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The assessors of the city of Lviv certify that after the annulment of a previous deed in favor of her grandchildren, Dorota Kaffoffen transferred half of her townhouse in the Market Square to Anna, wife of Szymon the furrier. The donor retained the other half of the property for her own lifelong maintenance.

Kraków thanks the magistrate of Lwów for the letter of August 8, conveying news about contagious diseases in Podolia, Ukraine, Kamieniec Podolski, and Żółkiew, as well as the precautionary measures taken. It requests further news and declares reimbursement for the costs of transporting the letters.

The Magistrate of Kraków sends its citizen to obtain detailed information about contagious diseases spreading in Ruthenia, Ukraine, and Podolia. It asks Lwów to inform the envoy, detain travelers and merchants from plague-stricken areas, and verify passports and health certificates for travelers and goods. It demands that the authenticity of these documents be verified by an official signature and the city seal before allowing further passage.

The document is a transumpt certified by public notaries of two privileges of King Władysław Jagiełło: a permit for the Jew Wołczek to locate the village of Wierzbiż from 1425, and the donation of the same village to the Lviv Metropolitan Chapter from 1433. The act was performed in Lviv at the request of the canon and procurator of the chapter, Jan of Szamotuły, before the official Jan of Buczacz.

Jan Gołąbek, heir of Zimna Woda, sells the office of sołtys (scultetus) in Zimna Woda to the noble Stanisław of Kraśnik for 30 Polish marks, including three hides of land, a meadow, fishing rights, and the freedom to settle cottagers. The document establishes the sołtys's income from court fines and taverns, grants the settlers 18 years of tax exemption, and strictly defines their future tributes and labor services.

Kraków has learned that Lviv sent two barber-surgeons to the vicinity of Tarnopol to verify reports of contagious diseases. They request a report on their findings in order to take precautionary measures in advance. The sender expresses hope that the rumor will not be confirmed.

Krosno explains that daily oppression by military companies made it impossible to quickly collect and send the donative. It mentions receiving news about the extension of the payment deadline to November 20 and asks Lwów for the greatest possible relief in their difficult situation.

The Lviv land judges certify that Mikołaj of Gołogóry, Castellan of Halych, donated the village of Czarnuszowice to his daughter Elżbieta, along with rights to sums on the village of Olenicze. The deed excludes these assets from future property divisions among the castellan's heirs.

The Moldavian Hospodar Stephen the Great guarantees the merchants of Lviv free entry and safe trade within the territory of Moldavia. He ensures the inviolability of their property and orders the collection of customs duties in accordance with the granted privileges.

The municipal authorities of Leżajsk acknowledge receipt of the royal universal delivered by the mayor and councilors of Lwów regarding a donation of one hundred thousand zlotys from the Ruthenian Voivodeship. They inform about the acceptance of the sixty-zloty quota imposed on the recently burned town.

Responding to an inquiry from Lviv, Lublin provides details on fees: one zloty for the voivode and three groszy for the deputy voivode per barrel of wine. No similar charges are indicated for other goods. It mentions levies on food brought from the countryside and contributions from merchants and guilds during the twice-yearly price-fixing process. It requests that the response remain confidential.

The Lviv Cathedral Chapter commits itself and its successors to annually celebrate a vigil and requiem mass for Canon Stanisław Bas in return for his services and expenditures on the development of the village of Dąbrowa. Supervision of the fulfillment of this service was entrusted to the chapter administrator and the sacristan.

Royal commissioners of Casimir IV Jagiellon perform a demarcation of the village of Wierzbiż, belonging to the cathedral chapter in Lwów, from the estates of Horożanna and Rzyczyhów, leased by Jan of Jacymierz. The designated lands, forests, and usufructs are adjudged to the Lwów chapter in perpetuity.

The Lublin magistrate complains that the butchers' guild refuses to pay the poll tax, citing their residence outside municipal jurisdiction, and has issued summonses against the city before the kaptur courts. They ask the Lwów magistrate for an authentic document confirming whether guilds there pay the burdens of the Commonwealth and the city even when their members reside under other jurisdictions. In a postscript, they inquire about the organization of the Lwów court, the role of clerical judges, and the venue for court proceedings.

The President and Councilors of Lublin announce that they have elected delegates from among themselves to Warsaw for September 1, 1738, in accordance with the written order of the Grand Treasurer of the Crown. The delegates are to participate in the preparation of the Crown Treasury instruction. The authors express their hope that the magistrate of Lwów will also fulfill the Treasurer's will.

Franciscan Provincial Nicolaus of Krnov confirms a transumed donation document by the Lviv chamberlain Jerzy Strumiłło of Dmoszyn. By this act, the Franciscan monastery in Lviv receives the village of Czyżki along with an endowment in exchange for founding a chapel and prayers for the deceased.

The Halych land judges certify that the Voivode of Podolia and Starosta of Halych, Stanisław of Chodecz, sold and resigned the village of Bybło to the Archbishop of Lviv, Gregory of Sanok, for the sum of 300 marks. The seller committed to perpetually guaranteeing the property's peace and defending the buyer against all claims in accordance with the custom of the Kingdom.

