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Anna Zamoyska informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about sending an estate manager to the sejmik in Sądowa Wisznia to oversee the affairs of the Zamoyski Entail in the absence of her sons. She asks the addressee for kindness, protection, and support for her interests among the gathered nobility.

Anna Zamoyska informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about sending a resident to his court, who is to provide her with regular reports on events in Lviv. At the same time, she asks the Voivode to keep her affairs in mind and extend his protection over them.

Anna Zamoyska commends her sons to the benevolence of the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, asking for his intercession and recommendation to the protection of his father, the Castellan of Kraków. In return for the favor, the author assures him of her sons' lifelong devotion and her own gratitude.

Anna Zamoyska thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for his kind letters and declares the gratitude of her entire household. She also requests that he continue to keep her in his gracious care.

Anna Zamoyska expresses her gratitude to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his gracious consent to a meeting at his home. She declares her imminent arrival with expressions of deep respect and commends herself to the addressee's continued kindness.

Gryzelda Batorówna Zamoyska intervenes with the authorities of Lviv regarding the unlawful detention of Zamość merchants and over one hundred barrels of malmsey wine. Citing the privileges granted to Zamość by King Stephen Báthory, she demands the immediate release of her subjects and their goods.

Page 5 repeats the letter on pp. 2–3: the writer asks the Lviv city councillors for help with a grievance or dispute involving the writer’s spouse and Zamość. The copy gives the date as 6 October 1587. Details remain uncertain.

Franciszek Zaorliczny informs Stanisław Suński that the carpenter is finishing work on a wardrobe for the Voivode of Ruthenia, explaining that the delay was caused by the craftsman's severe illness. He asks for a decision regarding the collection of the furniture before Easter and conveys the craftsman's request to send the missing components.

Aleksy Zarychta sends New Year's greetings to Wojciech Zimnicki, expressing joy at his prosperity and recommending mutual friends. He also informs him about military burdens, the Tatar threat, and receiving a nomination for the office of the Kyiv officialis.

Szymon Zboiński, together with his nephew Jakub, intervenes with Franciszek Głogowski regarding the unlawful seizure of a horse with its harness from their servant by the deputy starosta and men from Ruda. The authors request the punishment of the perpetrator for his insolence and the immediate return of the animal.

Kraków Voivode Piotr Zborowski assures the Lviv authorities of his support in their dispute with the Ruthenian nobility, who are unlawfully attempting to summon townspeople to their courts. He emphasizes the importance of municipal privileges and the exclusive right of appeal to the King, advising the Lviv magistrate to file official protests in case of pressure.

The letter opens with an address to the “Most Illustrious Sir and beloved Brother.” The remaining text is too difficult to read to identify its subject reliably. The date 12 July 1761 appears at the bottom of the letter itself; the author is unidentified.

Walenty Zieleński sends New Year's greetings and reminds the recipient of his past legal services provided to him in Kraków. He asks for intercession with the Lviv magistrate regarding the appointment of a prosecutor for civil cases.

The author sends greetings to her friend (kum), expresses concern for his weakened health, and explains her inability to visit in person due to the terrible state of the roads. She also reports on a conversation with Mrs. Godlewska regarding the inspection of rooms in a tenement house before making a final decision.

A German-language commercial letter concerning accounts; the figures 1,000 and 3,000 (gulden) are visible, but the context of the account and obligations is only partly legible. No definitive meaning has been assigned to the figures beyond their presence in the document.

Fabian Sywertz informs Arthur Forbes about difficulties in paying out 600 florins due to unfavorable exchange rates for ducats and thalers from Mr. Wrszewaty and Mehrle. He requests that the recipient instruct his brother to execute this payment in a specific currency for a commission.

A German-language letter concerning commercial correspondence and accounts; the specific matter remains uncertain because of the difficult hand. Visible figures and financial references do not suffice to establish the full account.

