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[Polish; translation pending] Autor pyta o bezpieczny pobyt w otoczeniu Kantemirów, zagrożenie ze strony Szwedów oraz wiadomości o Lwowie. Prosi adresata o radę i ocenę sytuacji.

[Polish; translation pending] Nowo mianowany wojewoda ruski prosi magistrat, by nie wzywał przed swój sąd spraw Żydów należących do jego jurysdykcji. Zapewnia zarazem miasto o swojej opiece.

[Polish; translation pending] Michał Wiśniowiecki zawiadamia wuja o narodzinach syna. Przedstawia dziecko jako wnuka adresata i nadzieję na podtrzymanie rodziny. Dokładny dzień narodzin wymaga kontroli.

[Polish; translation pending] Autor tłumaczy brak osobistej wizyty nieustaloną zimową drogą. Zapewnia wuja o niezmiennej przychylności i prosi o dalszą protekcję.

[Polish; translation pending] Michał Wiśniowiecki obawia się, że nieprzychylne relacje osłabiły jego pozycję u dobrodzieja. Zapewnia o niewinności i prosi wuja o pośrednictwo oraz protekcję.

[Polish; translation pending] De Villar przekazuje wojewodzie list pana Duporta przez domowników we Lwowie. Objaśnia drogę odpowiedzi przez pakiet korespondencyjny i deklaruje gotowość do dalszych usług.

[Polish; translation pending] Z Lipska Gałecki dziękuje za otrzymany list i życzliwość, wspomina tutejszy dwór oraz królową. Ponawia prośbę o wstawiennictwo i opiekę nad żoną i dziećmi.

[Polish; translation pending] Gałecki zawiadamia szwagra, że19grudnia jego żona urodziła syna. Składa życzenia i przesyła ukłony rodzinie. Wyjaśnia, że nie pisze o sprawach publicznych, ponieważ oddalił się od dworu.

[Polish; translation pending] Gałecki prosi wojewodę o odnowienie przyjaźni, składa życzenia noworoczne i zapowiada wyjazd za granicę w sprawach publicznych. Dopisek dotyczy sporu i regimentu, lecz jest częściowo nieodczytany.

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 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.

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.

[Polish; translation pending] Wiadomości rodzinne i majątkowe, nie w pełni czytelna wzmianka o regimentach oraz obawa przed brakiem zgody po wydaniu uniwersałów. Zapowiedź przybycia po świętach.

The merchant confirms the arrival in Gdańsk of a shipment from Amsterdam containing a bed and fabric, and reports that the goods were handed over through an intermediary. He checks whether all the instructions have been carried out and reports losses of ships during severe weather.

The merchant confirms that the ordered goods have arrived in Gdańsk. He attributes the delay to severe weather and losses at sea, thanks the recipient for his confidence, and looks forward to meeting him in Warsaw during the Sejm.

The merchant reports on orders placed in Holland, thanks the recipient for a recommendation, gives prices for five kinds of grain, and warns that prices may rise further depending on supplies from Poland.

The letter mentions the previous week, a bishop, and matters concerning dietines and public affairs. Not all names and actions can be read securely. The closing gives 1 January 1703.

The letter responds to earlier correspondence; its subject remains poorly legible. The closing gives 5 February 1701. Page 44 carries an address.

The text concerns official matters and the Malbork general; references to the Chełmno Voivode and commissioners can be recognized. The notation on p. 32 may give 28 April and Heilsberg, but the year is uncertain.

The writer mentions news or an arrival from Wallachia, public expectations and petitions, and an audience. The brief text contains Latin insertions; not all details are legible. The date is 24 February 1703.

The writer says he lacks nothing, mentions travel and the road to Malbork, and addresses the recipient about further action. The date is clearly 31 January 1703; the place is uncertain.

The writer explains that he cannot stay longer, refers to matters “in spiritualibus et temporalibus,” and asks for the recipient’s continued goodwill. The text continues across pp. 58–59. The uncertain date inscription cannot be established.

The letter mentions a castellan and a case before a court; references to an accusation and evidence are also visible, but details are uncertain. The date appears to be 3 December 1701.

The writer discusses a matter requiring further legal action; the text contains Latin terms concerning proceedings and a reference to testimony or evidence. The details are only partly legible. The closing is dated at Malbork on 20 February 1703.

The text clearly concerns illness and health, but the specific course of events remains partly illegible. The date is 13 January 1703.

The writer discusses a general’s case and judicial matters; references to a judgment and law can be recognized, but some sentences are illegible. The date on p. 46 is 9 November 1701.

The letter to the Ruthenian Voivode concerns public affairs and official actions; references to a tax and the Sejm can be recognized on p. 22. The details cannot be reconstructed securely, and no date was read.

The writer explains that he had no new subject to write about, but incoming reports prompted a reply; he mentions correspondence and the recipient’s affairs. Parts of pp. 70–72 are illegible. The date appears to be 24 July 1700; the place is tentatively read as Heilsberg.

The letter mentions General B(e)ulski/Bulski, the Malbork office, and military and public matters; the exact name and parts of the argument are uncertain. The closing date is 23 April 1701; the place may be Heilsberg, but this reading is uncertain.

The writer addresses the Ruthenian Voivode; the partly legible text concerns an official matter and correspondence. The closing date is read as 18 January 1703; the place is uncertain.

The letter to the Ruthenian Voivode contains references to the Malbork general, offices, and military matters. Details cannot be reconstructed securely; no date was read.

The writer explains that a sudden indisposition prevented him from acting or travelling, and mentions official business and correspondence. The closing date is legible: 19 February 1701; the place is uncertain.

The writer refers to dietines and actions taken in public affairs, and asks or urges the recipient to take further steps. Details are partly illegible. The date is 18 November 1702.

The writer addresses the Ruthenian Voivode and describes matters requiring a decision; a legible passage contains Latin terms concerning law or procedure and a request for favorable consideration. The date is Zamość, 24 February 1703. The substance remains partly illegible.

Anna Zamoyska asks the Voivode of Ruthenia to intervene in a matter concerning her and her family. The text refers to support and approaching an office or persons, but the details remain unreadable. The dateline reads Zamość, 23 March 1695.

The writer addresses the Voivode of Ruthenia and discusses obligations and further steps in a matter. References to a duty and the handling of the matter are visible, but some details are illegible. Anna Zamoyska’s signature and the dateline indicate Zamość, 6 October 1701.

The writer addresses a voivode (the title is not fully legible) and discusses a matter connected with the sejmik and the recipient’s further action. A reference to the sejmik meeting the following Tuesday is visible. Anna Zamoyska’s signature and a Zamość dateline, 3 March 1695, appear on p. 48.