The authorities of Lublin renew their request to the Lwów magistrate to send a decree of the Radom Tribunal regarding the exemption from the exchange of red zlotys. In return for the help, they declare their readiness for mutual favors in similar matters.

The Lublin magistrate refers to reports of a royal commission examining the case between the authorities of Lviv and the Jews trading in the city. They wish to emulate Lviv's actions and request a certified copy of the decree, specifically the point concerning the removal of Jews, to serve as a precedent. They declare their willingness to cover the chancery fees.

Mikołaj, Piotr, Ścibor, Andrzej, and Jan, sons of the late Lviv sub-chamberlain Piotr Wnuczek, grant a site for a pond with a dam in the village of Strzelków to Maciej, cathedral provost of Chełm and parish priest of Bóbrka, for the benefit of the local church. In return, the clergyman and his successors are obligated to celebrate masses for the souls of the donors and their deceased ancestors.

Piotr of Branice, Lviv land judge, and Jan of Wysokie, Lviv sub-judge, certify that Barnaba de Negrono from Genoa has renounced the village of Pikułowice forever in favor of an altar he founded in the Lviv Cathedral. The village was transferred to his son, the presbyter Grzegorz, and subsequent altarists, with the right of collation reserved for the founder and his successors.

The Lublin Magistrate expresses gratitude for the interest shown in an unusual and unfortunate incident and for the letters of intercession. They request that the case, which is to be heard by the Tribunal, be recommended to the Archbishop of Lviv, and that the enclosed letter be delivered to him. The document does not describe the incident itself nor does it name the parties involved in the dispute.

The Magistrate asks its envoys for intervention and advice regarding municipal forests, labor duties, Ruthenians operating taverns, confiscated fish, real estate, pastures, transport services, an investigation into debts owed to Gdańsk merchants, and rumors about Tatars. The second part reports on a dispute over the execution of a court ruling concerning a mill, the deposit of a sum of 1500, and the objections of the Hinek family and Sieradzki. The authors complain about the conduct of the deputy starosta and the lack of permanent legal assistance; they announce further documents and send a copy of a letter from the Wisznia sejmik.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon grants the cathedral chapter in Lviv the royal village of Kuhajów with full immunities. This grant is an exchange for a field and forest near the High Castle in Lviv, previously donated to the canons by King Władysław Jagiełło.

Jan of Zubrza acknowledges before the Lviv land court a debt of 50 marks to Lviv burghers Piotr and Michał Kongisar as a supplementary payment for the village headship (sołectwo) in Zubrza. In case of failure to meet payment deadlines, the debtor commits to putting the creditors in possession of a total of ten settled hides (łany) in the village of Zubrza.

The councilors respond to the envoys' letter dated in Warsaw on January 4. They request the finalization of the matter with Mr. Paczek, send documents and 70 zlotys via the city clerk's servant, Marcin. They urge the envoys to remain and prevent damage to the city's interests.

Royal commissioners Andrzej Odrowąż and Jerzy Strumiło demarcated the estates of the Lviv Cathedral Chapter in the village of Kuhajów from the royal villages of Honiatycze and Czerkasy. The meadows and thickets indicated in the description, within the boundaries marked by mounds, were adjudged to the perpetual possession of the Lviv Chapter.

The nobility of the Lviv land and the Zhydachiv district enter into an alliance with the council and burghers of Lviv for the defense of rights, order, and the common public good. The document obliges both parties to counteract lawlessness, looting, and grievances, and guarantees the participation of Lviv councilors in noble assemblies.

Lwów seeks the Voivode's support before the royal court in a dispute with Stanisław Szembek. According to the councilors, the city purchased the lands for several thousand zlotys from the Crown Cupbearer, while Szembek claims rights to them through his wife's predecessor (as described in the letter). This represents the argumentation of one party, not a court verdict.

The city councilors thank the Marshal for his care of Lviv's envoys and ask for his support before the King in a dispute with Stanisław Szembek over lands purchased by the city. They mention the previous rights of the father of Szembek's wife and the payment of several thousand zlotys. This is a parallel submission to letter 190 addressed to the Voivode.

Jan Odrowąż of Sprowa, General Starosta of Ruthenia and tenant of Żydaczów, acting under the mandate of King Casimir Jagiellon, returns and transfers to the nobleman Fedko Raskowicz the unlawfully seized Sopot mill, along with its associated fields, waters, and meadows.

Piotr of Branice and Jan of Wysokie, Lviv land judges, certify that the plaintiff, Brother Jerzy of the Franciscan Order, did not appear at the court hearing in the case against Paweł Jurkowski regarding an unpaid legacy of 100 marks. Due to the plaintiff's absence, the court accepted the defendant's motion and ruled against the plaintiff for failure to appear.

The councilors and commonalty of Lwów submit a declaration to the Hetman concerning the college. The preserved paragraph mentions a royal consent/decision and contains a request regarding a school or schoolmaster (reading uncertain), but not all conditions of the city's position can be read with certainty. A note on the reverse side provides the date November 16, 1607, and states that the Hetman was not satisfied and returned the letter with anger.

