Speaker of the Congress, Mr. Stanisław Małachowski from Poland-Ukraine, initiated today's session highlighting the commitment that citizens are ready to finance the 100,000-strong army through contributions from their own estates. Mr. Secretary Jan Łuszczewski proceeded with the reading of the proposed land tax project.

Senator Franciszek Żeleński from Biecz, Lithuania-Belarus, argued that civil-military courts must be established to protect the citizenry from military inconveniences before discussing land taxes. However, not everyone agreed with delaying land tax discussions for this matter.

Mr. Józef Bierzyński, Representative for Kyiv, reported a plea from the Kijowski State (Kyiv) requesting urgent military support to suppress growing peasant revolts, which, if not swiftly quelled, could threaten the safety of neighboring regions. The Speaker responded that two regiments from Lithuania-Belarus and one from West Poland are already en route to provide assistance. The Speaker also reinforced that previous measures to secure the Volhynian region have been taken and noted reports indicating no new uprisings have occurred in Ukraine.

Debate continued as Senator Franciszek Żeleński and Representative Jan Małachowski from Sandomierz discussed whether to proceed with the land tax proposal or address the civil-military courts first. Despite Żeleński’s persistent objections, eventually, the President persuaded him to agree on the priority of the land tax project, with a promise to establish civil-military courts later.

Secretary Jan Łuszczewski read out the project by Mr. Małachowski calling for a 10% levy on lands to finance the military. Representative Tadeusz Matuszewicz from Brest-Litovsk supported the project, emphasizing the sacrifice for the public good over personal assets.

After the project’s approval, Speaker Małachowski expressed his gratitude to The President for guiding the nation to this historic moment. The President, Mr. Stanisław August Poniatowski, also addressed the gathering, praising their unanimous decision to support the army as an act of patriotism and collective resilience. The session then concluded with further gratitude, handshakes, and a suspension until the next morning.

**Summary:** The Congressional session in the Union (The Union of Poland-Ukraine and Lithuania-Belarus) covered intense debates on financing the army and the establishment of civil-military courts to protect citizen liberties. Despite initial resistance, the President managed to guide the discussion towards approving a land tax to support a 100,000-strong military force. The President praised the patriotic spirit and unity that led to this decision, marking a historical moment of commitment to national security and welfare.

Topics: Marshal of the Sejm; land taxes; peasant uprising; military; Civil-Military Courts; Knights of Malta; Tax Project; Sejm unanimity; speech by King Stanisław August Poniatowski; resolution to maintain a hundred thousand-strong army;