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Bartsch has received the city authorities' letter and announces the submission of the attachment to the vice-chancellor and a request for support in the dispute with the Dominicans. He sends the chancellor's letter concerning the Hołosko case, reports on the intended actions of the Ruthenian bishop, and the request for a date for the commission settling city sums. He thanks for the news about the fire at the Dominicans' and points to the need for additional deputies and the possibility of an amicable settlement of the case with the parish priest.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Robert Forbes about the shipment of cloth via Wieruszów to Jarosław and about current merchant correspondence. He also discusses issues regarding the collection of cash, debt payment deadlines, and difficulties in obtaining bills of exchange before the Leipzig fair.

Ferdinand Engelhardt sends a letter requesting its delivery to Andreas Boyd in order to collect a debt of 216 florins. He also informs about the arrival and further dispatch of Leipzig goods and conveys New Year's wishes.

Ferdinand Engelhardt responds to Arthur Forbes's order for Hungarian batting, explaining that due to a lack of stock of this commodity in Breslau, it must first be commissioned to clothiers. He also reminds him to place future orders well in advance.

Ferdinand Engelhardt confirms receipt of payment delivered by Donik Aksentowicz. He also explains the reasons for the delay in fulfilling the order for Hungarian cloth and requests earlier notification of demand due to autumn bad weather.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski replies to the authorities of Lwów regarding their request for intervention against a royal decree mandating the admission of burghers of the Eastern Rite to municipal offices, declaring his intercession with the Crown Vice-Chancellor.

Cardinal Jan Aleksander Lipski informs the Magistrate of Lviv that he has forwarded the city's draft proposal to the Crown Vice-Chancellor in order to persuade the King to revoke the rescript admitting Ruthenians to municipal offices, warning against the decline of trade and the impoverishment of the city.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, of the death of his wife (who passed away on 7 May) and invites him along with his spouse to the funeral ceremony at the church in Studzianna, scheduled for 9 July.

Aleksander Feliks Lipski informs Jan Jabłonowski of the death of his uncle, Stanisław Jan Witwicki, Bishop of Poznań, and requests patronage before Grand Hetman of the Crown Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski regarding the vacant military banner.

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.

Wojciech Siemieński declares to the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, his readiness to participate with the nobility in the planned ceremony. He also promises to invite local dignitaries on his behalf and announces a meeting in Mościska.

John Taylor informs Arthur Forbes of his return from Leipzig and reports on the handling of his commercial affairs, including difficult price negotiations and the logistics of transporting goods via Wrocław. He also provides a price list for fabrics at the Leipzig fair, noting the high prices and the mass purchasing of goods by Greek merchants.

Johann Farquhar informs Arthur Forbes about bill of exchange settlements in Kraków, the sale of morocco leather, and the successful receipt of a shipment of goods from Leipzig. He also mentions interventions before the King on behalf of the imprisoned Mr. Nikolayev and conveys requests from the Swedish resident.