The Icelandic Canadian - 01.06.2005, Síða 38

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
Vol. 59 #4
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New Iceland, but there is still plenty of
time to discuss our future enterprises and
decide where to settle together. Personally,
I would rather not make a definite decision
yet. News from the “Loyalists” territory
tells me that their land is good, and I
believe that I shall urge my people to move
there, i.e. those who want to live off the
land. I don't consider myself obligated to
go with them. You asked me to buy some
land for you next to mine once I decided
where to settle after leaving New Iceland.
Well, neither have I moved away nor have
I decided where to settle, so instead of buy-
ing land I have put your money to use for
myself - what self-interest! Please, forgive
me for my uncivilized manners. Having
your money invested for a while helps me a
lot, and I am capable of paying you inter-
est, but if you need it or if you want to use
it in one way or another, it is yours imme-
diately. Your money amounts to some
$130.00.
My wife and I think of you often, and
we ask God to support you in your fight
against Rev. Bjarni's illness. God bless you
now and forever.
Even though this letter has become
long enough, it seems insignificant when
compared to the letters from you. Your let-
ters are always so warm and enlightening.
Pardon my not writing in detail. Hoping
to be able to stay at home, I promise to
send you a letter on each mail boat.
Can you describe for me the ritual of
provisional christening? I believe that peo-
ple here want me to serve as their minister.
I wish I had the ability to preach and pray
and enlighten people, but, alas, I cannot do
this. Not only am I lacking in education
and spirituality, but I also lack the courage
and determination. My spiritual poverty
makes me both sad and embarrassed. If I
only were close to you, dear friends, listen-
ing to you talking about our Heavenly
Father and our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
My wife sends her very best wishes
and thanks you for your cordiality. I,
myself, wish that God bless you now and
forever.
Your friend,
Fridjon Fredriksson