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King Casimir the Great grants the miller Konrad of Prussia and his legitimate successors the third part of a mill he built near Lwów, along with a third of the income, while regulating the proportions of repair costs and subjecting him to the municipal law of Lwów.

King Sigismund III Vasa intercedes with the authorities of Lwów on behalf of local Jews who are requesting an extension of an expiring trade agreement concluded with the city. The monarch recommends extending the agreement, pointing out that it will not harm the city's rights or revenues.

King Sigismund III Vasa informs the authorities of Lwów that the date of his wedding with Archduchess Constance of Austria has been set for October 30, 1605. The monarch calls upon the proconsul and councilors to send a city delegation to the wedding ceremonies in Kraków.

Sigismund III accuses the city authorities of obstructing a settlement between the Jesuits and the Jews. According to the King, the owners of the lands that the Jews wish to purchase for the Jesuits are willing to relinquish them for appropriate compensation, but the city's opposition is blocking the agreement. The King demands that the settlement be brought to fruition.

Sigismund III recalls that the authorities of Lviv themselves supported the establishment of a Jesuit college. He then accuses them of obstructing the matter and inciting the commoners. He sends delegates to end the obstacles and begin the foundation; he calls for cooperation under threat of royal disfavor.

King Sigismund III Vasa orders the authorities and the commonalty of Lwów to urgently fortify the city and stockpile ammunition and food in the face of impending danger. He also instructs them to coordinate all defensive actions with the Hetman and the Starosta in view of the monarch's imminent arrival.

The King recalls a privilege allowing his servant, Domenico Montelupi, to trade in all cities of the Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania throughout the year. The authorities of Lviv restrict him based on their own laws and privileges. The King recommends a settlement without waiting for a royal court ruling and demands again that Montelupi not be prohibited from selling both during and outside of fairs.

King Sigismund III Vasa calls upon the authorities and residents of Lwów to prepare for defense against the approaching threat from pagan forces. At the same time, he informs them that he has entrusted the supreme command and authority over the defense to the Starosta of Lwów, ordering the magistrate to cooperate closely with him.

The King reprimands Lwów for failing to send representatives to the parliamentary commission tasked with setting prices. Arguments sent in writing should have been presented by delegates. Separately, he assures the supervision of commissioners over the conduct of soldiers and orders the authorities to ensure the safety of the city.

The King allocates the estate of a locksmith who died without issue to the completion of the town hall tower. He requires the funds to be used for the public good and accounted for before commissioners.

The King receives frequent complaints from the burghers of Lwów against the Starosta Stanisław Bonifacy Mniszek. Before proceeding to execute the parliamentary and court decrees, he asks Bishop Achacy Grochowski to admonish the Starosta and bring about a reconciliation with the city, while preserving and expanding the city's liberties according to a recently granted privilege.

The King orders the Lviv magistrate to strictly observe monetary universals. He mentions Jews, Scots, and others dealing in money, who are forbidden from trading in ducats and thalers contrary to the law, or buying them up for export. He prohibits the import and sale of the specified foreign currency. The office is to punish offenders without delay; negligence or toleration of violations will result in the city authorities themselves being held liable.

At the request of the Uniate and non-Uniate Ruthenians, the King schedules a general synod in Lviv for October 28, 1629. The city authorities are to ensure the safety of the participants, prevent riots, cooperate with the royal envoy, and assist the Metropolitan of Kyiv. They should designate quarters and lodging for the clergy and other participants in advance.

King Władysław IV Vasa admonishes the Lwów magistrate in connection with a complaint from the local Armenians, who are suffering prejudice to their rights and privileges granted by monarchs. He orders the city authorities not to violate Armenian liberties and to refrain from causing them any harm or obstacles.

King John Casimir expresses surprise at the sentencing of the Starosta of Łomża by the authorities of Lwów for embezzlement. He informs them of the issuance of a safe-conduct letter and orders the magistrate to send plenipotentiaries to Lublin to settle accounts and issue a receipt.

King John Casimir orders the authorities of Lwów to maintain and extend for another three years the translation contract with Mikołaj Bajdułowicz, who was sent on a foreign mission in royal service, and to accept the deputy indicated by him. The monarch hereby invalidates any letters contrary to this decision that might have been issued by the royal chancellery.

King John Casimir informs the authorities of Lwów of the appointment of the Lwów 'wojski' Olewiński to the command of the city and the castle in order to ensure public safety. He orders the magistrate to cooperate closely with the new commander and to unconditionally submit to his orders.

