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Sultan Mustafa instructs the Polish authorities to assist the envoy of the court merchant Mahmud in recovering payments for goods and to guarantee his safe return. The document includes 19th-century archival notes regarding the creation of a German translation of a photograph of the text in Vienna and a planned new translation.

Jerzy Dzieduszycki recommends to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski Mr. Zwolski, a former captive ransomed in Constantinople, who distinguished himself by registering Polish slaves. He asks for support with the Grand Crown Hetman to obtain a passport and letters of recommendation for his return journey to Turkey.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski approves the arrest by the Lwów magistrate of a Jew suspected of espionage for Turkey and orders his continued detention. He also recommends finding a translator to read the correspondence seized from the arrested man, which was being sent to Constantinople.

Stanisław Żółkiewski orders the authorities of Lwów to keep a Jew suspected of spying for Turkey in custody until a decision from the King arrives. He assures them that upon receiving the monarch's instructions, he will notify the councilors and, if necessary, send for the prisoner.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski commends the arrest in Lviv of a Jewish messenger suspected of espionage for Constantinople and announces he will present the matter to the King. He orders the councilors to find translators to read the detainee's intercepted correspondence.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lviv councilors about a merchant named Maruki, suspected of spying for Constantinople. He advises them to locate him in Lviv and detain him due to the tense political situation with the Ottoman Empire.

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.

Hetman Stanisław Żółkiewski warns the Lviv city councilors about a suspicious Greek man named Maruki, who is buying up jewels and sending reports to Constantinople. He orders them to investigate the matter and detain him due to the ongoing tension in relations with the Ottoman Empire.

The administrator sede vacante of the Archdiocese of Lviv, Adam Piaskowski, confirms and incorporates into the church property the monetary bequests and legacies made by various donors for the Chapel of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Lviv Cathedral. The document also details the obligations of celebrating Holy Masses imposed on the provost and chaplains of the chapel.

Wojciech Muldorfus informs his brother-in-law, Wojciech Zimnicki, about matters related to the execution of testamentary legacies and the foundation of the mansionaries, while requesting news from Lviv and Constantinople. He also reports on placing the student entrusted to his care in the Zamość school and organizing his further education.