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The Voivode of Nowogródek, Aleksander Jabłonowski, appeals to the Lviv Magistrate for a fair and swift resolution of a dispute between his subject, Ezra Jakubowicz, and a Lviv suburbanite who is intentionally delaying the trial. The author promises gratitude and reciprocity for a favorable handling of the case due to his patronage.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski requests the Mayor and authorities of Lviv to prepare quarters and provisions for the envoy of the Zaporozhian Hetman, who is carrying a letter from the Tsar of Muscovy. He assures that the mission's stay will be brief and that the magistrate's assistance will be met with gratitude and due compensation.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski objects to the Ostrogrowska jurisdiction, which is in his possession, being subjected to contributions for the Tsar's Zaporozhian army. He informs the Councilors of Lwów that he holds an official exemption and protection for these estates from Hetman Ivan Mazepa.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski accuses the Lviv authorities of violating his jurisdiction despite his previous personal intercession for the city's envoys with Hetman Ivan Mazepa. He recalls the old alliance and the benevolence of his house toward the city, demanding respect for noble liberty.

Aleksander Jan Jabłonowski intercedes with the Vogt and President of Lwów on behalf of Tyszowski, the son of his furriers, requesting a reduction in the tax imposed upon him. He argues that the subject only runs a small stall and promises gratitude for showing him favor.

Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, Roch Michał Jabłonowski, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their New Year's greetings and shares reflections on the prosperity of cities under the new reign. In connection with the upcoming Lwów session of the Tribunal, he appeals to the councilors for urgent repairs to access roads and for ensuring order and cleanliness in the city.

Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski informs Franciszek Zamoyski of his wife's despair following the death of Halrusia and their planned arrival in Lwów. He requests that quarters with a chimney be prepared for her in the city, suggesting the dining room at Mrs. Rubertowa's house.

President of Sambor Jan Jaworski addresses the Lviv Magistrate with a request to borrow an executioner to carry out the execution of convicts according to Saxon law. He assures the dispatch of a cart with an escort, the payment of the customary fee for the sword, and readiness for reciprocal favors.

Hetman Jerzy Jazłowiecki calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lviv to immediately release cannons to Mr. Rożen. The transfer of the weaponry is in accordance with the royal will ordering the transport of the cannons from Lviv to Trembowla.

Feeling his approaching death, the Guardian of Gródek, Father Bonawentura Jaktorowski, renounces his rights to a small house on the ramparts of the Krakow Gate, transferring the remainder of the municipal privilege to his order. He assures the authorities of Lviv of his prayerful gratitude and asks for their favor toward the order and the current tenant of the property.

Fr. Chryzostom Janiecki sends late New Year's greetings to Wojciech Zimnicki along with a gift of beer. He asks him to mediate in delivering a letter and barrels of beer to the Archbishop, the Official, and Fr. Barankowski, and announces his upcoming visit to Lviv.

Andrzej Janocki assures the authorities of Lwów of his loyalty and informs them that he has rejected material benefits and refused to represent the civic affairs of the Ruthenians. He emphasizes the inviolability of the rights of Lwów and declares his continued readiness to serve the city faithfully from the royal court.

Andrzej Janocki reports to the Mayor and Councilors of Lviv on the progress of his efforts at the royal court and the office of the Deputy Chancellor to draft and issue a municipal privilege. He also informs them about the expenses incurred, a gift presented, and the postponement of the city's court case until February 24.

Andrzej Janocki informs the authorities of Lwów about the successful delivery of gifts to the King, the Queen, and court dignitaries, describing the monarch's kind reaction and his expressions of gratitude. He also conveys news about the absence of certain officials and the expected postponement of the All Souls' Courts.

Jansini informs Lviv councilor Matias Heyder about paying 170 florins to Mr. Czarnoluski for municipal needs and sends the collected receipt. He also assures that this amount will be credited to future settlements and expresses his readiness for further service.

Aleksander Januszewicz reports on a victorious clash with the Cossacks near Konstantynów and his readiness to continue defending the Volhynian Voivodeship. He also reports difficulties in collecting the hiberna tax from the mortgagees of Jabłonowski's estates and asks for instructions and the payment of outstanding dues for the soldiers.

Father Jerzy Januszowicz informs the authorities of Lviv about the Vice-Chancellor's favor and his fulfillment of the magistrate's requests. He also declares his own readiness for further service to the city.

