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To Thomas Jefferson from John Williams, 2 January 1807

Sir The American Philosophical Societys Hall January 2 1807

At the annual Election of Officers of the american philosophical Society, held this day according to Law, you were unanimously re-elected their President.

In announcing this agreeable Event, the Judges of the Election cannot deny themselves the Pleasure of expressing their high Satisfaction at again seeing this dignified Station filled by a Character equally eminent for his Talents, and Zeal in promoting Science and usefull knowledge.

With profound Respect and Sincere Regard We have the honour to be Your devoted Servants

Jon Williams

C W Peale

Judges of the Election

DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.

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