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August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, the complaint of Lviv regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburb, the occupation of municipal lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, adherence to the boundaries of acquired lands, and the restraint of the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before a competent court.

Brody administrator J. Wolański requests the President of Lviv to hand over to non-commissioned officer Trembecki a fugitive, the locksmith Grzegorz, who is imprisoned in the Lviv town hall after fleeing Brody having incurred numerous debts. He declares his gratitude and announces that he will inform the Grand Crown Hetman about the successful resolution of the matter.

Kazimierz Głogowski appeals to deputy Józef Potocki for support at the Sejm and for the confirmation of rights to disputed property from an executed will via a Sejm constitution. In return for his assistance, he declares his full gratitude and readiness to perform reciprocal favors.

Chancellor Andrzej Stanisław Załuski sends expressions of sympathy to the Lviv magistrate regarding the adversities they are facing and assures them of the King's renewed protection. He also informs them that he has written to the Hetman with instructions to ensure the full security of the city.

The author reports on the progress of the Polish envoy's mission in Istanbul, an audience with the mufti, and efforts to liberate Polish captives. He also describes the movements of dignitaries in Lviv, the capture near Kamianets of a notorious impostor claiming to be a Danish prince, and the damage caused by a violent storm in Przemyśl.

Michał Postępski justifies his absence from the municipal authorities' meeting due to an urgent task commissioned by the Castellan of Lviv and asks for the magistrate's favor. He assures them of his previous merits and mentions the expenses incurred in connection with them.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.

Józef Potocki sends a petition to the Lviv authorities on behalf of Mr. Kłodawski, who has served the army and his household well. The Hetman requests fair and proper compensation for the wrongs he has suffered.

Hetman Józef Potocki appeals to the authorities of Lviv not to cause harm to and to extend protection over the burgher Muchnicki, who is under his patronage. In return for showing him justice and favor, he promises the city constant support in public and private matters.

Hetman Józef Potocki orders the authorities of Lviv to exchange three hundred red zlotys for small change as quickly as possible, which is needed to pay soldiers' wages. He assures the magistrate that this money will quickly return to the city through Lviv merchants trading in the camp.

Major-General Wilhelm Mier issues a reversal to the President of Lwów, Kupiński, confirming the receipt and exchange of the sum of three hundred red zlotys in accordance with the regimentarz's letter.

Józef Potocki asks the authorities of Lviv for favor towards the Armenian merchant Grzegorz Fadylewicz, who, due to attending to his affairs, will be late in taking the oath before the election of Armenian judges. The Hetman appeals that no obstacles be placed in his way for this reason and that he be allowed to take the oath after the elections.

Hetman Józef Potocki intervenes with the authorities of Lviv regarding the mother-in-law of Lieutenant Barta, who was unlawfully barred from operating a tavern and excessively burdened with taxes. He asks the councilors for fair treatment of the woman and to refrain from harming the residents of Lviv.

Hetman Józef Potocki expresses regret over recent incidents in Lwów and announces that he will hold the deputy garrison commander accountable if he neglected to maintain order. He announces the return of the permanent commander, Colonel Kamiński, and asks the city authorities for understanding and to maintain calm ahead of the upcoming royal courts.

Hetman Józef Potocki directs the Lviv Magistrate to the castle court for civil disputes with the resident Włodek, and regarding the allegations against Captain Zabrodowski, he provides the officer's written explanations. He warns that if the city demands a court-martial and fails to prove the captain's guilt, the accusers themselves will face severe punishment for the baseless violation of an officer's honor.

Józef Potocki sends an ordinance prohibiting the stationing of troops on the lands of St. Stanislaus Hospital, acceding to the request of the deanery. At the same time, he conveys the painful news of the death of his uncle, Primate Teodor Potocki.

Hetman Józef Potocki addresses recent incidents in the Lwów garrison, postponing judicial investigation to a calmer time. He also reassures city authorities that concerns regarding the gathering of foreign forces near Horodenka and Buczacz have proven groundless.

Grand Crown Hetman Józef Potocki assures the Lviv authorities of his goodwill, explaining that due to the King's absence from the country, it is impossible to issue rescripts regarding the city's disputes. He declares that he will make energetic efforts on behalf of the magistrate immediately upon the monarch's happy return to the Commonwealth.

Grand Crown Hetman Józef Potocki intervenes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of his physician, Doctor Moruński, demanding a fair division of the estate of the late Wiszniowski. He appeals for a swift resolution of the dispute in accordance with the royal rescripts already issued in this matter.

Józef Potocki orders Captain Pruszyński to halt the military execution against Lwów in exchange for a written guarantee of the delivery of a batch of cloth by specified deadlines. He also instructs him to collect the due share of the contribution from recalcitrant Jews and to remain in the city until the entire delivery is received.

Lviv Castellan Józef Potocki requests the city councilors to resolve the protracted court case between Mr. Bartsch and Mr. Nuszczyński as soon as possible. He points out the defendant's evasive tactics and the costs incurred by the plaintiff awaiting the verdict.

Józef Potocki intervenes with the President of Lwów regarding the journey of an Oriental prince heading to the Field Hetman of the Crown in Podhorce. He asks the city authorities to provide him with horses to Gliniany and to ensure suitable accommodation in Lwów.

Lviv Castellan Józef Potocki advises the Lviv Magistrate to refrain from announcing the Crown Treasurer's universal regarding currency and suggests sending a delegate to the general sejmik in Sądowa Wisznia to coordinate a common position. He also deems the threats of the treasury scribe Krasnosielski to announce these universals on his own authority to be unlawful.

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.