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304 [Doc. 82.
SWEDENBORG’S CORRESPONDENCE.
with a great number of experiments; 5. Respecting a curve, the
secant of which forms right angles with it. I have sent this,
the figures and letterpress, to His Majesty. As soon as I
have an opportunity, I will send it over to you.
By the first opportunity I will also send it to Vice-Pre
sident Hjärne with a courteous, but at the same time decided,
letter, (warning him] to stop his impertinencies ; because it is
quite possible that some one may show up the puerilities and
shortcomings in scientific matters, which he himself has had the
daring to’publish. I will send you a copy of this letter some
other time.
Our dear father has made us a present of his share in
the mining property. I wish we may succeed in arriving at
an equitable arrangement. Brother Lars& is somewhat un
pleasant towards me. It would be well for him not to con
tinue in this course ; for it does not seem proper in a relative
that he should be more on the side of Ahlgren,* than on that
of his brother -in -law . Among all my brothers and relatives
there is not one who has entertained a kind feeling towards
me, except yourself; and in this I was confirmed by a letter
which my brother wrote to my father about my journey
abroad. If I can in any way show a due sense of gratitude,
I will always do so. Brother Unge does not hold his hands
away from any one ; at least he has estranged from me my
dear father’s and my dear mother’s affections for the last four
years ; still this will probably not be to his advantage.
His Majesty will probably go to Wenersborg, at the close
of the month, to inspect the army. I will see if I cannot get
leave to follow (the army] to Norway. If I can be of any
service there to my brothers and sisters, it will be the greatest
pleasure to me. I remain
Your most faithful servant,
EMANUEL SWEDBERG.
Brunsbo, October, 1718.
* Respecting Jonas Ahlgren, see Document 78.
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