Title
[Document, 1819 June 06]
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Name
Jay, Peter A. (Peter Augustus), 1776-1843 (Author)
Hare, Dr. (Addressee)
Format
correspondence
Digital Project
Papers of John Jay
Date
June 06, 1819
Language
English
Physical Description
2 pages
Subjects
United States--History--1783-1865; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
Thanks him for the pamphlets, particularly that on the Calorimotor. His previous acquaintance with the physical sciences has convinced him of their extensive utility, and gratitude is due to those who increase our knowledge about them. The first discovery concerning Galvanism was its effects on the nerves of animals, which however furnished no theory to explain its phenomena. If Hare establishes affinity between heat and Galvanism he will throw light on an obscure subject in natural philosophy by proving the material nature of both agents. This may lead to discoveries of as much consequence as the lightening rod. Suggests that the word Calorimotor is too much like Calorimeter; perhaps another term could be used.
Identifier
columbia.jay.10048