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King Alexander Jagiellon leaves the Lviv burgher Marcin Tłusty and his wife Małgorzata in possession and use of the mill before the Halych Gate for a period of five years. The monarch simultaneously orders the Starosta of Lviv to protect their rights and annuls any previous conflicting permits.

King Alexander Jagiellon erects a canonry and prebend in the Lviv Cathedral intended for a permanent preacher in order to propagate the faith and preach the word of God. The monarch grants the right of patronage and the selection of a suitable priest for this position in perpetuity to Archbishop Bernard and the Lviv Chapter.

The Marquis de Béthune certifies to the Lviv councilors that Captain of the Lithuanian forces Jerzy Luvault de la Gavenne is the only biological brother and heir of the late Captain of the Crown forces Klaudiusz Luvault de la Chaume. He requests the immediate transfer of all property left by the deceased to him.

King Alexander Jagiellon confirms the privilege of Władysław Jagiełło from 1432 for the metropolitan chapters in Lviv. It grants ten canons of the new foundation the right to receive four wagons of salt annually from the Drohobycz salt mines.

King Alexander Jagiellon grants the mayor, council, and the city of Lviv the right to collect a perpetual bridge toll of one Polish groschen from every loaded wagon entering the city. The townspeople are obliged to spend the entire income obtained on the repair of surrounding public roads and city fortifications.

Rector Biegaczewicz sends Professor Podhajecki to the Lviv magistrate as a candidate for the position of syndic, in response to the city's request. He recommends his qualifications and expects appropriate treatment and remuneration.

King Sigismund I exempts the authorities and burghers of Lviv for six consecutive years from all municipal taxes, contributions, and the 'czopowe' (tap tax) in order to support the construction and completion of the city's fortifications. The monarch orders all officials and tax collectors to absolutely respect the granted tax exemption.

The author requests urgent intercession with the general for his "grandson", Father Rusnowski [?], regarding the Warsaw archidiaconate. He complains about the competition from Canon Suszycki [?] and refers to a written promise.

The Voivode and Hospodar of Moldavia, Bogdan III, confirms the grant of landed estates including villages and a well on the Larga River, along with all revenues. This grant is to belong to the recipients and their descendants for all eternity under penalty of a curse.

Jesuit Jan Bielicki expresses gratitude to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, for his support of the college and offers wishes for the upcoming name-day and Christmas. On behalf of himself and the entire congregation, he commends his benefactor to the care of the newborn Christ and his patron saint.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek erects the altar of St. Bartholomew the Apostle in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv, founded by Elżbieta, widow of the Lviv Castellan Jerzy Strumiłło of Dmoszyn. The foundation is endowed with income from the Armenian bathhouse by virtue of transumed privileges of King John I Albert from the years 1494 and 1497.

Archbishop of Lviv Bernard Wilczek confirms the erection and endowment of an altar in the Lviv Cathedral made by Dean Jan Krowicki. The endowment consists of an annual rent of 22 florins purchased from the authorities of Lviv on the property of the village of Dworzyska, transumed in the content of the document.

Bieliński recommends to the Lwów magistrate a physician named Matheim [spelling uncertain], who has served in his household. The recommended individual is establishing a property in the city; the author promises gratitude for the support.

Father Bełkowski reports to the royal secretary Franchi on a conversation with the archbishop concerning the dispute with the magistrate. He informs him that the hierarch has postponed his planned departure and invites the addressee to a meeting before dinner in order to settle the matter amicably.

Arbitrators led by the Voivode of Podolia Paweł Koła and Marshal Stanisław of Chodecz resolve a dispute concerning assault and wounding between the nobleman Hieronim Dobrostański and the councillors and commonalty of Lwów.

Jan of Dawidów, sub-judge of Lwów and patron of the parish church in Dawidów, presents to the Archbishop of Lwów, Bernard Wilczek, the cleric Jerzy of Lwów for the parish vacant after the death of Gotard. He requests the granting of canonical investiture and the entrustment of spiritual and temporal administration of the parish.

Brzeski responds to concerns regarding the detention of Lviv merchants in connection with the Kamianets case. He assures the safety of the Lvivians; requires the customary reporting in the city. He mentions a future royal decree.

Lviv Archbishop Bernard Wilczek grants the All Saints' altar in the Metropolitan Cathedral in Lviv to the Lviv Furriers' Guild. In return, the furriers' brotherhood assumes the obligation of its permanent maintenance and the provision of a priest and anniversary masses.

King Sigismund I the Old, at the request of Archbishop Bernard Wilczek, confirms the privilege of King Władysław Jagiełło from 1430. The document exempts the estates of the Archdiocese of Lviv from all state burdens, tributes, and services, and equates its immunities with the rights of the Archdiocese of Gniezno.

Jan Brzozowski asks the scribe Zimnicki to handle the suffragan's case in Warsaw. He sends a copy to be signed and sealed; alternatively, he suggests the involvement of Zycherman [?].

