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Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski recommends Peter Role to the authorities of Lviv, attesting to his merits and virtues. He asks the councilors to willingly admit him to the city rights.

Hetman Stanisław Koniecpolski addresses the authorities of Lviv with an urgent request to loan ammunition in the face of an impending Tatar invasion. He assures them that all provided supplies will be returned in the same quantity and weight once the transport from Gdańsk arrives.

Marcin Kątski urges the authorities of Lwów to urgently pay the full sum from the assignment issued by the Voivode of Bełz to the Stolnik of Trembowla. He emphasizes that the overdue funds are urgently needed for the maintenance of garrisons in Kamieniec Podolski and the Holy Trinity Rampart.

Stanisław Korytko asks Voivode Jan Jabłonowski for support with the Prince in the dispute over the Baraniń land. He declares his readiness to appear at the demarcation in Sutkowice and his complete submission to the Voivode's verdict.

Roman Koryciński responds to the urgent request of the mayor and councilors of Lwów for financial support, declaring his readiness to lend several hundred zlotys. However, he makes the disbursement of the money conditional upon obtaining a guarantee from all estates for its immediate repayment upon demand.

Grand Chancellor of the Crown Stefan Koryciński informs the authorities of Lwów about the postponement of the debt repayment deadline for the merchant Derzachariaszewicz to the Tatar envoy Sołtanas until the Jarosław fair. He orders the magistracy, in case of non-payment, to immediately judge the debtor according to the law of guests to maintain a good reputation among foreigners.

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.

Address of a letter from Grand Chancellor of the Crown Stefan Koryciński directed to the mayor, councilors, and the entire magistracy of the city of Lviv.

Johannes Conradt Corfiniuß confirms receipt of a previous letter from Arthur Forbes and the settlement of payments related to Mr. Taylor. He also encloses an invoice amounting to over 107 florins and proposes to finalize the accounts during the upcoming Michaelmas fair.

Kosowicz informs the Voivode of Volhynia about modest food deliveries, an empty pantry, and dwindling funds for current purchases in Lviv. He also reports receiving an assignment from the Suffragan of Przemyśl and asks about the date for the court's post-holiday relocation.

Grand Crown Treasurer Jan Kazimierz Krasiński orders the authorities of Lwów to cease harassing the mint factors of the Tympf brothers and to allow them to freely purchase silver for the needs of the mint and the army. He warns the magistrate that further violations of the contract and the Lwów commission's decree will bring the King's wrath and punishment upon the city.

Grand Crown Treasurer Jan Kazimierz Krasiński orders the authorities of Lwów to prepare the remainder of the merchant donation sum, amounting to 3836 Polish zlotys and 20 groszy, in good currency. These funds are to be paid immediately upon presentation of an assignment to the envoy to Turkey, Hieronim Radziejowski.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Jan Kazimierz Krasiński intervenes with the Lviv magistrate on behalf of the merchant Piotr Szymfson, who was wronged by the gentlemen Słoniewski and Altemajer. He requests a swift judgment of the case and punishment of the guilty, citing the interests of the royal treasury and the Commonwealth.

Andrzej Stanisław Krauz thanks Arthur Forbes for his help and effort in collecting the sum of 520 florins from Mr. Lozi. He declares his gratitude and full readiness to provide reciprocal favors in the future.

Andrzej Stanisław Krauz informs Arthur Forbes about sending the pair of horses he purchased from Rzeszów. He also requests that he collect the sum of 520 florins from Mr. Lozi and send the money to Kraków.

Krzysztof Krause asks Arthur Forbes for assistance in collecting outstanding debts from his debtors and requests news regarding the estate of the debtor Parastępowski in Mościska. He assures the recipient of his readiness to reciprocate the favor.

Krzysztof Krause asks Robert Forbes to ensure the detention of the Lviv Jewish elders in Jarosław until a debt of 300 florins is settled. He allows for the possibility of allocating 100 florins as a fee for the successful collection of the debt.

Krzysztof Krause asks Arthur Forbes for instructions regarding further proceedings and requests information on current matters. He assures the recipient of his devotion and brotherly kindness.

Krzysztof Krause thanks Arthur Forbes for his kindness and declares his readiness to help, announcing that he will settle current matters in Rzeszów. He also mentions his intention to collect a debt of 1900 florins from the Mościska estates belonging to the father of brothers currently serving in the military.

Mikołaj Franciszek Krosnowski requests the Lwów authorities to pay the remainder of the money owed to him to the bearer of the letter. He assures them that he will issue the final, authentic receipt personally during his stay in Gródek.

