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[Polish; translation pending] Wodzicki odpowiada na wielkanocne życzenia miasta. Życzy mieszkańcom obfitości dóbr, a miastu Bożej ochrony.

[Polish; translation pending] Wolski sprzeciwia się naruszaniu przywilejów Lwowa podczas nieobecności monarchy. Aprobuje protest miasta i odwołanie do przyszłego sejmu; obiecuje obronę jego praw oraz autorytetu kancelarii.

[Polish; translation pending] Autor omawia konsultacje z chorążym sanockim i szlachtą przed sejmikiem. Pyta o przyjęcie uniwersału z Żółkwi i zapowiada rozmowy z przeciwną stroną, aby skłonić uczestników do jedności.

[Polish; translation pending] Wojakowski prosi o podtrzymanie przychylności wojewody i pośrednictwo w bliżej nieodczytanej sprawie majątkowej. Poleca swoje służby oraz przekazuje pozdrowienia od żony.

[Polish; translation pending] Z Lipska Gałecki dziękuje za otrzymany list i życzliwość, wspomina tutejszy dwór oraz królową. Ponawia prośbę o wstawiennictwo i opiekę nad żoną i dziećmi.

[Polish; translation pending] Gałecki zawiadamia szwagra, że19grudnia jego żona urodziła syna. Składa życzenia i przesyła ukłony rodzinie. Wyjaśnia, że nie pisze o sprawach publicznych, ponieważ oddalił się od dworu.

[Polish; translation pending] Gałecki prosi wojewodę o odnowienie przyjaźni, składa życzenia noworoczne i zapowiada wyjazd za granicę w sprawach publicznych. Dopisek dotyczy sporu i regimentu, lecz jest częściowo nieodczytany.

[Polish; translation pending] Zapowiedź przybycia wojsk cesarskich na zimowe kwatery. Autor nakazuje burmistrzom przygotować prowiant i furaż przed jego przybyciem; końcowa klauzula nie została w pełni odczytana.

[Polish; translation pending] Głogowski prosi Potockiego o poparcie rozporządzenia testamentowego w sporze przed Trybunałem Koronnym. Powołuje się na prawa swego rotmistrza i wcześniejsze rozdysponowanie majątku.

[Polish; translation pending] Gorzewski informuje o gromadzeniu prowiantu przez Sasów i składowaniu go w Toruniu. Sam nie ma środków na dalszą podróż i prosi o szybki rozkaz.

[Polish; translation pending] Gorzewski zapewnia, że odzywa się każdą pocztą, i prosi patrona o dalsze dyspozycje.

[Polish; translation pending] Przeprawa przez Wisłę opóźnia pocztę. Autor proponuje sposób pożyczenia pieniędzy przez pośrednika z zabezpieczeniem podpisem Winiarskiego; wskazuje także drugi kontakt.

Grochowski invites the councillors of Lviv to an episcopal ceremony on 27 September 1625. He stresses friendship, his Ruthenian origin and Lviv’s significance as a metropolitan centre.

Grochowski allocates French and Venetian glass to rooms, urges completion of the palace and pay of three złoty a week for the mason. He mentions Prussian war taxes and an attack on the suffragan in Venice.

Huison confirms payment of 5905 and 20 grosz Bm to Knab. He describes delayed settlements, belt-price negotiations and a shortage of coin, adding Sejm and court news.

Gurowski asks Jabłonowski to protect his leased estates from military quartering, citing the hetman’s declaration. He lists several properties and promises efforts concerning a payment assignment.

Gurowski thanks his patron for securing exemption from military quartering. He promises further work on an assignment and requests protection for his brother and an opportunity to demonstrate innocence.

Gurowski seeks help in obtaining money and protection before a military commission. He promises to produce documents intended to establish his innocence of the accusations against him.

Gurowski requests support in a military confederation matter and gives his brother Wojciech power of attorney. He describes estate management in Mszana and silver-mining trials in Olkusz, hoping to join the coming campaign.

Davia thinks peace with the Turks will not reconcile the opposing sides and Italy may suffer more than Poland. He wishes to observe events from far away and names Prussia as the remaining source of fear.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

The treasurer protests the detention of foreign merchants travelling to other fairs. He challenges the city’s authority to collect treasury taxes and demands the release of the people and goods.

Cardinal d’Arquian intends to seek redress for an insult at Magierów and asks the voivode to send the necessary records from Lviv. He sends greetings to the hetman and the recipient’s family.

The author writes to his niece about matters they had discussed earlier and assures her of his affection.

The marquis recalls earlier letters and an unpaid sum, asking the recipient for help.

