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A friend informs that he has taken care of William Short's business, encloses a letter from his brother Peyton, and discusses cost of living in Europe, his difficult financial situation, and legal issues between him and his wife.
The second half of this letter is published by Founders Online in Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1784.
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Reel 1, Papers of WS, LOC
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Philip Mazzei to William Short, 8 December 1784. The Papers of William Short digital edition, eds. Monica Henry and Marty D. Matthews. Columbia: University of South Carolina, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Institute for Southern Studies, 2026.
Philip Mazzei to William Short, 8 December 1784. The Papers of William Short digital edition, eds. Monica Henry and Marty D. Matthews. Columbia: University of South Carolina, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Institute for Southern Studies, 2026.