The document certifies a judgment of the royal court issued in the dispute between Mikołaj Brzymucha and Michał Jazłowiecki regarding the unlawful collection of customs duties. The court recognized that Michał Jazłowiecki lacked the authority to do so and imposed a perpetual ban on him from collecting customs duties from merchants and fellow noblemen in Jazłowiec.

J. G. de Baluze reports to the Ruthenian Voivode about rumors regarding the evacuation of Kamieniec Podolski and conveys news about the death of the King of Denmark and the Chancellor of France. He also mentions possible appointments to offices in Paris and sends greetings from the Marchioness de Béthune.

J. G. de Baluze conveys to the Ruthenian Voivode Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski news about tensions around Holstein, the hunting of the King of England, and official appointments in France. He also reports on the celebration of a solemn mass in Dresden and the arrival of French artists in Poland.

J. C. de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about tensions between Denmark and Sweden over Holstein, the unresolved issue of the ninth electorate, and clashes in Hesse. He also mentions a servant he recommended, who is to be brought by the Grand Hetman.

King Alexander Jagiellon erects a canonry and prebend in the Lviv Cathedral intended for a permanent preacher in order to propagate the faith and preach the word of God. The monarch grants the right of patronage and the selection of a suitable priest for this position in perpetuity to Archbishop Bernard and the Lviv Chapter.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the mayor, council, and the city of Lviv the right to collect a perpetual bridge toll of one Polish groschen from every loaded wagon entering the city. The townspeople are obliged to spend the entire income obtained on the repair of surrounding public roads and city fortifications.

The Archbishop of Lwów, Bernard Wilczek, confirms the granting of a canonry and a preaching prebend to Master Stanisław of Kraków and incorporates into its endowment 300 florins from the bequest of the burgher Piotr Stryczek. The act regulates in detail the preaching duties, conditions for examination and residence, and prohibits the exchange of this benefice for another.

Official records of the Galician chancellery from 1794–1795 confirming the payment of stamp duty and the collation of book pages by court officials.

King Sigismund I, at the request of the Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, confirms the 1422 decree of King Władysław Jagiełło regulating the amount of annual fees for the archiepiscopal table, paid on Saint Martin's Day by peasants and settlers under German law in the Archdiocese of Lviv. The document sets a fixed rate of six broad groschen per hide, with the exception of Lviv settlers who pay one wiardunek each.

Royal commissioners led by Archbishop Bernard Wilczek resolve long-standing disputes between the Metropolitan Chapter and the municipal authorities of Lwów, regulating the issues of Polish and German preachers, the cathedral school, and the office of the sacristan. The agreement also regulates the management of property and testamentary bequests, the operation of the municipal mill, and the water supply for the cathedral.

The document is an arbitration award regulating long-standing disputes between the Lviv Cathedral Chapter and the Lviv city magistrate, concerning, among other things, Polish and German language preachers, the administration of the cathedral school, deposits and testamentary bequests, and rights to the Olchowy Mill and municipal waterworks. Under penalty of two thousand Hungarian florins, it orders the parties to observe the agreed order in perpetuity.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the settlement ruling of a royal commission regulating the rates and collection principles for customs, bridge tolls, causeway tolls, and market fees on the route from Lviv to Wallachia. The privilege protects Lviv burghers and merchants from arbitrary and burdensome charges by defining tariffs for specific localities in Ruthenia and Podolia.

King Sigismund I transfers the villages of Zubrza and Sichów, belonging to Lwów, from land law to Magdeburg law, subordinating them to the authority of the mayor and city council. He exempts the inhabitants and councilors from the jurisdiction of land and castle officials and from all duties and military expeditions, obliging them only to pay the municipal tax (szos) together with Lwów.

George Wast informs Arthur Forbes in Lwów from Jarosław about financial matters, settlements with Bukiewicz and Duinskes, and the rental of a room. He also reports on the delivery of lemons, the arrangement of a sugar bowl, and sends greetings to mutual acquaintances.

King Sigismund I the Old re-establishes the tailors' guild in Lviv, prohibiting the practice of this craft in the city and suburbs by craftsmen outside the brotherhood. Only two castle tailors appointed by the Lviv starosta were exempted from the guild obligation.

King Sigismund I rules that the voluntary payment of the Kołomyja customs duty by the burghers of Lwów to the Voivode Otto of Chodecz is temporary and does not infringe upon their previous exemption from this fee. After the death of Otto or his resignation from the lease of Kołomyja, no subsequent tenant has the right to demand the aforementioned duty from the citizens of Lwów.

