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King John Casimir calls upon the authorities of the city of Lwów to reimburse expenses and compensate for losses to Jan Torosowicz, who previously leased Ruthenian customs and excise duties. The monarch notes that the obligation to satisfy the claims of the previous lessee arises from the terms of the contract concluded by the Crown Treasury scribe.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the Lviv customs officer, the Jew Wołczko, the wasteland of Werbiż on the Szczerzec River for life, with the right to settle it and establish a village. The grantee gains the authority to set tax-free periods for incoming settlers, with the obligation to perform services due under Ruthenian law.

The King places Marcin Raniszewski, who has submitted to the authority of the Lviv magistrate, under his protection and recommends his appointment to the local clerkship and the bench. The preserved text breaks off before the closing of the letter.

King Władysław Jagiełło approves the privilege of the General Starosta of Ruthenia, Spytko of Jarosław, allowing the Lviv Armenian Atabe to relocate and erect a new wooden bathhouse in the city moat near the walls of Lviv. The document specifies the conditions for the construction and operation of the bathhouse, including separate entrances for men and women, and the amount of fees to be paid to the castle and the city council.

Jan Studnicki and Andrzej Zdelejzyk complain about their imprisonment and sequestration despite an unexpired three-year lease of Lviv's revenues. The King orders their release, mandates consideration of hardships and municipal exemptions, and requires the contract to be maintained until the end of its term.

King Władysław Jagiełło exempts the inhabitants of Lwów from the general obligation of providing transport wagons and horses. He stipulates only the duty to provide a wagon [...] and no more than twelve horses according to ancient custom during the stay of the King or Queen.

King John Casimir orders the authorities of Lwów to maintain and extend for another three years the translation contract with Mikołaj Bajdułowicz, who was sent on a foreign mission in royal service, and to accept the deputy indicated by him. The monarch hereby invalidates any letters contrary to this decision that might have been issued by the royal chancellery.

The Lviv City Council commissions the burgher Paweł Goldberg to clear and settle peasants on municipal forests known as sections (abschnit), located between Zubra, Sokolnyky, and Sknyliv. In exchange for carrying out the settlement, the founder receives free hides and the sixth denarius from rents, and the settlers are granted sixteen years of tax exemption.

The King requests Cardinal Virginio Orsini to obtain a judicial commission from the Pope in a dispute between the Mayor of Lviv and the Franciscans. The dispute arises from the detention of a perpetrator of a fatal wounding and the challenging of secular jurisdiction on the grounds of alleged violation of 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 nor to conclude an agreement with any other tenant.

King John Casimir calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lwów to immediately organize carts for the artillery equipment left in the city and to send it to the royal troops, guaranteeing payment for the drivers by the General of Artillery. The monarch warns the magistrate of severe consequences and responsibility before the Commonwealth in the event of delays that could jeopardize the expedition.

King Władysław II Jagiełło exempts the burghers and inhabitants of Lwów from the burdensome duty of providing horses and carts (podwody) for royal officials. The only exception remains the obligation to provide a kitchen cart during the royal couple's stay in Lwów for the first night's stop on their return journey.

The King again orders the authorities of Lviv to provide the necessary number of carters to transport the ammunition remaining in the city. The captain of artillery is to pay in cash. The King threatens that any further delay will be considered as the city's obstinacy and will result in execution against the persons and property of the authorities.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants his customs officer, Wołczko the Jew from Lwów, a hereditary village headship in the village of Werbiż, along with two free hides of land, an inn, and a mill. The document further transfers the entire village from Polish and Ruthenian law to German (Środa) law, exempting its inhabitants from the jurisdiction of land courts.

The King condemns the authorities of Lviv 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 a commission. He emphasizes that it is forbidden to harm Jews and non-believers or to shed innocent blood, and he intends to punish the guilty as an example to others.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Jan Rzeszowski, confirms the foundation privilege of the heir of Delijów, Jan Kola, re-establishing the local parish church. The document specifies in detail the grants of land, fish ponds, tithes, as well as duties and fees for the parish priest and the parish.

