June 8, 1528.
Grace and peace in Christ. My dear Amsdorf, this is the second time you have asked for my verdict on D. Amandus, and I wanted to have it delivered to you by his wife and his daughter Lorma, since I wanted to send five old shocks at the same time to pay my debts until I could do more; but they left without saying goodbye and against their promise. I do not like to pass judgment on Amandus, because I hope that he will finally have been fortified in Prussia by word and experience. Once he was accused of vehemence and impetuosity, but otherwise he is a very capable preacher; although for the sake of greater assurance I wish he would
would have either one of his equals to the side, or a higher one. That is my opinion.
I still know nothing new about the Hessian army; we are praying for peace. You will, I believe, have seen the document about the alliance and the very cold and slippery letter of apology from Duke Georg. I do not advise you to go to Hamburg. The rest is probably already known to you, just pray for the poor sinner, Luther. Carlstadt has in mind to leave; he is and was, and will always remain Carlstadt. Fare well in Christ. On the Monday after Trinity, in the year 1528.
Martin Luther.