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Stanisław Antoni Szczuka orders the Vice-Starosta of Vynnyky to cease the forced and unlawful abduction of other people's subjects, following a complaint by the Lviv magistrate. He instructs that only free people who apply voluntarily should be accepted into the sloboda under his jurisdiction.

Johann Franz Jung asks the Lviv Magistrate to issue a certificate confirming his son Franz's intention to reside permanently and marry in Lviv. This document is necessary to obtain a baptismal certificate in Prague, which is required for the son's admission to the Lviv burgher rights.

Maria Jabłońska informs the President of Lviv, Walerian Czeczewicz, that, influenced by the request of the Trinitarian priests, she forgives the insults suffered from the haidamak Hołod Kurnik. She requests the release of the prisoner, suggesting, however, that he be personally admonished by the President before being released from custody.

Andrzej Jabłonowski congratulates the Treasurer on acquiring the Nowotaniec estates and requests the settlement of a ten-year-old debt of twenty red zlotys, incurred by the Treasurer's son for the purchase of a horse and as a loan. The Castellan declares that he possesses the appropriate promissory note and suggests deducting the mentioned amount from the estate's accounts.

The Archdeacon of Lwów asks Voivode Jan Jabłonowski to use his influence so that Father Gołębowski renounces his efforts to obtain the Jaworów benefice in his favor. He points out that his competitor has already taken other lucrative positions, and for him, Jaworów is very convenient due to its proximity to Lwów.

Ruthenian Voivode Jan Jabłonowski asks the Stolnik of Bełz, Daniel Winarski, to settle a debt to a Lviv merchant based on an issued assignment. The payment is to be made by the administrator from funds due in the May installment.

The Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, addresses the Castellan of Kraków, Hieronim August Lubomirski, with a request for the temporary release of the courtier Olszyński. He is essential to the Jabłonowski brothers for the division of their father's estate, as he is familiar with the settlements with creditors.

Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski and his wife Joanna send warm greetings to their relative and assure her of their constant love and devotion, taking the opportunity of sending a messenger. The Voivode of Ruthenia also mentions that no new developments have occurred in public affairs.

Marshal of the Crown Tribunal, Roch Michał Jabłonowski, thanks the authorities of Lwów for their New Year's greetings and shares reflections on the prosperity of cities under the new reign. In connection with the upcoming Lwów session of the Tribunal, he appeals to the councilors for urgent repairs to access roads and for ensuring order and cleanliness in the city.

Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski informs Franciszek Zamoyski of his wife's despair following the death of Halrusia and their planned arrival in Lwów. He requests that quarters with a chimney be prepared for her in the city, suggesting the dining room at Mrs. Rubertowa's house.

President of Sambor Jan Jaworski addresses the Lviv Magistrate with a request to borrow an executioner to carry out the execution of convicts according to Saxon law. He assures the dispatch of a cart with an escort, the payment of the customary fee for the sword, and readiness for reciprocal favors.

Hetman Jerzy Jazłowiecki calls upon the mayor and councilors of Lviv to immediately release cannons to Mr. Rożen. The transfer of the weaponry is in accordance with the royal will ordering the transport of the cannons from Lviv to Trembowla.

Feeling his approaching death, the Guardian of Gródek, Father Bonawentura Jaktorowski, renounces his rights to a small house on the ramparts of the Krakow Gate, transferring the remainder of the municipal privilege to his order. He assures the authorities of Lviv of his prayerful gratitude and asks for their favor toward the order and the current tenant of the property.

Fr. Chryzostom Janiecki sends late New Year's greetings to Wojciech Zimnicki along with a gift of beer. He asks him to mediate in delivering a letter and barrels of beer to the Archbishop, the Official, and Fr. Barankowski, and announces his upcoming visit to Lviv.

Jansini informs Lviv councilor Matias Heyder about paying 170 florins to Mr. Czarnoluski for municipal needs and sends the collected receipt. He also assures that this amount will be credited to future settlements and expresses his readiness for further service.

Aleksander Januszewicz reports on a victorious clash with the Cossacks near Konstantynów and his readiness to continue defending the Volhynian Voivodeship. He also reports difficulties in collecting the hiberna tax from the mortgagees of Jabłonowski's estates and asks for instructions and the payment of outstanding dues for the soldiers.

Rector of the University of Krakow, Kazimierz Jarmundowicz, appeals to the authorities of Lviv to take steps toward the urgent renovation of the dilapidated Lviv Academic School, as part of the city's right of patronage. He warns of the negative consequences that neglecting the building might have on the rights of the university and the magistrate during the upcoming ecclesiastical visitation.

S. W. Jarnowski justifies his absence from the assembly to his uncle due to a severe illness, citing the messenger as a witness. He declares his intention to settle accounts and property matters as soon as possible through a designated person once he recovers.

