To the Most-worthy, noble, and well-born Domina, Anna von Lymborch,Abbess of the highly-noble institution of Herford,our gracious Domina.
Grace and peace from our LOrd Jesus Christ. Most-worthy, gracious Domina!
We have written our thoughts to the worthy Lord of the Brothers of Herford wherein we have written with the greatest earnestness and given counsel that the city should not become an outside authority or exercise force. In addition we have written that the Fratres should have their own parish and preserve it; as E.G. (Your Grace) will perceive throughout our writings. We plead,however, herewith that E.G. as the authority
as she is inclined, assist in promoting peace on both sides to the praise and glory of God. To serve E.G. at all times we are willing .Dated at Wittenberg on the day after Domincae Jubilate (22 April) Anno 1532. E.G.'s willing Martinus Luther.
NOTE: There is a brief biography of Anna in the list of Princess-Abbess in the Herford cloister records.
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