Pandora: The Noblest Gift of God

earnest request: that you would graciously and kindly accept this beautiful maiden Pandora, and be her Epimetheus, so that she does not fall into a den of murderers in this time, when there is almost no trust left, even among close friends. I also ask from the bottom of my heart that you will continue to support me and my studia Medica medical studies, as you have done until now.

If you do this, as I have no doubt you will, you will find me obligated to you for the rest of my life. I hereby faithfully commend you to God’s protection. In Basel, the first of September, Anno 1588.