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The Magistrate of Brody complains about the detention of goods and the collection of tolls by the people of Lwów. According to the complaint, several dozen armed men detained the merchants' oxen in Toporów, demanding 1300 zł; later, 300 zł was taken in Lwów for the detained goods. A request to the Crown Standard-Bearer for the protection of the city's privileges.

Białobrzeski responds to the Lwów council, discusses a dignitary's opposition to the city, issues of power of attorney, jurisdiction, and proceedings, and encourages caution.

Białobrzeski sends universals and refers to Czatkowski for further explanations. He confesses that as a result of the actions taken, he has fallen into disfavor.

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 about a matter connected with Brody, mentions the starosta, and refers to a “declaration,” asking the recipient to take further action. Difficult handwriting and illegible passages prevent the exact subject or course of the matter from being established. The letter’s dateline appears to read Brody, 13 April 1697.

The writer explains that a mandate from the Most Illustrious Lord of Kraków required him to travel to Brody. He regrets that he cannot serve the recipients at the appointed commission; he mentions poor health and hetman’s orders as obstacles. Dated Brody, 26 April 1723.

The writer addresses the Lviv councillors and discusses a matter connected with transport and the city’s rights; parts of the manuscript are difficult to read. The inventory card attributes the letter to Stanisław Tomaszewski, but the signature does not provide a certain confirmation. The letter’s own dateline gives Brody, 28 December 1620.