Luther thanks her for giving Joh. Faber to the city of Brettin as pastor.
Handwritten in Cod. chart. Goth. 451.1. printed in the Leipzig Supplement, p. 105, no. 197; in Walch, vol. XXI, 491; in De Wette, vol. V, p. 630 and in the Erlangen edition, vol. 56, p. 84.
The "most illustrious", highborn princess and wives, wives Elisabeth, born of royal stock in Denmark, Margravine of Brandenburg, Electress, widow, my most gracious wives and godmother.
Grace and peace. Most Serene, Highborn Princess, Most Gracious Lady and Dear Godfather! I was very pleased to hear from E. C. F. G.'s writing that you have so willingly, indeed graciously, allowed and given way to Mr. Johann Faber 3) of the city of Prettin to become a pastor. E. C. F. G. have done a good work in this; because he was previously known there, and also received thanks, I hope that he will bear fruit, and that God will give his blessing to it. I am obliged and willing to serve E. C. F. G.. The dear God and Father of our Lord and Savior JEsu Christ be with E. C. F. G. always, Amen. Sunday after Dorothea [10 Feb.] 1544.
Martinus Luther.
No. 3096.