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The author thanks the addressee for information about the college. She explains that she is considering it for her son, but does not want to inform either the boy or his tutor yet.

Wielopolska asks for relief regarding the hiberna of the Nowy Targ starosty, which is already burdened with three banners and a fourth one announced. In a postscript, she conveys reports about the detention of Poles in France.

The author congratulates the addressee on his safe arrival and his wife's successful delivery. She thanks him for his solidarity regarding the Sapieha family's misfortune and asks for the safe delivery of the relics.

Wielopolska thanks him for his kindness and wishes to reciprocate the help. She is worried about her niece's health; she also sends greetings and news that friends are expecting the addressee.

Gabriel sends the repaired carriage back to the Voivode via Janicki and declares his readiness to be of service. He also asks for help for his relative in military matters.

The author reports on a clergyman's illness and a request for fish for the prince. He conveys a sharp report about Trębecki and announces further verification of the news; he asks for the maintenance of patronage.

The sender commends himself to the memory and grace of the addressee. He mentions his manuscript and the memory of the late hetman; details of the request remain partially illegible.

Winnicki presents the dispute with Metropolitan Załęski over the archimandrites in Walawa, Dermań, and Dubno. He asks the voivode for intercession with the nuncio after filing an appeal; the letter itself does not settle the rights to the benefices.

The captain of troops returning from Hungary presents an assignment for quarters. The author mentions 90 rations and 1700 PLN per month, compares the burden with Borzechów, and asks the Voivode for instructions.

The author discusses prices and timber rafting, proposes Gdańsk purchases before the convocation. He reports the burning of barns with grain and the beating of Śliwice residents and the extortion of eight carts.

After presenting the universals, the commandant recalled several dozen Saxons from the starosty. The author announces a list of spices and fabrics as well as a trip to Gdańsk; he advises sending ships with grain quickly.

The author discusses consultations with the Standard-bearer of Sanok and the nobility before the sejmik. He asks about the reception of the universal from Żółkiew and announces talks with the opposing side to persuade participants to unity.

Wojakowski asks to maintain the voivode's favor and for mediation in an illegible property matter. He offers his services and sends greetings from his wife.

Gałecki reports from Środa on disputes during the sejmik, an attempt to break it up, and issues regarding the distribution of hiberna. He announces further information in a separate letter; part of the report and the postscript remain unread.

Harstall seeks to defend his reputation and obtain payment of the sum covered by the assignment. He accuses the Duke of Courland of attempting to seize it and demanding a settlement; he also mentions a major who left the Duke.

The author asks the voivode for help in a dispute with the Duke of Courland. He has received a summons to Lwów for January 22 of the following year and wants to present evidence against the accusations and maintain the hetman's favor.

Glasnapp announces his arrival in Gniew at the voivode's request, but can only bring six reiters. He asks for a meeting date; he mentions the stay of the Voivode of Płock in Gdańsk.

Gorzewski reports on the gathering of provisions by the Saxons and their storage in Toruń. He himself lacks the funds for further travel and asks for a quick order.

Gorzewski assures that he writes with every post and asks his patron for further instructions.

The crossing of the Vistula delays the mail. The author proposes a way to borrow money through an intermediary secured by Winiarski's signature; he also indicates a second contact.

Grodzicki thanks the voivode of Volhynia for promises and actual protection extended to his family, assuring him of gratitude and readiness to serve.

Grodzicki thanks the recipient for receiving his brother kindly. He mentions his brother’s old age and his own difficulties during the interregnum, then requests continued help and protection.

Gurowski asks Jabłonowski to protect his leased estates from military quartering, citing the hetman’s declaration. He lists several properties and promises efforts concerning a payment assignment.

Gurowski thanks his patron for securing exemption from military quartering. He promises further work on an assignment and requests protection for his brother and an opportunity to demonstrate innocence.

Gurowski protests a renewed hiberna assignment despite receipts from the Lviv commission. He gives a daily cost of sixteen złoty plus upkeep for deputies, requests their withdrawal and mentions paralysis and undelivered receipts.

Gurowski seeks help in obtaining money and protection before a military commission. He promises to produce documents intended to establish his innocence of the accusations against him.

