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The King places Marcin Raniszewski, who submitted to the authority of the Lwów magistrate, under his protection and recommends his election to the local scribal office and the bench. The preserved text breaks off before the end of the letter.

Jan Studnicki and Andrzej Zdelejzyk complain about imprisonment and sequestration despite an unexpired three-year lease of Lwów's revenues. The King orders their release, taking into account disasters and municipal exemptions, and to maintain the contract until the end of the term.

The King approves a three-year contract regarding Tłumaczki, allows Baydułtowicz's deputy during his absence in royal service, and grants priority for the next three years. He deems contrary rescripts invalid.

The King asks Cardinal Virginio Orsini to obtain a judicial commission from the Pope in a dispute between the Mayor of Lwów and the Franciscans. The dispute arises from the detention of the perpetrator of a fatal wounding and the questioning of secular jurisdiction on charges of violating ecclesiastical immunity.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to maintain the widow and children of Andrzej Dalczyński, a doctor and councilor of Lwów, in the agreement regarding the hospital village of Malechów. He orders them not to take the village away from them or enter into an agreement with another tenant.

The King rebukes the delay in the delivery of artillery supplies and demands the preparation of carters in consultation with the captain left with the cannons in Lwów. The costs are to be covered by the General of Artillery; further delay will hold the addressees responsible.

The King again orders the authorities of Lwów to provide the necessary number of carters to transport the ammunition remaining in the city. The artillery captain is to pay in cash. The King threatens that further delay will be considered stubbornness on the part of the city and will result in execution against the persons and property of the authorities.

The King condemns the authorities of Lwów for failing to follow his advice and allowing murders and robberies to occur. He demands a strict investigation, the detention of all perpetrators and accomplices, and their imprisonment until the arrival of the commission. He emphasizes that it is forbidden to harm Jews and non-believers or to shed innocent blood, and anticipates punishing the guilty as an example to others.

The King entrusts full command over the city and castle of Lwów to Olewiński, the wojski of Lwów. The magistrate is to communicate with the commander on security matters, comply with the King's will conveyed by him, and show him obedience.

Following the raids by Tatars and Cossacks, the King entrusts the defense of Lwów to Jan Berens, lieutenant colonel of the Ruthenian Voivode's regiment. He orders them to receive him with his soldiers, take an oath, provide assistance in defense, and issue funds from the czopowe tax for the needs of the garrison. Expenses are to be settled against the city's taxes.

The King informs about the conclusion of a marriage agreement with Archduchess Eleonora, the Emperor's sister. He announces her reception in Częstochowa in the last days of Shrovetide and celebrations in Warsaw on March 2. He expects the participation of representatives of Lwów in welcoming the future Queen.

The King accuses the authorities of Lwów of supporting persons harming customs revenues, driving away guards, and letting goods pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

Based on the report of the Crown Court Marshal, the administrator of customs, the King accuses the Lwów interpreter Mikołaj Bajdułowicz of harming customs revenues and inciting others. He demands his removal from office and the appointment of a successor; in case of delay, he will appoint a suitable person himself.

The Dominicans complain to the King about the cramped conditions of the church and monastery and the lack of a proper cemetery, forcing burials by the public street. They ask for the possibility of purchasing townhouses near the church. The King orders a commission to be sent to resolve the disputed legal issues and demands the city's assistance without hindering the monastic undertaking.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lwów, also mentioning rapid infantry support.

The King reminds the magistrate of the subsidy enacted by the Sejm and assigned to Lwów by universal. The treasury has not received the due payment, so the King renews the demand for the immediate transfer of 12,000 Polish zlotys, noting that he cannot waive this sum.

The King assures of his knowledge of Lwów's loyalty and his efforts against the enemy. He informs that he has ordered the Hetman to immediately assign an appropriate garrison and commander to the city and to ensure the allocation of the czopowe tax for fortifications. He announces his own arrival, dependent on the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie.

The King informs the magistrate about keeping Eliasz Łącki in the position of commander and about the order not to burden residents and newcomers with undue charges, with explicit consideration for Jews.

The King intercedes for the under-cupbearer Przemysław [?] Dziurski and orders an immediate review of his claim against the burgher woman Krauzowa [?].

The King forbids the commander Eliasz Łącki from making new levies on residents and newcomers. He is to accept the established honorarium of thirty zlotys from the city and respect the city's judiciary.

Jan Ubaldini represented the city at the Sejm out of his own turn, replacing Bartłomiej Zimorowicz at his request. The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to assist him in obtaining the due remuneration from the colleague he replaced.

The King rebukes the neglect of guardianship over orphans and orders the selection of guardians for Teresa after Bartłomiej Zimorowicz, the preparation of an inventory, the verification of accounts, the repayment of proven debts, and the preservation of assets to ensure the girl's maintenance and upbringing.

The King orders that the Bonifraters be allowed to purchase two adjacent plots of land to expand their previously founded hospital, following an appraisal and with the preservation of ground rent.

Jan III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal proceedings. The clause regarding their subordination to royal courts requires further verification.

The King orders the enforcement of a previous judgment protecting the Jews of Lwów. Attackers are posing as students; the magistrate is to prevent riots, detain the perpetrators, try them, and remove them from the city.

The King demands a swift judicial division of the inheritance, accusing Antoni Solski, who holds the entire estate, of avoiding a resolution and the ineffectiveness of mediation.

The Augustinians, through their provincial and the royal preacher, request the resumption of services in Loreto. The King orders the city not to interfere with their return and ministry.

