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Jakub, known as Zawisza, together with his own sister Katarzyna, heirs of the late Marcin Ważny, sell to Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata a hereditary mill before the Halych Gate in Lviv for the sum of three hundred marks. The transaction and the terms of installment payments are approved and entered into the records by the General Starosta of Ruthenia, Piotr Myszkowski.

Land judge Mikołaj Taszycki and deputy judge Jan Słabosz certify that Jan Jazwiecki has ceded and recorded all his hereditary estates in Jazwieca to Fryderyk Kaliński of Dziętna. The new owner has obtained full rights to take possession of the property and dispose of it freely.

Michał Woliński conveys political news to Franciszek Głogowski obtained from the Starosta of Grabowiec, including reports on the arrival of Prince Conti in Malbork and the defection of foreign troops to his side. He also informs about the planned assembly near Zawichost and the march of the Voivode of Bełz through Niemirów to Brzeżany.

King Sigismund II Augustus abolishes the old Lwów custom excluding grandchildren from inheriting from their grandparents and establishes the right of representation, equalizing their share in the inheritance with uncles and aunts. Furthermore, he entrusts the mayor and councilors of Lwów with full authority to resolve all existing inheritance disputes of this kind without the possibility of appeal to the King.

Stanisław Karol Masalski asks Marcin Anczewski to intercede with the Lviv authorities regarding the payment of the promised 300 zlotys, which the Lviv deputies failed to deliver to him in Warsaw. He explains that due to the lack of these funds, he was unable to settle his own obligations, and announces that he will send a messenger to collect the payment.

Stanisław Potocki grants the inhabitants of Otynia the right to elect municipal authorities and regulates in detail their corvée duties, taxes, lease fees, and tithes. The document also defines the rules for allocating building plots along with a period of tax exemption for new settlers.

Teresa Stadnicka informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stadnicki, about the marriage of her daughter to Mr. Bal, scheduled for January 20 in Niemirów. On this occasion, she cordially invites the addressee and his wife to the wedding ceremony.

Mikołaj Stadnicki sends Father Nowicki to Franciszek Głogowski regarding a certain matter with a request for a favor. He expresses regret over the difficult situation, entrusting the resolution of the matter to his envoy.

Mikołaj Stadnicki reports to Franciszek Głogowski on the course of his conversations with Her Grace, who maintains her promises and favor towards his house. He discusses the issue of claims related to the carnival period and seeks to settle the matter without unnecessary delay.

Mikołaj Stadnicki sends his condolences to Franciszek Głogowski in response to a letter received. He also declares his readiness to act in Niemirów and proceeds to discuss current business matters.

Andrzej Czarnołuski asks Franciszek Głogowski to share certain information regarding enemy movements, which the recipient was supposed to have received from the Cup-bearer (Cześnik). He points out the constant danger and lack of news, declaring eternal gratitude for a response.