Luther expresses the intention to publish a letter of Cochlaeus with annotations.
From Aurifaber's unprinted collection, p. 210, in Schütze, vol. II, p. 322 and in De Wette, vol. IV, p. 555.
Grace and peace! You have done us a favor, my dear Agricola, by sending the letter of Cochlaeus. Although we know very well through the Spirit as judges that they, possessed by Satan, think and do such things always and in great quantity, it is nevertheless nice that it is brought to light by their own display. We will publish the same with notes, because it is not obtained by theft, as once mine was by Duke George, 1) but carried to uus by the blowing wind (flante spiritu). 2) I am compelled to write soberly little. Greetings to all of us, especially your Elsa with the children, and in my and my Käthe's name, who, as I believe, now carries the fourth little son 3). Anno 1534, on the day before the Nativity of Mary [Sept. 7].
Your Martin Luther.
No. 2080.