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Jan of Tarnów, Castellan and Starosta of Lwów, settles a dispute between Dymitr Wieczerza of Leśniowice and Jan, rector of St. John's Church in the Lwów suburb. He adjudicates the disputed beehives, meadows, and thickets in Jamne and along the Hodowica River to St. John's Church and the village of Hodowice, imposing perpetual silence on Dymitr.

Sigismund III instructs the authorities of Lwów to hand over the quarter money collected at the town hall to Jakub Pretfic, Starosta of Trembowla, for the pay of the Lower Cossacks. He demands assistance in the rapid dispatch and the provision of horses for transporting the money to Trembowla.

Pope Boniface IX, at the request of the Archbishop of Halych, confirms the testamentary bequest of the late Anna, known as Komica, which grants a mill in Zboiska to the parish church of St. Mary in Lviv. The income from the annual lease of the mill, managed by the Lviv city councilors, is to be used for the maintenance and restoration of the church.

King Sigismund III Vasa thanks the authorities of Lviv for transferring the 'kwarta' funds to the Starosta of Trembowla, Jakub Pretwicz, for the payment of wages to the Lower Cossacks. He also informs them of the order issued to the royal chancellery to prepare an assurance document, guaranteeing the legal security of the city.

Queen Jadwiga of Poland confirms and renews a document from 1371 by the Starosta of Ruthenia, Jan, granting the village of Hodowica in the Lviv district to the Chapel of St. John and the Basilian monastery in the suburbs of Lviv. This grant was made for the repose of the soul of the late Piotr, the former owner of the estate.

King Sigismund III Vasa addresses a letter of credence to the mayor and councilors of Lviv for the Starosta of Trembowla, Jakub Pretficz, who was sent on urgent royal and state business. The monarch orders the councilors to grant the envoy full trust and to comply with the requests he presents.

Halych Archbishop Jakub Strzemię transumes a bull of Pope Boniface IX and, by its authority, summons the Lwów parish priest Jan Rusin to the episcopal court in a dispute with the authorities of Lwów. The subject of the conflict concerns the rights to appoint the schoolmaster, the sacristan, the collection of tributes, and the administration of the rectory building and the mill in Zboiska.

King Sigismund III Vasa intercedes with the authorities of Lwów on behalf of the local Jews, who are requesting an extension of an expiring trade agreement concluded with the city. The monarch recommends extending the agreement, pointing out that it will not prejudice the city's rights or revenues.

King Władysław Jagiełło resolves property and legal disputes between the burghers of Lwów and Jan, the parish priest of the church in Lwów. The document regulates issues concerning the 'meszne' (mass fee), the appointment and maintenance of the school and the sacristan, the participation of the clergy in the drafting of wills, rights to house rents, and the ownership of the Blessed Virgin Mary mill.

King Sigismund III Vasa orders the mayor and council of Lwów to appoint arbitrators from among the councilors to reach an amicable settlement in a dispute over contracts and mutual accounts between Armenian burghers: Jan and Awedik Bernatowicz and Zachariasz Iwaszkowicz. The settlement is intended to prevent the financial ruin of the parties, but must not violate the validity of previous royal decrees.

Piotr of Charbinowice, Starosta of Halych, certifies that Agnieszka, widow of the Halych burgher Pawel Siekierka, has transferred the village of Maly Bolshiv with all its benefits to the Archbishop of Halych, Jakub, and his successors. These lands were permanently incorporated into the endowment of the Halych Archdiocese.

Renewed intervention against individuals usurping the status of soldiers and attacking noble and royal estates. The King orders the addressee to cooperate with Jerzy Mniszech; a previous demand to redress grievances and disperse the group was not fulfilled.

The assessors of the city of Lviv certify that the burgher Hanko Gebamyr, together with the widow of Rodstok, sold and legally ceded to the Archbishop of Halych, Jakub, and his successors, a city plot adjacent to his house for the sum of eleven Lviv marks.

Archbishop Jakub of Halych confirms to the Lviv burgher Piotr Stecher the resignation and transfer of a portion of a mill near Lviv, along with the right of patronage and collation, made by Narcyz of Kłodno and Korzeniew. The income from this portion of the mill is to serve as an endowment and maintenance for a founded altar.

King Sigismund III Vasa informs the authorities of Lviv that the date of his wedding with Archduchess Constance of Austria has been set for October 30, 1605. The monarch calls upon the proconsul and councilors to send a municipal delegation to the wedding ceremonies in Kraków.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants permission for the construction and establishment of a pond and a mill on the Velyka Lypa river between the royal village of Zboratycze and Dunajów for the benefit of the Archbishop of Halych. The document regulates the right to use the riverbanks and collect profits from the newly created facilities.

