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The author, signed Bal, responding to Ciepanowski, defends a man referred to in the letter as a Cossack. He cites his innocence and loyalty to him. He considers sending him away but notes that he does not want to hand him over as a slave. Details of the first complaint and the conditions of dismissal remain partially illegible. These are the author's claims, not a confirmation of an acquittal.

G. H. Bartsch informs from Okopy Świętej Trójcy about the exhaustion of private funds intended for the pay and supply of the regiment and about difficulties in cashing a bill of exchange in Lwów. He addresses the recipient with a humble request for a loan of two thousand zlotys, guaranteeing its repayment after the next remittance is cashed.

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

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

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.

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.

The commander asks the starosta in Janów to recover and immediately return the Lwów carts taken by the Turkish and Tatar envoys. They were supposed to return immediately and are needed for work on the fortifications of Lwów.

The colonel intercedes for Szymon Hrebionka, a servant of the Kraków cup-bearer. He asks the magistrate for a favorable change of the verdict in the dispute with Fr. Felicjan Kubiński, whom he accuses of seeking to take over Hrebionka's property.

Brinck writes about the imminent march towards Gdańsk and the King's desire to leave. He cites rumors about the arrival of the Queen, the Prince of Brandenburg, and the Tsar, noting that reliable information is difficult to obtain.

Wielopolski asks the mayor for help for the chamber official in recovering debts from Lviv citizens and merchants. He emphasizes the interest of the treasury and the creditor's difficulties due to missed payment deadlines.

Wielopolski explains that after a complaint against Ensign Koc was filed with the Hetman, he cannot resolve the matter himself. He is waiting for instructions from a higher authority without prejudging the validity of the allegations.

Gabriel sends the repaired carriage back to the Voivode via Janicki and declares his readiness to be of service. He also asks for help for his relative in military matters.

Wyhowski explains his silence due to difficulties, assures Kemény of their lasting friendship, and announces the Hetman's embassy to the Prince of Transylvania after his son's wedding in Moldavia.

The author, after an illness, sends two men in connection with the addressee's stay in Śmiła. He announces his arrival on March 10 near Połonne and desires a meeting; the final postscript and place names require verification.

Wojnarowski asks the Voivode for protection for his son Stefan, the Sword-bearer of Ovruch. He invokes the favor of the addressee's father, the Castellan of Kraków, and the mediation of other patrons; he announces his arrival in Kraków.

Woleński asks for the extradition of Grzegorz, a locksmith who ran away from work for the fortress and garrison in Brody. Recognized in Lwów by non-commissioned officer Tręmbecki, he is staying in the town hall prison. Date stamp 15V, cover 13V1739.

Mikołaj Hadziewicz reports to Doctor Kupiński on the efforts in the royal chancellery, with the hetman and the chamberlain of Łuck, to obtain a libertation for Lwów, mentioning the expenses incurred for this purpose. He also asks for his private property matters and debts in the city to be looked after.

Gałecki reports from Środa on disputes during the sejmik, an attempt to break it up, and issues regarding the distribution of hiberna. He announces further information in a separate letter; part of the report and the postscript remain unread.

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.

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 has not been fully deciphered.

Darowski rejects the demand for taxes dating from before he took possession of the tenement. He describes a ruined roof, water undermining the foundations, and the billeting of soldiers; he asks that the building’s condition be taken into account and that he receive a written reply.

The sender describes hardship and disputes concerning estates, obligations, and military companies connected with a patron, and asks the addressee to intercede and help secure a just resolution. He mentions documents, earlier orders, soldiers, and wrongs, as well as attempts to remedy the situation. The letter begins on 8 December 1698; its conclusion is dated 19 January 1699. The addressee is titled Palatine of Ruthenia, but his surname could not be read with confidence.

The sender addresses a high-ranking recipient and discusses an administrative matter concerning the military, correspondence, and documents or a proclamation. He mentions actions in the area around Lwów and asks that the matter be handled accordingly; some details are difficult to read. The letter bears the notation “N 3570” and the date 28 June, but no year is legible.

One letter occupies three numbered manuscript leaves; the fourth scanned sheet is its folded address cover. The surviving salutation addresses an Illustrious Sir and Brother. The main text is difficult to read and does not securely establish the specific matter or request; the signature is illegible.

The writer explains that a mandate from the Most Illustrious Lord of Kraków required him to travel to Brody. He regrets that he cannot serve the recipients at the appointed commission; he mentions poor health and hetman’s orders as obstacles. Dated Brody, 26 April 1723.

PDF p. 2 contains one letter, and p. 3 its folded address sheet, whose writing is very faint; these are not two separate documents. The available reproduction does not permit a reliable reconstruction of the substance, date, place, or signature. The archival cover describes it as a letter from a Crown wojsky at the camp near Świrz to the magistracy of Lwów, but this is external description, and the date of 7 August 1661 recorded there has not been confirmed in the letter itself.

The writer refers to information from a person in Trembowla and mentions an incomplete settlement/payment by the recipients and a sum due. The text is fragmentary, and the sender and place remain unidentified. The letter is dated 20 July 1705.

The writer addresses the Lviv councillors, refers to a letter from a deputy, and mentions military affairs or a camp. Details are partly illegible. The letter is dated 7 July 1667; the place in the dateline is uncertain.

The three-page letter to a captain reflects on Poland, freedom, the common good, and the homeland, and includes an appeal or request; details are partly illegible. The dateline on the first page gives 4 May 1794 and mentions a camp whose location cannot be read with confidence. The writer signs with the surname Wosiłło; the given name is illegible.

A letter dated “Dnia 25 Marca 1679”, addressed to recipients identified by the Latin heading “Nobiles et Spectabiles Domini Patroni Observandi”. Fragments concerning persons present before the President and the City survive; the remaining text is illegible.

A two-page letter dated “29 Augusti 1723”, addressed to “Lords”, “Brothers”, and “Friends”. The text survives in fragments; the place was not established.

A one-page letter with an attached address panel. The writing is faded; the author, recipient, place, and date could not be established with confidence.

Leduchowski sends both addressees wishes for a joyful Easter, extending them to their household and offspring. He asks for information about payment to the army and news from Warsaw. Further fragments concern a regional assembly and other current matters, but their details could not be read with confidence. Dateline: “z Krupy 9 Ap[r.] 1697”.

Colonel Libiszewski, acting on behalf of the Voivode of Łęczyca and Starosta of Bełz, asks the Hospodar of Moldavia to keep the warlord Verlan Voloshyn in strict custody in Iași. He presents a list of his crimes (raids, the plundering of Mohyliv, murders, the looting of the nobility from Zamość to Brody) and announces the imminent dispatch of an official requisition from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.