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Renewed intervention against people assuming the status of soldiers and attacking noble and royal estates. The King orders the addressee to cooperate with Jerzy Mniszech; a previous demand to redress grievances and disperse the group was not fulfilled.

Order to cooperate with the Voivode of Sandomierz and the Starosta of Lwów against an armed group raiding noble and royal estates. The second of two surviving, similar copies of the document.

Order to cooperate with the Voivode of Sandomierz and the Starosta of Lwów against an armed group raiding noble and royal estates. The first of two surviving, similar copies of the document.

The preserved fragments concern negotiations of the commission with Moscow, its claims, the unauthorized occupation of lands, and the matter of border demarcation. The King advises prudence in proceedings; large gaps prevent the reconstruction of all details of the instructions.

A note sent from Munich in 1873 lists data on Teresa Kunegunda, the children of her marriage to Maximilian Emanuel, and some of her further descendants. The data is preserved as the author's claims, without historical verification.

The author notes the sending of a receipt to Mr. Zaleski originating from the starosta of Kamieniec, concerning Mikołaj Zając [?] and the amount of 72 florins and 18 groschen for toll.

A separate envelope addressed to the Voivode of Volhynia in Lwów. It does not provide a date or the sender's name.

The priest has been ill for a week. He reports an improvement but will remain in Lwów until he regains his strength and the roads improve. He regrets not listening to his benefactor; he promises gratitude and prayer.

The message describes de Pointis's squadron, siege equipment, and three thousand soldiers. It distinguishes between the announced American goal and rumors about Ireland and Scotland; it also mentions the preparations of the Château-Renault squadron.

The postscript informs about captured ships from the Bilbao fleet, further movement of ships off the Spanish coast, and an order to prepare units in Dunkirk.

A newspaper excerpt describes peace expectations, de Pointis's expedition, deaths and official appointments, a carnival satire, publications against Spinoza, and the Jesuits' response to Pascal's letters.

A column of numbers on the back of the address; the subject of the calculation, the currency unit, and the persons involved are not stated. Some digits and the sum are uncertain.

Handwritten news presents the operations of French troops in the Netherlands, on the Rhine, and in Piedmont. They contain rumors about the death of the Spanish Queen Dowager and Callières's secret negotiations; the author clearly distinguishes between rumors and information he considers certain.

Bartsch describes an audience with the primate and interventions regarding the grievances of Lviv caused by the garrison. The primate is to support the city with the commander and advises Bartsch to remain until the hetman's arrival. The author also reports on a dispute over voivodeship jurisdiction, the wait for the starosta's return, burned items, and the delayed arrival of the carter.

Bartsch complains about the decline in respect for city authorities, describes an audience with the commander, and the submission of a memorial regarding the incident with captains Kudelski and Witowski. The commander refers to previous interventions and public duties that make it impossible to release Bartsch. The author renews his requests, contacts the primate, and awaits the Lviv starosta.

The authors have undertaken efforts in Warsaw to recover the sum owed to the city. Bartsch reports obtaining a decree based on the provided copies, a demand for a statement of city revenues, and a memorial to the chancellor covering the dispute with the garrison, officer quarters, the case of a certain townsperson, and claims against the Republic. He asks for additional documents, the help of the accompanying Cyruli, and coverage of expenses.

Becke discusses the prices and purchase of cloth, provides a set of 21/4 in eight colors, and news about more expensive cochineal. Further delivery and settlement clauses have obvious gaps.

A copy of the Scottish proclamation of tolerance: permission for moderate Presbyterians to hold services only in private homes, separate relief for Quakers, suspension of laws against Catholics, and conditional amnesty. The document maintains the ban on outdoor services, introduces a new oath of absolute obedience, and orders publication and sealing. This is not the English declaration of April 4, 1687.

Behm sends reports regarding the harm done to the hospital and asks the addressee for effective help in his interest. In a postscript, he awaits a response to earlier letters.

Ignacy Behm, administrator of the Saint Stanislaus Hospital in Lviv, reports the unlawful seizure and plowing of hospital lands by the Konary cup-bearer, Jędrzejowski, despite a favorable ruling from the municipal court. Sending the legal documents, he asks the addressee for legal advice on further steps against the usurper.

Behm thanks the addressee for taking the hospital's case under his care, sends documents, and announces the delivery of a report from the trial. He asks for actions among people who can represent the hospital, and mentions costs and fees. The letter itself does not contain a resolution of the dispute.

Behm informs about the documents needed in the hospital's dispute with Jędrzejowski. He polemicizes with the opposing party's mandates, which he considers unsupported by evidence, and announces a procedural response.