Sigismund III accuses the city authorities of obstructing a settlement between the Jesuits and the Jews. According to the King, the owners of the lands that the Jews wish to purchase for the Jesuits are willing to relinquish them for appropriate compensation, but the city's opposition is blocking the agreement. The King demands that the settlement be brought to fruition.

King Władysław Jagiełło transfers the villages of Hodowice and Żydatycze, belonging to Jakub, the official of Halicz and hospitaler of Lwów, from Polish law to Magdeburg law. He grants the village heads full judicial jurisdiction over the inhabitants, exempting them from the authority of royal officials.

King Sigismund III Vasa calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lviv to immediately finalize the exchange of plots between the Jesuits and the Jews of Lviv. The monarch entrusted Piotr Ożga, the land judge of Lviv, with presenting detailed proposals to facilitate the resolution of this matter.

The document contains an authenticated transsumpt of procedural acts concerning an appeal and adhesion filed by the proxies of the councilors and farmers of the city of Lviv against a verdict of the Roman Curia ordering the payment of tithes to the parish priest Jan Rusin. Archbishop Jakub Strepa certifies the authenticity of the submitted instruments and issues their copy along with a request for the issuance of apostoli.

Sigismund III recalls that the authorities of Lviv themselves supported the establishment of a Jesuit college. He then accuses them of obstructing the matter and inciting the commoners. He sends delegates to end the obstacles and begin the foundation; he calls for cooperation under threat of royal disfavor.

Archbishop of Halych, Jakub, transumes and authenticates a bull of Pope Gregory XI from 1374 for the friars of the Order of Preachers. The papal document grants Dominicans traveling on missions to infidel peoples, as well as their helpers, the privilege of choosing a confessor and obtaining plenary indulgence at the moment of death.

The King calls upon the authorities of Lviv to execute the arbitrators' decision concerning the foundation of the Jesuit College. He recalls the consent of the city's representatives and his own approval of the settlement, demands an end to the delay, and presents the foundation as an ornament to the city.

The Bishop of Kraków, Piotr Wysz, transumes a bull of Pope Gregory XII entrusting him with the resolution of a dispute between Jan Rusin, parish priest of the Church of St. Mary Outside the Walls of Lwów, and the councillors and burghers of Lwów regarding tithes and the revenues of the Holy Spirit Hospital. Consequently, the bishop, as a judge delegated by the Apostolic See, initiates judicial proceedings and summons designated clergymen to take procedural actions.

The King recalls a previous mandate ordering the execution of a decree regarding the city's dispute with the Jesuits and the fair appraisal of houses they require for construction for the purpose of worship and the education of youth. Outraged by the delay, he demands immediate execution of the decree and warns against further action against the Lviv authorities.

Nicholas, Dean of Przemyśl and sub-delegated judge by papal mandate, summons the authorities and inhabitants of Lviv to a court in Kraków in a dispute with the parish priest Jan Rusin regarding church revenues. On the reverse, the delivery and announcement of the summons in Lviv in the presence of the Archbishop of Halych, Jakub, is certified.

King Sigismund III Vasa orders the authorities and the commonalty of Lwów to urgently fortify the city and gather supplies of ammunition and food in the face of impending danger. He further instructs them to coordinate all defensive actions with the hetman and the starosta in anticipation of the monarch's imminent arrival.

King Władysław Jagiełło grants the village of Zubrza in the Lviv land to Jan of Byrawa and his legitimate heirs under perpetual law. In return, the recipient is obliged to perform military service with one lance and two archers, and the subjects are to pay the customary tributes.

The King recalls a privilege allowing his servant, Domenico Montelupi, to trade in all cities of the Crown and the Grand Duchy of Lithuania throughout the year. The authorities of Lviv restrict him based on their own laws and privileges. The King recommends a settlement without waiting for a royal court ruling and demands again that Montelupi not be prohibited from selling both during and outside of fairs.

Arbitrators Mikołaj son of Wigand and Mikołaj Peysar settle the dispute regarding the collection of tithes between the Lviv parish priest Jan Rusin and the authorities and community of the city of Lviv. The document was drawn up and certified by the notary public Grzegorz of Lelów.

King Sigismund III Vasa calls upon the authorities and inhabitants of Lwów to prepare for defense against the approaching threat from pagan forces. He simultaneously informs them of entrusting the supreme command and authority over the defense to the Starosta of Lwów, ordering the magistrate to cooperate closely with him.

The Starosta of Lwów, Florian of Korytnica, certifies the sale of half of the Zubrza estate by Stanisław to Jan of Zubrza for the sum of eighty kop of groschen. The possession of these goods entails the obligation to provide a foot archer for military expeditions.