King John Casimir informs the authorities of Lwów of the appointment of the Lwów 'wojski' Olewiński to the command of the city and the castle in order to ensure public safety. He orders the magistrate to cooperate closely with the new commander and to unconditionally submit to his orders.

The Ruthenian Starosta Jan Mężyk of Dąbrowa, together with his assessors, confirms the resignation and perpetual sale of the sołectwo in the village of Werbiż (Kierz), carried out by the Lwów customs officer, the Jew Wołczko, to Jan Link of Smorze for the sum of 48 grzywnas. The document transumes a privilege of King Władysław Jagiełło from 1407, which granted the said sołectwo to Wołczko and transferred the village to the Środa law.

Following 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 the city to receive him with his soldiers, administer an oath, provide assistance in defense, and issue funds from the 'czopowe' (excise tax) for the garrison's needs. Expenses are to be settled against city taxes.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki notifies the authorities of Lwów of the conclusion of a marriage agreement with Archduchess Eleonora of Austria and the wedding planned for the beginning of March in Warsaw. The monarch calls upon the city's representatives to appear ceremoniously in the capital to welcome the new queen.

King Władysław Jagiełło establishes ten canonical prebends at the cathedral church in Lwów, obligating their beneficiaries to constant prayers for the prosperity of the monarch and the deceased queens. For their maintenance, he assigns an annual income of 100 marks, payable in quarterly installments, half from the salt mines in Drohobycz and half from the Lwów customs duties.

The King accuses the authorities of Lviv of supporting individuals who harm customs revenues, driving away guards, and allowing goods to pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of such abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

King Władysław Jagiełło exempts the estates of the metropolitan church in Lviv, the archbishop, and the clergy from all burdens, fees, transport duties, and customs. At the same time, he grants the Lviv Archbishopric all rights, privileges, and liberties identical to those enjoyed by the Archdiocese of Gniezno.

Based on the report of the Crown Court Marshal, 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.

King Władysław Jagiełło exempts the Lviv Archdiocese, its estates, and subjects from all taxes, tributes, transport duties, and public or monarchical services. He also grants it all rights, liberties, and privileges enjoyed by the Gniezno Archdiocese.

The Dominicans complain to the King about the cramped conditions of their church and monastery and the lack of a proper cemetery, which forces them to conduct burials by a public street. They request permission to purchase tenement houses adjacent to 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 religious undertaking.

Jan of Oleśnica, Marshal of the Kingdom of Poland, resolves a dispute over customs revenues in the village of Werbiż, confirming the rights of the Lviv customs officer Wolczek and restoring him to their possession. He also orders Teodoryk Buczacki, his relatives, and the local peasants to cease further obstacles in the collection of tolls.

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

King Władysław Jagiełło confirms the voluntary exchange of landed estates concluded between the Archbishop of Lviv, Jan, and the nobleman Jakusz of Potoczany. As a result of the agreement, the Archbishop gave the table village of Jawcze in exchange for the village of Potoczany, located in the Podolia district.

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

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the metropolitan cathedral church in Lviv and its chapter forty łans of land and forests located between Skniłów, Obroszyn, and Hodowica. The document grants the beneficiaries full rights to clear the land, settle inhabitants, and perpetually derive benefits from the granted area.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki orders the Grand Crown Hetman Jan Sobieski to urgently appoint a suitable commander and garrison for the defense of Lwów against the enemy. He also obliges him to ensure that the city's revenues from the 'czopowe' tax are fully transferred to the fortifications and defensive supplies of the city.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the village of Wierzbiąż to ten canons of the metropolitan chapter in Lviv, which the canons redeemed from the Jew Wołoszon for the sum of 150 marks, supplemented by a royal donation of 50 marks. The document reserves the exclusive right of redemption of the property by the king or his successors for the amount of 200 marks.

