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64 DOCUMENTS CONCERNING SWEDENBORG.
consisted of bishops and professors,) found the matter
quite different from what bishop Filenius had represented
it they terminated it in my favour, and, in their report to
the order, expressed themselves in regard to myself very
handsomely and reasonably. But thus far bishop File
nius prevailed, that a memorial should be presented to
his majesty and council, that the chancellor of justice
might appease the troubles arisen at Gottenburg. In
consequence of this, a letter was addressed by the chan
cellor to the consistories, to desire their opinion ; and this
occasioned the subject to be afterwards agitated in the
chamber of council for two days ; and it was then I pre
sented the memorial annexed, which has also been dis
cussed, and concluded in such a manner, that the chan
cellor of justice wrote to the consistory of Gottenburg,
which is not against me, and the particulars of which I
shall at another time communicate. I knew nothing of
all this, whilst it was agitating ; but, enjoying the calm
in my chamber, I let the storm rage without as much as
it pleased ; for it was agreed both at the diet, and in the
council, not to touch my person. I send you the inclosed
copy, which I have also presented to the council, in order
that it may be communicated to the Counts Bernstorff and
Thott, whereby they may see the state of affairs, lest the
printed protocols of Gottenburg, which are filled with
invectives, should operate against the good opinion they
before had of me. If the inclosed could also be trans
lated into German, and printed in Hamburgh, it would
give me pleasure. In the month of June next, I intend
to set out for Amsterdam, where I am to publish the
Universal Theology of the New Church. If the ship
then remains some time off Elsineur, I shall have the
pleasure of coming to your house, to wish yourself, your
dear lady and children, all possible happiness.-I remain,
in all affection, familiarity and friendship, Sir, your most
obedient servant,
"EMANUEL SWEDENBORG.
"Stockholm, May 1st, 1770."
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