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William Short urges his brother to run for the Virginia General Assembly. 

A cousin of William Short informs him that an enslaved man has stolen money and fled to Europe.

William Short describes his upcoming trip to Europe and advises his brother on how to invest his money in real estate in Norfolk, Virginia.

William Short writes to a friend and former classmate, congratulating him on his marriage and discussing the institution.

A friend of William Short updates him on political, legal, and cultural events in Virginia and the backcounty, relays information about relations between Virginia and Maryland, and discusses British debt.

A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member writes to William Short, describing his travels in Europe and discussing sexual encounters.

A friend of William Short relays news from home and asks Short to compare France to Virginia.

A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member discusses his relationship with a married woman and news about acquaintances in common.

A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member discusses love, courtship and marriage, as well as his travel plans.

A friend of William Short relays news from home, including health issues, Virginia politics, and foreign relations, and he compares the culture of America with Europe.