Luther tells him that he now has to postpone the answer to Schott's letter, but that he will answer. (Compare No. 2546.)
From a poor copy in the Coburg House and State Archives printed by Burkhardt, p. 327.
G.u. F. Gestrenger, Ehrenfester, dear Lord and friend! I must spare the answer to your letter now, because we are overloaded here, also with church matters in H[erzog] Henrich's principality, to whom I also have to write. Because I have always heard about your letter
1) and which will not end for a short time: but be patient, I will answer. Now commanded by God and forever. Monday after Margaret [July 14] 1539.
Martinus Luther.
No. 2560.