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Kraków warns that the plague in Hungary is approaching the Polish border and, according to fresh news, has appeared in the towns of Orava. Concern is raised by the movement of Hungarians, Polish workers from vineyards, craftsmen, and deserters. The magistrate also states that in Biały Dunajec, eight people died in two houses after the arrival of a digger, but no further deaths have been recorded there for five weeks. It recommends caution to Lwów and warning the border towns.

Kraków refers to a rumor about the appearance of the plague on the Turkish border, in a town with an uncertainly read name. It asks Lwów for reliable information. It announces, for safety, the control of people arriving or passing from that side and requiring an authentic passport confirming origin from a healthy area.

Kraków received Lwów's letter of August 5 along with the interrogation of Szewelier. The creditors do not demand his transport, as there is nothing to pay off the debts with. They are ready to reimburse the costs of food and the work of officials, but they do not intend to pay his Lwów debts.

The magistrate of Kraków asks for the search and imprisonment in Lwów of a Frenchman called Szewele, also appearing as Rytter. It attributes to him fraud against creditors, escape with over seven hundred red zlotys, and leaving a pregnant wife. It presents the news about two earlier wives as a rumor.

The creditors did not find the expected money on the detainee. Kraków leaves the recognition of debts and charges to the local court, asks for an interrogation according to the attached questions, and an authenticated record. The creditors promise to cover the office fees and modest sustenance from the beginning of the imprisonment.

After receiving the letter from the 26th of the previous month, the magistrate persuaded Szewelier's creditors to cover the costs of his food and the work of officials. It informs about sending 282 tymfs via Stobkowski [?] and thanks Lwów for the effort and expenses.

Kraków thanks for finding and imprisoning Szewele alias Rytter. It suspends sending a man for the detainee because Lwów demanded the arrival of a commissioner and the coverage of local debts and costs. It asks for their itemization so that the messenger can arrive with the appropriate money.

Kraków thanks the magistrate of Lwów for the letter of August 8, conveying news about contagious diseases in Podolia, Ukraine, Kamieniec Podolski, and Żółkiew, as well as the precautionary measures taken. It requests further news and declares the reimbursement of transport costs for the letters.

The magistrate of Kraków sends its citizen for detailed news about contagious diseases spreading in Ruthenia, Ukraine, and Podolia. It asks Lwów to inform the envoy, detain travelers and merchants from the affected areas, check passports, and verify certificates of healthy origin for travelers and goods. It demands the authentication of the documents' good origin with an official signature and the city seal before allowing further passage.

Responding to Lwów's inquiry, Lublin provides the fees: one zloty per barrel of wine for the voivode and three groschen for the deputy voivode. It does not indicate a similar burden for other goods. It mentions the levy on food brought from the countryside and contributions from merchants and guilds when setting prices twice a year. It asks that the response remain confidential.

The magistrate of Lublin complains that the butchers' guild refuses to pay the poll tax, citing residence outside the city jurisdiction, and has issued summons against the city before the kaptur courts. It asks the magistrate of Lwów for an authentic document confirming whether local guilds pay the burdens of the Republic and the city even when their members live under other jurisdictions. In a postscript, it asks about the organization of the Lwów court, the role of clerical judges, and the venue for court sessions.

The president and councilors of Lublin announce that they have elected delegates from among themselves to Warsaw for September 1, 1738, in accordance with the written order of the Grand Crown Treasurer. The delegates are to participate in the preparation of the Crown treasury instruction. The authors express hope that the Lwów magistrate will also fulfill the treasurer's will.

Lublin, having received no response to the previous letter, again asks Lwów to provide the decree of the Radom Tribunal, by virtue of which Lwów was to be exempted from the exchange of red zlotys. It promises mutual assistance in similar matters.

The magistrate of Lublin refers to news about a royal commission examining the case between the Lwów authorities and the Jews trading in the city. It wants to imitate Lwów's actions and asks for an authenticated copy of the decree, exclusively regarding the point on the removal of Jews, to serve as a precedent. It declares it will cover the chancery fees.

The magistrate of Lublin thanks for the interest in an unusual unfortunate event and for the letters of intercession. It asks for the case, which is to be examined by the Tribunal, to be recommended to the Archbishop of Lwów, and for the attached letter to be delivered. It does not describe the event itself nor name the parties to the dispute.

The delegates confirm receipt of the letter from the Lwów magistrate with Sejm projects. They declare their respect for its will but do not understand the reasons for the decision provided in the letter. They announce their further journey. A dense postscript contains additional instructions, largely unreadable.

The authors write from Zamość to the Lwów magistrate about the difficulties of the journey. Before departure, the axle of the luggage wagon broke; reloading items and obtaining parts for the carriage delayed the trip. They set off in the evening for Janów, leaving the driver with the belongings, and the next day they waited for him until noon. Further on, the carriage kept breaking down. The final part of the report is missing.

Jarosław responds to Lwów's request by sending an executioner. It demands his quick return after the execution, with a certificate and on a good wagon. A Lwów burgher remains in Jarosław as a guarantee of return.

Aloy thanks for the Lenten victuals and encourages the recipients to submit requests that would allow him to reciprocate.

Aloy could not personally help the envoy in Warsaw because he was in Dresden. However, he assures that he recommended the magistrate to an unnamed dignitary, who accepted the Lenten gift. The delivery of the gift is not described in detail.

Confirmation of receipt of the Lenten gift and a request to indicate an opportunity to do a favor for the magistrate.

Antici received the magistrate's letters through his envoy, who arrived in Rome on November 15. He assures of further help in defending public rights and announces a joint consultation with the envoy and Stefanoni on measures leading to a successful conclusion of the case.

