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Anna Leszczyńska sends her brother heartfelt wishes and reports on the war situation and the cancellation of her trip to Warsaw due to the approaching Swedish troops. She also touches upon the marriage plans of the Starosta of Warsaw and her anticipation of news about her husband.

Anna Leszczyńska sends her brother wishes for prosperity and asks him to remain kind to Marysieńka. She also expresses sadness due to their prolonged separation and uncertainty regarding his stay in Warsaw.

The author complains to her brother about their separation before the upcoming election and insists on the return of a trusted friend sent to him, who is urgently needed by her. She assures him of her patience and unchanging sisterly affection.

Anna Leszczyńska writes to her brother, complaining of poor health, a lack of good news, and difficulties with her planned trip to the countryside. She expresses hope for a meeting during the upcoming Sejm and assures him of her constant devotion.

Anna Leszczyńska sends heartfelt wishes to her nephew Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, lamenting the constant vexations, the difficult fate of their house, and the impossibility of a direct conversation. She requests that confidential information be conveyed through the scribe of Kalisz and announces that her sent servant will provide an account of her daily sorrows.

Anna Leszczyńska expresses her joy at the renewal of cordial relations with her brother and reports on her unexpected reconciliation with the Queen. She also attaches a postscript full of gratitude and compliments addressed to her sister-in-law.

Anna Jabłonowska writes to her brother, the Voivode of Volhynia Jan Jabłonowski, about the unrest caused by Swedish activities and her considerations regarding a trip to Częstochowa. She mentions court disputes surrounding the Marshal's seal and commends Mr. Bartoszewski to the addressee's care.

Anna Leszczyńska thanks her brother for his kindness and reports on the arrival of a messenger, while also mentioning disturbing political news. However, she awaits news of her sister-in-law's safe delivery with the greatest concern, lamenting that she cannot attend to her in person.

Anna Katarzyna Leszczyńska laments that she learned of her brother's presence in Kraków so late and inquires about the duration of his stay. She expresses a desire to meet him soon in Kraków or Warsaw before the upcoming coronation.

Anna Leszczyńska informs her brother about the recent baptism of her son, lamenting the absence of loved ones and entrusting her children to his care. She inquires with concern about the Eger water treatment prescribed to their father and reports on the state of her own health.

Anna Katarzyna Leszczyńska is anxious about the lack of news from her father and brother in light of the approaching convocation and circulating political rumors. She also mentions her aunt's grievances regarding a debt and declares her intention to arrive in Lwów soon.

Anna Leszczyńska writes to her brother, concerned by the content of his previous letter and fearing unjust suspicions directed at her good name. She sends a trusted clergyman and asks Jan Jabłonowski for his intercession and news about the family's health.

Katarzyna Leszczyńska thanks her uncle, the Voivode of Ruthenia Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for the unexpected assignment of a position for her husband in the upcoming military campaign. She expresses her deep gratitude and readiness to faithfully serve in return for the favor granted.

Bogusław Leszczyński agrees to the request of the Lwów authorities to lease the municipal excise duty and urges them to quickly send a representative with an advance payment to the King's side in order to conclude the contract. He points out the competition from other bidders and suggests a secure transfer of funds via Wrocław.

Primate Wacław Leszczyński urges the authorities of Lviv to reach an agreement with the vice-starosta and to urgently and safely transfer the imprisoned Khmelnytsky to Warsaw. He emphasizes his primatial duty to maintain public peace during the King's absence from the center of the country.

The Archbishop of Gniezno, Wacław Leszczyński, expresses regret over the incidents caused in Lwów by the servants of his nephew, the Starosta of Łuck, and declares his support for the city authorities. He informs them that he has appealed to his relative to settle the dispute amicably rather than becoming entangled in an uncertain legal process.

Crown Grand Chancellor Jan Leszczyński calls upon the Lwów magistrate to enforce the collection of a debt and incurred costs from the burgher Wiśniowski in favor of Hieronim Szeremeta of the Sambir royal estate, in accordance with a decanal court ruling from three years prior. An official annotation on the address side confirms that the matter was settled and the creditor satisfied.

Kazimierz Ignacy Leszczyński, Starost of Vinnytsia, informs an unnamed duchess that the chamberlain's relatives defer to her will regarding the marriage of the elder chamberlain's daughter. He also conveys his wife's regards, announcing an invitation to an upcoming baptism.

Kazimierz Lichowski intervenes with the Mayor (Wójt) of Lwów, Aleksander Wilczek, on behalf of a Jewish resident of Złoczów, Majer Boruchowicz, who was beaten without provocation with a whip and robbed on the highway by the Lwów butchers' guildmaster, Wacek, who was returning from Gliniany.

