Intercession for Georg Niederland from Salzungen.
According to the original in the Weimar Archives, Reg. Mm, fol. 61 b. N. 9, printed by Burkhardt, p. 317. - Melanchthon, the university and the visitators were also in favor of him.
God and peace in Christ. Most noble, highborn prince, most gracious lord! I have been approached so often by this Georg Nidderland, son of a citizen of Salzungen, that I must write to E. C. F. G. at last. "He is here in the studio, and can not get himself promoted, because his parents do not have the property. However, he has previously written to E. C. F. G. about a fief he owns, Werner von Reckenrot, on which he should have confidence, as can be heard from Er Just Menius' writing, enclosed here. For this reason, I request that the C. F. G. graciously show themselves to do as much as is possible, because the C. F. G. themselves know all too well that young people have to be raised up for the preaching ministry, due to the great shortage now and then. Christ, our dear Lord, be with E.C.F.G. forever, Amen. On the last of January 1539.
E. C. F. G.
subservient
Martin Luther, Dr.
No. 2502.