Gurowski requests support in a military confederation matter and gives his brother Wojciech power of attorney. He describes estate management in Mszana and silver-mining trials in Olkusz, hoping to join the coming campaign.

Davia thinks peace with the Turks will not reconcile the opposing sides and Italy may suffer more than Poland. He wishes to observe events from far away and names Prussia as the remaining source of fear.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

Cardinal d’Arquian intends to seek redress for an insult at Magierów and asks the voivode to send the necessary records from Lviv. He sends greetings to the hetman and the recipient’s family.

Cardinal d’Arquian thanks the recipient for friendship and interest in his affairs, promises to demonstrate his gratitude and asks him to convey assurances of service to the grand hetman.

The sender addresses the honorable voivode and benefactor, probably Jan Jabłonowski. The sender writes about a matter involving people identified as Domaradzki and [surname reading uncertain], refers to earlier proceedings, and makes a request to the addressee; details and some names remain uncertain. The letter ends with the date from Lviv, 30 January 1699. The sender’s signature is illegible.

Kazimierz Dłużewski writes to Jan Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the planned election of the Chełm chamberlain. He asks that a sejmik not be convened, citing the unsuitable candidacy of the Chełm standard-bearer and the nobility’s freedom to choose. The letter was written in Lublin on 1 June; the year 1698 comes from the inventory description.

Family and property news, a partially illegible mention of regiments, and fear of a lack of consensus following the issuance of universals. Announcement of arrival after the holidays.

The letter discusses the position of the Podstoli of Halicz, the care of the sister, and property conditions; it contains the amount of 30,000, but its exact purpose was not deciphered.

Concern caused by the lack of news about the health of the addressee's family; readiness to visit the sister-in-law and announcement of a trip to Lwów.

Personal correspondence about health, persons directed to Pani Kamieniecka, and a doctor; the postscript mentions Pan Złotnicki.

Tomasz Józef Zamoyski thanks the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his patronage with the Voivode of Kraków, which ensured the successful course of the Wisznia sejmik session. He commends himself to his further kindness and conveys greetings from his brothers.

Marcin Kątski asks the addressee to intercede with the Castellan of Kraków regarding the collection of soldiers' pay in the Poznań and Kalisz voivodeships. He indicates that all details of the matter will be presented in person by the officers he recommends.

Jan Bonawentura Krasiński reports to Jan Jabłonowski on the proceedings of the post-Sejm Senate council, the pressure to sign the treaty concerning Elbląg, and the introduction of Saxon troops at the expense of Polish regiments. He also informs about his planned trip to Rome, where he intends to meet the recipient's nephew, and expresses gratitude for the letters of recommendation sent.

Dated in Gdańsk on 29 April 1701, the letter includes references to “obieraniu” (choosing/electing) and “facilitando”; it concerns current political matters, but parts of the sentences are illegible. Page 34 continues the letter and p. 35 is its address wrapper.

Jan Krasiński sends Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski the preliminary printed sheets of the February issue of 'Merkuriusz', announcing that the rest will be sent by the next post due to delays at the printing house. He also urges the preparation of payment and an advance for the author of the publication to encourage him to continue his work reporting on current events.

The writer, whose signature may read Szczęsny Krzechowski, writes about taking over the administration of the Bishopric of Chełm and commends himself to the recipient’s favor and protection. The letter is dated at Chełm on 5 February 1697.

The writer describes her separation from a close relative, links it to her own “desperacy” (despair), and expresses affection. The address directs the letter to the Voivode of Volhynia; date and signature remain uncertain.

The writer discusses letters received and missing, expresses unease, and asks for further news. The French addition warmly addresses a sister. Page 39 contains a hard-to-read addition in another hand.

The writer addresses the recipient as a brother, expresses sadness and concern for his health, and asks for news. She signs herself “loving sister”; neither her name nor a date is secure.

The writer says that her brother is well, yet she misses him. She then mentions suffering; some details are illegible.

The writer worries about the lack of reliable news, mentions a stay in Warsaw and waiting for a reply, and refers to health and possible further action.

Letter from Krotoszyn to a “dear brother,” dated 27 December 1698. The address on p. 8 identifies the Voivode of Volhynia.

Letter to a “dear brother” about received news and personal affection; p. 18 contains further French text, not an address side.