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Marianna Wielopolska thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his kindness and expresses concern about her niece's health. She also conveys greetings from loved ones and assures him of her impatient anticipation of a soon-to-be meeting.

The judge and deputy judge of the Kraków land court certify the decree of King Sigismund I resolving a dispute between customs officers and merchants regarding routes for driving cattle and transporting goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, Volhynia, and Moldavia. According to the judgment, cattle and goods from Ruthenia, Podolia, and Moldavia must be directed through Lwów, Gródek, and Przemyśl to Sandomierz, while those from Volhynia through Lublin and Radom, under penalty of confiscation.

Wieniawski asks the Voivode to think well of him. He reports on the health of his family, church services, and shared meals. The postscript concerns a syndic's letter and hiberna accounts.

Wieniawski reports on the health of the household members and the arrival of guests. He conveys the doctor's opinion on the Castellan's wife's recovery and laments the absence of the Voivode. He also records the prices of oats and peas.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the Lviv city authorities, moves the annual fair from the Feast of the Holy Trinity to the Feast of Saint Margaret, exempting arriving merchants from customs duties. At the same time, he confirms the holding of the fair on the Feast of Saint Agnes, maintaining the existing obligation to pay customs duties.

Gabriel Wyhowski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the recovery and repair of his carriage, the return of which was, however, blocked by Monsieur de Béthune. He also requests support for his brother, who is conducting negotiations with the Crown Standard-Bearer.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, confirms a 1463 document by royal commissioners delimiting the chapter village of Wierzbiąż and the royal villages of Rożana and Rzeczyczów. The confirmation grants the Chapter the disputed lands, forests, thickets, and revenues according to the established boundary mounds.

King Sigismund I confirms to the chapters of the Lviv Cathedral a document from the commissioners of King Casimir Jagiellon dated 1474. This act established the detailed course of the boundaries and the placement of boundary mounds between the capitular village of Wierbiż and the royal villages of Drohowyże and Uście.

King Sigismund I the Old consolidates previous debt records on the royal village of Honiatycze into a single sum of 220 marks and pledges it to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv. The Chapter is to hold and use the village as a pledge until the debt is fully repaid by the monarch or his successors.

King Sigismund I transfers the village of Zhydatychi, belonging to the metropolitan chapter in Lviv, from land law to ecclesiastical law. At the same time, he exempts this property from the obligation of military expeditions, tax levies, and all other burdens of secular law.

Jan Wyszycki informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the bishop's illness, royal letters sent to senators, and threats made by Trzembecki against the Castellan of Bełz. He also promises to provide further news from his trip to Zamość and commends himself to the addressee's continued patronage.

King Sigismund I grants the Lviv sub-judge Jan Dzieduszycki and his successors the right to collect specific bridge tolls at seventeen crossings within the estates of Dzieduszyce and Młynice. In exchange for the privilege of collecting tolls, the owners are obligated to permanently maintain and repair the roads and bridges.

M. Wyżycki congratulates the Hetman and Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, on the successful marriage of the Crown Chorąży, putting an end to local speculations and bets regarding the wedding date. He also reports on the King's return from a hunt in Prussia and announces that more extensive news will be sent via Colonel Glanczof.

Michał Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on the uncertain situation in Warsaw, the deliberations of the Royal Council, and the dispute over the Ruthenian Voivode's testamentary bequest concerning Michów. He also informs about the departure of the Voivode of Trakai to Grodno and expresses concern over the godless madness bringing misfortune upon the country.

Michał Wyżycki sends solemn New Year's greetings to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski. He also reports on the court and the Queen awaiting the arrival of John III Sobieski, as well as the departure of dignitaries to welcome the monarch.

M. Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Ruthenia on King Augustus II's efforts to resolve the conflict in Lithuania, plans to convene a pacification sejm, and the submission of the Sapieha and Lubomirski families to the monarch's will, despite the ongoing resistance of Primate Radziejowski. He also informs about the mood in the army, the burdens associated with the presence of Saxon troops, and current court and diplomatic events.

