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The Queen thanks Małachowski for his comments on her intended departure to fulfill her vow of pilgrimage to the Apostolic Thresholds. She promises gratitude at every opportunity. A French postscript speaks of respect and friendship and includes greetings for the addressee's wife.

Armand thanks for the letter and kindness. The queen, after talking to him about the marriage of Mr. Staniroffski [?], wrote to Mrs. Kazmirienska [?] to help him. The author reports unfavorable news from Russia and Lithuania regarding the queen's affairs and cites letters from Paris about the good reception of the princes by governors along the route. He conveys the queen's greetings, discusses correspondence with Prince Alexander, and assures his services to the addressee's daughter.

Armand presented the addressee's letter and his intention to honor the memory of the late king to the queen. The queen thanked him for his devotion to her sons. The correspondent reports the very good reception of the princes in Paris by Monsieur and assures the addressee of his readiness to serve.

Count de Béthune asks the addressee to be satisfied with his good will in this mail and assures him of his devotion. The reason for the letter's brevity remains partially illegible.

Armand explains the small number of messages sent, citing the secretary's discretion. The queen and Prince Jakub feel well and remain on good terms. There is still talk of the queen's trip to "Russie," but the departure date is not set. The princes are in Paris; the cardinal, the addressee's grandfather, is suffering from a cold and gout.

The author critically addresses conflicting reports about the fleet and negotiations, explains postal delays, and defends the way he conveyed information regarding the Elector of Bavaria and the Polish election.

Duport explains the delay in the response and reports on the galliot, which sailed from Gdańsk on the eighteenth and was cleared at the customs office on the twenty-second. He fears that the war will hinder the transport of horses and entry with them into France.

De Baluze is pleased with the improvement in the addressee's relationship with the Queen. He conveys the version of statements by executed participants in the plot against William of Orange, taken from a Dutch newspaper, and defends James II and France against the charge of complicity. He mentions the movements of French fleets, the state of the King's health, and the postponed departure of the court to Ruthenia.

Change of recipient and deadline for the same payment of 180 florins: Seneca is to receive the sum upon presenting the letter instead of the payment to the officer on March 2.

The author borrowed 180 florins in good coin for a trip from Lieutenant Colonel Boym [?]. He asks Forbes to ensure payment on March 2 in Lwów and attaches a promissory note.

The author received a reply six miles beyond Żółkiew and signed the attachment. He authorizes Forbes to settle with Seneka; the officer may act only with his power of attorney.

A request to Forbes to send the remaining goods to Mościska: two chests tied with ropes and a third one requiring securing. The wax is to remain in the shop for now.

Baillie thanks him for the promise and jokingly refers to Forbes's abstinence from alcohol. He assures him of his own constancy toward King K.W. and warns against the French faction, whose influence in Poland he considers significant.

Baillie delivered Forbes's letter to Hiltzner. The debtor declared a lack of cash, pointed to previous payments of one thousand to the addressee's account, and promised further payment. The author anticipates difficulties in executing the bill of exchange in Lublin.

Baillie reports on his arrival in Rzeszów and a bad market. He complains about the lack of income, the absence of acquaintances from Transylvania and Wallachia, and the lack of payments from Podolia and Ukraine. He describes a flood that allegedly destroyed the imperial camp and supplies.

Joy over the son-in-law's return and the daughter's birth is combined with concern for portraits and shipments. The Marquise asks for counteracting moves favorable to the Emperor at the expense of France, and for letters to be shown at court. She reproaches her son-in-law for omitting the Queen's words about her.

Father Bełkowski reports to the royal secretary Franchi on a conversation with the archbishop concerning the dispute with the magistrate. He informs him that the hierarch has postponed his planned departure and invites the addressee to a meeting before dinner in order to settle the matter amicably.

Bielski accuses the elders of the kahal of banning wine retailing under threat of excommunication. He asks for the proclamation of the old custom in the market square and suburbs, and for the sending of a city servant and a trumpeter.

Błazowski thanks the President of Lviv for the wishes. He recommends the execution of the decree and universals, allows for turning to the treasurer, and in case of resistance, mentions coercion against the owners. He announces his arrival in Lviv.

Błazowski discusses the cases of Michał Dobroski [?] and Kowaliński. He proposes using the Toruń statute against persons considered vagrants, uses the metaphor of a bird in a cage, and points to the deterrent purpose of detention. He declares his arrival after Laetare Sunday.

Felix Caspar Georg Bore informs Arthur Forbes that the ordered goods were defectively manufactured by craftsmen and had to be returned. He assures that a new production has been commissioned and the finished assortment will be sent around Michaelmas.

Thanks for mediating the contract. The Browns complain about falling grain prices and a difficult contractor; they ask to ensure the wheat is well-prepared before delivery.

