#1752-To Lazarus Spengler in Nuernberg

To the honorable and forward-looking Herr Lazarus Spengler, syndico of the city of Nuernberg, my favored Herr and Friend.
Grace and peace in Christ. Honorable, progressive, dear Herr and Friend! Laurentius Strauch has appealed to me that as he now receives a small stipend from the honorable Council in Nuernberg that I would request for him whether he might have something more as his stipend will expire on Easter. I have so often wearied the dear lords at Nuernberg that I am almost shy to request something further. Since you are the one who otherwise steps out of many puddles I have good confidence to put this on you also; in a completely friendly way I request that you would represent my person and if it can be done to be helpful and beneficial to the above-named Strauch
as you know well how to do this or leave it undone. Herewith be to God commended. In a hurry and weak more at another time as you desire. On the 15th or January 1531. Mart.Luther.
NOTE: lassen may mean several things - like permit, allowing, or doing nothing, I think. I have chosen the latter as the first part is covered "you know how to do this" and so perhaps "not doing it" is meant in the second half of the sentence. Some of you experts might have a more enlightened translation.