This letter was acclaimed by Wilfrid Voynich as one of the historical evidences to Manuscript Voynich, which is attached to the front cover when it purchased by him from Villa Mondragone 1912. The original letter had been written in Latin language. Thanks to Philip Neal who did translate it to us in English.
Reverend and Distinguished Sir, Father in Christ:
This book, bequeathed to me by an intimate friend, I destined for you, my very dear Athanasius, as soon as it came into my possession, for i was convinced that it could be read by no one except yourself.
The former owner of this book asked your opinion by letter, copying and sending you a portion of the book from which he believed you would be able to read the remainder, but he at that time refused to send the book itself. To its deciphering he devoted unflagging toil, as is apparent from attempts of his which I send you herewith, and he relinquished hope only with his life. But his toil was in vain, for such Sphinxes as these obey no one but their master, Kircher. Accept now this token, such as it is and long overdue thought it be, of my affection for you, and burst through its bars, if there are any, with your wonted success.
Dr. Raphael, a tutor in the Bohemian language to Ferdinand III, then King of Bohemia, told me the said book belonged to the Emperor Rudolph and that he presented to the bearer who brought him the book 600 ducats. He believed the author was Roger Bacon, the Englishman. On this point I suspend judgement; it is your place to define for us what view we should take thereon, to whose favor and kindness I unservedly commit myself and remain.
At the command of your Reverence,
Joannes Marcus Marci of Cronland
Prague, 19th August, 1665(or 1666(*))
(*) It's still undefined nowadays whether the last number was "5" or "6", for they looks like unclearly pseudo-6.
I also do translate this letter to Indonesian language by myself, that you can check this out here.
(source: wikipedia.com)
See also:
Voynich Manuscript: Encrypted book, The Lost World Codex or...Totally a Hoax?
My Own Perspective About How to Unveil The Mystery Behind Voynich Manuscript
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