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William Short writes to a French land speculator in the United States about his travel across the Atlantic, his arrival in France, and first impressions and experiences of French life and language.

The agent for the United States in The Hague informs William Short that he has received the payment of the second semester of his salary amounting to $650. 

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short on 2 March 1787.

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short received on 2 March1787.

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information for Congress about the situation in the United Provinces and refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

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The agent for the United States in The Hague informs that the chargé d'affaires for the United Provinces and France, who is traveling to Paris, will be able to provide Short with reliable news about the Dutch and French republics and Dumas himself.

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The agent for the United States in The Hague warns William Short against the appointment of an American minister to the Dutch Republic.