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August II conveys to Potocki, the Crown Guard, the complaint of Lviv regarding the creation of a separate jurisdiction in the suburb, the occupation of municipal lands, and the violence of the leaseholder. He demands an investigation into property rights, adherence to the boundaries of acquired lands, and the restraint of the leaseholder; he points to the possibility of a trial before a competent court.

The President and Councilors of the city of Lviv assure the Lviv land sub-judge, Łoś, that in the dispute over the Osmulska tenement house initiated by the Starosta of Kaniów, they will not allow his rights to be infringed. The municipal authorities declare full respect for justice and the dignity of the addressee.

A copy attributed to Matei Basarab conveys rumors to János Kemény regarding the Cossacks, Tatars, and Polish troops. The sender distinguishes between uncertain news and what he has managed to confirm, and mentions an envoy who arrived from the Khan.

Stanisław Kazimierz Bieniewski, Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, admonishes the Lviv magistracy for imprisoning wounded noblemen in a jail for thieves, deeming it an insult to the knightly estate. He calls upon the city authorities to cease these actions due to ongoing tribunal proceedings and reproaches them for their ingratitude regarding his previous intercessions with the King.

Brody administrator J. Wolański requests the President of Lviv to hand over to non-commissioned officer Trembecki a fugitive, the locksmith Grzegorz, who is imprisoned in the Lviv town hall after fleeing Brody having incurred numerous debts. He declares his gratitude and announces that he will inform the Grand Crown Hetman about the successful resolution of the matter.

Kazimierz Głogowski appeals to deputy Józef Potocki for support at the Sejm and for the confirmation of rights to disputed property from an executed will via a Sejm constitution. In return for his assistance, he declares his full gratitude and readiness to perform reciprocal favors.

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.

The document certifies the sale of a plot of arable land and a vineyard in the village of Carzano by Giovanni, son of the late miller Simone, to Giovanni Battista Buffa for the sum of twelve and a half gold florins. The seller acknowledges receipt of the full payment, transfers possession rights, and commits to legally defending the transaction against potential claims by third parties.

King Sigismund III Vasa confirms and orders the transcription onto durable parchment of seven agreements concluded between the Lviv burghers and councilors and the local nobility, concerning the collection of customs, tolls, and cattle grazing fees (spasne). Under these agreements, the nobility pledged to respect the royal commercial immunities of Lviv and to refrain from collecting undue fees.

A letter dated at Lwów on 10 June 1684 and addressed to recipients in Lwów. The Latin heading and some text fragments survive; the remaining passages need further reading.

The writer, whose signature may read Szczęsny Krzechowski, writes about taking over the administration of the Bishopric of Chełm and commends himself to the recipient’s favor and protection. The letter is dated at Chełm on 5 February 1697.

Teodor Lubomirski apologizes to the Castellan of Kraków for not saying goodbye in person before leaving Warsaw and sends his respects via a messenger. He humbly requests continued favor and protection for himself and his banner, declaring his readiness to serve.

In recognition of the loyalty and sacrifices of Lwów during the wars, King John II Casimir equalizes the city and its citizens with Kraków and Wilno in terms of rights, liberties, and noble privileges. The burghers of Lwów are granted the right to participate in royal elections, attend the Sejm, and freely acquire and possess landed estates.

King Michał Korybut Wiśniowiecki, at the request of the seniors of the Armenian nation, confirms the 1661 privilege of John II Casimir, which equated the city of Lwów and its citizens of Roman Catholic, Armenian, and Greek rites in rights and prerogatives with Kraków and Wilno. The burghers of Lwów obtain and retain noble rights, including the right to participate in royal elections, acquire landed estates, and parliamentary representation.

Michał Postępski justifies his absence from the municipal authorities' meeting due to an urgent task commissioned by the Castellan of Lviv and asks for the magistrate's favor. He assures them of his previous merits and mentions the expenses incurred in connection with them.

Anna Potocka appeals to the Lviv city councilors for more lenient treatment of the imprisoned Białkowski couple and for their release on bail. She informs them of her waiver of claims against the prisoners, noting that the actual perpetrator has already been punished.

Abbess Eleonora Potocka asks the President of Lwów, Karol Szmeling, to protect Stefan Laskowski from the legal claims of the Liw cup-bearer, Rosnowski, regarding a tenement house purchased from the convent. She emphasizes that Laskowski acquired the property fully legally and paid all dues, and therefore should not be subject to any judgments.

Andrzej Potocki asks the Lviv authorities for help in recovering a significant sum of money stolen from a Stanisławów merchant named Lefter at a new Lviv inn. In exchange for a fair and thorough investigation of the case, he declares his mutual goodwill and readiness to assist the magistrate.

Antoni Potocki asks Colonel Korytowski to refrain from stationing Crown troops within the starosta's jurisdiction in Lviv. He refers to the decision of the Hetman conveyed through Starosta Branicki.

Aleksander Jan Potocki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski to intercede with the King to prevent his brother from being stripped of his banner. He recalls his brother's significant financial outlays and sacrifices since the Vienna expedition, appealing for the defense of his noble honor.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.

Józef Potocki orders Captain Pruszyński to halt the military execution against Lwów in exchange for a written guarantee of the delivery of a batch of cloth by specified deadlines. He also instructs him to collect the due share of the contribution from recalcitrant Jews and to remain in the city until the entire delivery is received.