Carl Linnaeus, The Lapland Journey, translated by Peter Graves (Edinburgh: Lockharton Press, 1995), p. 61.

Västerbotten [1], 27/05/1732, ¶248:

I arrived at TEGSNӒSET in the evening. It belongs to the parish of Umeå, so the people have a considerable journey of 45 miles to get to church. To get there, they have to set off on Friday morning and are thus unable to attend except on the days of obligation and sometimes at Whitsun, Christmas and Easter. What would it cost to build a small church? The authorities have a responsibility before God in this matter! Timber for the purpose was provided in the days of the late Abraham Lidelius but has now rotted, for the clergy sometimes have their difficulties – not that they are particularly great.

  1. TEGSNÄSET arrival
  2. Umeå (mentioned only)