to the learned and blessed man, Heinrich Scholl, teacher of the youth in Eisenach, his friend.
Grace and peace in the LOrd! I, my dear Heinrich, recognze well that it is the envy of your citizenx, or rather that of the devil who thus afflict you. However, I maintain that as the matter has been postponed this year and drawn out so it will continue and be even further drawn out. They have not achieved anything with us through their appeal and neither will they bring about anything that will cause us to send another there. Also Philip does not think that another should take your place but rather you should continue. For this reason you should stay and carry on with your office. Further regarding your license to brew (Bierloos-beer), which is a worldly matter, you may continue to exercise your right. If they continue to trouble you you may complain to our Prince and, if you wish, you may add at the same time that it is the opinion of Philip and myself that you are a sufficiently gifted teacher for the school and meanwhile perhaps the envy could moderate. If they absolutely want to continue it may be considered that you should yield and change your place. We will cooperate as much as we can thereto. Christ grant that that will not be necessary; in Him be it well with you. The 12 of January 1531. Martin Luther.
NOTES: After 6 years of faithfully holding the school-office, Scholl had to leave in June of 1532.
Maybe the brew was bad. Heard that Marktl, the hometown of Benedict XVI,put out a Pope beer, with a free bottle for every visitor.
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