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Gordon reports on conversations with the Chancellor and the Treasurer. He asks for procedural documents, powers of attorney for envoys, and clarification regarding the complaint of the Discalced Carmelites.

Reports of the plague halt Gordon's travel. He describes municipal precautions, further treasury matters of Lwów, and the need to gain the favor of the Treasurer.

Gordon asks the clerk of Lwów for a few days' delay in repaying 130 zł. He anticipates the settlement of this sum by the doctor based on an assignment, after receiving the due amount.

The Górka brothers send two representatives to collect money deposited with the Lviv authorities by the late Andrzej Nakuski [?]. They are to collect the sum and, if necessary, issue a receipt on the senders’ behalf.

The Archbishop of Damietta acknowledges a letter about the Lviv furriers’ dispute. He promises to consider the requests in accordance with justice and within his discretion, offering assistance in other matters too.

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.

The Crown Treasurer declares his readiness to lease the alcohol tax to the city if the Sejm enacts it. He asks the city to send representatives near the end of the Sejm; the terms of the contract remain to be agreed.

Zamoyski writes about the Tatar threat and preparing the city's defense, mentioning firearms and military equipment. The long text is only partly read.

The writer asks the recipient for goodwill and assistance in a matter connected with judicial or official proceedings. The writer mentions difficulty obtaining justice and seeks support; further details, including the people involved and the subject of the case, are uncertain. The dateline in the text gives 15 January 1575; the place is uncertain.

The writer recalls the recipient’s earlier assistance in a matter involving a goldsmith and a debtor. He mentions information about actions by the magistracy and asks for continued goodwill and help in advancing the case; details of the proceedings are partly uncertain. The dateline reads “Cracoviae d. 12 January 1760”.

The surviving address sheet directs the letter to Albert Romanowski, alderman and civil notary of Żółkiew. The letter text on p. 2 is too difficult to read in the available reproduction to identify its subject safely. No date has been established from the letter itself; 30 June 1627 appears on the archival cover and is not assigned to the letter.

R. Koryciński addresses the Lviv councillors. The letter mentions an order and a condition that something be returned to the writer; details of the settlement are illegible. It is dated at Słoboda on 5 April 1639.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Stefan Koryciński informs the Lviv magistrate about the dispatch of infantry to the city under the command of the Starosta of Lviv and the exemption of the townspeople from the burden of their maintenance. He also addresses the issue of securing the sum of seven thousand zlotys from municipal revenues.

The writer addresses the burgomasters and councillors of Lviv and mentions a “citizen and merchant of Lviv,” recommending him to the recipients. The letter is dated 22 May 1610; the author and place of writing are unknown.

Father Wacław Kupiński intervenes with the Mayor of Lwów in defense of his tenant, the shoemaker Wojciech Gryglewicz, who, along with his wife, was beaten and robbed by the guild master Lipkiewicz. The author of the letter demands the punishment of the perpetrators, the return of the seized pledges, and an end to the guild's unlawful practices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski expresses his indignation at the Lviv magistrate's disregard for his previous requests to halt legal proceedings against his servant, Szymon Hrebenka. He warns the city authorities that if this final request is rejected, he will use his influence to defend his subordinate and reciprocate the animosity shown.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for assigning quarters in the Barzy tenement house for the duration of the upcoming commission and mentions an agreement on this matter with the Crown Guard's wife. He also announces the arrival of the general quartermaster with a request for assistance in properly accommodating the hetman's court.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for transferring part of the assigned sum for the maintenance of the Hungarian infantry. Due to the difficult situation of the city, he agrees to a deferral and requests that the remaining half of the payment be sent in four weeks.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski calls upon the authorities of Lwów to execute a verdict of the Marshal's Court in favor of Mr. Tołkacz. He orders the return of the confiscated property to the victim and demands that the merchants provide due satisfaction.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Lubomirski, expresses his regret over the bloodshed and the insult to Lwów and the parish school caused by individuals who consider themselves above the law. He assures the city authorities of his support and promises to present their grievances to the nobility gathered at the Proszowice sejmik.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski urges the authorities of Lwów to transfer the investigation files to the jurisdiction of the vice-voivode's office and to immediately release the victim from custody so that she may bring charges against the perpetrator of the rape. He warns the councilors that if they continue to obstruct the trial and fail to provide a formal prosecutor, he will be forced to release the prisoner, who has been held for twenty weeks.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski informs the authorities of Lwów about a conversation with the city clerk and sends a universal and a letter to the Starosta. He orders the councilors to prepare urgently and maintain full readiness.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski sends the Cupbearer of Bracław, Zieliński, to the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów to discuss matters related to preparing the city's defense during a dangerous time. He obliges the city authorities to reach an agreement with the envoy and carry out his recommendations for common security.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski advises the authorities of Lwów to refrain from the hasty construction of blockhouses until the arrival of the garrison, noting that the fortifications can be built rapidly once his infantry arrives. Instead, he orders the councilors to focus on gathering supplies of food, gunpowder, bullets, and tools for earthworks.

Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Lubomirski sends the requested open letter addressed to the suburbanites to the mayor and city council of Lwów. He also announces his imminent arrival in Lwów to personally establish proper order.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lwów for the sent congratulations and assures them of his constant goodwill towards the city. He offers the recipients reciprocal wishes for health and all prosperity in the new year.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lviv for the New Year's greetings sent. In response, he conveys to the magistrate and the residents mutual wishes for prosperity and constant happiness.

Stanisław Lanckoroński informs the authorities of Lviv about the royal order to allocate ten thousand zlotys from the tap tax (czopowe) for the city's fortifications. He announces his imminent arrival, a consultation with officials, and his intention to order the leaseholder to pay this sum to the magistrate without delay.

Jan Małachowski, Bishop of Chełmno and Crown Deputy Chancellor, testifies to the diligent services rendered by syndic Michał Grygowicz for the benefit of Lwów. He appeals to the municipal authorities to pay him his due remuneration and the arrears from the Grodno Sejm.

The Prior of the Krakow Carmelites intervenes with the authorities of Lviv, requesting them to cease hostile actions and the imprisonment of friars seeking to settle in the city. He explains the Provincial's delay due to visitation duties, invokes the former benevolence of the councilors' ancestors, and warns against ecclesiastical penalties for obstructing monastic foundations.

Marek Matczyński informs the authorities of Lviv about the imminent arrival of John III Sobieski and the monarch's planned stay at the city palace. He advises urgent removal of filth from the Market Square, streets, and the road from Zhovkva, so that the dirt does not cause disgust to the monarch.

Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate about submitting to the King the case of the estate of the late Teodor Bryszyanic, who died intestate, citing city privileges regarding funds for fortifications. He also assures them of the monarch's favor and his will to respect the applicable law.

Marek Matczyński, Voivode of Bełz, intercedes with the authorities of Lviv on behalf of the royal servant Tomasz Gordon, requesting his appointment to the office of assessor (ławnik). He asks for a one-time exception to be made, allowing the candidate to bypass the required service in the college of forty men.

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.

Cardinal Montalto assures the authorities of Lviv of his favor and promises intercession with the Pope and the Congregation of Rites in efforts to obtain a decree regarding the cult of John of Dukla. He emphasizes the importance of this matter for the growth of piety among the local population.

Jakub Mieszkowski informs the mayor and councilors of Lviv about a raid by the men of the Dzieduszycki lords on Zubrza, the theft of cattle, and the beating of subjects. He requests that the victims be immediately sent to the castle court for a medical examination of their wounds and asks to investigate whether the opposing party has filed a protest at the castle.

The Starosta of Lutsk, Atanazy Miączyński, intervenes with the Mayor and Councilors of Lviv regarding the protracted lawsuit of the widow of Złotorowicz, about which her brother had complained to the King. He demands an explanation for the delay and a swift, fair conclusion to the case without the need to involve the monarch.

Józef Wandalin Mniszech requests the Lviv authorities to entrust the vacant city parish to the Lviv Suffragan, Father Jełowicki. He assures them of his gratitude and readiness to render services to the magistrate in the future.

Colonel Andrzej Modrzewski assures the authorities of Lwów that the Voivode of Kraków has ordered his Wallachian banner to leave the suburbs, as he does not intend to seek justice at the expense of poor inhabitants. He also explains that the matter of the dispute and insults from the Starosta of Lwów and Mr. Samocki has been referred to a royal commission for resolution.