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Dr. Józef Awin hands over to director Czołowski a document about relics from 1698, found among the rubble in the attic of the building at ul. Sebastjańska 5 in Lwów. It is a later testimony of the discovery and transfer of the monument.

Borowski replies to syndic Frank regarding outstanding debts from the Sakrochowska tenement house. He questions the settlement and the city's delay, proposes a settlement with 5% interest, and announces that he will pursue claims in case of refusal.

Jordan asks the mayor to capture a carpenter who was supposed to leave agreed work and did not keep the contract. He is to be imprisoned in the town hall at the request of the complaining clergyman; the letter does not confirm the execution of the order.

The registrar asks to deduct 34 zlotys from the amount paid by the Lwów treasury to Herszko Lachmanowicz. This is an overdue fee for extracts and authentications; after receiving the money, he promises a receipt.

Wast informs about a successful return, asks for the collection of the amount of 300, and announces a further letter upon arrival in Kraków.

After the deputies failed to gather on time, a representative of the fiscal office threatens to resign and file a complaint with the treasury board. Wemmer calls a meeting at the syndic's office to avoid a reprimand.

Wemmer informs about a session ordered by the president concerning city privileges and asks the addressee to invite the deputies for the following afternoon.

Wemmer conveys an invitation from the Discalced Carmelites for Thursday. The prior is to present the chapter's power of attorney, and the parties are to prepare the documents. The author requests extracts of acts from 1702.

The mayor invites the councilors to the town hall at two in the afternoon to reconcile before Easter confession, according to custom. He apologizes for any grievances and forwards a letter from the Crown Cupbearer.

The mayor convenes a consultation: visits to dignitaries, the ablegat's report from Warsaw, Augustynowicz's claims, the treasury commission, elections, taxes, and a collection for the destroyed church and college in Königsberg.

The invitation to the consultation includes Corpus Christi, the commission and the Warsaw Sejm, municipal finances, the contract for Skniłówek, the shooting of a servant by an officer, pending court cases, and matters concerning the Jesuits and the tenement house.

The sender notifies Bogdanowicz that the meeting will take place on Thursday instead of Wednesday. He invites him for four o'clock in the afternoon regarding the privileges.

Wieniawski asks the Voivode to think well of him. He reports on the family's health, religious services, and shared meals. The postscript concerns the syndic's letter and hiberna accounts.

Wieniawski reports on the health of the household and the arrival of guests. He conveys the doctor's opinion on the Castellan's wife's recovery and laments the Voivode's absence. He also records the prices of oats and peas.

Wyhowski sends a man for the necessary items and asks the magistrate to release everything indicated in a separate register to him that same day. He expects a quick return with Mr. Sawrycki [?].

Wyhowski assures him of the Hetman's friendship and favor, and encourages sending a delegation for a further response. The fragment about the people and the oath remains incomplete.

Announcement of a more certain response from the Hetman the next day and further efforts to successfully conclude the talks. The postscript mentions the dismissal of the envoys.

After the adjournment of the negotiations, the Hetman and the elders expect the clergy, nobility, and townspeople the next day so that representatives of various estates can hear the terms.

Wyhowski cancels the message conveyed to Grodzicki about the impossibility of a meeting: the Hetman has finished urgent talks and expects the magistrate's immediate arrival.

Wyhowski promises further mediation, informs about the oral communication of the Hetman's terms, and calls for the delegation to be sent again the next day.

Wyhowski sends the colonels' responses, informs about presenting them to the Hetman, and mentions the fee. The details of the demand and the role of the attorney require verification.

Wyhowski renews his assurance of unchanging goodwill and asks the magistrate to rely entirely on the Hetman's favor.

Military duties prevented a meeting with the Hetman today. Wyhowski invites the magistrate for the next day, as early as possible in the morning.

A stained letter warns against delay in responding, mentions preventing bloodshed, and encourages haste with a final declaration. Numerous fragments are illegible.

The archbishop asks for permission to take stones discovered and quarried at the expense of the parish priest in Kleparów. They are to serve to decorate the Church of St. Mary and the entire city.

Wyżycki recommends Jan Jasiński and asks the magistrate for a presentation to replace the late Father Bogadzki in a benefice at the city's disposal.

