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A call for the city to submit and a refusal to hand over hostages to secure the travel of his delegation. A promise to preserve life and health upon showing humility.

Favorable reception of the city's delegation, an initial oral response, and a call for representatives to return the next morning. A discrepancy in the date header in the edition has been noted.

Postponing the response until the next day after a night council with all the military elders; a call for the city's delegation to return as early as possible in the morning.

Confirmation of keeping promises and a call to send envoys the next day.

Surprise at the interruption of negotiations and a request for a clear answer as to whether the city still wishes to talk.

Sending back the temporarily detained envoys and inviting them the next day for a final answer.

Sending back the envoys with written terms and awaiting a response to the submitted declaration.

News about the capture of Kraków by the Swedes; assurance of an alliance between the Cossacks, Muscovy, and the Swedes, and information about sending Mikołaj Grodzicki for talks.

Sending men for the agreed ransom ("honorarium"); an order for quick processing and for the city to send a dozen or so people.

The King announces his arranged marriage to Konstancja, daughter of the late Archduke Karol, and invites the authorities of Lwów to send envoys to the ceremony planned for October 30. He asks for a display of devotion and joy for his prosperity.

The preserved fragments concern negotiations of the commission with Moscow, its claims, the unauthorized occupation of lands, and the matter of border demarcation. The King advises prudence in proceedings; large gaps prevent the reconstruction of all details of the instructions.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lwów, also mentioning rapid infantry support.

August II praises Lwów's unwavering loyalty to the enemy, announces the readiness of troops, and orders appropriate sanctions against Dr. Altenberk, who for unknown reasons went to the King of Sweden under the guise of a diplomatic mission.

A German register from 1863 describes the Sultan's intervention regarding Omar, an agent of the court merchant Mahmud: the recovery of debts for goods sold to Polish merchants while returning from Russia. The full Ottoman original was not translated.

Elbląg declares solidarity with the Lwów magistrate and support for the protection of municipal authorities. Since the provincial assemblies ended unsuccessfully and no deputies to the Sejm were elected, it cannot fulfill the request in that way. It announces that the secretary, who is soon to leave for Warsaw, will receive instructions to lobby the Grand Chancellor and other protectors for a favorable resolution of Lwów's case.

The magistrate asks its envoys for intervention and advice regarding city forests, duties, Ruthenians conducting retail sales, confiscated fish, real estate, pastures, transport services, the investigation into debts owed to Gdańsk citizens, and Tatar rumors. The second part reports on the dispute over the execution of the ruling regarding the mill, the deposit of the sum of 1500, and the objections of the Hinks and Sieradzki. The authors complain about the conduct of the deputy starosta and the lack of constant legal aid; they announce further documents and send a copy of the letter from the Wisznia sejmik.

The author notes the sending of a receipt to Mr. Zaleski originating from the starosta of Kamieniec, concerning Mikołaj Zając [?] and the amount of 72 florins and 18 groschen for toll.

The magistrate reports that Mikołaj Wilczek severely wounded the surgeon Lorenc, which caused an uproar among the townspeople. It describes the deputy starosta's reluctance to help in detaining the perpetrator, the nobility's support for Wilczek, and the attempt to calm the situation. It asks for the matter to be presented to the king. It further discusses the non-issuance of the mill trial files, four protests, the dispute over the correct mode of execution, and seeking further legal advice. It mentions damage to herds and lands, the commission on Gdańsk debts, and the death of the old scribe Jan.

The councilors maintain their readiness to provide the king with one hundred thousand zlotys in connection with the contract regarding the lease of the Lwów excise and Ruthenian customs. They explain that the departure of the Wąchock abbot and the enemy's actions delayed the negotiations. They ask the treasury administrator to allocate provisions for the Lwów garrison from this sum, as its lack threatens the city's security.

The commander asks the starosta in Janów to recover and immediately return the Lwów carts taken by the Turkish and Tatar envoys. They were supposed to return immediately and are needed for work on the fortifications of Lwów.

Wyhowski explains his silence due to difficulties, assures Kemény of their lasting friendship, and announces the Hetman's embassy to the Prince of Transylvania after his son's wedding in Moldavia.

The sender describes arriving with family, mentions Monsieur l'ambassadeur, captives, and the preparation of a list of them. The sender writes of recommending someone and that person’s case before high-ranking dignitaries, as well as plans connected with Constantinople. The closing contains a formula of humble service and the address «Votre Excellence». The date, 16 March 1725, agrees with the cover description and the faintly legible date in the closing.

