Grabau, J. A. A. (Johannes Andreas August), 1804-1879

Scope and Contents f.1 Correspondence 1840-1866 The folder of correspondence, arranged chronologically, includes official correspondence from Grabau to the Missouri Saxons, especially to Walther and Loeber, regarding the Buffalo Synod’s doctrine of the ministry and the activities of E. M. Bürger and other Missouri pastors. Included are copies of Grabau’s 1840 Hirtenbrief, the 1843 response of the Saxons, and Grabau’s 1844 defense of his position, signed by Grabau and Krause. Also included are...