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Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Primate Maciej Łubieński, responding to a complaint from the Lwów city councilors, appeals to the confederate judges of the Lwów district to cease imposing excessive fines on the burghers of Lwów. He emphasizes that in the face of the ongoing Khmelnytsky Uprising, Lwów serves as a crucial refuge for the nobility, and continued oppression of the cities will bring further divine wrath upon the Commonwealth.

Kraków alderman Franciszek Łupacz reminds the Lwów magistrate of an unpaid debt for which he had received multiple promises, and warns that in the event of further delay, he will be compelled to seek other legal remedies in order to recover the money.

Hospodar Vasile Lupu assures János Kemény and George II Rákóczi of his constant friendship, explaining previous grievances regarding the mistreatment of the Moldavian envoy at the funeral of Sigismund Rákóczi. Enclosed with the letter are reports on the expedition of the Qalgha Sultan and the Khan's embassy to Khmelnytsky requesting reinforcements against the Kalmyks and Don Cossacks, as well as on the bloody rebellion in Korsun during the reduction of the Cossack register and the execution of its leader, Mozyra.

Moldavian Hospodar Gheorghe Ștefan sends reports to János Kemény from near Zhvanets concerning the desertion of Cossacks, Tatar-Polish relations, and copies of war correspondence. He also addresses issues regarding Hungarian troops, financial settlements, and current affairs.

Władysław Lubowiecki warns the Lviv City Councilors against unauthorized reprints and manipulated Sejm constitutions that infringe upon the rights of the urban estate. He assures them of the legal steps taken and appeals to them to recognize only the authentic text bearing his signature.

Lubomirska explains with regret to Jan Jabłonowski that his request arrived one day too late, as the presentations had already been submitted. At the same time, she assures the addressee of her goodwill and readiness to provide a favor in the future.

Ludwika Lubomirska informs the Lviv Magistrate of an unlawful agreement for the sale of a palace and a manor, concluded between her husband and the Duke of Courland without her knowledge or consent. She requests the municipal authorities not to enter this defective act into the council books and to annul the intromission.

Grand Treasurer of the Crown Hieronim Lubomirski renews his request to the Voivode of Volhynia to obtain an assignment for winter quarters for his arquebusier banner from the Castellan of Kraków. He explains this by the urgent need to recruit and equip soldiers before the onset of winter and the necessity of dispatching the captain as soon as possible.

Stanisław Józef Lubomirski, Abbot of Tyniec, complains to Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, Voivode of Ruthenia, about the violence and destruction caused in the monastery estates by the regiment of the Crown Treasurer. He asks the addressee for intercession and the removal of the troops from the abbey, citing the prohibition of the Apostolic Nunciature and the already paid hiberna tax.

Grand Marshal of the Crown Stanisław Herakliusz Lubomirski calls upon the authorities of Lwów to execute a verdict of the Marshal's Court in favor of Mr. Tołkacz. He orders the return of the confiscated property to the victim and demands that the merchants provide due satisfaction.

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.

Franciszek Lupis informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, about his efforts in Paris to collect paintings from the painter de Troy. He explains that due to the artist's prolonged work and the freshness of the canvases, he could not take them personally, but expects them to be sent with a later transport.

Lanckoroński informs the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Jabłonowski, about the nobility's opposition to the Swedish war and the adoption of an instruction ordering the dispatch of envoys to the King of Sweden with a demand to withdraw from Courland. The letter also briefly mentions current personal matters and the death of Joanna.