The sender describes hardship and disputes concerning estates, obligations, and military companies connected with a patron, and asks the addressee to intercede and help secure a just resolution. He mentions documents, earlier orders, soldiers, and wrongs, as well as attempts to remedy the situation. The letter begins on 8 December 1698; its conclusion is dated 19 January 1699. The addressee is titled Palatine of Ruthenia, but his surname could not be read with confidence.

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.

Kazimierz Dłużewski writes to Jan Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the planned election of the Chełm chamberlain. He asks that a sejmik not be convened, citing the unsuitable candidacy of the Chełm standard-bearer and the nobility’s freedom to choose. The letter was written in Lublin on 1 June; the year 1698 comes from the inventory description.

[Polish; translation pending] Podziękowanie za dobrodziejstwa, wzmianka o sumach pieniężnych; obszerne postscriptum o postępowaniu starszego syna, sprowadzonych przez niego ludziach i podróży z Warszawy do Lwowa.

[Polish; translation pending] Gratulacje i życzenia potomstwa, następnie prośba o pomoc w sprawie starosty żydaczowskiego.

[Polish; translation pending] List zawiera pozdrowienia rodzinne i prośby o wiadomości; znaczna część wyblakłego tekstu pozostaje nieodczytana.

[Polish; translation pending] Wiadomości rodzinne i majątkowe, nie w pełni czytelna wzmianka o regimentach oraz obawa przed brakiem zgody po wydaniu uniwersałów. Zapowiedź przybycia po świętach.

[Polish; translation pending] Turbacja związana z kłótnią z synem; prośba o nieodmienną opiekę. Dopisek pyta o starostę żydaczowskiego, donosi o śmierci Staniszewskiego i prosi o ochronę jego syna.

[Polish; translation pending] Korespondencja osobista o zdrowiu, osobach kierowanych do pani Kamienieckiej oraz doktorze; dopisek wymienia pana Złotnickiego.

[Polish; translation pending] Autorka skarży się na utrapienie powodowane przez własną rodzinę, wspomina syna i prosi dobrodzieja o pomoc.

The merchant confirms the arrival in Gdańsk of a shipment from Amsterdam containing a bed and fabric, and reports that the goods were handed over through an intermediary. He checks whether all the instructions have been carried out and reports losses of ships during severe weather.

The merchant confirms that the ordered goods have arrived in Gdańsk. He attributes the delay to severe weather and losses at sea, thanks the recipient for his confidence, and looks forward to meeting him in Warsaw during the Sejm.

The merchant reports on orders placed in Holland, thanks the recipient for a recommendation, gives prices for five kinds of grain, and warns that prices may rise further depending on supplies from Poland.

The letter is dated 22 February 1698 in a place read uncertainly as Złodna. The sender addresses the Voivode of the Ruthenian lands; the signature on p. 13 reads Stanisław Druszkiewicz. The text mentions an audience or meeting and a matter requiring further action, but details remain partly illegible. Page 14 carries the external address.

The letter is dated at Castle [Druż?] on 24 October 1697. The recipient is styled Voivode of the Ruthenian lands; a separate leaf on p. 5 carries an address including the title General. The text continues on pages internally numbered 2–5; its detailed subject remains partly illegible.

The sender addresses the Voivode of the Ruthenian lands. He writes of his present grief and the comfort offered by the recipient’s favor, and mentions his orphaned state. Some following sentences remain uncertain. The letter is dated 20 January 1699 at a castle whose name is uncertain; the surname in the signature needs checking.

The writer congratulates the recipient on the king’s choice concerning the Ruthenian palatinate. He asks for support if a canonry becomes vacant in Lviv. The letter does not show that he received the benefice.

The letter mentions the previous week, a bishop, and matters concerning dietines and public affairs. Not all names and actions can be read securely. The closing gives 1 January 1703.

The letter responds to earlier correspondence; its subject remains poorly legible. The closing gives 5 February 1701. Page 44 carries an address.

The text concerns official matters and the Malbork general; references to the Chełmno Voivode and commissioners can be recognized. The notation on p. 32 may give 28 April and Heilsberg, but the year is uncertain.

The surviving text contains references to a Ruthenian matter, military personnel, and officials; some sentences are illegible. The date on p. 18 gives day 28 and probably May, but the year cannot be read.

The writer mentions news or an arrival from Wallachia, public expectations and petitions, and an audience. The brief text contains Latin insertions; not all details are legible. The date is 24 February 1703.

The writer says he lacks nothing, mentions travel and the road to Malbork, and addresses the recipient about further action. The date is clearly 31 January 1703; the place is uncertain.

The writer explains that he cannot stay longer, refers to matters “in spiritualibus et temporalibus,” and asks for the recipient’s continued goodwill. The text continues across pp. 58–59. The uncertain date inscription cannot be established.

The letter mentions a castellan and a case before a court; references to an accusation and evidence are also visible, but details are uncertain. The date appears to be 3 December 1701.