Fabian Zübert informs Arthour Forbes about the difficulties in collecting the sum of 600 zlotys and about disputes regarding settlements and assignments involving the addressee's cousin. He reports on the course of negotiations concerning the payment of dues in thalers and the issue of charged commissions.

A German-language letter concerning commercial correspondence and accounts; the specific matter remains uncertain because of the difficult hand. Visible figures and financial references do not suffice to establish the full account.

The correspondent reports on the positions of the Crown troops near Kamieniec Podolski, the lack of enemy activity, and reports of successes by Muscovite forces in battles against the Tatars. He also informs about the movement of the royal couple towards Buczacz for a planned war council with the hetmans.

Fabian Zywert informs the resident about the King's departure with his troops on an expedition towards Kryłów and the organization of military patrols in the Lviv region. He conveys optimistic news about the state of military affairs, the approach of Hetman Mazepa's Cossacks, and refutes circulating false rumors.

Fabian Zywert reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the secret Sejm deliberations concerning the Berlin affair and the accusations of treason leveled against the Grand Marshal of the Crown and the Sapieha family. He also informs about the arrest of the Marshal's Italian secretary and the lack of decisions on public and military matters.

The author reports on the progress of the Polish envoy's mission in Istanbul, an audience with the mufti, and efforts to liberate Polish captives. He also describes the movements of dignitaries in Lviv, the capture near Kamianets of a notorious impostor claiming to be a Danish prince, and the damage caused by a violent storm in Przemyśl.

Fabian Zywiert sends Jan Jabłonowski correspondence received by post along with current news. He mentions with regret the sad events and the mourning that has affected the Lubomirski family.

Fabian Zywert informs Jan Jabłonowski about the proper dispatch of correspondence delayed by the courier's difficult crossing of the Vistula, and about the night watches of regiments and guilds on the ramparts of Lwów. He also mentions the arrival of the weakened Mr. Gościmiński in the city.

The writer discusses money matters and settlements, gives visible amounts in tymfs, and mentions people and earlier arrangements. Some names, sums, and context are uncertain. The dateline gives Lviv, 17 March 1690.

The writer acknowledges receipt of a letter or news and asks for further information or a reply. Details of the matter are brief and partly uncertain. The dateline gives Lviv, 27 August 1700.

Fabian Zywert informs Jan Jabłonowski about the execution of his order and the sending of a payment order for two hundred thalers to Mr. Radzowski via Dominik Winkler, after receiving the sum from Mr. Szymunowicz. On this occasion, the author sends the recipient humble wishes for prosperity and God's graces for the newly begun year.

Jakub Zyzański, the wójt (reeve) of Chęciny, sends New Year's greetings and small gifts to Wojciech Zimnicki, clerk of the wójt court in Lwów, and his family. At the same time, he asks him to take his son, Jan, under his care so that he may assist in the Lwów chancellery and learn under the addressee's guidance.

Helena Zimnicka explains to her brother the reasons for the delay in correspondence and shares news about the good health of their mother and relatives, expressing relief at dismissing rumors of his alleged death. She also reports on the passing and testamentary provisions of their brother Sebastian and expresses a fervent desire for a prompt personal meeting.

Wojciech Zimnicki explains to his wife that, at the request of the Lviv city councilors, he must remain in Warsaw after the Sejm to finalize municipal matters. He also provides instructions regarding the management of their garden, recommending an increase in the lease fee or cultivating the land personally for household needs.

Wojciech Zimnicki informs the Lviv authorities about his arrival in Warsaw, the status of municipal lawsuits, especially the dispute with the Ruthenian community, and the suspension of court proceedings due to the Deputy Chancellor's illness. He also mentions the lack of prospects for convening the Sejm and reports political news regarding peace with Turkey.

Wojciech Zimnicki reiterates his request to Jan Rudawski to undertake the defense of Lviv councilor Marcin Hayder in a dispute with the Scotsman Tomzicki. He assures that the trial records will be sent and that the due remuneration will be paid through Mr. Lewos and the steward Samuel Edward.

