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News about the capture of Kraków by the Swedes; assurance of an alliance between the Cossacks, Muscovy, and the Swedes, and information about sending Mikołaj Grodzicki for talks.

An order for the immediate execution of the decision in favor of the Lwów burghers regarding the redemption of the third measure of the Zimna Woda mill and related properties. The King forbids further delaying the execution through appeals; the income is to be used to strengthen the city's defense.

The King condemns financing the ransom for the city with the estates of absent residents. He orders the cost to be distributed according to wealth and the return of goods to Mikołaj Boim; he reserves confiscation for the royal court.

The King criticizes the haste in proceedings against the Starosta of Łomża. He provides him with a safe-conduct and orders the dispatch of plenipotentiaries to Lublin to settle the debts and, upon their satisfaction, to issue a receipt.

The Dominicans bought a house next to the monastery and want to connect it to the monastery wall. The King demands the city's consent, arguing that voluntary permission will not violate its privileges.

Jan Kazimierz orders Piotr Ożga to instruct Icek, the excise tax lessee, to pay the outstanding sum to the Lwów magistrate. The original mentions nine thousand zlotys; a later copy and the cover mention ten thousand.

Jan Kazimierz orders Stanisław Lanckoroński to participate in the audit of expenditures from the excise tax for the fortifications of Lwów. He forbids sending municipal infantry to the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass); it is to remain as the city's garrison.

The King thanks Lwów for its loyalty during the war, announces the gathering of loyal and foreign troops, and promises assistance. He instructs the authorities to coordinate with the governor the supply of regiments, especially Butler's, left for the winter; he ensures that expenses will be included in the treasury accounts.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów and the elders of the Armenian nation to provide wagons and horses for the transport of three hundred left-behind lances to Lublin. Krzysztof Bernatowicz is to issue the appropriate pennants along with the weapons.

The King thanks Lwów for its resistance against the troops of the Transylvanian Voivode and requests a loan of 100,000 zlotys. The security is to be the customs revenues collected under lease; the treasurer will provide details.

The King orders the Lwów magistrate to settle with Jan Torosowicz for uncollected dues and costs incurred by him, in accordance with the agreement of the Abbot of Wąchock, scribe of the Crown Treasury.

The King places Marcin Raniszewski, who submitted to the authority of the Lwów magistrate, under his protection and recommends his election to the local scribal office and the bench. The preserved text breaks off before the end of the letter.

Jan Studnicki and Andrzej Zdelejzyk complain about imprisonment and sequestration despite an unexpired three-year lease of Lwów's revenues. The King orders their release, taking into account disasters and municipal exemptions, and to maintain the contract until the end of the term.

The King approves a three-year contract regarding Tłumaczki, allows Baydułtowicz's deputy during his absence in royal service, and grants priority for the next three years. He deems contrary rescripts invalid.

The King asks Cardinal Virginio Orsini to obtain a judicial commission from the Pope in a dispute between the Mayor of Lwów and the Franciscans. The dispute arises from the detention of the perpetrator of a fatal wounding and the questioning of secular jurisdiction on charges of violating ecclesiastical immunity.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to maintain the widow and children of Andrzej Dalczyński, a doctor and councilor of Lwów, in the agreement regarding the hospital village of Malechów. He orders them not to take the village away from them or enter into an agreement with another tenant.

The King rebukes the delay in the delivery of artillery supplies and demands the preparation of carters in consultation with the captain left with the cannons in Lwów. The costs are to be covered by the General of Artillery; further delay will hold the addressees responsible.

The King again orders the authorities of Lwów to provide the necessary number of carters to transport the ammunition remaining in the city. The artillery captain is to pay in cash. The King threatens that further delay will be considered stubbornness on the part of the city and will result in execution against the persons and property of the authorities.

The King condemns the authorities of Lwów for failing to follow his advice and allowing murders and robberies to occur. He demands a strict investigation, the detention of all perpetrators and accomplices, and their imprisonment until the arrival of the commission. He emphasizes that it is forbidden to harm Jews and non-believers or to shed innocent blood, and anticipates punishing the guilty as an example to others.

The King entrusts full command over the city and castle of Lwów to Olewiński, the wojski of Lwów. The magistrate is to communicate with the commander on security matters, comply with the King's will conveyed by him, and show him obedience.

Following the raids by Tatars and Cossacks, the King entrusts the defense of Lwów to Jan Berens, lieutenant colonel of the Ruthenian Voivode's regiment. He orders them to receive him with his soldiers, take an oath, provide assistance in defense, and issue funds from the czopowe tax for the needs of the garrison. Expenses are to be settled against the city's taxes.

The King demands the punishment of Wacław Lanckoroński and his accomplice for the arbitrary kidnapping of two bakers from the suburbs of Lwów in connection with a debt claim. Any claims are to be pursued before the appropriate Lwów court.

The author is waiting in Jarosław for Hayder, considering his wife's arrival and the purchase of horses. He reports on the death of Samuel and a mandate protecting the deceased's property, as well as the drop in the price of goods in Gdańsk.

The author notifies the magistrate that a complaint has been filed before the Crown Tribunal in Lublin against the Lwów city authorities in connection with the imprisonment of a person of noble status. He claims that incarceration in a prison intended for thieves violates noble status and announces further legal steps; he asks for a response. These are the allegations of the letter's author, not a confirmed court finding.

