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The sender writes that one of the people in his household has a succession case before the court or magistracy of Lviv. He asks the recipients to consider the case fairly and refers to details concerning rights or property that are partly illegible. The dateline begins “Na granicy …” (“At the border of …”), but the place, day and year could not be confidently read.

Andrzej Zamoyski informs the Lviv magistracy of the king’s efforts for the common good of towns. He asks the magistracy to list, point by point, the grievances, unlawful acts and oppression suffered by the city, identifying those responsible. The information is to be sent by post so that he can seek remedies. Dated Warsaw, 17 January 1705.

Zamoyski writes to the magistracy about the case of Mr Klimonowicz against the Lipowiczowscy concerning debts owed to them. He says the dispute has remained unresolved and asks the magistracy to take it up and reach a just decision. Dated Warsaw, 29 September 1707.

Zamoyski addresses a matter presented by Bartłomiej Radna and stresses its importance for the welfare of the whole city. He mentions sums, debts or accounts, but the precise subject is partly illegible. The closing dateline gives Warsaw, 26 April 1706.

Zamoyski replies to a petition from the Lviv consuls concerning the city and its rights or magistrate proceedings. He calls for the matter to be presented or organized further; the specific subject of the petition is partly illegible. Dated Warsaw, 9 January 1706.

Zamoyski presents a complaint concerning Hilary Siegnio and the management of his estate. The letter speaks of the risk that the property will be squandered and of protecting the wife and children from poverty. The sender recommends appointing guardians to administer the entire estate and requiring them to submit accounts. Dated Warsaw, 26 April 1706.