Supplement of Further Original Writings Concerning the Illuminati

Dearest Marius! Marius was the secret name of Jacob Anton von Hertel, a high-ranking member and friend of Weishaupt.

I thank you infinitely for the books obtained for me at such a low price, for which the money will follow shortly.

Let Diomedes The secret alias of Marquis Constanzo von Costanzo, an important figure in the expansion of the Order. believe what he will: this change is currently necessary to finally make the matter a whole Weishaupt is likely referring to the ongoing "reform" or restructuring of the Order's degrees and hierarchy to ensure a more cohesive system.. It is also impossible for it to give him a poor impression of the matter—that we, as his former and previous superiors, have enough strength to become his subordinates. After all, he can do nothing without us, for we need only write to Epictetus The secret alias of another member, likely part of the inner circle or "Areopagus.".

And now, in the strictest confidence, a matter of my heart that robs me of all my peace, makes me incapable of everything, and drives me to despair. I am in danger of losing my honor and reputation, through which I was able to accomplish so much with our people. Just think, my 18.10.5.21.12.6.8.17.4.13. is 18.10.5.21.12.13.6.8.17. *) I have sent her for this purpose to Athens The Illuminati code name for Munich. to Euriphon The secret alias of Johann Georg Heinrich Feder, a philosopher and professor.,

*) according to the cipher cited in the first volume of the Original Writings of the Illuminati Order, this means: my sister-in-law is pregnant. This refers to a famous scandal where Weishaupt, a widower, impregnated his sister-in-law. Fearing the destruction of his moral authority and the Order's reputation, he desperately sought an abortion or a way to hide the pregnancy.