November
Jesus!
Hail. I like to hear that Unsingen 1) rages nonsensically, so that their foolishness is revealed, according to Paul's saying. My booklet against King Henry of England has annoyed very many; I wanted that. For now I have
1) The name is probably set by Luther because of the pun with "nonsense", instead of Usingen, who was a known opponent of Luther in Erfurt. He died in Würzburg in 1532.
(?) 1522.
I will discard the restraint I have hitherto used in vain and will use scolding words against their incorrigible obstinacy. Our Jonas comes to you as provost. See to it that he may live safely and confidently with you. Here we have nothing new. Farewell. In haste, Anno 1522.
Your
Martin, Luther.