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William Nelson to William Short, 11 January 1785
Written By: Nelson, William, Jr.
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.
William Nelson to William Short, 13 May 1785
Written By: Nelson, William, Jr.
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.
Samuel Hardy to William Short, 14 June 1785
Written By: Hardy, Samuel
A mentor of William Short relays news from Virginia and America.
Fulwar Skipwith to William Short, 6 June 1786
Calendared Document - transcription not available
Written By: Skipwith, Fulwar
A cousin writes to William Short regarding some mutual financial matters, laments the tardiness of the mail, but indicates he is expecting letters and news from a ship recently arrived in Falmouth from the James River.
William Smith to William Short, 18 July 1786
Written By: Smith, William Stephens
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.

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