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Letter about Constantinople, 30 April 1620

Stanisław Żółkiewski (attribution based on signature/title) Unknown; the salutation formally addresses the correspondent
1620-04-30 · Zhovkva (Żółkiew)

The writer discusses reports and possible action concerning Constantinople, refers to information received, and asks for further assistance. This is separate from the next letter dated the same day.

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Translation / modern text

The letter dated 30 April 1620 concerns reports and actions connected with Constantinople. It has its own opening and ending and is separate from the letter on p. 22.

Original wording — transcription

[PDF s. 21, datownik:] „Dano w Żółkwi dnia 30 Aprilis 1620.” [Fragmenty:] wzmianki o drodze/wiadomościach do Konstantynopola i o działaniu adresata; dalszy wywód tylko częściowo czytelny. [Podpis/tytuł:] Stanisław Żółkiewski, kanclerz i hetman wielki koronny.

Reading notes

The date 1620-04-30 was read from the letter text on PDF p. 21. The archival cover on p. 1 gives only the date range of the whole file. This page has its own opening, text, and dated ending; it is not a continuation of the preceding page.

Scope of the edition: Working partial reading; only recognizable passages are included, and gaps are marked.

ekstrakcja: 2026-10-15

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