The King assures the city 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 that the 'czopowe' tax is used for fortifications. He announces his own arrival, which depends on the assembly of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass).

King Władysław Jagiełło grants ten canons of the cathedral church in Lviv four wagons of salt annually from the salt mines in Drohobycz. The grant serves as thanksgiving for the favorable news of the victory over the Tatars, Turks, and Wallachians near Bracław.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki orders the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to stop the looting and lawlessness of two district expedition banners that are burdensome to the residents of the suburbs of Lwów. The monarch notes that the soldiers are already receiving pay and should be supplied from the surrounding estates in accordance with the laws of war, without oppressing the poor population.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the village of Werbiż in the Lwów district to the chapter of the metropolitan church in Lwów for the endowment of ten canons newly founded by him. The document details the property's appurtenances and authorizes the chapter to establish a pond on the Dniester River.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki informs the authorities of Lwów of the order for Eliasz Łącki to remain in the position of fortress commander until further notice. He assures the magistrate that the commander has been instructed not to impose unlawful burdens on residents and visitors and not to apply preferential treatment to Jews.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the royal village of Wierbiż in the Ruthenian land and Lwów district, along with customs duties, bridge tolls, and appurtenances, to the dean and canons of the metropolitan church in Lwów in perpetuity. In return, he reserves for himself and his successors only an annual rent of two groschen on St. Martin's Day, obliging the chapter to pray for the prosperity of the ruler, his sons, and the Kingdom.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the wasteland of Werbiż to the Lviv judge and customs officer Wołczko for the purpose of clearing, settling, and founding a new village. The grant is for life, and upon the death of the beneficiary, the village is to return to the Crown.

The King intercedes on behalf of the under-kitchen master Przemysław [?] Dziurski and orders the immediate consideration of his claim against the burgher woman Krauzowa [?].

The city councilors of Lwów certify that Andrzej and his son Piotr renounced a vineyard and a portion of land in front of the Pagan Gate in favor of Dorota, widow of Andrzej Klopper. In return, Dorota Klopperowa reduced the annual rent due from them for the previously purchased half-hide of land to half a Polish wiardunek.

The King forbids the commandant, Eliasz Łącki, from imposing new levies on residents and visitors. He is to accept the established honorarium of thirty zlotys from the city and respect municipal jurisdiction.

The King orders both commissions to cooperate in recovering the silver of the Zhovkva church, which was taken from the deposit in the Lviv Cathedral during the Turkish siege. The items or their fair equivalent must be recovered, and those guilty of illegal trade in them must be judged.

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

The councilors of the city of Lviv certify that Jan of Śniatyn stood surety for his stepson Michelin regarding the annual payment of rent to Jan Zubrski for two and a half hides in the village of Zubrza. In return, the owner of the village exempted these lands from all duties and labor services, with the exception of royal taxes.

The King suspends the execution of the 'wybraniecka' sum from the municipal lands of Kleparów. A name derived from a peasant's nickname is insufficient to classify the fields as 'sołeckie' (village headman's lands). The matter is to be finally resolved by the King.

The King rebukes the neglect of guardianship over orphans and orders the appointment of guardians for Teresa, daughter of Bartłomiej Zimorowic, the preparation of an inventory, the auditing of accounts, the repayment of proven debts, and the preservation of the estate to ensure the girl's maintenance and upbringing.

King Władysław III orders the officials of the Ruthenian lands to publicly announce the prohibition of merchants bypassing Lwów and to forbid the nobility from unlawfully collecting new customs duties. Those who resist are to be punished by the confiscation of transported goods and arrest.

The King demands the punishment of Wacław Lanckoroński and his accomplice for the arbitrary abduction of two bakers from the suburbs of Lviv in connection with a debt claim. Any potential claims are to be pursued before the appropriate Lviv court.