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Doc. 58.] SWEDENBORG TO ERICUS BENZELIUS. 253
about them beforehand, so that nothing unripe may see
daylight, and foreigners may find no occasion for criticis
ing, but may be able to see the subject in its true connection.
If you find it necessary to introduce this experiment in the
next number, its application to the earth and the planets may
be excluded, and it may be promised for the number following.
A little time ago I received a letter from His Majesty, in
structing me to travel to Carlscrona, * on account of some
,*
work that is to be done there. How long I shall have to stay
there I do not know, nor will the journey be undertaken for
several weeks in consequence of some obstacles. I remain,
most worthy Librarian,
Your most obedient servant,
CHRISTOPH POLHAMMAR.
Fahlun, March 8, 1716.
DOCUMENT 58.
SWEDENBORG TO ERICUS BENZELIUS. +
Most honoured friend and brother,
The last post brought me your very welcome
letter of the 12th of March. I am glad to hear that Assessor
Polhammar has kindly sent to Upsal his paper for this or the
following month. I should like very much to know the general
tenor of his observations : for I admit that I have been too
much in a hurry with it, inasmuch as I was travelling at the
time, and my thoughts were distracted by other occupations
and amusements. Further, it is not at all easy to put
another’s thoughts on paper, so as to agree fully with his own
ideas. Still, when I have some leisure again, I will de
vote more time and industry to it, and will send it to him
in good time, although it will be in small portions.
* The chief naval station in Sweden.
+ Benzelius’ Collection, Vol. XL, No. 115. See an English translation in
Mr. White’s “ New Churchman,” May, 1856, p. 53, Letter 5.
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