person, and remain a favorable promoter and well-disposed friend: For which I—besides wishing you every desired well-being original: "selbstwehlenden Wohlfahrt"; literally "self-chosen welfare," a formal way of wishing that the patron receives exactly the type of good fortune he desires for himself. and blessed prosperity original: "Auffnehmens"; this refers to the "taking up" or advancement of one's status, health, and business affairs.—shall acknowledge and profess myself for as long as I live.

Of my Most Highly

Honored Patron’s Patron: In the 17th century, a patron was a person of high social standing who provided financial support or political protection to authors, artists, and publishers.

Thomas Matthias Götz.