King Sigismund III Vasa informs the magistrate of Lviv about the failed assassination attempt on his life by Michał Piekarski, assuring them that the injuries sustained do not pose a threat to his health. He orders this news to be announced to the city's residents to prevent the spread of false rumors and potential riots.

King Władysław Jagiełło, at the request of Jan of Zubrza, transfers his village of Zubrza from Polish law to Magdeburg law. The document exempts the village inhabitants from the jurisdiction of royal officials and grants full judicial authority to the local village head (sołtys).

King Sigismund III Vasa announces his arrival in Lwów during a military campaign and orders the city authorities to provide an escort for the royal quartermaster. At the same time, he forbids the townspeople from providing quarters or storing supplies for dignitaries without the knowledge of the monarch's envoy.

Florian of Korytnica, Starosta of the Ruthenian land, certifies that Jan Szychowski, together with his wife Ofanna, sold the village of Sichów in the Lwów district to Piotr of Charbinowice for 50 kopa of groschen. The buyer received full rights of ownership and disposal of this property.

Following a complaint from members of the community and explanations from the magistrate, the King orders the resolution of disputes and the observance of privileges, decrees, and amicable settlements. Income granted to the city by a recent privilege is to be used for the public good, not for private gain.

The Wallachian Voivode Mircea grants merchants from Lviv, Poland, and Lithuania the right to trade freely in his domains upon payment of the required customs duties. The permit covers the trade of goods with an absolute prohibition on the export of silver.

King Sigismund III Vasa responds to a petition from the burghers of Lwów, acknowledging that their complaints have been sufficiently explained by the municipal office. He calls upon the city authorities and the commonalty to remain calm and to observe the applicable privileges, decrees, and ancient customs in harmony.

Florian of Korytnica, Starosta of Lwów and Castellan of Wiślica, certifies the sale of the village of Oświca along with Jerzy's manor, known as Krebłowo Rzeczyce, made by the Sub-steward (podstoli) of Sandomierz, Piotr Włodkowic of Charbinowice, to Jan of Zubrza for the sum of 120 kopa of Ruthenian groschen.

The King reprimands Lwów for failing to send representatives to the parliamentary commission tasked with setting prices. Arguments sent in writing should have been presented by delegates. Separately, he assures the supervision of commissioners over the conduct of soldiers and orders the authorities to ensure the safety of the city.

The document certifies the sale and perpetual resignation of the village of Oświca, along with the manor of Kreblowo, by Stanisław Lambertowicz to the Sub-steward (podstoli) of Sandomierz, Piotr Włodkowic of Charbinowice, for 120 kopa of Ruthenian groschen. The Starosta of Lviv, Florian of Korytnica, approves the transaction and the seller's commitment to legally protect the buyer against potential claims from relatives.

The King allocates the estate of a locksmith who died without issue to the completion of the town hall tower. He requires the funds to be used for the public good and accounted for before commissioners.

The assessors of the city of Lviv certify that Jakub the blacksmith sold a portion of his urban plot to Jan Brenner for the sum of fourteen 'kopy' of groschen. The document guarantees the buyer perpetual and peaceful right to possess, use, and freely dispose of the acquired land.

King Sigismund III Vasa calls upon the Castellan of Bełz, Stanisław Żórawiński, to settle a border dispute between his estates and the city of Lwów. He orders him, in accordance with a tribunal decree, to contribute to a fair and damage-free demarcation of the disputed lands.

Jan of Obiechów, General Starosta of Ruthenia, certifies the sale of the hereditary village of Sichów by Piotr of Charbinowice, Deputy Cupbearer of Sandomierz, to Jan of Zubrza for the sum of 130 'kopa' of white groschen. The buyer receives the village with all appurtenances and rights for perpetual possession.

The King receives frequent complaints from the burghers of Lwów against the Starosta Stanisław Bonifacy Mniszek. Before proceeding to execute the parliamentary and court decrees, he asks Bishop Achacy Grochowski to admonish the Starosta and bring about a reconciliation with the city, while preserving and expanding the city's liberties according to a recently granted privilege.

Archbishop of Gniezno Mikołaj Trąba, acting as an arbitrator, settles property and legal disputes between the parish priest of the Lwów parish church, Jan Rusin, and the city council and commonalty of Lwów. The settlement regulates mutual financial claims, participation in the construction of city walls, and duties related to the church's endowment.

The King orders the Lviv magistrate to strictly observe monetary universals. He mentions Jews, Scots, and others dealing in money, who are forbidden from trading in ducats and thalers contrary to the law, or buying them up for export. He prohibits the import and sale of the specified foreign currency. The office is to punish offenders without delay; negligence or toleration of violations will result in the city authorities themselves being held liable.