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292 [Doc. 76 .
SWEDENBORG’S CORRESPONDENCE.
neighbourhood which was boiling hot. I objected, that he had
meant some of the springs abroad ; but he answered that it
was in the immediate neighbourhood ; this he repeated and
warranted . As it was some distance to this soldier, I did
not follow it up, but charged Dr. Hesselius 76 to do so, who
has not yet inquired about it. It may possibly be true, but
who has even heard of it at Upsal ?
With regard to the building (of the dock] at Carlscrona
it has not gone on altogether as expected; yet no doubt is
entertained that what was intended is still intended, although
there is some hitch about it.
Our dear father has not yet returned home; but he is ex
pected to -day or to -morrow , when we shall hear much news.
He seems to have been well received by His Majesty; he
dined with him three times, and preached before him on
the second Sunday in Advent; he also conversed with him
many times. He preached also at Malmö, when the people
nearly tore the church asunder. Upon his return to Lund he
conversed with the King again, and received orders to argue
his “ Shibboleth ” in a public disputation ; many opposed
it, but it nevertheless took place. It is not yet known how
it turned out, but we hope well. The King had Hjärne’s63
scurrilous publication against him, which our dear father
received from him as a loan. What ought to be done with
this Hjärne?63 Should he be allowed to make such a scan
dalous personal attack? If he had only attacked the subject
itself, and supported it with arguments — but he makes a
personal attack and uses [foul] language! I read through his
Chemistry, and found that he is but very little grounded in
the principles upon which chemistry is founded. Yet more
some other time.
With kind remembrances to sister Anna, I remain,
Your most faithful brother and servant,
EMAN. SWEDBERG .
53
Brunsbo, January 14, 1718.
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