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The sender thanks the recipient for ordering the apprehension of a “delinquent” by bailiff Chełmicki and mentions that he was sent to Lviv for further disposition by the Crown Treasurer. The further request and details are partly illegible. Dated at Podhorce, 21 March 1756.

Zadzik informs the Lviv magistracy of a royal declaration concerning Warsaw, received by the referendary during the sender’s absence. He indicates that this may cause difficulty for the recipients; the remainder is partly uncertain. Dated in Warsaw, 22 September 1634.

Zadzik replies about a matter entrusted to him by the Lviv magistracy. He mentions the town clerk and declares his readiness to act further and do the recipients a favor. Details remain partly illegible.

The sender acknowledges a letter describing injuries resulting from improper jurisdiction and says these practices continue. Other details about the city remain uncertain. Dated Torczyn, 29 November 1737.

Zamoyski forwards a complaint by Mrs Bieniewska, who says that although she brought her case concerning a house before the local magistracy, she has been unable to obtain a decision. He asks the Lviv magistracy to investigate and resolve the matter justly. Dated Warsaw, 5 February 1706.

The writer addresses Adalbert Zimnicki with a request for help in a disputed or legal matter involving private individuals and earlier arrangements. The letter presents an extended argument, but the details of the dispute and the names are difficult to read with confidence. There is no reliable dateline in the text.

PDF p. 2 contains one letter, and p. 3 its folded address sheet, whose writing is very faint; these are not two separate documents. The available reproduction does not permit a reliable reconstruction of the substance, date, place, or signature. The archival cover describes it as a letter from a Crown wojsky at the camp near Świrz to the magistracy of Lwów, but this is external description, and the date of 7 August 1661 recorded there has not been confirmed in the letter itself.

The letter recommends a matter concerning a citizen of Lwów returning from Padua after obtaining a doctorate in medicine. Fragments of the text and the exterior address to the magistracy of Lwów survive; no date was read.

According to the inventory, Crown Vice-Chancellor Bogusław Leszczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of consent to lease excise revenue. The letter itself is dated 12 March 1657; its full text and signature have not yet been read.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski informs the Magistrate of Lviv that he has forwarded the city's draft proposal to the Crown Vice-Chancellor in order to persuade the King to revoke the rescript admitting Ruthenians to municipal offices, warning against the decline of trade and the impoverishment of the city.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Marek Matczyński, addresses the issue of repairing city roads, recommending that the exhausted livestock of the subjects be spared for a time following spring work, and comments on the accusations against Captain Truszkiewicz. Furthermore, he asks the city authorities to persuade the carters from the city estates to transport stones to his property for payment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński intervenes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Samuel the Jew, who complained to the King about the magistrate's delay in enforcing a judgment regarding an unpaid debt. He urges the councilors to administer justice impartially and to require the defendants to take the oath prescribed by the judgment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of the impossibility of obtaining funds from the public treasury for the city's needs due to the exhaustion of the Commonwealth's resources. He advises the burghers of Lviv to rely on their own strength and take care of the defense and security of Lviv themselves.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński responds to complaints from Lviv authorities following a fire in the suburbs, addressing the assault by Mr. Łowicki on soldiers and the suspicious activities of Tatars purchasing captives. He also announces the intervention of the administrator of the Żółkiew Starosty regarding abuses by individuals under royal jurisdiction.

The Castellan of Lviv, Antoni Morski, thanks the municipal authorities of Lviv for the greetings sent and reciprocates with New Year's wishes. He wishes the councilors, the city, and the entire Fatherland prosperity, God's gifts, and good health.

Crown Referendary Jan Andrzej Morsztyn informs the authorities of Lviv that the Queen has set the date of his wedding with Catherine Gordon for April 27, 1659. He requests the dispatch of a municipal delegate to the wedding ceremony, declaring his constant favor and readiness to perform services for the city.

Rector of the Krakow University, Bazyli Płaszczewski, informs the authorities of Lviv about the appointment of Antoni Torczyński as the director of the local academic colony. He explains that sending the candidate was delayed due to the plague in Lviv and expresses gratitude for the councilors' constant kindness towards the Krakow university.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lviv authorities about the progress of matters in the Treasury Commission and a decree of the Military Commission concerning the quartering of soldiers within the city. He also presents a breakdown of his expenses during his stay in Warsaw and requests an increase in funds for further expenditures.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lwów authorities about his efforts at the Treasury Commission in Warsaw concerning complaints against officials and the case of local butchers. He presents the content of the issued verdict regulating the collection of cattle slaughter fees and announces his imminent return to the city.

Antoni Podhajecki reports on the proceedings before the Treasury Commission in Warsaw concerning Lviv's tolls and complaints against foreign merchants supported by tax officials. He informs about the submission of privileges, settlement talks with Mr. Skirmunt, and his intention to leave the capital soon.

Antoni Podhajecki informs the Lviv authorities about submitting a memorial to the King and gaining royal protection for the city, while thanking them for the funds sent to Warsaw. He also expresses hope for a swift resolution of city matters before the Military Commission.