Luther reports that again a small postponement of his journey to Amsdorf must take place.
The original is in Cod. Seidel. at Dresden. Printed by Schütze, Vol. I, p. 308 and by De Wette, Vol. V, p. 659. German by Walch, Vol. XXI, 1536.
To the venerable father in Christ, Mr. Nicolaus, the right bishop of the church at Naumburg, his superior who is highly honored in the Lord.
Grace and peace! It is not necessary, my reverend father in the Lord, that horsemen be sent. I have decided to go through the territory of our prince, namely via Grimma and Borna. Now, if from Borna (for my little estate "Zielsdorf" is very close to it) the journey should go all the way to Zeitz through the [lands of the] von Pflug, I will notify you fully from the place. I wanted to travel to Exaudi last Monday, but the graduation of those to be doctored in the same week came in between. So I am forced to change my intention; but I will travel in any case, as secretly as it is possible, on Whit Wednesday, because my health, at my age and in the present time, gives me good prospects. Farewell and pray, I beg you, that this journey, so highly desired by me, will not be disturbed again.
"Friday" after Ascension [May 23]. And I have not told anyone this intention of mine, nor will I tell anyone, nor will you tell anyone of yours. Again, be well in the Lord. 1544.
Your Honor
Martin Luther.
No. 3118a.