Jan Jaroszewicz asks Arthur Forbes for a fair adjustment of their financial settlement due to losses incurred during the exchange of gold and thalers, and inquires about horses and a wagon. In the postscript, he cites trade reports concerning the expected East India Company auction in Amsterdam and current indigo prices.

Jaroszowski expresses gratitude for the kindness and correspondence, refers to Brown's letter and the matter of borrowing, to which he devotes the rest of the letter. He sends greetings to the sister-in-law and Albrecht Forbes. Details of the settlement and part of the syntax are not read with certainty.

Father Bazyli Jaśkiewicz intervenes with a representative of the Lviv court regarding an imprisoned tenant, whose creditor demands payment in expensive footwear instead of money. The clergyman requests the debtor's release from custody on the condition of making weekly cash installments.

Jaskiewicz announces the repayment of 2028 florins in Warsaw [the final digits of the amount require verification]. He has settled accounts with Forbes's apprentice and issued a document for 1676 florins. He explains a dispute over the payment deadline, mentions the Jarosław and Wrocław fairs, and the settlement of carpets, kilims, and sashes. He reports difficulties in selling gold-embroidered sashes; part of the goods may remain in deposit until further instructions.

Józef Jastrzębski sends the Lviv Magistrate a lawsuit against the Lviv suffragan, who arbitrarily imprisoned a municipal official. He explains that the case is to be settled before the Tribunal, as the clergyman, due to his status, is subject to a higher jurisdiction.

Jacenty asks the Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski to pay one hundred thalers to his teacher for his education to date and as a deposit for the coming year, as well as to allocate funds for his own food and clothing. Furthermore, he informs about an opportunity to purchase drafting tools at a bargain price and asks for permission and funds for their acquisition.

The Senate and nobility gathered at the assembly in Krakow instruct the authorities of Lviv to transfer public funds deposited in the town hall to the Hetman for the recruitment of soldiers to defend the borderlands. In case of refusal, the city councilors will be held accountable for any damages suffered by the Commonwealth.

The Crown Council gathered at the Warsaw convocation orders the authorities of Lwów to release the jewels of the Republic held in the city – the crown and the unicorn – to the Voivode of Lublin, Jan Tarło, as payment for a debt. At the same time, they release the magistrate from a previous obligation requiring the return of the valuables exclusively to the Starosta of Sącz, Stanisław Mężyk.

The masters of the butcher guild in Lwów ask the city scribe Paweł Szczerbic, who is staying in Warsaw, to obtain a royal mandate ordering the Starosta of Lwów to execute a decree against the Jews. The butchers complain about the Starosta's inaction and severe material losses threatening the collapse of their trade, declaring they will cover all chancery fees and provide a generous reward for his assistance.

The authors report from Warsaw to the Lviv authorities on the difficult progress of municipal lawsuits before the King, especially the dispute with Montelupi and the Kałuski case, mentioning the favor of the Lithuanian Chancellor and the Referendary. They also draw attention to the wounding of the Lviv municipal scribe, dangers on the roads, and the necessity of safeguarding municipal legal interests.

Zygmunt Misakowski justifies the delay in repaying a debt by the need to collect receivables from debtors and asks for the return of a saber left in Lviv. Attached to the letter is a postscript by Zygmunt Płaza with a declaration of prompt repayment of his own debt upon returning to Lubaczów.

Urszula Dawydowiczowa and Łazarz Krzysztofowicz appeal to the city scribe Wojciech Zimnicki for legal assistance and protection in a guardianship dispute with Daniel Hołubowicz. They report an unfavorable verdict from the Lviv wójt court and the filing of an appeal to the King, requesting the engagement of an experienced lawyer and intercession with the Chancellor.

Royal commissioners appeal to the Lwów city councilors to stop the eviction of Jews from the Kraków Suburb who are renting houses within the city, whose own homes were burned for defense purposes during the siege. They remind the councilors of the royal privilege, the Jews' merits in the defense of Lwów, and warn against delays in the commission's work and tax collection should the Jews be expelled.

Captains of the Crown troops stationed near Shchyrets call upon the authorities of Lviv to immediately pay the promised honorarium without further delay or dispute. They reject the previous ineffective declarations of the magistrate, threatening to carry out military executions in the suburbs of Lviv.

Heirs of the Lviv councilor Attelmair write from Krakow to the Lviv city council, requesting assistance and protection for the ruined estate left by their late brother-in-law, Kuczankowic. They also inform the council of the dispatch of Anna Attelmair and Jacek Ochocki to Lviv to settle inheritance matters.

The authors of the letter ask Arthur Forbes to provide trade support in the form of good quality cloth worth 400 zlotys, committing to repay this sum along with an old debt by Saint James' Day. They assure him of their solvency thanks to the hay collected for oxen and inform him that they have sent a signed promissory note.