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force and virtue of ele&ricity in rheumatic or fpaf- 
modic diforders. Certainly it is worth while to make 
further experiments to afcertain its ufe in medicine, 
as well as in philofophy. The Swedifh experiments 
made by Dr. Zetzell, (as related in the Gentleman's 
Magazine , i7ff, p. 314.) directed me to the trial 
of it in this cafe, wherein I have the pleafure to fee 
an admirable agreement in the effect here and in 
Sweden. As fuch therefore I fend this account to you, 
which, if you think it may be of ufe, you are at li- 
berty to communicate to the gentlemen of your 
Society, for whom I have a great efteem, and thou Id 
be glad to hear, at your leifure, from you, what new 
difcoveries have been made by any of you this win- 
ter, in any of the arts or fciences. I mud: now beg 
leave to conclude with fubfcribing myfelf, 
Dear Sir, 
Your very obedient humble fervanr, 
Cheney Hart. 
LXXX 1 V. 