Father Stanisław Witwiński thanks Councilor Hayder for helping him on his way. Below, he confirms a debt of 195 zlotys to the councilor. The document does not confirm repayment.

Wiśniowiecki asks the magistrate for favor towards Antoni Cynalik in his case and promises lasting gratitude. He does not state the subject of the case.

Invitation for councilors to a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM: future burdens on townhouses sold to Jews by the Jesuits, recovery of files after Łaskowski, and a contested contract regarding the shoemakers' guild chapel.

Henrykowski invites the mayor and the Lwów council to the wedding of his eldest daughter to Andrzej Łysicki [?], administrator of the Brześć Lithuanian economy. The daughter is not mentioned by name.

The captain asks the authorities of Lwów for a delay for Jaskiewicz, whose shop has been sealed. He refers to his promise of payment within a few days and asks for this solution to be accepted.

Gordon sends a sample of the ordered goods and asks for delivery by the start of the fair in Jarosław. He mentions the mutual favors between the Forbes and Gordon families.

Gordon sends a letter to the oberleutnant and considers the settlement of a bill of exchange. He greets Forbes, his family, and Mr. Taylor.

Gordon writes about the difficulties in finding suitable people, the boy's journey through Lublin to Gdańsk, and the King's stay in Żółkiew.

A brief instruction for Ogilvie: pay Forbes or to his order 1500 in current currency.

Gordon asks the clerk of Lwów for a few days' delay in repaying 130 zł. He anticipates the settlement of this sum by the doctor based on an assignment, after receiving the due amount.

The marquis asks the recipient to check a report he heard about an insult by Mr Cast[ellan].

The marquis asks for intervention concerning a debt and a dispute before the Lviv castle court, naming witnesses and requesting that the events be investigated.

The German-speaking sender addresses the Lviv magistrate about accounts, creditors, and sums due. He presents arguments concerning earlier agreements and asks for the matter to be considered fairly. The text is difficult to read; the addition on p. 3 bears a separate postmark dated 17 September, but appears to be a postscript to the letter, not a separate letter.

The sender renews his request to the magistrate in a dispute concerning financial obligations. He mentions an earlier letter, creditors, an accounting, and the expected decision. The letter ends with the date 17 February 1647; the surviving address sheet indicates Lviv.

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.

At the request of the Bishop of Bila Tserkva, the writer asks the Lviv magistrate to support a prelate as candidate for the parish benefice left vacant by the death of the suffragan priest. The candidate is described as an archcathedral canon with suitable birth, education, and qualities, though parts of this description are illegible. The letter repeats the request and closes with a respectful formula.

The sender acknowledges receipt of a letter concerning an “interessu do Seymiku” (the reading of the word requires caution). The remaining text refers to the course of the matter and efforts to obtain information, but details and names are illegible. The date reads “w Lwowie d. 28 Martii 1698” — Lviv, 28 March 1698.

The sender addresses a superior and refers to a letter received from the burgrave, connected with the depositing or accounting of dues. The sender asks the recipient to take further action or decide the matter and invokes obligations toward the recipient; some details are uncertain. The letter is dated Lviv, 18 June 1757. The cover on p. 4 is addressed to a superior.

Zamoyski discusses transport matters and says he is sending his servant Oleszek. He asks the recipients to help him if he needs their favor or support.

The writer reports current events and news from various places, mentioning the Sejm, officials, and people engaged in correspondence. The writer asks for further information or intervention. The dateline in the text gives Lviv, 4 August 1687; some names and details remain uncertain.

The writer addresses the recipient in a familiar tone and discusses matters involving the Sejm, deputies, correspondence, and officials. The writer comments on current political affairs and expects further news. Some people and details are uncertain. The letter is dated at Lviv on 27 February 1687.

The writer relays information received from Hamburg, dated there 25 June, and news concerning diplomatic missions and political affairs. The text mentions an audience, envoys or a mission, and further actions in Warsaw and Rome. Some details and proper names remain uncertain. The letter is dated at Lviv on 4 August 1687.

The writer asks the recipient to reply and mentions received correspondence and matters requiring further attention. Details are partly illegible. Dated at Lviv on 10 March 1697.

The writer reports on travel or troop movements, mentions a dispatch or correspondence, and discusses military matters and the situation in Warsaw. Some details are uncertain. The letter is dated at Lviv on 18 January 1703; p. 8 is its outer address sheet.