Władysław Biernacki asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for protection and letters of recommendation to the Marshal and Tribunal deputies in the ongoing lawsuit with Mr. Zbocki. He also informs about efforts made in Kyiv to obtain funds for the Voivode for the upcoming Sejm.

Mikołaj Bieganowski renews his request to Marcin Ancewski to satisfy the financial claims of Mr. Makalski from the crown treasury. The Castellan also expresses surprise at the delay in executing the assignment and announces that he will take steps to enforce the sums due.

Mikołaj Bieganowski responds to the Lviv authorities regarding letters from the King and the Chancellor concerning complaints against Captain Janek, who was misappropriating soldiers' pay. He announces his arrival in the city to conduct an investigation as soon as he settles urgent matters for the Marshal.

Bieliński accuses Prince Jakub's banner of violence and damages in the Tuchola starosta district. He protests against its mission to the King and the accusation that he brought royal men to Tuchola; he asks for justice and the defense of his honor.

Kazimierz Ludwik Bieliński complains to Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski about the ill will and hostile intrigues of the General, who out of envy torpedoes his efforts for offices and royal favor. The Crown Chamberlain appeals to the Hetman's righteous conscience, asking him for a fair assessment of his merits and protection.

Bobrowski sends a servant, whom the addressee is to send back to the banner upon his return. He reminds the addressee of his case and awaits the deputies; he complains that the sent courier was given nothing for food.

Bobrowski asks Wolski to keep his servants in mind and to support them if he himself does not arrive within three weeks. He promises to reimburse the expenses.

Bobrowski describes the looting and burning of the manor and the village. He reports sending an intermediary and a planned conversation with the enemy; he asks for news and help with personal matters.

Bobrowski describes troubles with his servants and money. He asks for payment to the courier and help for the people left with Wolski, announcing his arrival. He mentions 50 and 60 zlotys in separate settlements.

Brodzicki conveys the Voivode of Bełz's praise for Lwów's resistance against the enemy and advises thanking him with a visit. He also asks for a fair consideration of the grievances of subjects from Żurawka [?], recommended by that Voivode.

Father Waluniecki urges Samuel Stan to finalize the matter without delay within the current week for the sake of his own safety, despite the earlier consent of the Bishop of Przemyśl to postpone the deadline. He appeals for his arrival in Brzozów or the issuance of a presentation, suggesting it be entrusted to the recommended preacher of Sanok, Father Kuligremiec.

Konstanty Wapowski requests the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, to renew the order for the surrender of a fugitive subject from the village of Lacka Wola to the Wojski of Żydaczów. The previous order in this matter was halted by the Standard-Bearer (Chorąży) of Kraków as a result of false complaints from the local peasants.

George Wast notifies the Lwów merchant Arthur Forbes about sending a chest of white bowls from Gdańsk via the carter Kazimierz on behalf of Mr. Seyler. He asks for the shipment to be collected in proper condition and for the transport costs to be settled.

Wachlikowic thanks for the syndic's actions: the items were brought to the victim after months of waiting. He conveys a polemic with Wilczek's justification and announces a settlement of costs.

The mayor thanks Aleksander Złotkiewicz for his help, announces a power of attorney and the coverage of costs by the juror Łukasz. He asks for the items to be released from the deposit and sends their list.

The author recommends to the mayor the case of Kazimierz Paprocki, elder of the Lublin saddlers' and harness makers' guild, accused of insulting Lviv saddlers. He asks for a fair hearing and redress for the grievance.

A short message refers to an earlier report for the voivode of Kraków, mentions the starosta of Chełm and war councils. The detailed meaning of the requests remains unread.

Głogowski asks Potocki to support a testamentary disposition in a dispute before the Crown Tribunal. He refers to the rights of his rotmistrz and the earlier distribution of property.

Kazimierz Dłużewski writes to Jan Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the planned election of the Chełm chamberlain. He asks that a sejmik not be convened, citing the unsuitable candidacy of the Chełm standard-bearer and the nobility’s freedom to choose. The letter was written in Lublin on 1 June; the year 1698 comes from the inventory description.

The President of Lviv, Kazimierz Kirkor, rebukes the councilors for their absence at a meeting and warns of the threat of seizure of the municipal Zubrza estates due to a lack of funds to repay a debt to the commandant. He also requests urgent instructions and the allocation of funds for the upcoming border commissions with Mr. Brzuchowski and the Hołosko commission.

Lviv councilors exchange remarks on the urgent need to convene a general city council meeting in the face of a sudden threat and the presence of the military. They discuss the necessity of postponing talks or deliberating despite the ongoing holiday.

Kazimierz Kirkor informs the Lviv authorities about the successful conclusion of a court case in Radom and the confirmation of last year's decree. He also reports taking out a loan secured by a monstrance to cover chancery fees and his subsequent journey to Warsaw.

Stanisław Koniecpolski informs the Lwów councilors about the establishment of a new fair in Jazłowiec by the King, to be held on the feast of St. Basil. He requests that this fact be announced to Lwów merchants and provides assurances regarding the security of trade routes guaranteed by the Hetmans.

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.

Wojciech Kazimierz Koc explains to the Lviv councilors that the assignment on municipal villages was issued due to incorrect information and the lack of a written list. He sends its formal annulment and declares his willingness to avoid similar mistakes in the future.