Luther asks to be excused for his non-appearance in Roslau and Dessau.
First printed in 1830, after the original, in Lindner's "Mittheilungen," vol. II, p. 42; then in the Erlangen edition, vol. 56, p. 206 and by De Wette-Seidemann, vol. VI, pp. 186 f.
2) Burkhardt notes: According to document, datirt Torgau, Wednesday after Ursula [Oct. 24] 1537, the fief was given to him for another year.
Letters from the year 1537. No. 2374 to 2377.
To the illustrious, highborn Prince and Lord, Lord John, Prince of Anhalt, Count of Ascanien and Lord of Bernburg, my gracious Lord.
G. u. Fried in Christo 2c. Sublime, highborn prince, gracious lord! That I might not have come this time, I ask, E. F. G. to be graciously excused. For it was not due to a lack of willingness and readiness of mind, but it could not have been, since I had undertaken this of my own accord, and was too anxious to appear at it before F. F. G. desired it of me, since my heart drove me to it. As soon as I can, I will not let it go. May God grant His grace, Amen. Hereby commanded by God. Monday after Bartholomew [Aug. 27] 1537 E. F. G. williger
Martinus Luther, D.
No. 2375.