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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.

The prior acknowledges the obligation to appear before the assessor's court, but asks for the case to be resolved by the city council court to avoid costs. He wants commissioners appointed to view documents concerning the monastery's lands. Due to a recent urgent departure, he asks for a week to return, exemption from assessor deadlines, and consent for further construction until an amicable resolution, with the buildings to go to whoever is awarded the land.

The author responds to the Lwów magistrate's request regarding a matter he calls just, and writes about reaching mutual satisfaction. He assures of his favor toward the city and hopes for reciprocation. The key phrase defining the procedure, perhaps with the participation of syndics, requires re-reading; the letter does not indicate that a settlement has been concluded.

Rector Biegaczewicz sends Professor Podhajecki to the Lwów magistrate as a candidate for syndic, in response to the city's request. He recommends his qualifications and expects appropriate treatment and remuneration.

Copy of an intervention to the Voivode of Podolia regarding a paternal admonition of his son, the cessation of violence against Lwów, and compensation for damages.

Wojciechowski replies to the magistrate: Czechucki, benefiting from the Altembek foundation, left before the summer of the previous year for a tutoring position with the Lubienieckis. The information was obtained from the senior of the Jerusalem Bursary.

Woleński asks for the extradition of Grzegorz, a locksmith who ran away from work for the fortress and garrison in Brody. Recognized in Lwów by non-commissioned officer Tręmbecki, he is staying in the town hall prison. Date stamp 15V, cover 13V1739.

The sender writes that the Basilians of St Onuphrius’s monastery have petitioned him by letter about repairing the road or access route to the monastery. The sender asks the addressees to help ensure that the agreed repair is carried out. The exact date and place of writing are not visible.

The sender addresses the Lviv magistrate with a petition. Readable fragments mention the chapter, Imć Bogacki, and the possibility that someone might occupy his place. The sentence is uncertain, so the particular position or matter cannot be established. The letter is dated 4 March 1756.

The writer recalls a declaration by the Lviv magistrate concerning the parish benefice and the anticipated opportunity to take it up after the death of Father Łozowski. The death of the dean also requires renewed consideration of the deanery and of the earlier declaration; the writer mentions a suffragan who was expected to take the deanery. The closing is addressed to the noble and distinguished gentlemen, and the signature appears to read “M. Rzewuski”. Dated Warsaw, 13 February 1763.

The sender recalls earlier signs of goodwill from the magistrate and mentions the matter of the Lviv benefice, which is to be heard in court. He asks for continued favor and promises gratitude. The date appears to be 12 May 1764; the place is probably Lubień.

The sender recalls an earlier promise by the magistrate concerning the transfer of a village whose name is uncertain. He asks the recipients to help him obtain it and assures them that he will observe the terms of the contract. Dated at Zamość, 15 February 1754.

The sender refers to earlier correspondence and asks for favorable support in a matter concerning the Lviv benefice. He mentions people connected with the matter, but names and part of the argument are illegible. Dated at Zamość, 13 February 1762.

The sender emphasizes his longstanding goodwill and readiness to serve the recipients, and wishes them health and prosperity. The precise reason for the letter was not read. Dated at Zamość, 3 January 1763.

A short letter responds to goodwill shown by the recipients and expresses hope for their continued favor. The text is brief, and the specific matter prompting the thanks has not been securely read. Dated at Zamość, 30 March 1761.

At the request of the Bishop of Bila Tserkva, the writer asks the Lviv magistrate to support a prelate as candidate for the parish benefice left vacant by the death of the suffragan priest. The candidate is described as an archcathedral canon with suitable birth, education, and qualities, though parts of this description are illegible. The letter repeats the request and closes with a respectful formula.

The sender addresses the Lviv magistrate and refers to a matter or letter transmitted through the recipients, asking that it be considered. The precise request is uncertain. Dated Warsaw, 22 March 1736.

The sender presents to the magistrate a person described as a doctor, astronomer and geometer, and asks that his candidacy or services be received favourably. The recommended person’s name and parts of the grounds are illegible. The letter is dated Warsaw, 12 January 1736.

The sender discusses a petition concerning the poor hospital at St Stanislaus’s church, its provisions and administration, and the need for action by the magistracy. The damaged page leaves parts illegible. The closing dateline indicates 24 April 1738, probably at Żółkiew.

Zamoyski forwards a complaint by Mrs Bieniewska, who says that although she brought her case concerning a house before the local magistracy, she has been unable to obtain a decision. He asks the Lviv magistracy to investigate and resolve the matter justly. Dated Warsaw, 5 February 1706.

A letter dated at Lwów on 10 June 1684 and addressed to recipients in Lwów. The Latin heading and some text fragments survive; the remaining passages need further reading.

Katarzyna Kossakowska rebukes the Lviv Magistrate for issuing a ban on monasteries renting quarters to the nobility arriving for the contracts. She warns the councilors that alienating the nobility will lead to a boycott of the Lviv assemblies and the relocation of the contracts to another city.

Karol Maksymilian Kruzer informs the Lwów Magistrate about the delayed receipt of a summons to attend the execution of an assessor's decree and requests to be informed of the new date set by the suffragan bishop. At the same time, he offers New Year's greetings to the city authorities, wishing them a return to their former prosperity and splendor.

Magdalena Kuropatnicka, Abbess of the Lviv Benedictines, complains to Chancellor Jan Małachowski about the Lviv Magistrate, who violates the privileges of the convent's jurisdiction, unlawfully summons, raids, and imprisons the craftsmen under her authority. She asks the Chancellor for a written intervention with the city authorities to stop further grievances and violations until the dispute is resolved by an appointed commission.

Jerzy Łączyński, Chamberlain of Lwów, thanks the authorities of the city of Lwów for the good wishes delivered by Mr. Czechucki and recommends promptly finalizing the contract for the solidus tax (szelężne, allocated for the renovation of dilapidated Lwów tenement houses) in agreement with the district commissioner before his departure for the commission in Radom.

Ludwika Lubomirska informs the Lviv Magistrate of an unlawful agreement for the sale of a palace and a manor, concluded between her husband and the Duke of Courland without her knowledge or consent. She requests the municipal authorities not to enter this defective act into the council books and to annul the intromission.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Lubomirski thanks the authorities of Lwów for the sent congratulations and assures them of his constant goodwill towards the city. He offers the recipients reciprocal wishes for health and all prosperity in the new year.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Lubomirski thanks the Lviv City Council for the congratulations sent on the occasion of the past Easter holidays. Reciprocating the gesture, he sends the city authorities wishes for prosperity and successful development.