Michał Wyżycki reports to the Voivode of Volhynia on the situation in Warsaw, including the pressure exerted on the Queen Dowager to abdicate and return estates and a jewel. He also mentions the Primate's intrigues, the arrival of the Grand Treasurer of Lithuania, and rumors circulating in the capital.

Michał Wyżycki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for advice on a safe departure to the estates of the Sobieski princes or to Silesia due to the Swedish threat. He also inquires about news from Lwów and an assessment of the likelihood of a potential attack on that city.

King Sigismund I the Old cancels a former record of King Władysław for one hundred marks and grants Dobrogost Pełka forty marks, which are to be paid to him by the tenant of the royal village of Kozłów, Maciej, the castellan (wojski) of Żydaczów. The paid sum of forty marks is simultaneously added to the pledge sums secured for Maciej on the same village.

Winnicki presents a dispute with Metropolitan Załęski regarding the archimandrites in Walawa, Derman, and Dubno. He asks the Voivode to intercede with the Nuncio following an appeal; the letter itself does not resolve the rights to the benefices.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the authorities and citizens of Lwów the right to collect a new bridge toll of two denarii for every ox driven for sale, exempting Lwów citizens from this fee. The income obtained is to be used for the permanent maintenance and repair of bridges around the city to ensure the safe passage of merchants and travelers.

King Sigismund I the Old permits the incorporation of the abandoned parish church in Semenivka, along with all its revenues and appurtenances, into the church in Shchyrets to improve the endowment of the local rector. The monarch simultaneously stipulates the preservation of pastoral care and religious services in Semenivka in accordance with the regulations of the local ordinary.

Janusz Antoni Korybut Wiśniowiecki asks Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to attend a meeting with the Prince concerning the pacification of the situation in Lithuania. He notes that he counts on his support and has important common matters to discuss with him.

Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki thanks his uncle, the Voivode of Ruthenia, for his fatherly advice and intercession in the face of human malice. He explains his previous motivations as driven by ambition, but ultimately accepts the situation and resigns from further rivalry in accordance with the addressee's advice and the royal will.

Janusz Antoni Wiśniowiecki joyfully announces his return to his homeland to his uncle and assures him of his constant attachment and readiness to personally render services. He also sends his respects to the Voivodess of Ruthenia and asks to be kept in kind remembrance.

King Sigismund I the Old re-establishes the tailors' guild in Lviv, prohibiting the practice of this craft in the city and suburbs by craftsmen outside the brotherhood. Only two castle tailors appointed by the Lviv starosta were exempted from the guild obligation.

Ruthenian Voivode Konstanty Wiśniowiecki notifies the municipal authorities of Lwów that he is taking the Jews under his patronage, in accordance with the custom of his predecessors. He requests the mayor and councilors not to summon the Jewish population to municipal courts in matters subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the voivode.

King Sigismund I rules that the voluntary payment of the Kołomyja customs duty by the burghers of Lwów to the Voivode Otto of Chodecz is temporary and does not infringe upon their previous exemption from this fee. After the death of Otto or his resignation from the lease of Kołomyja, no subsequent tenant has the right to demand the aforementioned duty from the citizens of Lwów.

Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki informs his uncle, Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, about the birth of a son, who serves as support for his fading lineage. The author commends himself and his newborn descendant to the further grace and kindness of the addressee.

Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki informs his uncle, the Voivode of Volhynia Jan Janusz Jabłonowski, of his successful return from his travels and assures him of his remembrance and devotion. He also expresses a fervent desire for a personal meeting as soon as possible instead of the current correspondence by letter.

Michał Serwacy Wiśniowiecki justifies his inability to personally greet his uncle, the Voivode of Ruthenia Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, due to the poor condition of the sleigh roads. He sends written expressions of respect, asking for continued remembrance and protection.

The author of the letter, confident in the addressee's favor, renews his request and justifies his persistence. He assures that he is not driven by a desire for personal gain, but solely by a sincere wish to serve under the hetman's command.

