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The municipal authorities, guild masters, and the entire commonalty of Lwów pledge homage and an oath of fidelity to King Władysław Jagiełło, and after his death to his son Władysław or daughter Jadwiga. They also commit to obedience toward Queen Sophia and Grand Duke Vytautas as the appointed guardians of the underage prince.

Pope Martin V instructs the Dean of Sandomierz to proclaim the excommunication of Lviv burghers for assaulting the cleric Marek of Kościan, until they provide satisfaction to the victim and travel to the Apostolic See for absolution. He also orders that any witnesses to the incident be compelled to testify under threat of ecclesiastical penalties.

Mikołaj of Michałowo, Voivode of Sandomierz and Starosta of Kraków, certifies that the noble Michał Długi of Czerla has committed to repaying the debt of the Kraków customs officer Marek to the Lwów councilors in the amount of 45 marks of Prague groschen. The repayment is to be made by the feast of St. Margaret under penalty of a contractual fine.

In view of the enemy approaching the city, the councilors of Lwów ask the Starosta of Grabowiec, Marek Matczyński, for his support with the Grand Crown Hetman. They desire the dispatch of soldiers with prepared means for their maintenance, a capable commander, and assistance in purchasing ammunition and food, including from the city's excise taxes on beer and spirits. They also request letters to the land officials to immediately release tax funds for the city's urgent needs.

Judge Gunter of Sieniawa and sub-judge Jan of Wisznia certify that Jan of Zimna Woda acknowledged a debt to Jerzy, son of the late Fryderyk, and pledged half of the village of Zimna Woda, including the mill and the inn, for a period of six years. The document establishes the terms of use for the property, the deadline and conditions for the repayment of the sum, and the obligation to defend the creditor's rights to the pledged assets.

The Mayor and Councilors of Jaworów address the City Council of Lwów with a request to send back, via a messenger, the resolution of an appellate case between Grzegorz Bobolewicz and the cooper Marek Woskobojnik. They also convey traditional neighborly greetings and expressions of goodwill.

Johann Friedrich Becker explains to Arthur Forbes the delays in settlements and assures him of a prompt payment, citing difficulties in obtaining cash. He also informs him about the delivery of Oels cloth, the absence of Lorer, and ongoing negotiations regarding disputed financial claims.

Archbishop of Lviv Piotr Starzechowski performs an oblation and transsumption of a document by Primate Jan Latalski containing a brief of Pope Paul III from 1538. The act confirms the exemption of mendicant friars in the Kingdom of Poland from the jurisdiction of diocesan bishops and prohibits the violation of their privileges.

The sisters of Franciszek Głogowski report to their brother on field work, progress in sowing, and farming troubles caused by the disobedience of peasants and the flight of serfs. They also inform him about losses in the apiary and the lack of a full register of sowings due to the departure of Mrs. Antonina.

Marek Izaakowic informs Arthur Forbes of his imminent departure and requests the settlement of accounts for goods, with a deduction for the sold lemons. He also asks for credit to be opened for the Lviv customs officer Beer and for the return of unfulfilled promissory notes from Rzeszów debtors.

Jonas Izraelowicz sends debt notes to the Krakow merchant Ertor Forbus for mutual settlements and notifies him of the shipment of a batch of tallow and tobacco via the merchant Marek, who is to make payment in Krakow under the security of the goods. He also informs him about a debt owed by an Armenian in Lviv and his current stocks of morocco leather and wax, promising a final settlement of accounts after their meeting.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Dymitr Solikowski confirms a donation of 400 Polish zlotys made by Gabriel Rozen of Rożnów to the provost and mansionaries of the Lviv Cathedral. The foundation was secured in the form of an annual perpetual rent (wyderkaf) of 24 zlotys on the tenement house of the Lviv apothecary Hieronim Wedelski in exchange for the celebration of services and masses for the donor's soul.

Mikołaj Franciszek Krosnowski, acting on behalf of the Wisznia sejmik, requests the Voivode of Kiev, Marcin Kątski, to pay the city of Lwów a sum from the legacies of the late Voivode of Ruthenia. He appeals for favor in this matter, citing the pious intention of the donor and the recipient's sense of justice.

King Władysław IV Vasa confirms and approves the document of erection and the right of patronage over St. Lazarus Hospital in the Lwów suburb, issued by the provisors and seniors of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Father Marek explains to the stolnikowa Anna Wróblewska the reasons for the delay in his arrival due to being detained by the definitorium and his monastic duties. He assures the recipient that he is celebrating masses for the prosperity of her estates, the recovery of debts, and the protection of her livestock from plague.

