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Baluze expresses his condolences on the death of the King and solidarity with the widowed Queen, then reports on the situation in Piedmont, the mood in Vienna, and rumors of secret peace negotiations. He also mentions Swedish troop movements in Livonia, anxiety in Prussia, and the arrival of a Dutch fleet in Gdańsk.

J. G. de Baluze assures the Voivode of Volhynia of maintaining correspondence and confirms the delivery of the entrusted letter to Prince Alexander Sobieski. He also reports war news from Italy and the Rhine, including the lifting of the siege of Valencia.

J. G. de Baluze thanks the Voivode of Volhynia for supporting the Queen and reports on the imperial diplomatic mission to Turin and rumors of a general peace. He also informs about the ineffective bombardment of Saint-Martin-de-Ré by the allied fleet.

J. C. de Baluze conveys to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, reports from Father Vota concerning the operations of the French army near Turin and the fierce resistance of the Piedmontese population. He further informs about the bankruptcy of the Bank of England and encloses news from Paris.

The author reports to Hetman Jabłonowski on the progress of military operations in Europe, including the successes of French troops in Catalonia and the privateer Jean Bart at sea, maneuvers in the Netherlands, and the situation near Turin and Timișoara. He also describes the impressions of papal diplomats visiting Versailles and reports on the death of the Spanish Queen Dowager.

Jean Kamocki informs Jan Jabłonowski about the current war situation in Europe, including the expected capitulation of Savoy, operations in Flanders, and naval maneuvers. In a postscript, he requests assistance in settling a debt incurred in Paris by Count Leszczyński, for whom he stood as a guarantor.

Andrzej Kupiński reports from Turynka on encountering Muscovite troops traveling to Lwów only to collect their sick, which indicates slim chances of relief for the threatened city. He warns the recipient, advises vigilance, suggests securing property, and asks for care for his wife.