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The King recalls a previous mandate ordering the execution of the decree regarding the city and the Jesuits and a fair appraisal of the houses they need for construction for worship and the education of youth. Outraged by the delay, he demands immediate execution of the decree and warns against further action against the authorities of Lwów.

The King informs that Piekarski wounded him in the head at the entrance to the church, but there is no threat to his life. He orders the public announcement of this news so that hostile persons do not use the event to incite unrest.

Following a complaint from members of the community and explanations from the magistrate, the King orders the resolution of disputes and the observance of privileges, decrees, and amicable settlements. Income granted to the city by a recent privilege is to serve the public good, not private gain.

The King orders the Lwów magistrate to urgently observe monetary universals. He mentions Jews, Scots, and others dealing in money who are forbidden, contrary to the laws, to trade in red gold coins and thalers or to buy them for export. He prohibits the import and sale of the indicated foreign currency. The office is to punish the perpetrators without delay; for negligence or tolerating violations, the city authorities themselves face liability.

At the request of Uniate and non-Uniate Ruthenians, the King sets the general synod in Lwów for October 28, 1629. The city authorities are to ensure the safety of participants, prevent riots, cooperate with the royal envoy, and assist the Metropolitan of Kiev. They should designate quarters and places of stay for the clergy and other participants early.

The King orders the return to the Jews of Lwów of goods brought to the fair and seized by the magistrate, who did not wait for the dispute to be resolved. Until a verdict is reached, he forbids hindering their trade.

The King reports a complaint from Jews in the suburb regarding attacks by students and other unruly persons, the robbery of houses, goods, and money. He orders the magistrate to ensure order and punish the perpetrators as an example.

The King thanks Lwów for its resistance against the troops of the Transylvanian Voivode and requests a loan of 100,000 zlotys. The security is to be the customs revenues collected under lease; the treasurer will provide details.

The King instructs the authorities of Lwów to maintain the widow and children of Andrzej Dalczyński, a doctor and councilor of Lwów, in the agreement regarding the hospital village of Malechów. He orders them not to take the village away from them or enter into an agreement with another tenant.

The King condemns the authorities of Lwów for failing to follow his advice and allowing murders and robberies to occur. He demands a strict investigation, the detention of all perpetrators and accomplices, and their imprisonment until the arrival of the commission. He emphasizes that it is forbidden to harm Jews and non-believers or to shed innocent blood, and anticipates punishing the guilty as an example to others.

The King entrusts full command over the city and castle of Lwów to Olewiński, the wojski of Lwów. The magistrate is to communicate with the commander on security matters, comply with the King's will conveyed by him, and show him obedience.

The King accuses the authorities of Lwów of supporting persons harming customs revenues, driving away guards, and letting goods pass without clearance. He orders the prevention of abuses and the punishment of merchants acting under the protection of lords. He threatens proceedings by the Crown Instigator before the royal court.

Based on the report of the Crown Court Marshal, the administrator of customs, the King accuses the Lwów interpreter Mikołaj Bajdułowicz of harming customs revenues and inciting others. He demands his removal from office and the appointment of a successor; in case of delay, he will appoint a suitable person himself.

The King expresses regret over the unsuccessful negotiations intended to avert the threat from the Ruthenian lands. He announces the gathering of the pospolite ruszenie (levy in mass) and his own expedition. Until help arrives, he demands a courageous and vigilant defense from Lwów, also mentioning rapid infantry support.

The King reminds the magistrate of the subsidy enacted by the Sejm and assigned to Lwów by universal. The treasury has not received the due payment, so the King renews the demand for the immediate transfer of 12,000 Polish zlotys, noting that he cannot waive this sum.

Jan III orders the tailors' guild to cease harassment of craftsmen working for the camp, the guard, and the court. He threatens legal proceedings. The clause regarding their subordination to royal courts requires further verification.

August II recommends Wojciech Urbański, formerly a councilor and mayor of Jarosław, for the vacant office of councilor in Lwów. He cites his defense of Jarosław against military arbitrariness and the granting of a royal servitor status.

Ludwika Maria announces the transfer of Krasińska, a lady from her court, and Palmerowa from Sambor to Lwów for safety. She asks the magistrate for suitable vacant rooms and all necessary comforts during their stay.

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.

Wyhowski sends a man for the necessary items and asks the magistrate to release everything indicated in a separate register to him that same day. He expects a quick return with Mr. Sawrycki [?].

Darowski rejects the demand for taxes dating from before he took possession of the tenement. He describes a ruined roof, water undermining the foundations, and the billeting of soldiers; he asks that the building’s condition be taken into account and that he receive a written reply.

The sender writes that one of the people in his household has a succession case before the court or magistracy of Lviv. He asks the recipients to consider the case fairly and refers to details concerning rights or property that are partly illegible. The dateline begins “Na granicy …” (“At the border of …”), but the place, day and year could not be confidently read.

The sender writes about Krzysztof Balejowicz, apparently a merchant, and proceedings arising from his trade. Details are hard to read. Dated Warsaw, 23 May 1697; signature tentatively read as Jan Zamoyski.

The writer sends the authorities of Lviv a lengthy, formal letter concerning a matter requiring consideration. References to Warsaw, officials, and a request that the matter be taken up are legible, but the substance cannot be confidently reconstructed. There is no reliable dateline in the text.

A multi-page original letter, mainly in Polish, with a Latin salutation and legal terminology. The writer discusses a matter involving debts or dues, a response to claims, and legal or administrative jurisdiction; the details cannot be fully reconstructed. The inventory card attributes the letter to M. Kozłowski and describes it as addressed to an Austrian minister, but this identification requires verification. The closing gives Świdnica, 27 January 1745.

Crown Grand Chancellor Jan Leszczyński calls upon the Lwów magistrate to enforce the collection of a debt and incurred costs from the burgher Wiśniowski in favor of Hieronim Szeremeta of the Sambir royal estate, in accordance with a decanal court ruling from three years prior. An official annotation on the address side confirms that the matter was settled and the creditor satisfied.

Marcin Jan Łosowski, Dean and President of the Lwów Cathedral Chapter, addresses the Magistrate of Lwów regarding the filling of the benefice of the provost of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament (Corpus Christi), vacant following the death of Fr. Wileński. He requests the selection of a clergyman permanently residing in Lwów and free from other pastoral duties, who will personally attend to the numerous cathedral services.

Aleksandr Menshikov exempts Lviv's estates from levies and winter military quarters, promising to assign protective guards and ordering officers to stop abuses. At the same time, he obliges the city authorities to hold markets and orders the residents to unconditionally accept Russian kopecks from the Tsar's soldiers.

Stanisław Mietelski informs the Lviv authorities about the payment of 30 red zlotys to the Lviv syndic for the public needs of the city. He requests an interest-free reimbursement of this sum to Franciszek Solski upon presentation of the appropriate receipt.

The administrator of the Lwów Archdiocese, Fr. Stefan Mikulski, appeals to the Lwów magistrate to provide suitable housing for newly baptized Jews who are dying in large numbers due to overcrowding and extreme poverty. He warns the city authorities of the risk of a plague outbreak and the wrath of God, while promising weekly financial support for the sick from church funds.