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Doc. 61.] SWEDENBORG TO ERICUS BENZELIUS. 263
lost all energy and desire to follow up so clever a design, as the
one you pointed out to them of the building of an astronomical
observatory. It is a fatality with mathematicians that they
remain mostly in theory. I have thought, that it would be a
profitable thing if to ten mathematicians there was added one
thoroughly practical man , by whom the others could be led to
market; in which case this one man would gain more renown and
be of more use than all the ten together. If I can be of any
use in carrying out this design, I shall spare no labour.
With regard to the Esbergs69 I improved an opportunity,and
spoke to my father in their behalf; but he seeks to evade my re
quest by all sorts of means, on account of their relationship — for
if any suspicion should arise that they obtained any favour by
their relationship, he thinks, that they would be deprived of it
again. Still, I believe, that gradually he may be brought to the
point ; I will not fail to solicit him about it from time to time.
If an opportunity for sending to Stockholm occurs, the first
volume of Sturm’s “ Mathesis juvenilis” might be bought, and
sent to Magister Rhyzelius. I have his copy down here,
and he has several times asked me for it.
Will no one take upon himself the expense of publishing
Pålhammar’s "Second Basis of Wisdom?" it may perhaps
be rather too expensive for me. Still, I believe, that the
sale will pay for the work; if there is no one, I must keep
my word, and bear the expenses myself.
From the little camera obscura which you had the kindness
to send me, I have already learned perspective drawing to
my own satisfaction. I have practised on churches, houses,
etc.; if I were among the lifting machines in Fahlun, or
elsewhere, I could make drawings of them , as well as any
one else, by means of this little instrument.
Sister Caisa (Catherine) 3 has increased the world and
our family; she has had a little daughter, at whose baptism
I was a witness the day before yesterday.
A thousand kind remembrances to sister Anna5 and little
brother Eric ;58 I remain, most honoured and dear brother,
Your most faithful brother and servant,
EMAN. SWEDBERG .
Brunsbo, Promotion day ( June 12 ?], 1716.
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