Recommendation of St. Andrew Hill, who goes there as a preacher. Greetings from Michael Stiefel.
The original is in the city archives in Oedenburg, Hungary. Printed in the program of the public Protestant schools in Oberschützen 1860. 1861. (quarto) in an essay by Director Sillem, "Michael Stiefel, der erste evangelische Prediger im Erzherzogtum Oesterreich", p. 14 and in Burkhardt, p. 278.
Grace and peace in Christ. Noble, virtuous woman! Because he now intends to show himself in service, as required by 1) you, I ask you to order him in favor; he is, as you know, a pious 2) man, and he cares that he might be there for a while, and drag you with him into the journey, but you will know well to advise him where need would arise. I have given him counsel of my own understanding, where it may be that he shall so hold himself. Christ, our dear Lord, be with you and bless you and all of yours in his holy calling, amen. M. Stiefel has asked me, if I had writing to you, 3) that I should greet you almost very much for his sake and wish you his pater noster. It stands, praise God, well. Sunday after Trinity. [June 3] 1537.
Martinus Luther, D.
No. 2361.