After reading the archbishop's official declaration, Antici advises a settlement. He claims that the intended transfer of the painting of the Mother of God from the chapel is to leave the patronage rights, foundations, and services intact, and further litigation may expose the magistrate to defeat, disgrace, and costs. He proposes mediation by a learned clergyman friendly to both sides.

Antici assures his commitment to the addressees' affairs and the obtaining of a prohibition from the Sacred Congregation of the Council. He requests a power of attorney issued to himself, with the right to appoint Franciszek Stefanoni or another deputy, and funds for expenses. He declares that he is not seeking his own fee.

The author received two letters, documents, and a transfer from Warsaw smaller than announced: 54 ducats, corresponding to 27 Hungarian ducats, instead of 30. He refers the matter to Stefanoni, to whom further correspondence should be directed. He explains that the chapter may support the archbishop and mentions an information letter submitted to the Congregation.

The author complains about the lack of settlement for expenses incurred for the city and about the magistrate's conduct. He demands the return of 420 florins and other dues, refers to the decree and the August 20 deadline, and finally writes about his health and limiting further travel.

Bartsch awaits the chancellor's response to the city's project and discusses the documents needed to confirm the city's rights regarding scales and jurisdiction. He reminds of the need for an earlier decree from the treasurer and the preparation of a settlement of the Jews' debt. He also writes about the planned assistance of the bishop at the Sejm and renews the request for funds for living expenses.

Bartsch informs about the project submitted to the chancellor, the planned action of the good order commission, and the need for a memorial to the king. He describes the discussion about privileges, Catholics, and dissidents, and the proposed condition of bearing city burdens upon the admission of foreign merchants. He announces further consultations on law and jurisdiction, urges the second deputy, and asks for funds for further work.

Bartsch has received the city authorities' letter and announces the submission of the attachment to the vice-chancellor and a request for support in the dispute with the Dominicans. He sends the chancellor's letter concerning the Hołosko case, reports on the intended actions of the Ruthenian bishop, and the request for a date for the commission settling city sums. He thanks for the news about the fire at the Dominicans' and points to the need for additional deputies and the possibility of an amicable settlement of the case with the parish priest.

The deputies await the outcome of the city projects submitted to the chancellor along with the demands of other cities. They report on Russian and Prussian interventions, announced local diets, and the continuation of the Sejm. They ask for documents of sums secured on the city's property for the settlement proceedings expected in February. In a postscript, they renew the request for the promised letters.

Bartsch thanks the city authorities for their previous election to their ranks, offers New Year's wishes, and conveys a rumor about a commission for all cities. He reports on the beginning of the Senatus Consilium, but there is no news yet about the start of the court courts.

Bielski demands the settlement of 2,600 PLN of annual rent for the palace before the Halych Gate. The tenant refers to Russian quartering. The author proposes deducting taxes and returning the rest from the public treasury.

Brzeski responds to the fear of detaining Lviv merchants in connection with the Kamieniec case. He assures the safety of the Lviv citizens; he requires the customary reporting in the city. He mentions a future royal decree.

He thanks for the New Year's wishes and the gift. In a postscript, he supports the request of Łukaszewski [?] to keep him in the syndicature of the city of Lviv.

Brzozowski thanks for the kind memory, wishes, and bellaria, i.e., delicacies. He promises to return the favor at the next opportunity.

He thanks for the fish and a box of plums. He notes that he did not receive a certain customary component of the gift, probably due to a mistake by the messenger. He promises favors.

He thanks the magistrate for the provisions for the time of Lent and a box of delicacies. He assures of his attachment to the city's affairs and wishes prosperity.

Józef Błazowski recommends Fr. Marcin Welimski for the vacant mansionary at St. Mary's after the resignation of Fr. Petranski, a Lviv vicar. The appointment remains at the discretion of the magistrate.

Błazowski warns that the premature imprisonment of Balicki may expose the office to liability. He discusses subsequent publications, an execution mandate, a court summons, and the need for consultation before further execution.

Following the universal of the treasurer, Błazowski asks the magistrate to postpone the tax on prices until October 20, when he himself will arrive. He counts on the participation of the deputy voivode. The tax concerns the prices of goods and food.

Bobowski intercedes for the widow Iliniczowa, who lacks tax receipts for her tenement house. He fears the city's claims against the captain and his subsequent recourse against her. The author invokes the special consideration due to widows and orphans.

Białobrzeski thanks the magistrate for fish he has not yet received and accepts the power of attorney. He considers the proposed fixed amount low; he expects additional remuneration for handling the cases.

The rector thanks the magistrate for the wishes. Candidate Belli should still improve his education; the rector would prefer to send someone else but will agree if the city maintains the choice. He praises the maintenance of the academic school.

Wessel from Kozienice thanks for the New Year's wishes. He wishes prosperity to the whole city, and especially to the members of the magistrate.

Wessel thanks the magistrate for the New Year's wishes, reciprocates them to the whole city, and assures of his continued favor.

Wessel confirms the acceptance of good Wrocław tynfs at two six-groschen coins each. He leaves the quality assessment to the sellers and buyers; he has forbidden the further issuance of plates used to distinguish them.

Wessel praises Lviv's vigilance against bad currency, criticizes border starosts, and orders supervision of circulation. A found stamp for small heads is to help detect the manufacturer.

Wessel allows the magistrate to publicly announce the marking of good six-groschen coins bearing his seal, if necessary. The condition is the undoubted quality of the coins attached to the notes.

Wessel responds to the New Year's wishes. He considers the previous universals a sufficient explanation of the announced reduction and announces the attachment of the decree of the Piotrków Tribunal.

Wielopolski explains that after a complaint against Ensign Koc was filed with the Hetman, he cannot resolve the matter himself. He is waiting for instructions from a higher authority without prejudging the validity of the allegations.