and collection principles for customs, bridge tolls, causeway tolls, and market fees on the route from Lviv to Wallachia. The privilege protects Lviv burghers and merchants from arbitrary and burdensome charges by defining tariffs for specific localities in Ruthenia and Podolia.

Georg Buchan discusses issues of transport and the sale of a batch of cloth at the fair and explains the reasons for halting the purchase of increasingly expensive crimson fabrics. He also strongly requests the enforcement of payment from a bill of exchange from Paul Galbreath due to his own liquidity problems.

George Buchan informs Artur Forbes about difficulties in the trade of cloth and rasch caused by the harsh winter and high prices, and shares news about the troop movements of King William. Furthermore, he asks the addressee to persuade Paweł Galbreath to settle the outstanding payment.

Georg Buchan informs Arthur Forbes about progress in importing cloth, pricing difficulties, and a change of correspondence address to Zamość. He also reports on the death of the addressee's godson and conveys war and political news from Western Europe.