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Krzysztof Lanckoroński asks the Sub-judge of Chernihiv to grant relief to the town and waive the remaining debt of 70 zlotys owed by the local Jews. He justifies his request by the extreme oppression of the townspeople caused by burdensome military quartering.

Teresa Madalińska, wife of the standard-bearer of Wieluń, informs the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski of the unexpected death of her husband. She asks the addressee and his wife to provide her with protection and to remember her in her bereavement.

Friderich Johann Maydell thanks the merchant Arthur Forbes for the arrangements made with his son and informs him that he has instructed his proxy to pay the capital due. He also addresses the issue of annual interest and requests that funds expected from Wrocław be settled via a bill of exchange.

Jan Małachowski, Bishop of Chełmno and Crown Deputy Chancellor, testifies to the diligent services rendered by syndic Michał Grygowicz for the benefit of Lwów. He appeals to the municipal authorities to pay him his due remuneration and the arrears from the Grodno Sejm.

J. C. Magnanini informs Monsieur Dupré of his principal's agreement to exchange 500 gold ducats and urges him to collect the cash from Mr. Libowicz as soon as possible. He warns that any delay might result in these coins being used for other court expenses.

Father Marek explains to the stolnikowa Anna Wróblewska the reasons for the delay in his arrival due to being detained by the definitorium and his monastic duties. He assures the recipient that he is celebrating masses for the prosperity of her estates, the recovery of debts, and the protection of her livestock from the plague.

Kazimierz Markowski reports on the health of his limping horse and informs about difficulties with the farrier due to the King's departure. He also describes the costs of his own medical treatment after an illness and urgently requests additional funds to cover his debts.

Jakub Murray, regretting his abandonment of trade for ruinous military service, asks Arthur Forbes to intercede with his brother-in-law French and Mr. Franklen. He hopes for support that will allow him to return to his former occupation, earn his bread, and pay off his creditors.

Jan Marchocki informs Jan Swoszowski about an assault by a servant of the Lviv councilors on his apprentice at an inn and the resulting insult. He asks the scribe for advice, threatening retaliation by soldiers if the city does not redress the grievance.

Stanisław Stefan Marcinowski responds to a letter from his landlord, Jan Szraiber, ordering him to move out of the premises. He expresses his willingness to vacate the house, but notes that for important reasons he cannot do so immediately, and proposes a meeting to discuss the matter in person.

Antoni Marciszowski, Rector of the Krakow Academy, recalls the bachelor Leydman from Lviv, who had fallen into conflict with the archbishop, and asks the Lviv magistrate to make a decision regarding the appointment of a rector for the cathedral school. He also expresses gratitude for the support in a legal case and mentions the Apostolic Nuncio's plans to reissue the works of the Lviv native Szymon Szymonowic.

Stanisław Karol Masalski asks Marcin Anczewski to intercede with the Lviv authorities regarding the payment of the promised 300 zlotys, which the Lviv deputies failed to deliver to him in Warsaw. He explains that due to the lack of these funds, he was unable to settle his own obligations, and announces that he will send a messenger to collect the payment.

Jan Massari informs Marcin Rozwajer, who is staying in Warsaw, about the property matters of the late Kampian. He also asks him to intervene with the Crown Chancellor to postpone the verdict in a dispute over payment for cloth for the funeral of Prokop Sieniawski.

The Prior of the Krakow Carmelites intervenes with the authorities of Lviv, requesting them to cease hostile actions and the imprisonment of friars seeking to settle in the city. He explains the Provincial's delay due to visitation duties, invokes the former benevolence of the councilors' ancestors, and warns against ecclesiastical penalties for obstructing monastic foundations.

Jan Matejko expresses his gratitude for the honorable offer to stay with the Greek Catholic Metropolitan during his visit to Lviv, but declines the hospitality due to poor health and the need for his children's care. He also announces his arrival in the city for the following Tuesday.