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The President of Lviv, Józef Kuszyński, submits to the councilors a request from the Commissioner of the Lviv Land for a loan of one hundred red zlotys from the shilling tax for the purpose of bringing the Radom scribe to execute a tribunal decree. The Lviv councilors express their opinions, mostly in favor of granting the loan provided that a suitable guarantee for its repayment is obtained.

Samuel Obodziński of Obodno addresses Lviv councilor Maciej Hajder with a request for assistance in matters related to the submission of a recognition by Teodor Mirowicki before the court in Lviv. Citing the significant distance between Bila Tserkva and Lviv, he seeks to ensure that legal deadlines are met and that the matter is handled favorably.

Castellan of Przemyśl Samuel Orzechowski asks Voivode of Volhynia Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski for mediation and defense against accusations following the tragic death of Mr. Strzembiowski. He asserts his complete innocence, citing eyewitnesses to the accident and seeking the favor of the deceased's relatives and the Hetman.

Franciszek Ożechowski asks the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to extend his protection over the Jewish community of Przemyśl. He draws attention to the harmful, repeated lawsuits and new decrees issued in cases that had already been settled.

Deputy Chancellor Andrzej Olszowski informs the Lwów magistrate about the steps taken by the King to secure the city, including the dispatch of Colonel Dobczyc with a detachment of troops to serve as a garrison. He also advises the recruitment of local forces and announces the arrival of the monarch with the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass).

The Vice-Starosta of Kamionka, Stanisław Ordyniec, writes on behalf of the Voivode of Kraków to the Mayor and Councilors of Lwów, requesting a three-day loan of carpets and wall hangings for a gathering of distinguished guests, including the Tęczyński family. The author promises to return the textiles in pristine condition immediately after the ceremony.

Mikołaj Ostroróg criticizes the authorities of Lwów for filing audacious protests against the sejmik, tax levies, and the kaptur court, which has caused outrage among the nobility. He advises the councilors to seek a resolution to the dispute, reach an agreement with the kaptur judges, and utilize the mediation of the Crown Chancellor.

Fr. Bartłomiej Pawłowski appeals to Voivode Jan Jabłonowski to stop the influx of non-Catholics into Świecie, who, with the consent of the municipal authorities, are buying up houses and displacing Catholics. He warns the addressee of his responsibility before the judgment of God and calls for the defense of the Church against the spreading plague of heresy.

Halych merchant Simon Pajk informs Arthur Forbes about being ruined by a Tatar raid and asks for patience regarding the repayment of his debt. He assures him that despite the constant looting by the horde, he will make every effort to pay off his debt as soon as possible.

Justyna Parteynowna, Hegumeness of Chełm, addresses a humble petition to the Ruthenian Voivode Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, requesting the exemption of her convent from tax burdens and military quartering. She recalls past promises of protection for the monastery and asks for intervention in light of the nuns' exhaustion.

Fr. Tomasz Perkowicz informs the Voivode about Fr. Mrozowicki's disappointment over the loss of a benefice and advises on how to persuade his rival to resign from the office. He also conveys good news about the Voivodess's health, her energetic supervision of the estate, and the improvement in the health of the Starosta of Bila Tserkva.

Anna Potocka informs the Voivode of Volhynia, Jan Jabłonowski, that she does not mind that her skipper took his belongings onto her boats. She adds that, wishing to do him a favor, she ordered the cargo to be transported by her own horses directly to Lwów.

Abbess Eleonora Potocka asks the President of Lwów, Karol Szmeling, to protect Stefan Laskowski from the legal claims of the Liw cup-bearer, Rosnowski, regarding a tenement house purchased from the convent. She emphasizes that Laskowski acquired the property fully legally and paid all dues, and therefore should not be subject to any judgments.

Aleksander Jan Potocki asks Hetman Stanisław Jan Jabłonowski to intercede with the King to prevent his brother from being stripped of his banner. He recalls his brother's significant financial outlays and sacrifices since the Vienna expedition, appealing for the defense of his noble honor.

Józef Potocki invites the Voivode of Ruthenia, Jan Stanisław Jabłonowski, to Stanisławów for the holidays to discuss public affairs and a planned campaign against the Cossacks. He also reports on awaiting an intelligence report regarding the movements of the Budjak Horde and expresses concerns about burdensome military contributions.