(Regest.)
Detailed answer to Luther's letter of July 24 (No. 2693), in which he explains the excitement of his previous letter.
1) About one line is missing here. It would probably like to be completed like this: Grace and peace in Christ. My dear Käthe! Ew. Gnaden etc.
Luther apologizes for his letter, promises not to publish the Rathschlag without the utmost necessity, but still, after the misgivings of the Saxon councilors, refuses to deny the matter. He has full confidence in Luther and believes that a personal discussion will soon lead to an understanding.
Printed in Lenz, Briefwechsel, vol. I, p. 385. The above regest in Kolde, Analecta p. 365.
No. 2696.