The surviving fragment addresses a Most Illustrious and Gracious Sir. The sender refers to a matter or service connected with the addressee and closes with a formula of humble service. The closing gives the date 3 November and probably Komarno. The address page (PDF p. 8) is the verso of the leaf, not a separate letter.

Stanisław Małachowski informs Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski about the storage of letters with the leaseholder and advises discussing this matter during a visit to the Queen. He also mentions reporting to the monarch the Voivode's position regarding the entrusting of the Żółkiew castle gate.

Stanisław Małachowski laments his separation from the addressee and mentions the scarce news from the Halych sejmik, hoping to learn more from his diary. He also informs him about the wait for an eviction document being brought by the Voivode of Bracław.

Stanisław Małachowski announces a meeting with the Voivode of Ruthenia in Sambor and warns of banners moving to clash with the units of the Castellan of Kraków departing from the confederation. He also asks the addressee for intercession and assistance in collecting a debt of over two thousand zlotys.

Stanisław Małachowski notifies the recipient of the successful signing of the peace treaty and the order to cease all hostilities within thirty days under penalty of death. Excusing himself due to the haste of his journey, he promises to send a copy of the document and detailed information with the next post.

Stanisław Małachowski explains the course of the negotiations in Karlowitz and the reasons why the procrastination of the Venetian and Turkish envoys prevented the earlier protection of Pokuttya from Tatar devastation. He also addresses the troublesome conduct of his brother, thanking the recipient for his restraint and patience in this matter.

Stanisław Małachowski reports on the difficulties in peace negotiations with Turkey, efforts to stop Tatar raids (chambuls), and disputes related to the treaty. He also addresses family and property matters concerning the Starosta of Sącz and mentions the mourning following the sudden death of the Starosta of Oszmiana.

Marek Matczyński informs the authorities of Lviv about the imminent arrival of John III Sobieski and the monarch's planned stay at the city palace. He advises urgent removal of filth from the Market Square, streets, and the road from Zhovkva, so that the dirt does not cause disgust to the monarch.

Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate about submitting to the King the case of the estate of the late Teodor Bryszyanic, who died intestate, citing city privileges regarding funds for fortifications. He also assures them of the monarch's favor and his will to respect the applicable law.

Marek Matczyński, Voivode of Bełz, intercedes with the authorities of Lviv on behalf of the royal servant Tomasz Gordon, requesting his appointment to the office of assessor (ławnik). He asks for a one-time exception to be made, allowing the candidate to bypass the required service in the college of forty men.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Marek Matczyński, addresses the issue of repairing city roads, recommending that the exhausted livestock of the subjects be spared for a time following spring work, and comments on the accusations against Captain Truszkiewicz. Furthermore, he asks the city authorities to persuade the carters from the city estates to transport stones to his property for payment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński intervenes with the Lviv authorities on behalf of Samuel the Jew, who complained to the King about the magistrate's delay in enforcing a judgment regarding an unpaid debt. He urges the councilors to administer justice impartially and to require the defendants to take the oath prescribed by the judgment.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński informs the Lviv magistrate of the impossibility of obtaining funds from the public treasury for the city's needs due to the exhaustion of the Commonwealth's resources. He advises the burghers of Lviv to rely on their own strength and take care of the defense and security of Lviv themselves.

Ruthenian Voivode Marek Matczyński responds to complaints from Lviv authorities following a fire in the suburbs, addressing the assault by Mr. Łowicki on soldiers and the suspicious activities of Tatars purchasing captives. He also announces the intervention of the administrator of the Żółkiew Starosty regarding abuses by individuals under royal jurisdiction.

Archbishop of Marcianopolis Petar Parčević asks the magistrate and councilors of Lviv to provide him with financial support or pay out allocated funds to cover urgent needs. The clergyman describes the extreme poverty and hardships he endured during an eight-month peace mission to Bohdan Khmelnytsky, undertaken at the behest of Emperor Ferdinand III for the benefit of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

J. Peverelli, staying at the Bonifratres hospital in Warsaw, addresses a letter to the Lviv authorities with grievances regarding insults, property damage, and attempted poisoning by Lviv burghers. In a chaotic narrative, he mentions violence suffered and seeks help and intervention from the Bishop of Lviv.