Luther recommends the successor of the deposed pastor Glatz in Orlamünde, Liborius, to Burkhard's protection.
Manuscript in Aurifaber, vol. III, p. 249. From the Schmid collection at Helmstädt in Schütze, vol. III, p. 63 and in De Wette, vol. V, p. 103.
To the highly famous man, Mr. Franz Burkhard, Vice Chancellor of Saxony, his extremely dear godfather 2c.
Grace and peace in Christ! Werther Vice-Chancellor Franz, I commend this letter of Lord Liborius, pastor of Orlamünde, to your loyalty, so that it may be handed over to the most Serene Prince. For today I have already showered His Serene Highness with two other letters. I don't know what Herr Glatz may think; perhaps he will be persuaded by un
1) Burkhardt remarks on the factual situation: J. Semler the A. was a deserving mining master, formerly in Danish, now in Saxon service, who had dug the famous "Semlerstollen" on the Schneeberg, and who asked for intercession that, considered "what he had suffered in the feud of the kings of Denmark, and what he was owed by the people under the counts of Mansfeld and Botho von Stollberg, may be paid". The requested letters of intercession bear the date of Tuesday after Estomihi [March 5, 1538], Thursday after Johannis Bapt [June 26] 1539.
2) Omitted by Luther; Burkhardt added it.
He may be so arrogant that he dares to challenge the agreement, which is confirmed by such strong witnesses and the proper authority, unless he is burdened by some sins of his past administration. You do, I ask, as much as you can, and as I have confidence, you will work so that the very good man of this Glatz does not suffer ridicule and harm. Fare well in Christ with all your own. 1538, March 2. Yours, Martin Luther.
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