Upon returning from her mountain estates, the author confirms receipt of the relics. She asks about the addressee's age during his first stay in France, the college, the duration of his studies, and living expenses.

The author thanks the addressee for information about the college. She explains that she is considering it for her son, but does not want to inform either the boy or his tutor yet.

Wielopolska asks for relief regarding the hiberna of the Nowy Targ starosty, which is already burdened with three banners and a fourth one announced. In a postscript, she conveys reports about the detention of Poles in France.

Wielopolska explains that an eye disease prevents her from writing by hand. She expresses concern for her niece and asks about a woman from the convent who knows how to embroider with fine stitches.

The author congratulates the addressee on his safe arrival and his wife's successful delivery. She thanks him for his solidarity regarding the Sapieha family's misfortune and asks for the safe delivery of the relics.

Wielopolska thanks him for his kindness and wishes to reciprocate the help. She is worried about her niece's health; she also sends greetings and news that friends are expecting the addressee.

The author announces a conversation during the convocation, mentions departures from Warsaw, and asks for lemon juice as well as news from Warsaw, Moscow, and the East.

De Villar delivers Mr. Duport's letter to the Voivode through household members in Lwów. He explains the route of the response via a correspondence packet and declares readiness for further services.

Galbraith explains payment delays, mentions the transfer of 1000 PLN and further amounts transferred in Lwów. He asks Forbes for patience and to maintain trust.

Gładyszewicz thanks Forbes for the consideration shown to his mother through the addressee's brother. He assures him of his gratitude and readiness for mutual services.

Gładyszewicz recommends to Forbes a messenger sent on his business and asks for help according to his needs, promising reciprocity.

Gładyszewicz asks Forbes to advance 2300 PLN for a specified merchant. He promises a quick repayment by himself or his servant and assures that he relies on the addressee's help.

Davia thinks peace with the Turks will not reconcile the opposing sides and Italy may suffer more than Poland. He wishes to observe events from far away and names Prussia as the remaining source of fear.

Davia doubts his journey to Ruthenia as the king’s travel becomes uncertain. He calls for former valour to awaken, reports agreement between parties and a need for funds to move over 30,000 soldiers.

Cardinal d’Arquian intends to seek redress for an insult at Magierów and asks the voivode to send the necessary records from Lviv. He sends greetings to the hetman and the recipient’s family.

Cardinal d’Arquian thanks the recipient for friendship and interest in his affairs, promises to demonstrate his gratitude and asks him to convey assurances of service to the grand hetman.

The marquis asks the recipient to check a report he heard about an insult by Mr Cast[ellan].

The author writes to his niece about matters they had discussed earlier and assures her of his affection.

The marquis recalls earlier letters and an unpaid sum, asking the recipient for help.

The marquis asks for intervention concerning a debt and a dispute before the Lviv castle court, naming witnesses and requesting that the events be investigated.

The sender describes hardship and disputes concerning estates, obligations, and military companies connected with a patron, and asks the addressee to intercede and help secure a just resolution. He mentions documents, earlier orders, soldiers, and wrongs, as well as attempts to remedy the situation. The letter begins on 8 December 1698; its conclusion is dated 19 January 1699. The addressee is titled Palatine of Ruthenia, but his surname could not be read with confidence.

The sender describes arriving with family, mentions Monsieur l'ambassadeur, captives, and the preparation of a list of them. The sender writes of recommending someone and that person’s case before high-ranking dignitaries, as well as plans connected with Constantinople. The closing contains a formula of humble service and the address «Votre Excellence». The date, 16 March 1725, agrees with the cover description and the faintly legible date in the closing.

The sender thanks the recipient for ordering the apprehension of a “delinquent” by bailiff Chełmicki and mentions that he was sent to Lviv for further disposition by the Crown Treasurer. The further request and details are partly illegible. Dated at Podhorce, 21 March 1756.

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 says she was pleased that the recipient “took” the widow Małachowa, who was said to retain great affection for him. She also mentions rumors, her own intention to visit or travel, and the recipient’s affairs, but the rest is partly illegible. The signature identifies Anna as a humble servant. The closing date notation contains “Maii 1773”, but the day and place are uncertain.

The sender discusses a contract and accounts and asks the recipient to act on the matter described. References to interest and dues appear, but the accounting cannot be reconstructed with confidence. The dateline gives 2 February 1703; the place is uncertain.

The sender discusses the recipient’s matter, mentioning a contract and obligations or dues. The text is difficult; the amount, parties to the contract, and requested decision cannot be established. The dateline is illegible.

The sender discusses accounts and settlements, mentioning dues and matters between the recipient and third parties. No reliable dateline is visible, and amounts and details of the accounting remain illegible.