Marek Matczyński informs the authorities of Lviv about the imminent arrival of John III Sobieski and the monarch's planned stay at the city palace. He advises urgent removal of filth from the Market Square, streets, and the road from Zhovkva, so that the dirt does not cause disgust to the monarch.

Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate about submitting to the King the case of the estate of the late Teodor Bryszyanic, who died intestate, citing city privileges regarding funds for fortifications. He also assures them of the monarch's favor and his will to respect the applicable law.

Marek Matczyński, Voivode of Bełz, intercedes with the authorities of Lviv on behalf of the royal servant Tomasz Gordon, requesting his appointment to the office of assessor (ławnik). He asks for a one-time exception to be made, allowing the candidate to bypass the required service in the college of forty men.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Marek Matczyński, addresses the issue of repairing city roads, recommending that the exhausted livestock of the subjects be spared for a time following spring work, and comments on the accusations against Captain Truszkiewicz. Furthermore, he asks the city authorities to persuade the carters from the city estates to transport stones to his property for payment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński intervenes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Samuel the Jew, who complained to the King about the magistrate's delay in enforcing a judgment regarding an unpaid debt. He urges the councilors to administer justice impartially and to require the defendants to take the oath prescribed by the judgment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of the impossibility of obtaining funds from the public treasury for the city's needs due to the exhaustion of the Commonwealth's resources. He advises the burghers of Lviv to rely on their own strength and take care of the defense and security of Lviv themselves.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński responds to complaints from Lviv authorities following a fire in the suburbs, addressing the assault by Mr. Łowicki on soldiers and the suspicious activities of Tatars purchasing captives. He also announces the intervention of the administrator of the Żółkiew Starosty regarding abuses by individuals under royal jurisdiction.

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki confirms five previous royal privileges (including those of John Casimir, Henry of Valois, and Sigismund III) for the Shooting (Kurkowe) Brotherhood in Lwów. These documents guarantee the brotherhood, among other things, the collection of a fee called "spaszne" from driven cattle, income from the Samostrzelnicza Tower, land in the Halicki suburb for a shooting range, and tax exemptions.

Lviv Archbishop Konstanty Lipski approves and erects the foundation of Zofia Kłuńska (née Wydżga) in the amount of 10,000 Polish zlotys, secured on the estates of Andrzej Szymonowicz. The income from this capital was designated for the celebration of Masses of the Passion of the Lord with musical accompaniment, as well as for the illumination of the Holy Trinity altar and the crucifix in the Lviv Cathedral.

King Michael Korybut Wiśniowiecki approves two documents of King John II Casimir protecting the Lviv tailors' guild against unauthorized competition. He confirms the ban on sewing and trading clothing and cloth caps by Jews, Armenians, furriers, and persons outside the guild.

Robert Ross informs Arthur Forbes about expenses and payments for his servant departing for oxen, the state of the cash left behind, bills of exchange, and the collection of debts. He also conveys news about sending a horse to Zamość and rumors of clashes with the Tatars.

Jan Siemieński calls upon the Lviv Magistrate to provide a written commitment to account for the legacy of Voivode Matczyński, intended for the cleaning of the city moats, which would allow for the suspension of the lawsuit before the Radom Tribunal. He reminds them of the tax exemptions granted to the city due to its poverty and advises settling the arrears of the 'szelężne' tax locally at the castle court.

Jan Siemieński informs the Lwów Magistrate about the suspension of a lawsuit before the Radom Tribunal concerning a debt left by the Voivode of Ruthenia, in exchange for the presentation of a reliable security. At the same time, he accuses the city councilors of avoiding their own payments and heartlessly shifting tax burdens onto the poorest residents.

Arthur Forbes reports on financial operations, payments to contractors, and difficulties related to cash transfers during troop movements. He also informs about the shipment of cloth and Nuremberg goods, announcing an upcoming business meeting in Kraków.

William Forbes thanks his cousin Arthur for the barrel of salted fish sent and asks him to settle the payment in Lviv through John Arkonhowd. The letter concludes with greetings from his wife and well-wishes for relatives and friends.

Robert Cień sends the sum of 50 zlotys from Przemyśl to merchant Arthur Forbes, explaining his inability to pay a larger amount due to the lack of trade fairs and the instructions of his principal. He also reports on his efforts to recover a debt from Marek Dawidowic Krzeszowski.