Cranmer sent a personal letter urging him to take the offer .
Both Henry VIII and Cranmer had previously failed to convince Melanchthon to come ; this time the council made a serious effort by sending him an advance to cover his travel expenses .
Cranmer sent a personal letter urging Cranmer to take the offer .
Both Henry VIII and Cranmer had previously failed to convince Melanchthon to come ; this time the council made a serious effort by sending him an advance to cover his travel expenses .