Published by Founders Online.
Published by Founders Online.
A friend informs that he has taken care of William Short's business, encloses a letter from his brother Peyton, and discusses cost of living in Europe, his difficult financial situation, and legal issues between him and his wife.
The second half of this letter is published by Founders Online in Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1784.
A friend of William Short relays news from home and asks Short to compare France to Virginia.
William Short's uncle sends news from Virginia and tells him he hopes to travel to Europe soon.