Father Jerzy Januszowicz informs the authorities of Lwów about his efforts with the Deputy Chancellor and treasury officials to ensure a favorable resolution of the city's affairs by the King. He expresses his conviction that the merits of Lwów will be met with a favorable reception and a satisfactory resolution from the monarch.

Rector of the University of Krakow, Kazimierz Jarmundowicz, appeals to the authorities of Lviv to take steps toward the urgent renovation of the dilapidated Lviv Academic School, as part of the city's right of patronage. He warns of the negative consequences that neglecting the building might have on the rights of the university and the magistrate during the upcoming ecclesiastical visitation.

S. W. Jarnowski justifies his absence from the assembly to his uncle due to a severe illness, citing the messenger as a witness. He declares his intention to settle accounts and property matters as soon as possible through a designated person once he recovers.

Jan Jaroszewicz asks Arthur Forbes for a fair adjustment of their financial settlement due to losses incurred during the exchange of gold and thalers, and inquires about horses and a wagon. In the postscript, he cites trade reports concerning the expected East India Company auction in Amsterdam and current indigo prices.

Jaroszowski expresses gratitude for the kindness and correspondence, refers to Brown's letter and the matter of borrowing, to which he devotes the rest of the letter. He sends greetings to the sister-in-law and Albrecht Forbes. Details of the settlement and part of the syntax are not read with certainty.

Father Bazyli Jaśkiewicz intervenes with a representative of the Lviv court regarding an imprisoned tenant, whose creditor demands payment in expensive footwear instead of money. The clergyman requests the debtor's release from custody on the condition of making weekly cash installments.

Jaskiewicz announces the repayment of 2028 florins in Warsaw [the final digits of the amount require verification]. He has settled accounts with Forbes's apprentice and issued a document for 1676 florins. He explains a dispute over the payment deadline, mentions the Jarosław and Wrocław fairs, and the settlement of carpets, kilims, and sashes. He reports difficulties in selling gold-embroidered sashes; part of the goods may remain in deposit until further instructions.

Józef Jastrzębski sends the Lviv Magistrate a lawsuit against the Lviv suffragan, who arbitrarily imprisoned a municipal official. He explains that the case is to be settled before the Tribunal, as the clergyman, due to his status, is subject to a higher jurisdiction.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski about a letter from the Queen concerning a donative and asks for instructions on whose name should be inserted into it. He also reports on the trial of the Starosta of Kamionka, Cetner, who insulted the Voivode's honor but ultimately lost the case in court.

Franciszek Jastrzębski thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia for entrusting him with the Queen's affairs, announcing that he will take action after meeting with Krogulecki, the Master of the Hunt of Żydaczów. He also provides legal advice regarding the execution of a default judgment in a lawsuit against the Starosta of Nowy Sącz and the forwarding of documents.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the suspension of Father Rudecki's case before the Lublin Tribunal due to inhibitory letters from the Archbishop of Lviv. He explains that the presence of the deputy voivode is no longer required and that a defense will be mounted if the case is brought before the voivode's courts.

Franciszek Jastrzębski informs Voivode Jan Jabłonowski that Father Kłosiński has withdrawn from the Tribunal lawsuit due to an interdict from the Archbishop of Lviv and that there is no longer a threat to the case locally. He advises continuing the proceedings before the Voivode's court and announces that the inquisition documents will be handed over to a special messenger sent by the Jews of Jaworów.

Jacenty asks the Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to pay one hundred thalers to his teacher for his education to date and as a deposit for the coming year, as well as to allocate funds for his own food and clothing. Furthermore, he informs about an opportunity to purchase drafting tools at a bargain price and asks for permission and funds for their acquisition.

The Senate and nobility gathered at the assembly in Krakow instruct the authorities of Lviv to transfer public funds deposited in the town hall to the Hetman for the recruitment of soldiers to defend the borderlands. In case of refusal, the city councilors will be held accountable for any damages suffered by the Commonwealth.

The Crown Council gathered at the Warsaw convocation orders the authorities of Lwów to release the jewels of the Republic held in the city – the crown and the unicorn – to the Voivode of Lublin, Jan Tarło, as payment for a debt. At the same time, they release the magistrate from a previous obligation requiring the return of the valuables exclusively to the Starosta of Sącz, Stanisław Mężyk.

The masters of the butcher guild in Lwów ask the city scribe Paweł Szczerbic, who is staying in Warsaw, to obtain a royal mandate ordering the Starosta of Lwów to execute a decree against the Jews. The butchers complain about the Starosta's inaction and severe material losses threatening the collapse of their trade, declaring they will cover all chancery fees and provide a generous reward for his assistance.

