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A fellow Virginian informs William Short that he has gotten married and discusses Congress moving from Trenton, social events in Richmond, and news about mutual acquaintances.

A Virginia politician wonders if Short will return to America in time to replace him or James Monroe in their positions on the Virginia Council of State, and he informs Short that Judge Bartholomew Dandridge died and was replaced on the Virginia General Court by Henry Tazewell.

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 in Virginia writes to William Short expressing disappointment at not having heard from him recently, updates him on various local, state and national events, and in a postscript describes an injury he has suffered.

William Short writes to an unknown person and describes events in Europe and Virginia, including his hopes for the abolition of slavery. This incomplete letter is perhaps the first instance of Short expressing his hopes for an end to slavery.

A physician friend discusses social and political events in Virginia and inquires about William Short adapting to life in France. 

A friend in Virginia writes to Short lamenting the irregularity of their correspondence and discussing recent events in the state.

Published by the Papers of James Monroe.

The secretary to the American legation in London writes to William Short, discussing political conditions, offering advice, and describing his concerns and hopes for America's future.

William Short writes to the secretary of the American legation in London, discussing friendship, love, and life in Paris, as well as recent events in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.