The King renews an ineffective order to repair the road from Zboiska and the bridges. He sends a supervisor and orders the townspeople and suburban residents to participate jointly with labor and funds.

According to the King's report, students of the parish school attacked the Ruthenian school, destroyed books, and assaulted the guardians. The King orders the protection of the school and proceedings against the superior if he is subject to secular jurisdiction.

The King announces the conclusion of a marriage agreement between his daughter and the Elector of Bavaria, with the ceremony scheduled in Warsaw for August 15, 1694.

The King forbids the magistrate from taking arbitrary actions against Jewish merchants whose shops have been closed. The dispute is to be settled by the royal court.

August II praises Lwów's unwavering loyalty to the enemy, announces the readiness of troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against Dr. Altenberk, who for unknown reasons went to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

August II instructs the magistrate to admit the men assigned to defend the fortress under the command of the Voivode of Kalisz, to ensure defense and provisions, and to follow the local commander.

August II recommends Wojciech Urbański, formerly a councilor and mayor of Jarosław, for the vacant office of councilor in Lwów. He cites his defense of Jarosław against military arbitrariness and the granting of a royal servitor status.

Ludwika Maria announces the transfer of Krasińska, a lady from her court, and Palmerowa from Sambor to Lwów for safety. She asks the magistrate for suitable vacant rooms and all necessary comforts during their stay.

The Magistrate of Brody complains about the detention of goods and the collection of tolls by the people of Lwów. According to the complaint, several dozen armed men detained the merchants' oxen in Toporów, demanding 1300 zł; later, 300 zł was taken in Lwów for the detained goods. A request to the Crown Standard-Bearer for the protection of the city's privileges.

Warsaw is conducting a dispute before the Radom Tribunal against the Warsaw land regarding the 'szelężne' and 'czopowe' taxes imposed on foreign wines. It asks Lwów for an official confirmation of whether it pays these taxes and at what rates per barrel of Hungarian wine, French 'okszeft', and other beverages.

Response to the letter of March 23, 1763, regarding currency exchange rates. The Magistrate of Warsaw explains that the conversion table of the Grand Crown Treasurer, announced in castles and cities, is in force. Municipal authorities are not authorized to independently determine the differences between types of coins.

In response to a request for information about the joint guild of glaziers and tinsmiths, the Magistrate of Old Warsaw informs about the issuance of a certified copy of its articles. It states that the statute was granted by the magistrate, then approved by Polish kings, and the copy was compared with the original.

The authorities of Old Warsaw sympathize with the people of Lwów regarding the burdens imposed by Becal. They inform about stopping the fee of 2 zlotys for every 100 zlotys, which the customs administrator demanded from merchants going to the Jarosław fair. They also describe an independent intervention against the increase of 'hiberna', despite the lack of cooperation from the delegates of Lwów and Kraków.

The authorities of Wrocław want to restore trade interrupted by the plague in Poland. They do not consider rumors about the end of the epidemic sufficient: they ask Lwów for the reliable status of the city and the voivodeship, as well as evidence of the cessation of infections and the cleaning of infected places and buildings. They announce their intention to restore trade, even if initially with restrictions.

The authorities of Gdańsk again ask Lwów for help for Jan Guliński, associated with their gymnasium, in recovering the inheritance due to him from his father. Most of the property is with his brother-in-law Jan Bulcz. They ask for the return of excessively seized shares without a trial and for a quick response to the previous intercession from nearly four months ago.

Gdańsk conveys the complaints of its own merchants trading in Lwów: violation of old rights, fees, closing of warehouses, accusations of unauthorized contracts, and inspection of books despite the lack of evidence. It asks for the removal of abuses, reserving the possibility of turning to the King. The truthfulness of the complaints was presented conditionally.

Gdańsk responds to Lwów's letter of February 13 about the incident of closing the gates. It expresses sympathy and hope for a settlement through senators, provided that the city's rights and the magistrate's honor are preserved. It recommends talking to the Crown Chancellor.

Gdańsk sympathizes with the Lwów magistrate for the injury caused to the mayor. It doubts whether presenting the matter at the future Sejm will bring the desired result, but leaves the choice to Lwów. It could not include the matter in the instructions for the Sejm because the regional council in Starogard was broken up on August 27. It advises the secretary in Warsaw to lobby dignitaries, especially the Crown Chancellor, for compensation and the future safety of the magistrates' honor.

In connection with confirmed news about the plague in Hungary, Transylvania, and on the borders of Poland, Gdańsk establishes the requirement of reliable health certificates for persons and goods entering the city. It asks Lwów to inform residents and neighbors, comply with the regulation, and show similar preventive care.

Gdańsk recalls the earlier warning about the plague in Hungary and Transylvania and conveys news about its beginnings in some nearby places in Poland. It demands reliable health certificates for arrivals and goods, specifying the conditions for their issuance.

After receiving news about a renewed plague in Hungary, Gdańsk renews the ordinance from about two years ago. The entry of persons and the admission of goods are made conditional on reliable documents of origin from healthy places free from suspicion of infection.

Gdańsk informs about reports it considers reliable regarding the beginnings of the plague in some parts of Poland. It announces the requirement for documents of origin for persons and goods from healthy places and asks Lwów to disseminate the ordinance and take preventive measures.

Gdańsk responds to the Lwów complaint of May 10 regarding the detention of the tailor Jan Koch after the expiration of his one-year contract. It cites a different account from Princess Jabłonowska, the Bracław Voivodeship Governor's wife: Koch is to be at liberty and able to return to Lwów at the beginning of September. The city does not decide the case, which is pending in royal courts.