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Doc. 60.] 259
SWEDENBORG TO ERICUS BENZELIUS.
already drawn properly engraved on copper. I have not used
any algebra in it, as I find that algebraical formulæ are not
liked; still, I deduced the proportions, and other similar
matters, by means of it.
I do not know whether Dr. Roberg can be persuaded to
engrave this on copper; the pump is already engraved, as you
may see. Aveln makes very bad letters and figures, of which
there is a large number. I am willing to pay as much at
Upsal, as I do to Aveln ; and I hope it will come out there
much neater.
With regard to the second proposition, I thought I might
prevail upon you to exercise your imagination and prudence
in such a manner, as to propose to me something more
plausible; the chief objections, however, are these : 1st. That
no vacancy exists in the College of Commerce for any ordi
narius; 2ndly. That it might happen, that in such a caseAssessor
Pålhammar would resign his office. I cannot myself say any
thing on this subject, lest it might be looked upon in an
unfriendly manner; but if by any means whatsoever his assent
be obtained, I should then make every exertion to secure
the position. In this matter, I rely principally upon you,
who have hitherto shown me so much kindness, which I en
treat you to continue.
I thank you for the trouble you took in the publication.
I wish to know whether you have received Pålhammar’s paper
which S. Håkan took with him ; I had intended to take care
of it myself, as I had promised. I am very glad that the
paper on the rotation in water has been left out ; especially,
as I was in too great a hurry with the preceding numbers.
I hope, however, that an improvement has taken place in what
I send you now.
I have inquired about Theophrastus.* The widow says
that it is not entered in the late Mr. Kelberg’s book ; but
she has 14 copies still remaining, so it seems that 12 copies
have been sold. The money for these is subject to your
order at the widow’s ; she desires, however, to see Kelberg’s
acknowledgment, to ascertain whether there were so many copies
* See note in Document 59.
17*
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