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Borowski replies to syndic Frank regarding outstanding debts from the Sakrochowska tenement house. He questions the settlement and the city's delay, proposes a settlement with 5% interest, and announces that he will pursue claims in case of refusal.

Brodzicki conveys the Voivode of Bełz's praise for Lwów's resistance against the enemy and advises thanking him with a visit. He also asks for a fair consideration of the grievances of subjects from Żurawka [?], recommended by that Voivode.

Carmelite Walenty asks the President of Lwów for the official release of Górski's belongings and papers stored at Herbut's. The saber remains disputed due to a claim for one zloty; the monk promises a receipt of collection.

The registrar asks to deduct 34 zlotys from the amount paid by the Lwów treasury to Herszko Lachmanowicz. This is an overdue fee for extracts and authentications; after receiving the money, he promises a receipt.

The Mayor of Jarosław notifies about providing satisfaction to a craftsman complaining about servants. In a postscript, he asks the President of Lwów for the text of the law regarding the circulation value of currency and promises mutual help.

Winnicki presents the dispute with Metropolitan Załęski over the archimandrites in Walawa, Dermań, and Dubno. He asks the voivode for intercession with the nuncio after filing an appeal; the letter itself does not settle the rights to the benefices.

The newly appointed Voivode of Ruthenia asks the magistrate not to summon cases of Jews belonging to his jurisdiction before their court. At the same time, he assures the city of his protection.

Invitation for councilors to a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 PM: future burdens on townhouses sold to Jews by the Jesuits, recovery of files after Łaskowski, and a contested contract regarding the shoemakers' guild chapel.

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.

Henrykowski invites the mayor and the Lwów council to the wedding of his eldest daughter to Andrzej Łysicki [?], administrator of the Brześć Lithuanian economy. The daughter is not mentioned by name.

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.

The author, tied down by his stay with General Hatzfeld [?], cannot act in person. He assures that he has asked the Crown Referendary to help the city and asks for it to be accepted with gratitude.

Głogowski asks Potocki to support a testamentary disposition in a dispute before the Crown Tribunal. He refers to the rights of his rotmistrz and the earlier distribution of property.

The stolnik renews his request to the President of Lwów for deputies to value vacant lands near the tenement house. He complains about repeated fruitless trips and the loss of time needed for his estate.

Gordon conveys news to Telier about the bankruptcy and the seizure of goods and household equipment. He questions the amount of losses reported by the goldsmith and advises a settlement.

Dalton discusses the starostas of Krasnystaw and Halych and military companies. The postscript reports an intercepted instruction and an unverified rumour that the tsar was killed during a revolt.

The sender addresses the noble sirs and mentions the appointment of the suffragan bishop of Lviv, as well as the addressees’ merits and goodwill. The manuscript is damaged and illegible in many places; the details of the matter and the names cannot be reconstructed with confidence. The letter is dated in Warsaw, 9 December 1723. The sender’s signature is illegible.

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.