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524 SWEDENBORG IN THE HOUSE OF NOBLES. [Doc. 184.
to some errors committed against the fundamental laws, against
truth and justice, no better opportunity could be given, than
will be afforded to you by myself; but if your honour should
suffer as much in this undertaking, as, in a sufficiently pal
pable manner even at the expense of truth, you have sought
to tarnish mine, which you have done in the remarks enclos
ed to me, I must beg you not to lay the blame of it on me.
Whichever channel, however, you may seek for our controversy,
whether you choose the Houses of the Diet or the press, I am
ready for either (ad utrumque paratus). Meanwhile I can
not regard it otherwise than as a mere matter of politeness
that you have chosen to communicate your remarks to me, and
I cannot think it has been your intention that I should ex
plain myself to you in a similar manner ; this is plainly im
possible : for as the purpose of your criticisms is no doubt
to enlighten the Houses of the Diet and our fellow -citizens on
the subject of my errors, that purpose can only be realized by
making your remarks public through the press—inasmuch as
the supposed errors are also printed.
Meanwhile I desire you to remain assured, that neither
the censor nor I will allow the charge to be brought against
us, either in public or in private, of having written against the
fundamental laws. We repudiate the charge, as a charge of
treason, which could be expiated only by the loss of life,
honour, and possessions. I remain, well-born Assessor,
Your most obedient servant,
NORDENCRANTZ.
Stockholm , February 1, 1761.
[The reply of Nordencrantz, the Councillor of Commerce,
upon Swedenborg’s memorial read before the several Houses
of the Diet on Jan. 12, 1761, was placed in due time before
these Houses, while Swedenborg was out of town. Upon his
return he read the following memorandum in the House of
Nobles :)
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