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DOCUMENT 38.
POLHEM14 TO ERICUS BENZELIUS. *
My very kind friend and well-wisher,
Some time ago I had the honour of receiving
from the Right Reverend Bishop Swedberg a distinguished
letter, in which he expressed a desire that his son might
live for some time with me in my humble dwelling; but, for
special reasons, I was obliged to give a negative answer .
Since that time the pastor of Husby, on the strength of an
additional letter from you on the same subject, has renewed
this application and request, showing me at the same time
your letter ; for which I have every cause to express to
you my sincere gratitude, for the good opinion and judgment
you were pleased to express respecting my unworthy self.
With regard to young Mr. Swedberg, I must confess
I was extremely well pleased that he came here, like the
others, of his own accord, and without first making any con
ditions; and as we were pleased and satisfied with one another,
his desire could be gratified without any difficulty; especially
when I found him able to assist me in the mechanical under
taking which I have in hand, and in making the necessary
experiments ; in this matter I am more indebted to him ,
than he is to me. Moreover, I value more highly a quick
and intelligent person, with whom I can enjoy the dis
cussion of subjects on which I possess some little knowledge,
than I do a few weeks’ board and lodging. But, in addition
* Benzelius’ Collection, Vol. III, No. 101.
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