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1865 March 19 . Otto Wettstein ALS to [Joseph Burrell] Treat; Rochelle, Illinois.

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Abstract:
Interested in Treat’s religious opinions because of his expertise in the subject. Refers to recipient no longer publishing in the Investigator, wondering if it is due to censorship of his radical ideas. Wonders if Treat read the previous paper, which featured a discussion of "Materialism etc., vs. Spiritualism etc." Describes A. B. Childs’ spiritual doctrine Whatever Is, Is Right as very shallow and compares it to that of G. W. Lewis, who attempts to "prove his spiritualism by disproving (?) the existence of matter or at least disputing the power in man to recognize the same!!!" Mentions a lecture from Mrs. Bullene, a medium, who claimed to connect with inhabitants of other planets while in the spirit world. "Venus! & were a beautiful feminine intellectual race!!! What do you think of this Friend Treat? There’s hope for old Bachelors yet!" "There are other points I should like to dwell upon, but my wife is urging with all the tenacity of her sex! – Come to bed!" Ends the letter with "United we stand! Divided we fall!"
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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05