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

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

A college friend describes his health problems on his journey from Lyon to Amsterdam.

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 from college informs William Short of his arrival in Paris and his plans while in Europe.

A physician friend informs Short of Dr. James Lyons' return to the United States, discusses the medical profession and events in Virginia.

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 offers condolences to a friend upon the death of a loved one, approves of his travel plans to help him deal with the grief, and invites him to Europe if he can manage.

William Short writes to the secretary to the American legation in London, discussing personal matters, domestic changes in Thomas Jefferson's household, friendships, and his feelings regarding America.