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252 SWEDENBORG’S CORRESPONDENCE. [Doc. 57.
considerable size, although its beginning appears so small
and simple.
Some time ago Mr. Swedberg was at my house, when I
became acquainted with his readiness of resources and with his
other good qualities, so that I am still more willing he should
bring to light my small amount of learning, inasmuch as, on
account of his knowledge in mathematics, he is quite ready
and able for it.
His letter does not indicate where and when it was
written. I commend myself to your former favour and friend
ship; and remain, most worthy and most learned librarian,
Your most obedient servant,
CHRISTOPH POLHAMMAR.
Stiernsund, March 6, 1716.
DOCUMENT 57..
POLHEM TO ERICUS BENZELIUS. *
2
Most worthy and most learned Librarian,
Most respected friend,
On my way to Fahlun I was thinking whether
something in Mr. Swedberg’s publication ought not to be
altered, viz. whether in place of saying, “ that which describes
the use of the Blankstöts’ work," it might not be better to
say : “The use of this work is as follows,” &c. [Here follows a
long extract from Dædalus, part ii].
The experiment about the swinging ball under the water,
together with its application to the motion of the earth and
planets, involves several difficulties, which ought to be ex
plained at the same time, but which cannot be done on this occa
sion; it would therefore be better to exclude it for the present,
and everything else belonging to it. Whenever any of my
experiments or theories are introduced I should like to know
* Polhem’s MSS. in the Benzelius Collection at Linköping, p . 351.
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