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King Sigismund I the Old grants the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the village of Honiatycze by hereditary right, along with a detailed demarcation of its boundaries. Furthermore, he exempts the village and its inhabitants from all land burdens and military expeditions, subjecting it to ecclesiastical immunity.

Mikołaj Hadziewicz informs Doctor Kupiński about his efforts at the royal chancellery, with the hetman, and the chamberlain of Łuck to obtain a libertation (tax exemption) for Lwów, mentioning the expenses incurred for this purpose. He also requests that his private property matters and debts in the city be looked after.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter grants Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski the lifetime use of a brick house on Szkolna Street in Lviv, erected at his own expense on chapter land. In return for the costs he incurred, the chapter commits to annually celebrating an office and requiem masses for the repose of his soul after his death.

A merchant writes to Forbes about a difficult settlement with Gordon, the sale of goods, and a planned trip to Lublin. He requests goods and the recovery of debts, and sends his regards to Robert Forbes.

King Sigismund I the Old resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lviv, Mikołaj Odnowski, and the city council of Lviv concerning the procedure for appointing councilors. The document establishes that the first councilor is to be nominated by the Starosta on behalf of the monarch from among the six councilors serving for the given year, the second is to be chosen by the council, and the third by the commonalty of the city.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek confirms the privilege of the metropolitan chapter granting Canon Mikołaj Poniatowski lifetime possession of a house in Lviv, which he built at his own expense. In return, the chapter committed to annually performing funeral services and masses for the salvation of his soul after his death.

Gałecki reports from Środa on disputes during the dietine, an attempt to disrupt it, and issues concerning the distribution of hiberna. He promises further information in a separate letter; part of the report and the postscript remain unreadable.

The Archbishop of Lviv, Bernard Wilczek, transfers the villages of Honiatycze and Czerkasy, a mill in front of the Halych Gate, and a tenement house on Szkolna Street in Lviv from secular law to ecclesiastical jurisdiction and immunity, as these properties were granted to the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter by King Sigismund I.

The Lviv land judge and sub-judge certify an entry from the castle court books of 1510 regarding the redemption of rights to the royal village of Czerkasy by the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter from Dmytro and Onyszko for the sum of 200 grzywnas. The act also confirms the renunciation of claims by the previous holders and the legal intromission of the Chapter into the possession of these goods performed by a court bailiff.

King Sigismund I the Old resolves a dispute between Dymitr Tyrawa and the Lviv Cathedral Chapter, adjudging the perpetual ownership of the village of Czerkasy to the Chapter based on a previous royal donation and the fact that the former pledge had been redeemed. Given the proof of payment of the pledge sum and the lack of other legal titles on the part of the claimant, the King imposes perpetual silence on Dymitr and his descendants.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the general sejm in Kraków, grants the city of Lwów the perpetual right to collect market fees from every wagon with goods, a right previously granted temporarily by King John I Albert. The income obtained in this way is to be allocated for the renovation and maintenance of the city fortifications.

Father Paweł Garbowski responds to a complaint from the Mayor and the Council of Lviv concerning the unauthorized collection of a sum by Father Gudłowski. He assures them that he has ordered the Bełz scribe to issue a summons and declares that a fair judgment will be rendered once the city's representative appears.

The Sub-chamberlain of Lwów, Wojciech Starzechowski, certifies the raising of boundary mounds and the legal establishment of borders between the estates of the Lwów Chapter (Żydatycze), Michał Chomątowski (Dublany), and Zofia Hynkowa (Sroki). For any violation of the established boundaries, the parties set a penalty (wadium) of one hundred marks.

King Sigismund I the Old, considering the location of Lwów on the threatened borderland and the merits of the local craftsmen in defending the city walls, exempts the Lwów guilds from the general order of dissolution of brotherhoods in the Crown and solemnly confirms all their existing rights, statutes, and privileges.

Fabian Giedymin addresses Lieutenant Michał Wolski with a humble request for a short-term loan of armor for his retainers and companions, as well as vambraces and chainmail coifs.

King Sigismund I resolves the case of an attempted purchase of the Piekarski Mill in the suburbs of Lviv by the surgeon Jan Fria. The monarch rules that the siblings Michael and Anna, children of the late Master Michael, retain the lifetime right to possess and lease the said mill.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of the authorities and the commonalty of Lviv, confirms the former privilege of Casimir Jagiellon for an annual free fair on St. Agnes' Day. At the same time, the monarch definitively cancels and abolishes the previously established fair on St. Margaret's Day as disadvantageous and useless for the city.

Patrick Gordon explains to Arthur Forbes that he had given money to a messenger to pay off debts for goods, asking not to be blamed for the delay in payment. He also informs him of the possibility of settling the dues with Albert Watson, the recipient's servant in Kraków.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms two ancient customs privileges for the city of Lviv, authorizing the collection of a bridge toll of one grosz per cargo wagon and a fee of two denarii per purchased ox. The monarch justifies his decision by the need to strengthen and maintain the defenses of the border city against enemy threats.

