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Piotr Barzy, Castellan of Przemyśl and General Starosta of Lviv, issues to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv an authenticated extract from the Lviv castle court records of 1510. It confirms the disposal of the suburban Ważny mill by Barbara the miller and her son Erasmus to the Chapter for the sum of 300 marks.

The author addresses a “Reverende in Christo Pater” and discusses a statement of sums and income due to religious institutions. Several houses are named, along with amounts in Polish florins, including 3,000 and 6,500; the text considers the difference between nominal sums and revenue received. The damaged continuation concerns accounting/transfers and matters involving Przemyśl and other houses. The date line on p. 3 gives Przemyśl, 20 June 1760; the given name Cyprian is legible, but the surname is uncertain.

King Sigismund II Augustus pledges on his royal word that for a period of twelve years he will neither redeem nor reclaim from the metropolitan chapter in Lviv the villages of Honiatycze and Czerkasy in the Szczerzec district. He confirms the inviolability of the peaceful possession of these estates along with all benefits until the expiration of this term.

Zabielski writes to the administrator of the Holy Spirit Hospital in Lviv about a quarterly payment and repairs. He mentions the 12 July deadline, money left to be collected from the director, and the director’s explanation that he had not paid because repairs were needed; Zabielski says he asked for the quarter’s payment to be handed over. In a second matter, he says he has no involvement with the other “Zdziełka,” does not know who holds its contract, and has no receipts relating to it. Some words and the relation between the matters remain uncertain.

The Lwów councilors, acting as administrators of the Holy Spirit Hospital, grant the miller Maciej Malski and his wife Katarzyna a sum of 30 grzywnas on the third part of a newly built mill on the Pełtew River in the village of Malechów, and grant them possession and use of this part. The document reserves the life rights of Wawrzyniec Morawiński and his wife Anna to the remaining two parts of the mill and imposes on Maciej Malski the obligation to maintain the entire facility in the future.

Apostolic Nuncio Gian Francesco Commendone restores the dignity of Dean in the Metropolitan Chapter of Lviv, ordering the election of a Dean from among the local canons. Furthermore, he incorporates the Church of St. John outside the walls of Lviv, along with all its goods and revenues, into the capitular table to serve as an endowment for the dignity.

The author assures the addressee, whom he calls his patron and friend, of his attachment and readiness to serve his interests, and mentions a letter to the addressee’s father. He refers to “Baron Baschia” and an imminent departure for the Persian court (“partir dans quelques jours pour la Cour de Perse”); he also discusses a letter of recommendation and a cleric, though some context is unclear. The date line on p. 4 appears to read Erzerum?, 1 February 1690. The signature gives “Comte Philippe de…”, with the surname uncertain.

King Sigismund II Augustus re-incorporates the villages of Zubrza and Sichów into the Magdeburg law of the city of Lwów, confirming their status following verification at the execution sejm. The document exempts these estates from land jurisdiction, land taxes, and military obligations, obliging them only to pay the 'szos' tax along with the city.

The sender addresses the recipient as a brother and benefactor. She writes of God’s unavoidable judgment and the death of a marshal whom she calls her benefactor, expresses grief, and mentions a ceremony set for 21 March. The continuation touches on affairs and obligations but is partly difficult to read. The date line appears to read “Z Zadomysła d. 24 Februarii 1697”; the place-name and signature require caution.

King Sigismund II Augustus exempts the burghers of Lwów from the general duty of providing transport for royal messengers, transferring this burden to the castle villages. At the same time, he orders the payment of 400 florins from the 'szos' tax to the Crown Treasury, leaving the remainder for the city's needs.

King Sigismund II Augustus exempts the Lviv burghers affected by a recent city fire from all fees, taxes, and contributions for a period of eight years, to facilitate the rebuilding of their homes and the restoration of Lviv's former splendor. At the same time, he orders the tax collectors of the Ruthenian lands to strictly observe this relief under penalty of royal disfavor.

Pope Pius IV notifies the people of the city and diocese of Lviv of the transfer of Bishop Stanisław from Laodicea to the office of Archbishop of Lviv following the death of Paweł, and commands them to receive him and obey his pastoral admonitions.

The sender addresses Hayder as a friend and discusses a monetary dispute or settlement. The manuscript mentions accounts, dues, and a sum written as “30000”; the sender seeks resolution and refers to further obligations. The illegibility prevents identification of the exact basis of the debt and all amounts in the accounts. The closing date is 18 April 1647; the place appears to be Warsaw but is uncertain.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the right of the Lviv Chapter to collect the third measure from the mill at the Halych Gate in Lviv for a period of thirty years. After this time has elapsed and the pledge sum has been repaid, the mill is to fully return to royal administration.

King Sigismund II Augustus exempts the Lviv town hall building from the obligation of hosting land courts, noble assemblies, and commission courts, reserving it exclusively for the office and judiciary of municipal law. The decision is justified by the cramped conditions of the town hall premises and the necessity for the councilors to exercise authority without interference in a multicultural city burdened with numerous duties.

King Sigismund II Augustus strictly orders the mayor and councilors of Lviv to observe the closing hours of the city gates under penalty of punishment, forbidding their opening at night except in cases of extreme necessity, and announcing the punishment of anyone, including the nobility, who would force entry into the city.

King Sigismund II Augustus approves a transsumpt from the Lviv land records, in which the Lviv burgher Sebald Wortzel mortgages the village of Zamarstynów to Field Hetman Mikołaj Sieniawski in exchange for a debt of 5,500 florins. The document sanctions the submission of this transaction to land law despite the earlier opposition of the Lviv municipal authorities.

