1To Thomas Jefferson from Felix Pascalis Ouviere, 11 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is the Gratifying duty of the members of the Linnean Society of Paris, to unite once a year at least, on the Anniversary Birth day of their titular Sage, to exchange useful knowledge and to commune sentiments on subjects of they natural Sciences which they cherish. In the approaching Celebration of the auspicious day (May 24) by the Newyork Branch Society, we could not fail inviting you,...