Luther asks him to be mediator in the legal dealings of Antonius Schönitz with the Cardinal of Mainz alongside Prince George of Anhalt.
From Aurifaber, vol. III, p. 232, in Schütze, vol. III, p. 20 and in De Wette, vol. V, p. 21.
Grace and peace in Christ! My dear Jonas, it must be granted in any case that you are at the service of Antonius Schönitz in his cause, after the bishop of Halle has given up his
I have the consent that you (since you were named to him) are one of the mediators next to Prince George of Anhalt 2c. I would have asked you for this very much, if I did not trust in your kindness and love. Therefore send you on, so that we are not deceived in our hope, while this furious bishop lets himself be brought on like this, and prepare yourself so that you are persistent and also represent my party well-equipped. Other oral. M. Philip has traveled to his Joachim's. You will hear about the emperor's victory here, if you have not already heard it there. Fare well in Christ with your relatives. "Tuesday" after Aegidii [Sept. 5] 1536.
Your Martin Luther.
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