He reports that they had been very worried about him because of the high water level of the rivers, wishes him a happy return and reports the death of Duke Ernst of Lüneburg.
From Manlii farrag. p. 337, in Corp. ref. vol. VI, 20.
Hail! Venerable Doctor. The very valuable lady, your wife, was very concerned about you and the dear sons, since we had heard that the river (flumen == the Elbe) had swollen more. For we have not heard anything about the Saale River (amne) before your letter. You have therefore done your dear wife and us a great favor by sending the letter about your stay in Halle. Now we ask God, the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus, to lead you all back safely, after the harmony among the Counts of Mansfeld has been happily established. Here, by God's grace, is peace, and God grant that it may be long-lasting. Even now there is silence about the convent on the Danube. The death of the
Letters from the year 1546. No. 3300. 3301. 3302.
We greatly mourn the death of the good prince, the Duke of Lüneburg, who honored God with all his heart. May God preserve and govern the other princes who love the churches of God. Be well and happy. On the last day of January.
No. 3301.