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Doc. 90.] 319
SWEDENBORG TO BENZELIUS.
fluid contained in the membrane ; in order that this tremu
lation may spread, the membranes require to be in a state of
tension with the hard substances, as well as with the blood
vessels : for in such a case all the lymphatic vessels, or the
vessels of the nervous fluid, lie in the membranes in their
proper order, and exert a pressure upon their contiguous parts
in an instant, just like any other fluid, and they thus com
municate a trembling motion to the membranes, and also to
their bones ; so that almost the whole body is brought into a
state of subtle co-tremulation, which causes sensation. I pre
sume that Messrs. the Academicians are so reasonable, as to
set aside childish prejudices, and oppose reasons to reasons,
so as to see on which side is the greatest weight. But more
some other time. I remain, most honoured and dear brother,
Your most obedient servant,
EMAN. SWEDENBORG.
Stockholm, February 24, 1720.
DOCUMENT 90.
SWEDENBORG TO BENZELIUS. **
Most honoured and dear Brother,
I send you now the continuation of the pre
ceding part. I wish much that it may gain the approval of
the learned who are concerned in the subject; but as I am
doubtful of this, I will allow some interval to elapse, that I may
meanwhile learn, what objections may be raised to it: for if
any one entertains an opposite opinion, the best arguments
may be thrown away ; in preconceived opinions every one is
almost totally blind ; still I will with all my heart leave to
your good pleasure, and to the service of the public, anything
that may be demanded. Care must be taken, not to draw
down upon oneself the anathemas of the learned, on account
* “Benzelius’ Collection ," Vol. XL, No. 144.
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