Crown Deputy Chancellor Piotr Gembicki addresses the reeve and elders of the Armenian community in Lviv with a request to suspend the execution of an assessor court verdict concerning the guarantee of a debt incurred by the Armenian bishop. He indicates that the matter is to be settled amicably at the upcoming Sejm.

King Sigismund I the Old, after reviewing a dispute with the Starosta of Kolomyia, Mikołaj Sieniawski, confirms the exemption from customs duties in Kolomyia granted to Lviv burghers and merchants for the transport of their own goods. At the same time, he stipulates under penalty that it is forbidden to transport goods belonging to third parties under the pretext of this privilege.

King Sigismund I the Old grants the authorities of Lviv permission to erect a fulling mill on municipal land, with the stipulation that the income derived from it must be used exclusively for the strengthening and repair of the city's fortifications. The monarch guarantees the city exclusivity in operating this facility in the area, prohibiting the construction of competing fulling mills.

Jan Gembicki thanks the councillors and the magistrate of Lviv for the gift of salted fish and isinglass sent for the Lenten season. He assures them of his gratitude and readiness to constantly support the interests and prosperity of the city.

Pope Paul III notifies the inhabitants of the city and diocese of Lviv of the appointment of Piotr Starzechowski as the new archbishop following the death of Archbishop Bernardyn. He commands the faithful to receive the new shepherd with due reverence and to obey his teachings and instructions.

Henrykowski invites the mayor and the council of Lviv to the wedding of his eldest daughter to Andrzej Łysicki [?], administrator of the Brest-Litovsk economy. The daughter is not mentioned by name.

Pope Paul III notifies the cathedral chapter in Lviv of the filling of the archiepiscopal see, vacant after the death of Archbishop Bernardyn, and the appointment of Piotr to this office. He orders the chapter to show obedience and reverence to the new ordinary under penalty of ecclesiastical sanctions.

The Lviv Land Court performs a transumption and confirmation of the privileges granted by Kings Casimir Jagiellon and Sigismund I the Old to the Church of Saint Nicholas outside the city of Lviv. The document confirms the exemption of the local presbyter, his successors, and the monastery itself from all taxes, tributes, and burdens owed to the Crown.

The Castellan of Przemyśl and Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Odnowski, certifies a donation made by the sub-vice-voivode Stanisław, who, in the event of his death, transferred his house, farmstead with a garden, and the rights to a lawsuit against the Jewish minter Szloma to his cousin Maciej Hydek. The document defines the terms of perpetual ownership and establishes a bail under legal penalty.

King Sigismund I the Old forbids the authorities of Lviv from opening the city gates at night at the request of the nobility and magnates due to war threats on the borderlands, allowing exceptions only in cases of urgent and supreme state necessity. At the same time, he forbids anyone from pressuring the city councilors under threat of severe royal penalties.

Announcement of the arrival of Imperial troops for winter quarters. The author orders the mayors to prepare provisions and fodder before his arrival; the final clause was not fully deciphered.

King Sigismund I confirms to the city of Lviv the privilege granted by Duke Władysław of Opole in 1378 concerning the transfer of the Magdeburg law wójtostwo (advocacy), including judicial fines and the rules for the election of the wójt by the city council.

Archibald Giller sends Franciszek Głogowski the ordered satin and Carmarthen damask, presenting a total settlement including a previous debt amounting to 99 zlotys. He also informs about news from the post announcing the King's arrival in Warsaw in six weeks.

King Sigismund I resolves a dispute between the Starosta of Lwów, Mikołaj Sieniawski, and the authorities of Lwów, confirming the ancient custom and order of electing councilors and other municipal officials. He decrees that vacancies in the city council may be filled exclusively from among the jurors without the interference of the Starosta, while maintaining the monarch's right to appoint one of the six acting councilors.

Hilbrant explains to the authorities of Lviv that due to his duties with General Melchior von Hatzfeldt, he could not personally attend to their affairs, so he entrusted them to the Crown Referendary, who successfully resolved them thanks to the support of the Deputy Chancellor. The author asks the mayor and councilors to gratefully accept these efforts and commends himself to their continued favor.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the mayor and councilors of the city of Lviv the exclusive right to elect and appoint city intermediaries and interpreters (known as 'mejlerze' and interpreters) in accordance with ancient custom. The monarch forbids royal officials from interfering with this municipal prerogative under any pretext.

King Sigismund I the Old orders the tax collectors of the Ruthenian lands to maintain the Armenian and Ruthenian clergy in Lviv in their ancient custom of paying public taxes and performing municipal duties jointly and equally with other Lviv burghers.

A captain requests the authorities of Lviv to grant a delay to Jaskiewicz, whose shop has been sealed. He cites the debtor's promise to pay within a few days and asks for this solution to be accepted.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms to the burghers and merchants of Lviv of all rites the privilege of King Alexander, exempting them from all customs duties and fees throughout the state. Following the expiration of the Tęczyński family's lease and with the consent of Sigismund Augustus, the monarch restores the absolute validity of the customs immunity at the customs houses in Bełz, Chełm, and Hrubieszów.

Kasper Głowacki informs the recipient about sending documents to the Primate by post and attaches the received reply. He also reports losing the note regarding papers for the Metrykant and asks for a new list to be written.