Luther recommends Nicolaus Reinhold to him for the position of state chancellor.
The original is at Dresden in Cod. Seidel. Printed by Schütze, Vol. I, p. 376 and by De Wette, Vol. V, p. 775. German by Walch, Vol. XXI, 1559.
To the reverend Father in Christ and Lord, Mr. Nicolaus, the right bishop of the church at Naumburg, his superior to be highly honored in your Lord.
Grace and peace in Christ. Reverend Father in Christ and Lord! I remember that when I was with you in Zeitz, D. Pfeil, your chancellor, was about to change his position and that you would have to look for another. Since I had told this here among friends, there were quite a few who were well-disposed towards Ew. Gn. and were willing to promote another there, and among others, M. Nicolaus Reinhold, the son-in-law of Oswald Losan, the mayor (Magistri Civium) of Zwickau, was praised to me. Here I interjected that Ew. Gnaden might have long since been provided with some suitable man, but I would do my duty and write to Ew. Gn. whether Ew. Gn. might be in need of such a person, so that she would have something to think about or do. For this man, M. Nicolaus, is praised in many respects, so that if Ew. If there were no other better man in front of me, I would gladly wish that Your Grace would show him her favor and especially command him to be my guest.
let. If this man is not necessary to Your Grace, let her answer me nothing, but if he is necessary, let her show me briefly and as soon as possible. Fare well in the Lord. January 10, 1546.
Ew. Gn.
Martin Luther, D.
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