A two-page letter with an address panel to municipal councillors. Text fragments survive, including a mention of “Grodzie”; the date and place could not be read.

A short letter text on p. 2. Fragments of the salutation and a mention of Lwów survive; the date and place could not be read.

Thomas Cushny replies to Arthur Forbes's letter, diagnosing the causes of his heart pains, night sweats, and leg ailments as the result of indigestion and melancholy. The author provides the patient with treatment instructions and attaches a Latin recipe for a strengthening confection.

Johan Veith Küstner informs Arthur Forbes about the settlement of a bill of exchange for Mr. Kümeler. He also reports the delivery of the ordered linen, saffron, and satin according to the attached statement.

Jan Łahodowski informs the Lviv sub-prefect (podstarości) Zygmunt Poradowski about repelling Cossacks sent by Mr. Łącki to illegally erect boundary mounds. The author reports on the dispute with his neighbor and commends himself to the official's favor.

Lewkowicz sends a special messenger for a pound of gold seen at Forbes'. The gold is urgently needed by the royal court; the author promises payment and asks for it to be handed directly to the bearer.

Salomon Lewkowicz addresses an urgent request to Arthur Forbes to hand over a pound of gold to a messenger for the needs of the royal court. At the same time, the author guarantees the recipient certain and prompt payment for the entrusted bullion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Hieronim Lubomirski renews his request to the Voivode of Volhynia to obtain an assignment for winter quarters for his arquebusier banner from the Castellan of Kraków. He explains this by the urgent need to recruit and equip soldiers before the onset of winter and the necessity of dispatching the captain as soon as possible.

Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski intercedes with the Lviv city authorities on behalf of his subject, Hrebinka Fajfer. He requests permission for him to continue operating his tavern at least until the announced commission and the Hetman's arrival in Lviv.

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.

Grand Crown Hetman Hieronim Lubomirski rejects the Lviv authorities' excuses regarding a lack of funds and orders the immediate payment of the money due to his assignee. He notes that the Voivode of Belz has also obligated the Jews of Lviv, who had previously claimed exemptions, to pay the tax.

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.

Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for intercession regarding the inclusion of a Wallachian banner in the military register and the designation of its winter quarters. He assures him of his loyalty and invokes the traditional friendship between their families.

Jerzy Dominik Lubomirski asks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for intercession regarding the exemption of his estates from public burdens and subsidies. He also refers to current legal and property issues, including protests and the case of the starosta.

Krzysztof Lanckoroński asks the Sub-judge of Chernihiv to grant relief to the town and waive the remaining debt of 70 zlotys owed by the local Jews. He justifies his request by the extreme oppression of the townspeople caused by burdensome military quartering.

Father J. Manasterski opposes the unlawful sending of municipal bailiffs and the collection of rent from the tenement house belonging to the late General Bekierska. He calls upon the President of Lviv to cease usurping jurisdiction over his legally acquired property.

Lviv Canon Fr. J. Manasterski addresses the Councilors of the city of Lviv with a request not to impose rent on a poor tenant for a cellar belonging to the clergyman. Citing the magistrate's long-standing benevolence toward the clergy, he declares gratitude and readiness to provide favors in return.

Friderich Johann Maydell thanks the merchant Arthur Forbes for the arrangements made with his son and informs him that he has instructed his proxy to pay the capital due. He also addresses the issue of annual interest and requests that funds expected from Wrocław be settled via a bill of exchange.

Kazimierz Markowski reports on the health of his limping horse and informs about difficulties with the farrier due to the King's departure. He also describes the costs of his own medical treatment after an illness and urgently requests additional funds to cover his debts.

John Murray asks the merchant Arthur Forbes to send goods imported from Wrocław and kersey from Alexander Hall to Wielka Wieś via Mr. Chalmers' wagon. He undertakes to reimburse all incurred costs and asks for the latest news.

John Murray asks merchant Arthur Forbes to retrieve a debt note from Walter Innes for a settled payment or to obtain a receipt confirming the repayment. He also raises the issue of reaching an agreement with Mr. Galbricht regarding the transport of fish.

John Murray describes the difficulties in enforcing payment from John Paton and announces a meeting with Forbes at the fair in Jarosław. He also requests the shipment of desired goods, for which he promises to settle the payment.

John Murray informs Arthur Forbes that the barrel of fish sent to him did not reach him, as the carter took it to Kraków instead. In a postscript, the sender also requests that he obtain a written confirmation of the extension from Mr. Innes.