HE AND HIS BROTHER BUILT HIGH TEMPERATURE FURNACES AND WERE THE FIRST TO USE THE ELECTRIC FURNACE IN THE PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM, CARBORUNDUM, SILICON, CALCIUM, CARBIDE, PHOSPHOROUS, AND VARIOUS ALLOYS. HERE IN HIS HANDWRITTEN LETTER TO ASHLEY T. COLE, HE TALKS ABOUT THE COWLES DESCENDANTS WHO CAME TO AMERICAIN IN 1636 AND THE REV. Cowles, on a card4.5 x 3.5, Jan 9. 1918, to Ashley T. Cole, by the American metallurgist, scientist, inventor, economist, who along with his brother, was a pioneer in the aluminum process and in electric smelting. He is credited with creating modern methods of producing aluminum. He established the Cowles Electric Smelting and Aluminum Co. And in England, the British Aluminum Co. His handwritten letter provides interesting family history, in full: John Cole of Hartford, also John Cole (Cowles) of Farmington, were of the congregation to whom Rev. Connecticut adapted this form of government and held to it. She refused to join as one of the thirteen original states till an agreement was reached that our government should fall in line with the teachings of Thomas Hooker. Religious liberty of thought started with Luther, political liberty to humanity with Hooker. The card is in fine condition, with minor age toning. This item has been authenticated and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by our parent company, History Makers Autographs. We financially stand behind our COA. Ask us about our PSA/DNA and JSA authentication guarantee. YES, WE DO OFFER A LAYAWAY PLAN. THIS IS AN ORIGINAL HAND SIGNED AUTOGRAPH. We do not sell reprints or facsimile autographs. This is our 38. We closed our retail galleries and no ware totally internet sales oriented. We are a long-time member of UACC #RD337, PADAH, and the Manuscript Society. Our collectibles make for fantastic additions to long standing collections, great starting points for new collectors looking for trusted authentic material, and make for a truly unique gifts for that special person in your life or corporate gift for a special client. History Makers Autographs offers one of the strongest guarantees available by any dealer. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of the document/artwork, without time limit, to the original purchaser. Every item we sell comes with a Certificate of Authenticity clearly stating this guarantee. International Buyers Please Note. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Other Collectible Autographs”. The seller is “stevnowli_0″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.