1From Thomas Jefferson to James Mease, 9 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of the 1st. instant, informing me that at an election of officers of the American Philosophical Society, held at their hall on that day, they were pleased unanimously to elect me as their President for the ensuing year. I repeat, with great sensibility, my thanks to the Society for these continued proofs of their good will, and my constant regret that distance &...