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An order for the immediate execution of a ruling in favor of the Lviv burghers concerning the redemption of the third measure of the Zimna Woda mill and related properties. The King forbids further delays of the execution through appeals; the income is to be used for strengthening the city's defenses.

August II praises Lviv's steadfast loyalty in the face of the enemy, announces the readiness of his troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against a physician named Altenberk, who for unknown reasons traveled to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

Jean-Géraud de Baluze informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about the dispatch of letters to Paris and forwards a letter from the Marchioness. He also requests the use of lighter paper due to the high costs of postal delivery.

Baillie describes a long journey and matters detaining his companions in Lublin and Warsaw. He intends to toast Forbes's health with a glass of wine. He does not expect a quick payment from Thomson, who is waiting for a person associated with Bydgoszcz.

Becker discusses the success of Forbes' trade as well as wine and court matters. He conveys Daniel Stuart's request for a letter to Forbes regarding a London debt and warns against further indebtedness. He mentions the purchase or shipment of goods from Hamburg, a receipt, and the need for letters for transport opportunities.

The author discusses the delivery of a letter, trade matters, sugar, and settlements via Gdańsk and Świdnica. He mentions intermediaries, money, and a bill of exchange. He recommends acquaintances to the addressee, announces further instructions, and requests continued correspondence.

Becker considers outstanding settlements and debt collection from Lviv Jews, whose promises he does not trust. He discusses the actions of intermediaries, the need for correspondence, and an account. He adds a note about payments and a final balance of 824 [?].

Stefan Wasilkowski notifies Lieutenant Wojciech Smolnicki of his departure and instructs him on how to send correspondence via post. He also addresses current regimental affairs, the settlement of service merits, and financial accounts with fellow soldiers.

Michał Serwacy Wiśniowiecki apologizes to the Voivode of Ruthenia for his long silence, explaining it by the circumstances and the burden of state affairs. He asks his uncle for continued support, which will bring glory to their house.

Jan Winiarski reports on the unrest in Toruń and the inability to obtain money for the Voivode's needs, suggesting the realization of a bill of exchange for three thousand from Lviv to Gdańsk. He also expresses concern over the lack of correspondence from the last post.

Complaint regarding military executions, costs, and the flight of subjects. The starostwo is required to deliver 1,000 pieces of timber to Toruń and provide men for the palisades. Separately: money held by Bartoldy, a bill of exchange, and news regarding the Gdańsk post.

Antoni Heuglin commends his son's servant, who is traveling to Iași on business, to the care of Arthur Forbes. He requests that Forbes provide him with support and advice, assuring him of his gratitude and readiness to reciprocate the favor.

Stanisław Gorzewski informs Jan Jabłonowski about sending a bill of exchange and a response from the authorities of Gdańsk, as well as the panic among Saxon troops gathering supplies in Toruń. The author asks for further instructions, seeing no need to remain in Świecie any longer.

Stanisław Gorzewski assures the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, that he sends letters with every post. He places himself under his protection and asks for further orders.

Grodzicki directs the councillors to the Commonwealth treasury for a receipt for the 6,000 złotys lent. He promises to admonish subordinates complained of by the city and settle the account for iron taken.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about sending a bale of goods to him via the carrier Baumgart. He also mentions a shipment from Leipzig, which, depending on arrangements with the deputy from Wiśniów, will either be added to the same transport or arrive via Kraków.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the payment of Polish customs duties on a shipment of cloth and blankets and attaches a list of the fees charged. He also offers to import a batch of morocco leather of various types on favorable commercial terms modeled after those in Leipzig.

Ferdinand Engelhardt informs Arthur Forbes about the shipment of a bale of cloth and a Leipzig chest via wagoners to Lviv and Jarosław. He attaches a specification of incurred fees and an invoice for 338 florins with a request for booking.

Ignacy Rzeszowski SJ informs the authorities of Lwów about the delivery of the letters entrusted to him and his personal intercession with the recipients regarding the city's affairs. He attaches the obtained informative response to the letter and declares his continued readiness to serve.

Walenty Zaleski informs Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of his safe arrival with ships in Świecie and reports on strict inspections and high customs duties in Toruń. He also provides current prices for grain and linen, and mentions difficulties in collecting trees from Wilanów.

Walenty Zaleski informs Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the successful arrival in Toruń and delays in grain collection caused by Warsaw officials. He also reports on the necessity of paying the Toruń customs duty, low grain prices, and the lack of demand for linen.

The Bishop of Warmia and Chancellor Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski sends New Year's greetings from Toruń to the Voivode of Ruthenia. He also reports on the arrival of the Bishop and Voivode of Chełmno for an audience with the King and a joint dinner at the royal court.

Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski explains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski the necessity of exercising restraint in letters due to the uncertain political situation and the lack of reliable news. He also informs about the bad weather in Toruń hindering travel and, in a postscript, responds to the complaints of the Voivode.

Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about his short departure from Toruń caused by fatigue and the need to secure supplies. He warns of a possible delay in correspondence, while assuring that letters will be forwarded to him by his resident.

Andrzej Chryzostom Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the conclusion of the Senate Council proceedings and ongoing work on the dispatch of documents for the dietines, the dates of which the King has not yet set. Due to official duties and the commencement of court sessions, the Chancellor does not know where he will spend the holidays, for which he sends his best wishes to the Voivode.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about concerns regarding the movements of Swedish troops, preparations for the sejmiks (local assemblies), and the hardships caused by the Saxon troops. He also reports on the plans of the Bishop of Warmia and his own intention to spend the winter in Toruń.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs the Voivode of Ruthenia about unrest in the provinces, recent personnel decisions concerning the Grand Marshal's staff, and the King's pious conduct in Toruń. He concludes the letter with hasty well-wishes for the coming new year.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the King's relocation to Malbork, his own intentions to travel to Wieluń, and his plan to send his wife to Königsberg. He also mentions his brother's journey to the royal court and the pervasive suspicions prevailing in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Franciszek Jan Załuski thanks Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for his congratulations, describing the devastation of the country, the slow progress of the session near Warsaw, and the threat posed by approaching enemy troops. He also reports on the poor health of the Deputy Chancellor and the Chancellor, who, exhausted by their work, plan to take a short rest in the countryside.