Stanisław Kasperinus thanks the recipient for his help in city matters. He mentions the death of the city syndic and his successor, support from the royal secretary, and the sending of document files for legal disputes. He discusses a dispute against butchers involving a widow and the Jesuit fathers, an appeal related to the Armenians and Kamieniec, and the need to support the city's interests. Uncertain names and surnames are left with gaps.

The jurors of the city of Lviv certify that the sworn vogt Jerzy, a furrier, and his wife Barbara have made a mutual resignation and bequest of their entire estate in the event of death, excluding their relatives. Each spouse reserved only the sum of ten 'kopa' of groschen to be disposed of during their lifetime for the salvation of their soul.

The jurors of the city of Lviv certify that the bedridden Jadwiga, widow of Mikołaj Sołtys the Elder, sold her half of a house in the Lviv Market Square to the burgher Peter Lindner. The seller submitted a statement before the court confirming receipt of full payment and renounced all further claims to the property.

The councilors of Lviv accuse the burggrave of sending castle haiduks, committing robberies, extorting services in the suburbs, and violating the city's jurisdiction. They ask the starosta to reprimand him, provide restitution to the city, and put an end to these actions.

The Councilors of Lwów describe the securing of Wyrzykowski's movable property, their efforts to claim the estate as 'caducum' (escheat) due to the lack of proven heirs, and the return of the items upon his return from the military camp. They recommend using a receipt as a defense against a subsequent claim. They also send files regarding the case with the Chapter, concerning a road and a structure behind the Halych Gate, requesting active defense and the return of the documents.

The Lviv city councilors certify an agreement between Staszko the merchant and Piotr Niemand regarding the relocation of a fence separating their meadow and garden. According to the agreement, Staszko and his successors committed to building and maintaining the fence at their own expense.

The Lviv land judge and sub-judge order Jan Zubrski to pay Jan Gołąbek of Zimna Woda one hundred and ten marks of debt and three marks of penalty within four weeks. In case of failure to meet the deadline, the creditor shall be granted the right to enter into possession of the debtor's estates in Zubrza.

The city councilors invoke royal privileges allowing them to present candidates for clergy to churches on municipal land. They ask the Bishop of Chełm for a pious priest, a supporter of the Union, to take over one of these churches. They request his prompt arrival, preferably within two weeks, and promise protection and assistance.

The city councilors send Wachlowicz a letter from the Crown Instigator and instruct him to follow his advice in the dispute with the Starosta of Łomża. They also ask him to learn the Instigator's opinion on the Tatar sum and to ensure the lawsuit is filed. Postscripts mention the delivery of documents and messenger costs; parts of them remain unread.

The document certifies the declaration of the Archbishop of Lviv, Gregory of Sanok, regarding the granting of a life interest in the villages of Miedzyhorce and Siemikowce to the Deputy Judge of Halych, Piotr of Dobiewo, and his wife Helena. Upon their death, both villages are to fully revert to the administration of the Archbishop and the Lviv Chapter.

The document certifies the transfer by the Genoese Barnaba de Negrono of the right of patronage, protection, and presentation over an altar founded by him in the Lviv Cathedral to the incumbent city councilors of Lviv in the event of his death. The act also regulates in detail the altarist's duties regarding the independent maintenance of the foundation and the conduct of legal disputes without burdening the councilors' assets.

The city councilors maintain their readiness to provide the King with one hundred thousand zlotys in connection with the contract for the lease of the Lviv excise and Ruthenian customs. They explain that the departure of the Abbot of Wąchock and enemy actions delayed the negotiations. They request the Treasury Administrator to allocate provisions for the Lviv garrison from this sum, as the lack thereof threatens the city's security.

The city councilors ask royal secretary Jerzy Januszewicz for assistance at the royal court. They maintain their offer of one hundred thousand zlotys for the needs of the Commonwealth, provided that the sum is settled by reducing the dues from the lease of the Lviv excise and Ruthenian customs. The dispatch of delegates was delayed by the danger of war. The city awaits a safe route and information regarding the King's whereabouts.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon grants the nobleman Albert Borowski the sum of 200 Polish marks on the royal villages of Kozłów, Kropiwna, Grodzisko, Olszanka, and Taurów in the Trembowla district as a reward for his services and exposure to danger during the threat of a Tatar invasion. These estates are to remain in the possession of Borowski and his successors until the sum is fully redeemed by the monarch.

King Casimir IV Jagiellon pledges to his courtier Wojciech of Borowsko one hundred Polish marks on the villages of Kozłów, Tawrów, Kropiwna, Krasna, Olszanka, and Grodzisko in the Trembowla district as a reward for a strenuous diplomatic mission to the Tatars. This sum is to remain secured on the mentioned estates until fully redeemed by the monarch or his successors.

The author regrets that he must remain away from the town hall and cannot participate in public affairs. His presence is required by a case involving Mr. Podgórski. He asks his colleagues to safeguard the trial documents in case it is heard before the royal court and to protect the rights related to the late Mr. Żydkiewicz [?].