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Letter from Litze to Reim, 1864-03-09

 Item
Identifier: S013.03.004.0197

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The bulk of these records consists of the correspondence recieved by the first four presidents of the Wisconsin Synod. The following men held the position and were elected pro-tempore:

Johannes Muehlhaeuser December 1849-June 1860

Johannes Bading June 1860-August 1863

Gotlieb Reim September 1863-June 1865

Wilhelm Striessguth June 1865 - June 1867

Johannes Bading June 1867 -June 1889.

The collection also consists of correspondence collected by from various personal collections as noted in Koehler's custodial history.

Dates

  • 1864-03-09

Conditions Governing Use

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Extent

From the Collection: 31 Box : 19 record cartons, 9 hollinger boxes, 3 cartons loose material.

Language of Materials

German

Abstract

Handwritten letter in German from Litze in Burlintgon, WI to Reim.

Related Materials

Koehler's Index: 850. 1864, March 9, sent from Burlington by Titze to Reim. Gemeinde wegen Baus einer Kirche in Ost und West gespalten. Synode soll nicht untersuchen, sondern die Ostseite den Prediger verweigern. Auf der Rückseite Brief von Moldehnke über Watertown. Spottbrief und Quertreibereien Bertrams bei Fischer (wohl Versammlungsort der Gegner).

(Congregation split into east and west over church building. Synod shall not investigate, but the east side shall deny the preacher. Letter from Moldehnke about Watertown on the reverse. Taunting letter and obstructions by Bertram at Fischer (probably meeting place of the opponents).)

Repository Details

Part of the TestR1 Repository

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