Royal commissioners resolve a property dispute between the widow and daughters of the late councilor Jan Kosnar and the Lwów chamberlain Mikołaj Odnowski. The case concerns the repayment of a 350-florin mortgage debt and the return of a tenement house located in the Lwów market square.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the 1533 letter of the royal commissioners establishing the detailed delimitation of the village of Wierbiąż, belonging to the Lviv Chapter, from the royal estates of Demnia, Drohowyże, and Uście, leased by Paweł Tarło. The document describes the course of the boundary marked by 32 mounds and signs on trees and adjudicates to the Chapter the rights to the waters of the Zubrza, Szczerzec, and Dniester rivers.

King Sigismund I the Old exempts the burghers and merchants of Lviv from the obligation to pay customs duties in Kołomyja, which were unlawfully collected during the period when the local royal estates were leased by Otto of Chodcz. The privilege exempts all transported goods, including fish and grain, in transit both ways, in perpetuity.

The Lviv Land Court performs a transumption and confirmation of the privileges granted by Kings Casimir Jagiellon and Sigismund I the Old to the Church of Saint Nicholas outside the city of Lviv. The document confirms the exemption of the local presbyter, his successors, and the monastery itself from all taxes, tributes, and burdens owed to the Crown.

King Sigismund I resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Sieniawski, and the authorities of Lwów, confirming the ancient custom and order of electing councilors and other municipal officials. He decrees that vacancies in the city council may be filled exclusively from among the jurors without the interference of the Starosta, while maintaining the monarch's right to appoint one of the six acting councilors.

The sender writes about Tomasz Gordon, a citizen of Lviv, his origins, and his efforts to obtain the office of alderman. The sender mentions privileges and the election and rights of the nobility. The letter ends in Warsaw on 6 February 1689.

The sender refers to the magistracy’s goodwill toward Tomasz Gordon, who was elected alderman, and asks that his case be considered. He promises to defend the rights of the magistracy and the city. The letter is dated in Warsaw, 10 March 1689.

Georg Christoph Dietz informs Thomas Taylor about an agreement with Arthur Forbes regarding the repayment of 475 florins in arrears by Mr. Ottomüller. The merchant declares his readiness to send the ordered goods to the Leipzig fair immediately after the old debt is settled.

The sender asks a municipal superior to intervene on behalf of Konrad, described as a master craftsman or locksmith (the trade reading is uncertain). He wants the carpenters’ guild to release Konrad from its requirements and stop obstructing his work. The letter is dated 28 December 1737, probably in Łańcut. The craftsman’s full name and the sender’s signature need checking.

Dupré thanks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for letters of recommendation to Mrs. Zamoyska, who, however, had previously left the decision regarding the hiring of a servant to her sons. The author of the letter asks for continued patronage and expresses hope for being accepted into service in the future.

Michael Eckmiller informs Mathias Forbes about legal steps taken and bill of exchange settlements regarding debtors, including Halters and Naylor, as well as the dispatch of goods. He expresses concerns about the collection of debts and asks for further detailed instructions.

A merchant from Leipzig confirms the receipt of a shipment of goods and the accuracy of financial settlements by Arthur Forbes in Jarosław. He also informs about a money order, issues regarding transport by wagon to Lviv, and requests a receipt of delivery.

Anna Rzeczycka writes to provisor Beem to complain about neighbors who have incited a dispute and groundlessly accused her of border conflicts. The author requests a personal site inspection in Malechów and a fair resolution of the matter, assuring her desire to maintain good neighborly relations.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lwów councilors about a Jew suspected of passing information to Constantinople under the pretext of trading in jewels. He orders him to be kept under guard in the city until royal instructions regarding his case arrive.

Płock Suffragan Marcin Załuski declares to the Voivode of Volhynia his readiness to provide a service in the matter discussed by Mr. Halicki. He stipulates, however, that a necessary condition is the prior signing of the contract by the Queen.

Franciszek Zamoyski thanks Voivode Jabłonowski for the words of comfort and condolences sent after the death of his own brother. He assures him of the respect the deceased held for the addressee and declares his own humility and devotion.

Mikołaj and Wawrzyniec Lanza transfer a room in their house in Carzano to brothers Jan Chrzciciel and Piotr Buffa in partial payment of a six-taler debt. The transaction was concluded with a reservation of a perpetual grain rent and the right of redemption of the property.