Colonel Libiszewski, acting on behalf of the Voivode of Łęczyca and Starosta of Bełz, asks the Hospodar of Moldavia to keep the warlord Verlan Voloshyn in strict custody in Iași. He presents a list of his crimes (raids, the plundering of Mohyliv, murders, the looting of the nobility from Zamość to Brody) and announces the imminent dispatch of an official requisition from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

David Livingston informs the merchant Arthur Forbes in Mostyska about delivering tribunal summonses to the advocate Cimanowicz in Przemyśl, dispatching a court apparitor to the defendant, and the incurred castle court and messenger expenses.

A young Scottish merchant or clerk, John Livingston, staying in Kraków, writes to the merchant Arthur Forbes in Lviv, humbly apologizing for wasted time and lack of progress in his studies or work, and solemnly promising improvement and faithful service.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski replies to the authorities of Lwów regarding their request for intervention against a royal decree mandating the admission of burghers of the Eastern Rite to municipal offices, declaring his intercession with the Crown Vice-Chancellor.

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.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, of the death of his wife (who passed away on 7 May) and invites him along with his spouse to the funeral ceremony at the church in Studzianna, scheduled for 9 July.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs Jan Jabłonowski of the death of his uncle, Stanisław Jan Witwicki, Bishop of Poznań, and requests patronage before Grand Hetman of the Crown Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski regarding the vacant military banner.

Jan Lisowski writes in haste to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki, warmly requesting that when traveling through Lublin to Warsaw, he not bypass his house and give prior notice of his arrival. He also sends regards to Zimnicki's wife and assures him of his good health.

Father Józef Lityński of Malechów refutes an informer's accusations concerning the alleged encroaching upon a public road by the rectory fence, inviting the provisors to conduct an inspection in person; he also intervenes in the case of a boy detained by Michał Kusteski contrary to the manor's orders.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the good wishes delivered by Mr. Czechucki and recommends promptly finalizing the contract for the solidus tax (szelężne, allocated for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in agreement with the district commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Michał Łoś, Cupbearer of Lwów, requests an unnamed addressee to intervene with the Lwów magistrate, which has halted the construction of a granary on the grounds of his manor house outside the Halicz Gate amid a boundary and fence dispute with his neighbor, Stefan the Armenian.

Castellan of Lwów Michał Łoś approaches the magistrate of Lwów with a request for the strict execution of the Crown assessorial court's decree in favor of the Pantler of Livonia Moroński, in accordance with the Crown Chancellor's recommendation.

Stanisław Łubieniecki writes to the Lviv town scribe Wojciech Zimnicki concerning discrepancies with the Archdeacon regarding the appearance of the rooms, and requests a detailed list of everything needed by the masons working on the construction.

Stanisław Łubieniecki informs Wojciech Zimnicki about sending money (2,000 PLN) and about orders for French glass and workshop-made furniture bearing the Archbishop's coat of arms (Lamb / Junosza), while also requesting detailed dimensions of the palace under construction (windows, doors, stoves, stairs).

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the confederate judges of the Lwów district to cease imposing excessive fines on the burghers of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and continued oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

Rector of the Kraków Academy Jan Lukini laments the unlawful departure of the previous director Studnicki from the academic colony in Chełmno and promises to send a new, worthy professor next month, asking the Chełmno town council for a benevolent reception and reimbursement of travel expenses.

A clergyman's personal memorandum sheet containing a list of celebrated Mass intentions, minor financial settlements (including with the organist's wife), and reminders regarding property and financial matters.

Rector Jan Lukini informs the authorities of Lviv of his assumption of the rectorate and his readiness to appoint a suitable candidate as director of the local academic school, requesting that he be provided with a regular salary and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Rector Jan Lukini introduces and recommends the new director of the Lviv academic colony, Father Wawrzyniec Opejdowicz, to the Lviv Magistrate, requesting care for him and the reimbursement of his travel expenses advanced from the University treasury.

Kraków alderman Franciszek Łupacz reminds the Lwów magistrate of an unpaid debt for which he had received multiple promises, and warns that in the event of further delay, he will be compelled to seek other legal remedies in order to recover the money.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining previous grievances regarding the mistreatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Sigismund Rákóczi. Enclosed with the letter are reports on the expedition of the Qalgha Sultan and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky requesting reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as on the bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized reprints and manipulated Sejm constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, as the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the addressee of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

Ludwika Lubomirska informs the Lviv Magistrate of an unlawful agreement for the sale of a palace and a manor, concluded between her husband and the Duke of Courland without her knowledge or consent. She requests the municipal authorities not to enter this defective act into the council books and to annul the intromission.