Luther informs him that Matthias Flacius has received a letter from him to the brothers in Venice and asks him, since Flacius is on his way to Venice, to give him a letter as well.
Printed in Strobel's Miscell. vol. I, p. 168; in Strobel- Ranner, p. 317 and in De Wette, vol. V, p. 564.
Grace and peace! This Matthias Illyricus 1) has received from me the letters to the brothers in Italy, which you have so often requested from me; the man is very well known to our people and of great reliability. But I instructed him that he should go to you and inform you that I had written and fulfilled my promise; at the same time, if you also want to write to them, because they complain about the dishonesty and greed of the booksellers. Therefore, I reminded them that they should turn to you in this matter, since you could send them the books they wanted through your compatriots. For Matthias goes straight to them, as you will hear. I give thanks for the glasses sent and for the loan. Pray for me that the Lord will call me at a good hour. My Käthe sends you her love. June 13, 1543.
No. 3021.