The authors report from Warsaw to the Lviv authorities on the difficult progress of municipal lawsuits before the King, especially the dispute with Montelupi and the Kałuski case, mentioning the favor of the Lithuanian Chancellor and the Referendary. They also draw attention to the wounding of the Lviv municipal scribe, dangers on the roads, and the necessity of safeguarding municipal legal interests.

Zygmunt Misakowski justifies the delay in repaying a debt by the need to collect receivables from debtors and asks for the return of a saber left in Lviv. Attached to the letter is a postscript by Zygmunt Płaza with a declaration of prompt repayment of his own debt upon returning to Lubaczów.

Urszula Dawydowiczowa and Łazarz Krzysztofowicz appeal to the city scribe Wojciech Zimnicki for legal assistance and protection in a guardianship dispute with Daniel Hołubowicz. They report an unfavorable verdict from the Lviv wójt court and the filing of an appeal to the King, requesting the engagement of an experienced lawyer and intercession with the Chancellor.

Royal commissioners appeal to the Lwów city councilors to stop the eviction of Jews from the Kraków Suburb who are renting houses within the city, whose own homes were burned for defense purposes during the siege. They remind the councilors of the royal privilege, the Jews' merits in the defense of Lwów, and warn against delays in the commission's work and tax collection should the Jews be expelled.

Captains of the Crown troops stationed near Shchyrets call upon the authorities of Lviv to immediately pay the promised honorarium without further delay or dispute. They reject the previous ineffective declarations of the magistrate, threatening to carry out military executions in the suburbs of Lviv.

Lviv hostages imprisoned in Kamianets-Podilskyi complain about the lack of means of subsistence and the indifference of the city authorities. Faced with threats of torture and enemy invasion, they beg for the urgent sending of money and the fulfillment of the ransom conditions.

Hostages from Lviv staying in Kamianets-Podilskyi complain to the city authorities about the lack of funds for food, the necessity of paying the Ottoman garrison, and delays in the repayment of incurred debts. They urge the immediate transfer of the necessary sums and the taking of effective measures for their prompt release.

Lviv hostages staying in Kamianets-Podilskyi dramatically describe their destitution, loss of credit, and the threat of enemy retaliation due to delays in payment of their obligations. They beg the Lviv authorities to send money for their current maintenance, to take care of their families, and to take urgent steps to secure their release.

Heirs of the Lviv councilor Attelmair write from Krakow to the Lviv city council, requesting assistance and protection for the ruined estate left by their late brother-in-law, Kuczankowic. They also inform the council of the dispatch of Anna Attelmair and Jacek Ochocki to Lviv to settle inheritance matters.

The authors of the letter ask Arthur Forbes to provide trade support in the form of good quality cloth worth 400 zlotys, committing to repay this sum along with an old debt by Saint James' Day. They assure him of their solvency thanks to the hay collected for oxen and inform him that they have sent a signed promissory note.

The Leipzig trading company Auerbach and Winckler sends Arthur Forbes in Lviv a settlement for the amount of 107 florins. The merchants also promise to send interesting goods for the upcoming St. Michael's fair.

Merchants Auerbach and Winckler send Arthur Forbes an invoice for goods collected by Mr. Eßmüller after the Naumburg fair and inform him about the settlement of a bill of exchange for 119 thalers. They also express hope for the customer's satisfaction with the delivered products and for receiving a larger order soon.

Leipzig merchants Koller and Küßner confirm the receipt of partial payments from Arthur Forbes's debtors and present an invoice for delivered silk goods. They request the recipient to issue and send a debt bond with a payment deadline falling on Michaelmas.

Merchants from Leipzig confirm to Arthur Forbes the receipt of 135 florins transferred by Mr. Ottmüller and their entry into the account. They also address the issue of shortages in goods from the Naumburg fair and express gratitude for the trade credit granted.

Leipzig merchants Fleischer and Kober acknowledge receipt of partial payments from Mr. Ziegler and on account of Bielowski's debt. They enclose a statement of accounts showing a debit balance and request its settlement and receipt.

The Leipzig-based company Fleischer and Kober informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a selected batch of ordered damasks via Michael Dümüller and warns of rising silk prices in Italy. The letter also contains a summary of current financial settlements, cash transfers, and thanks for the cooperation.

The Leipzig-based company Fleischer and Kober confirms the settlement of bills of exchange transferred by Arthur Forbes and presents the state of mutual accounts after the Michaelmas fair. The merchants express regret over the lack of new orders and ask to be remembered for future transactions.