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Doc. 31.] BISHOP SWEDBERG TO ROSENADLER. 189
circulation of Swedish books ; and likewise inclined to show
to those across the sea that people live here. The late King,
Charles XII, gave me permission to import paper free of
duty. I sent the permission to the Exchequer-College, but
it did me no good, as I received no answer. And meanwhile
the printing-office at Skara was burnt. President Feif can
testify to the above. I have several works ready. But they
must lie, and after my death they will be used by woman-kind
to wrap cakes and pies. But one thing more. Chamberlain
Hans Hijerta is down here; he gave me to understand that
he is well-disposed towards your dear sister-in -law, Miss Behm.
I know nothing but good respecting him . Shall he declare
himself ?
Vale, saluta et porro fave.
J. SWEDBERG .
Brunsbo, October 23, 1724.
DOCUMENT 31.
TWENTY -FIRST LETTER*OF BISHOP SWEDBERG
TO JOHAN ROSENADLER .
Well-born Councillor of Chancery.
Most honoured Brother,
I find they are favourable to me in your College.
Let this be so, until God intervene with His powerful hand.
As I wrote you last, I sent to both their Majesties the original
letter of Charles XII, respecting a yearly exemption of 500
reams of paper from the payment of duty; a copy of it I
enclose herewith . So it goes when the authorities–. I can
assert upon oath that I never imported a hundred reams since
I began printing; and now several thousand reams are printed,
as may be seen at my house, where all my rooms are filled
* Bergius’ Collection, Vol. IV, pp. 47, 48.
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