The author claims that the opponent has seized hospital lands and is forbidding the harvesting of crops. He asks the addressee for intercession with a person of higher rank. This is an accusation from the letter, without independent confirmation.

Behm reminds the addressee of the hospital's interest during the current court term. He writes about documents and a mandate aimed at the opponent, and asks for the urgent conduct of the case because it concerns the goods of the poor. He announces the sending of a further letter.

The author again asks for the protection of the hospital's land and income. He invokes a previously issued mandate and fears the dragging out of the trial; he mentions a summons to the Magdeburg court. A significant part of the text is similar to the earlier letter, but the date is different.

The author asks for urgent intercession with the general for his "grandson", Fr. Rusnowski [?], in the matter of the Warsaw archdeaconry. He complains about the competition of Canon Suszycki [?] and cites a written promise.

Birrell confirms receipt of the letter from July 12. In a not fully read sentence, he mentions his trip to Lviv, his host, and his general. He apologizes for the brevity caused by lack of time.

A short note refers to Forbes's request and the difficulties in fulfilling it. The addressee, the subject of the request, and the date have not been determined.

Bruß settles three pairs of uncertainly read items: 15 each, 30 paid, 15 remaining. He also asks for a letter to be sent to Peter Forbes. The name of the goods requires verification.

Wemmer conveys an invitation from the Discalced Carmelites for Thursday. The prior is to present the chapter's power of attorney, and the parties are to prepare the documents. The author requests extracts of acts from 1702.

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.

The author, after an illness, sends two men in connection with the addressee's stay in Śmiła. He announces his arrival on March 10 near Połonne and desires a meeting; the final postscript and place names require verification.

Wysocka is happy about the restored contact and asks for further news about the addressee's health. She explains that the letter was delivered by a factor; in the future, one can write by post or through a captain.

The register includes clothing, weapons, bedding, dishes, household appliances, wagons, horses, and cattle. This is a separate copy of the inventory of items, not a third letter to his mother.

The preserved beginning of the letter renews a request and explains that the author's goal is to serve under the command of his benefactor. The continuation, signature, and date are not present in the provided PDF.

The author apologizes for the long silence. He mentions his noble status and the protection of rights, and assures of his devotion; the signature and some Latin phrases require verification.

Głogowski complains about the long lack of news from his brother and describes the sending of about 30 armed men and the taking of belongings. These are the author's allegations, not independently established facts.

The author, after returning from Lublin, complains about poor health. He asks the addressee for help with the Crown Treasurer in obtaining payment; he attaches greetings and a postscript about the Sejm.

A short fragment of a letter containing traditional, humble farewell formulas and assurances of the author's kindness towards the addressee. A postscript with a bow directed to Mr. Jan is also included in the margin.

The author is not yet returning to Lublin due to poor health. He writes about his intention to meet with his brother, his wife's trip to Volhynia, and accounts that he cannot settle right now.

Elżbieta Gordonowa complains of pressure from her husband’s creditors. She says she has surrendered even jewellery given to her and asks Forbes to leave her enough to support herself and her children.

Grochowski specifies marble plaques, glazing, a painted ceiling and velvet chairs, requesting completion before Michaelmas. He also comments on a bishop’s conflict with the king and an Armenian matter.

Unable to collect payment on time, Huison considers going to the Naumburg fair. He asks for his remaining goods to be sold even more cheaply and complains about his idle servant George Lindsay.

Huison thanks Forbes for a recommendation enabling credit purchases. He plans to trade at small fairs, describes goods sent to Kraków, and complains about a horse costing 22 [currency uncertain].

Huison describes Saskiewicz’s refusal to pay, money sent to Gdańsk and efforts to collect a regimental debt. He also conveys news from Toruń of a lead-laden barge sinking beneath a bridge.

Gurowski protests a renewed hiberna assignment despite receipts from the Lviv commission. He gives a daily cost of sixteen złoty plus upkeep for deputies, requests their withdrawal and mentions paralysis and undelivered receipts.

Dalton discusses the starostas of Krasnystaw and Halych and military companies. The postscript reports an intercepted instruction and an unverified rumour that the tsar was killed during a revolt.

The marquis considers the consequences of the case and, in a surviving fragment on the sheet, mentions a meeting and a journey.

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 addresses the recipient as Monseigneur and writes that they will comply with his instruction and show the queen a letter. The sender mentions a person or matter whose details cannot be read with confidence and asks for support for it. The letter ends with a humble courtesy formula; a separate final page bears the address of an unidentified dignitary. The date, place, and sender's identity are uncertain.