The Lviv Metropolitan Chapter approves the assignment of a sum of 50 grzywnas on the Stachierowski mill, made by Dorota to her husband, the miller Stanisław, in the event of her prior death. At the same time, both spouses commit to increasing the lease payments and payments in kind to the Chapter.

The sender writes that one of the people in his household has a succession case before the court or magistracy of Lviv. He asks the recipients to consider the case fairly and refers to details concerning rights or property that are partly illegible. The dateline begins “Na granicy …” (“At the border of …”), but the place, day and year could not be confidently read.

Adam Siemuszowski, surrogate of the Lviv starosta, issues to the Lviv canons an extract from the records of 1510 confirming the redemption of the mill in front of the Halych Gate from Małgorzata Tłusta Marciszowa and her son Erazm. In the document, Małgorzata and her son acknowledge receipt of payment and commit to perpetual silence regarding the said mill.

Judge Mikołaj Narajowski and sub-judge Jan Brzozdowski certify the course of proceedings before the Lviv Land Court between the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter and the successors of the late Mikołaj Leśniowski. The case concerned estates in the village of Glinna and the boundary demarcation with the Hodowica estate.

The Lviv Land Court confirms the course of a long-standing lawsuit and grants the industrious Stanisław and Marcin from Basiówka intromission into the estates of the noble Baltazar Leśniowski in Glinna and Zimna Woda due to damages and failure to appear in court. The extract contains reports from individual land court sessions and mentions royal mandates of Sigismund Augustus.

The Lviv Land Court adjudicates to the industrious Albert of Basówka, a subject of the Lviv Chapter, the intromission (possession) of the Zimna Woda and Glinna estates belonging to the noble Baltazar Leśniowski, following a successful lawsuit regarding the unlawful seizure of property.

Mikołaj Narajowski, judge, and Jan Brzozdowski, deputy judge of the Lviv land court, certify the course of the trial and the granting of intromission into the estates of Glinna and Zimna Woda belonging to Baltazar Leśniowski to Andrzej, an innkeeper from the village of Basiówka.

The letter opens with the Latin salutation “Spectabilis Domine” and refers to public matters and correspondence, but the main line of argument remains uncertain. The closing date has not been read with sufficient confidence. Page 3 is an address/reverse leaf, not further letter text.

Mikołaj Narajowski, judge, and Jan Brzozdowski, sub-judge of Lviv, certify the course of the boundary proceedings between the Lviv metropolitan chapter and the successors of the late Mikołaj Leszniowski concerning the Glinna estate. Due to the non-appearance of the defendants and the presentation of a mandate from King Sigismund Augustus, the court issues a ruling in favor of the chapter.

A one-page letter with a Latin form of address and Polish text. It refers to public matters and correspondence, but its specific substance cannot be reconstructed securely. The closing date is read as 19 September 1673. Page 3 carries an address and seal, not further text.

King Sigismund II Augustus settles a dispute between the city of Lwów and the heirs of Kazimierz Hynek, ordering them to return documents and vacate the third share of the Zimnowodzki mill located before the Kraków Gate upon payment of the due sum. The monarch appoints a land bailiff to execute the intromission in favor of the city under a penalty of 1000 marks, with the assistance of the Starosta of Lwów.

The sender writes about Krzysztof Balejowicz, apparently a merchant, and proceedings arising from his trade. Details are hard to read. Dated Warsaw, 23 May 1697; signature tentatively read as Jan Zamoyski.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms two earlier documents from 1417 and 1499 concerning the boundary demarcation between Lwów and the estates of Zubrza and Sychów, as well as the rules for using the local forests. The act grants perpetual legal force to the previous agreements and established boundary markers.

The writer addresses the Chancellor and discusses a matter in which a senator is mentioned. The letter refers to a document presented to the recipient and to further steps; details are difficult to read. The closing date is 23 May 1684. The recipient’s name on the outer leaf remains uncertain.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the ancient privilege of King Władysław Jagiełło exempting the city of Lviv from the obligation to provide transport services (podwody) and related fees, despite the resolution of the Warsaw Sejm. At the same time, the King dismisses the lawsuit brought against the city authorities by the Crown Instigator regarding overdue contributions.

The sender addresses Lviv's authorities concerning merchants and burghers associated with Zamość. He says their earlier petition had no effect and appeals for favorable treatment and respect for their rights. Some details remain illegible.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms the privilege of Sigismund I from 1543 issued to the authorities, merchants, tailors, and furriers of Lviv. The document renews the prohibition against Jews and non-guild interlopers sewing and selling 'opasznice', woolen clothing, and fur garments within the territory of Lviv, Ruthenia, and Podolia.

Marcin Zamoyski writes to an eminent benefactor. He refers to a favor received, the illness of the benefactor’s wife, and an explanation or excuse for his absence from a matter involving the addressee and his brothers. Some passages are illegible. The dateline on p. 4 is read as 11 7bris 1697 (11 September); the place-name is uncertain.

King Sigismund II Augustus confirms three ancient commission documents from the years 1440, 1442, and 1464 concerning the delimitation of the estates of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter (Wierzbiąż and Kahujów) with the royal villages of Honiatycze and Czerkasy. The confirmed acts award the disputed lands to the Chapter and impose perpetual silence on their lessees.

King Sigismund Augustus restores an eight-year exemption from public taxes for Lwów burghers affected by fire and plague, revoking the effects of the annulment of immunities from the Lublin Sejm. Furthermore, he declares that the city of Lwów is obliged to pay tax collectors only the 'szos' (land tax) and 'czopowe' (excise tax on alcohol) according to ancient custom.

The sender addresses Lviv's authorities about merchants from Zamość passing through the city and the goods they carry. He asks that their passage and trade not be obstructed and that their privileges be respected. Some legal details are difficult to read.