Brother Raymund Zimnicki OP, while studying in Naples, apologizes to his mother for a previous bitter letter caused by poverty and harsh living conditions. He begs his parents for financial support to pay for books, bedding, academic promotion, and his return to the country, indicating safe ways to send the money.

Father Rajmund Zimnicki informs his father about the complaints made by the Prior of Rohatyn against his brother-in-law concerning an unresolved legal dispute. The friar asks his father to treat the matter with kindness, announcing that the Prior will provide further details in person.

Bartłomiej Zimorowicz informs Marcin Haider about drafting a privilege incorporating his suburban brewery into the city's brewery system, which will protect the investment from opposition by the commoners. He also mentions the costs of Tomanowicz's mediation and the fruitless deliberations of the Sejm in Warsaw.

Sommer writes about a received message and a matter of accounting or debt, and mentions an expected explanation. Some words and details remain uncertain.

Sommer replies to Forbes’s earlier message, mentions an item sent or expected, and asks for further information. Details of the correspondence are partly illegible.

Sommer responds to news, refers to a matter pursued in connection with Forbes, and asks for further information. Details of the business and some people are uncertain.

Alexander Sommer informs Arthur Forbes about discussions regarding financial settlements with Messrs. Tamson, Galbrecht, and Beillie, and about the sum remaining after the payment to Mr. Robert. He announces an imminent night departure for Gdańsk and awaits instructions regarding the return of the funds in his possession.

Petter Sommerwell refers to previous discussions in Kraków and asks Arthur Forbes for information regarding the actions of Robert Forbes and for his written intercession with Albert Moller to prevent further financial losses. He also requests discretion and that the reply be sent to his wife due to his possible absence.

Petter Sommerwelle proposes to the merchant Arthur Forbes to settle a debt by delivering 200 pieces of plain taffeta to be collected in Lublin by Michael Hertmicor. He requests an amicable resolution of the dispute, the return of the debt note, and that the entire transaction be kept confidential.

Petter Sommerwelle reiterates his request to the merchant Arthur Forbes for information regarding the sums collected by Robert Forbes under the power of attorney granted in Kraków. He requests the payment of 200 florins in Lwów and the transfer of the remaining funds to his wife for the maintenance of the family.

Petter Sommerwelle appeals to Arthur Forbes for an amicable resolution of a financial dispute and proposes the settlement of his debt with 200 pieces of taffeta. He points out the dishonest actions of the plenipotentiaries and asks for leniency instead of further increasing his losses.

Petter Sommerwell expresses his regret over the arrest of his person and goods in Lublin at the request of Arthur Forbes, explaining the state of their mutual accounts and the difficulties in selling his property. He asks the addressee for consideration, repayment within reasonable limits, and proposes an amicable settlement of the dispute with the help of mutual acquaintances.

Katarzyna Sommerowa protests against the unlawful sequestration of her own goods in Leipzig for her husband's debts. She announces that she will sue Arthur Forbes before the Crown Tribunal in Lublin if he does not return the seized property.

Wacław Kostka Zubczewski reports to Hetman Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski on the planned reconciliation between the rokosz rebels and the King, as well as troop movements and the defeat of Ogiński in Lithuania. He also informs about the proceedings of the Crown Tribunal in Lublin and the holiday break in the deputies' sessions.

Jan Traszko addresses Lviv councilor Jędrzej Wachlowicz with a request for intervention and assistance in recovering outstanding money from the Starosta of Łomża. He assures him of his lifelong gratitude and readiness to compensate for any efforts made in this matter.

Jan Ignatowski demands that the scribe Gołębiowski immediately repay a long-standing debt of over 162 Polish zlotys via the Lviv burgher Elian. He reminds the addressee of previous unfulfilled promises, his own poverty, and the religious and moral obligation to return another's property.

Marek Izaakowic informs Arthur Forbes of his imminent departure and requests the settlement of accounts for goods, with a deduction for the sold lemons. He also asks for credit to be opened for the Lviv customs officer Beer and for the return of unfulfilled promissory notes from Rzeszów debtors.