Franciszek Jan Załuski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of the death of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown and the resulting distribution of senatorial offices. He also reports on the movements of the royal court, the letters of the Primate, and concerns regarding the political division of the Commonwealth.

King Stephen Báthory confirms and ratifies the rights, articles, and privileges of the Tailors' Guild of the city of Lwów, originally granted by King Sigismund I the Old.

King Stephen Báthory grants the tailors of Stryi permission to establish a guild and approves the statute regulating the functioning of the brotherhood, the rights of masters, the admission of foreign craftsmen, and the emancipation of journeymen, modeled on the laws of Lviv.

King Stefan Batory approves the commission act establishing the valuation of income and executing the redemption of the third share of the Zimna Woda mill in the Lwów suburb by the Castellan of Sieradz, Andrzej Dembowski, from the heirs of Kazimierz Hynek for the sum of 4684 florins. He grants Dembowski the right to peaceful possession of the mill until such time as it might be redeemed by the King for the same sum.

King Stephen Báthory transumes his edict of February 20, 1577, in which he cancels all commissions appointed to investigate the complaints of the commoners against the Lwów magistrate and reserves the case exclusively for the royal court under a penalty of 15,000 ducats. He orders both parties to appear with evidence before the monarch's court, prohibiting any conflicts or violations of legal order in the meantime.

Archbishop of Lviv Jan Sienieński approves the transumed privileges of the Bishop of Chełm, Wojciech Sobiejowski, and King Stefan Batory regarding the annexation of the parish church in Łopatyn to the parish in Busk. The act sanctions the new foundation of a college of five mansionaries along with a provost at the Busk church and defines their pastoral duties and endowment.

Lviv Archbishop Jan Sienieński, by his ordinary authority, approves the privilege of King Stefan Batory from 1576, which incorporates the provostry of the Lviv Holy Spirit Hospital, along with the right of patronage, into the Lviv Cathedral Chapter.

Bishop of Kamianets Franciszek Antoni Kobielski declares his support for the Lviv Magistrate in defending municipal rights and privileges, announcing his intervention after the July chapter. He advises the city authorities to obtain favorable decrees regarding noble jurisdictions and to draw upon solutions secured by the great Prussian cities.

Jacob Koller confirms to Peter Forbes the receipt of 550 florins in orts delivered by Thomas Taylor and sends an invoice for goods sent to Jarosław. He requests the settlement of the remaining amount to Jacob Thonart and mentions the favor of the customs clerk.

Jacob Koller reports to Peter Forbes on the customs clearance and inspection of a cloth shipment in Toruń, providing a detailed breakdown of fees and surcharges assessed by the customs clerk. He informs about the successful passage of part of the cargo duty-free and sends a money order for 390 Polish zlotys and 24 groszy.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms the former privileges granted to the marksmen of the city of Lviv by his predecessors, Kings Sigismund Augustus and Henry of Valois.

Jan Krasiński explains his break in correspondence due to a severe illness and comments on the aggressive actions of the Swedish army and the destruction caused by Saxon troops. He also reports on the illness of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown, troop movements, and asks Jabłonowski for protection over his ruined estates at the Tarnopol commission.

Voivode of Płock Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about the dramatic situation of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the face of Swedish, Muscovite, and Brandenburg troop movements. He also reports on plans to summon the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and a meeting of senators scheduled in Warsaw by the Primate.

Jan Krasiński informs Jan Jabłonowski about his illness and laments the lack of agreement between the royal court and the senators. He describes the movements of Swedish troops, the King's flight from Toruń, and the efforts of Cardinal Radziejowski to convene a peace council.

Jan Krasiński describes the difficult situation of the country in the face of Swedish and Cossack troop movements and mentions negotiations in Toruń. He asks Jan Jabłonowski for intercession regarding the exemption of his ruined estates from the burdens of winter quarters.

Jan Krasiński, Voivode of Płock, laments the oppression by the Swedes and Cossacks in the Ruthenian lands and informs about providing his Warsaw palace to the imperial envoy Zinzendorf and his own departure to Podlasie. He also forwards the latest reports from the Toruń post.

Stanisław Kussewicz expresses deep indignation over slanders spread against him regarding alleged past criminal sentences in Warsaw and Toruń. He informs about taking steps to obtain relevant documents, clear his good name, and announces a personal meeting.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, meaning the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the recipient of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

Krzysztof Minasowicz informs Arthur Forbes that his nephew has been sent with the due one thousand zlotys and the debt of Dawid Krauze to the fair in Toruń. He apologizes for missing the payment deadline in Gdańsk due to the lack of a secure opportunity and thanks him for his patience.

King Augustus II the Strong confirms the statutes, rights, and ancient privileges granted to the Lwów Tailors' Guild by the Lwów magistrate and successive Polish monarchs from Sigismund I to John III Sobieski. He further obliges the castle and municipal authorities of Lwów to strictly observe and protect them.

King Augustus III confirms and renews all municipal rights, trade liberties, immunities, and privileges of the town of Kamionka Strumiłowa, transuming and approving previous grants by Polish kings from Sigismund I to John III Sobieski.