King Sigismund I the Old grants to Stanisław of Chodecz, Marshal of the Kingdom of Poland, shares in the villages of Żydatycze and Maleczkowice, confiscated from the Lviv canons for failing to fulfill the duty of military service against the Voivode of Wallachia. The grant serves as a reward for the Marshal's military merits demonstrated during that same expedition.

Walerian asks his own brother Walenty for a letter, news about their mother and wife, as well as military and parliamentary updates. He mentions a rumor about an acquaintance priest traveling to Rome; there is no confirmation of his stay.

King Sigismund I the Old grants permission to the Metropolitan Chapter in Lviv to purchase a third part of a mill in front of the Halych Gate from Margaret, widow of the miller Marcin Tłusty, and her children. The income from the mill is to be used to satisfy the needs of the chapter and the vicars, while preserving royal rights.

Samuel Biderman confirms receipt of financial instructions and informs Arthur Forbes about the delivery of a batch of plain cloth along with an invoice. He also encourages the settlement of the remaining payment by Michaelmas and further commercial cooperation, including the purchase of silks.

King Sigismund I grants the cathedral chapter in Lviv permission to purchase, under the right of 'wyderkauf' (redeemable rent), an annual rent worth up to four hundred marks from landed or urban estates to support the clergy. The property acquired in this manner is perpetually exempted from the obligation of all military expeditions.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the city council of Lwów and the Starosta Stanisław of Chodecz, prohibiting the operation of taverns in the suburbs and limiting the permitted number of craftsmen in the Kraków Suburb to two tailors, two shoemakers, two blacksmiths, and tanners.

De Birckholtz explains to the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, the impossibility of paying funds to the Starosta of Włodzimierz, as the available money is reserved exclusively for the hussar and pancerni banners. He assures, however, that he will attempt to resolve the issue if Lieutenant Colonel Brandt provides additional funds.

King Sigismund I resolves a dispute between the lessees of the Sniatyn customs and the Lviv city council, confirming documents from 1444 by Jan of Czyżów and Michał Mużyło of Buczacz, which abolished unlawful customs duties in Kolomyia and established fair customs rates in Sniatyn.

Józef Błazowski recommends Father Marcin Welimski for the vacant mansionary at the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary following the resignation of Father Petranski, a Lviv vicar. The appointment lies within the jurisdiction of the magistrate.

King Sigismund I grants permission to Master Michael, notary of Lviv, to purchase a third part of the Baker's Mill in the Lviv suburb for the sum of fifty marks. He records this amount for him, along with the right to collect one-third of the mill's income, with the obligation to bear one-third of the repair costs.

King Sigismund I settles a dispute between the heir of Zboiska, Piotr Hodnowski, and the authorities of Lviv, permitting the collection of the 'grobelne' toll exclusively from merchants, provided that the causeway and road are properly maintained. At the same time, he exempts empty wagons and peasants transporting agricultural produce and raw materials for their own household use from the fee.

Błazowski thanks the President of Lwów for his greetings. He recommends the execution of the decree and universals, permits an appeal to the Grand Treasurer, and in case of resistance, mentions the use of coercion against the owners. He announces his arrival in Lwów.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the privilege of King Casimir IV Jagiellon from 1472, which established two annual fairs in Lwów for the feasts of the Holy Trinity and St. Agnes. The document regulates detailed trade rights, the staple right, customs duties, grazing of merchant cattle, and judicial jurisdiction over merchants.

Błazowski discusses the cases of Michał Dobroski [?] and Kowaliński. He proposes using the Toruń Statute against individuals identified as vagrants, employs the metaphor of a bird in a cage, and points out the deterrent purpose of the detention. He declares his arrival after Laetare Sunday.

The land judge and deputy judge of Sieradz certify that the King, at the General Sejm in Piotrków, confirmed the rights of Małgorzata, widow of Marcin Tłusty, and her son Erazm to the malt mill near Lwów by the Halicz Gate. The sovereign maintained them in peaceful possession of the mill, contrary to the claims of the Lwów Metropolitan Chapter.

Bobowski intercedes on behalf of the widow Iliniczowa, who lacks tax receipts for her tenement house. He fears the city might hold Captain Pietkiewicz liable, leading to a recourse claim against her. The author invokes the special consideration due to widows and orphans.

King Sigismund I resolves a jurisdictional dispute between the Lviv city council and the Armenian community, abolishing the office of a separate Armenian reeve (wójt) and placing the Armenians under municipal jurisdiction in real estate matters and four criminal articles. In other matters, Armenians are to be judged by the municipal reeve together with six Armenian elders according to their ancestral law, with the right of appeal directly to the royal majesty.

Michał Bobrowski sends a servant back to Kazimierz Wolski, asking for him to be redirected to the banner upon his return, and inquires about the status of the matter with Mr. Boreyka. He also informs about the urgent need for the arrival of deputies with provisions for the postal soldiers and asks for a cap to be collected from Próchnicki.

King Sigismund I the Old confirms the privilege of King Alexander Jagiellon allowing the cathedral chapter in Lviv to redeem the village of Czerkasy from leaseholders. The confirmed estates are incorporated in perpetuity into the endowment of the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter.