Although of little importance as a research mathematician, William Jones is well known to historians of mathematics since he corresponded with many 17th century mathematicians, including Newton .
Kahit ng maliit na kahalagahan bilang isang pananaliksik dalubbilang, William Jones ay kilala din sa mga historians ng matematika dahil siya corresponded na may maraming mga ika-17 siglo mathematicians, kasama na ang Newton.