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Doc. 105.] 343
BENZELIUS TO SWEDENBORG .
cannot be found in all Europe. He will either become a
very rich, or a very poor man . He travels about over half
the world, in order to examine machines and inventions. I
should like you to tell me what sentence has been passed
on the false King Charles XII, and whether it is true
that the Emperor has died in Moscow, or not. If there is
any other news in Stockholm, I wish you would let me know.
Remember me kindly to brother Benzelstierna8 and sister
Hedwig. 5 I remain, most honoured and dear brother,
Your most obedient servant,
JESPER SWEDENBORG.
Brunsbo, February 26, 1725.
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DOCUMENT 105.
BENZELIUS TO SWEDENBORG. *
To Assessor E. SWEDENBORG.
My most honoured and dear brother,
I acknowledge with all due respect the favour
which you have shown towards my Ericus,58 and which he has
received in so many ways from you in Stockholm, both by
instruction in physics and mathematics, and more recently by a
new present. I wish you would restrain yourself a little in
this respect, especially at the present time, when expenses
are so great and pressing with severity.
A good friend has translated your calculation respecting
the well-known ättebackan (genealogical tree?), so that this
may be introduced into the Acta. He made the calculation
from a conical figure, although you made it from an oval.
Should any thing require to be noted respecting his calcu
lation, I await your orders, and remain, my dear brother,
Your most faithful brother and servant,
E. BENZELIUS.
Upsal, July 13, 1725.
* “ Bergius’ Collection ," Vol. XIV , p. 290.
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