Michał Serwacy Wiśniowiecki apologizes to the Voivode of Ruthenia for his long silence, explaining it by the circumstances and the burden of state affairs. He asks his uncle for continued support, which will bring glory to their house.

In a letter to his uncle, the Voivode of Ruthenia Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski, Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki laments that he has fallen victim to false reports damaging his reputation and honor. He assures him of his constant devotion to the addressee's family and asks to be kept under his continued benevolent protection.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv permission to appoint a legitimate procurator to represent it and its subjects before all secular courts of the Kingdom of Poland. The monarch ensures the perpetual validity of all legal actions taken by this proxy.

Prince Jeremi Wiśniowiecki requests the municipal authorities of Lwów to release Gabriel Moratonius from a court deadline before the council court and to show him leniency. He intercedes on his behalf in advance to facilitate his personal efforts to gain the favor of the councilors.

De Villar informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, that he has sent him a letter from Mr. Dupont via a trusted messenger. He also offers to mediate in sending a reply and assures him of his readiness for further service.

Zofia, widow of Stanisław Hynk, Chamberlain of Łęczyca, donates to her cousin Mikołaj Gołąbek, Sub-judge of Lwów, her entire hereditary share in the village of Zimna Woda, excluding the portion belonging to her sons. The document certifies the granting of intromission and the donor's obligation to legally defend the recipient against any claims.

J. Winiarski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about the arrival of a detachment of Crown troops returning from Hungary and the assignment of burdensome quarters for them in the Starosty of Świecie based on a warrant from the Voivode of Inowrocław. He requests urgent instructions on how to deal with the soldiers in order to save the starosty's estates from total ruin.

Winiarski did not find the bill of exchange despite traveling to Gdańsk and Toruń. He writes about the refusal to swear an oath regarding military damages and advises sending grain via the Vistula river as soon as the ice clears.

Jan Winiarski reports on the unrest in Toruń and the inability to obtain money for the Voivode's needs, suggesting the realization of a bill of exchange for three thousand from Lviv to Gdańsk. He also expresses concern over the lack of correspondence from the last post.

Winiarski reports on Szymanowicz's payment and the dispute in Świecie regarding the hiberna tax. He requests a privilege allowing the admission of Bartholdy's son-in-law to the burgher estate despite the city's refusal.

Complaint regarding military executions, costs, and the flight of subjects. The starostwo is required to deliver 1,000 pieces of timber to Toruń and provide men for the palisades. Separately: money held by Bartoldy, a bill of exchange, and news regarding the Gdańsk post.

The author discusses timber prices and floating, suggesting Gdańsk purchases before the convocation. He reports the arson of grain barns and the beating of Śliwice residents, as well as the extortion of eight transport carts.

The author describes the burdens caused by the march of the reiters, allegations against Sędzicki, and difficulties in transferring 6300 PLN of hiberna to Lwów. He proposes a bill of exchange through the merchant Szymanowicz.

Jan Winiarski informs Jan Jabłonowski about the successful withdrawal of Saxon soldiers from the Świecie starosta district and the issue of sending a bill of exchange for the hiberna tax. He also announces the sending of commodity prices from Gdańsk and advises sending grain ships there urgently due to favorable market conditions.

The author defends himself against the accusation of negligence: he refused quarters to Saxon soldiers and received the order to prepare damage reports after the deadline. He is still looking for a way to transfer the hiberna tax.

Jan Winiarski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about negotiating a loan of six thousand thalers from Mr. Bartoldy, conditional upon the assignment of repayment from the hiberna tax and installments. He also asks the addressee to make a final decision regarding the troublesome Mr. Sędzicki and to collect a payment of two thousand.

A Latin news report states that the King of France has allegedly abandoned the plan to install Conti in Poland. The author expresses hope that this will lead to the pacification of the Commonwealth and harmony among the magnates.

Winiarski proposes a loan of 20,000 from Bartoldy, to be paid out in Gdańsk and sent via bill of exchange to Warsaw. He requests a resolution regarding the case of Sędzicki, whom he accuses of harming people and being in arrears.