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Epitaphs of Short's parents. His father William Short died in November 1782 and his mother Elizabeth Skipwith in September 1771.

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 and fellow Virginian provides William Short with news from home, mostly about family and acquaintances.

A friend of William Short relays news from home and asks Short to compare France to Virginia.

A friend updates William Short on events in the United States, in particular relating to the Episcopal clergy, and informs him he has seen his brother Peyton Short and Maj. Thomas Edmunds.

This letter is incomplete; only the last page can be found in the William Short Collection at LOC. The date of the letter is therefore inferred from its place in the microfilm reel. 

A friend of William Short describes how he is dealing with grief after his wife's death, the upbringing of his young children, and his return to active life.

William Short writes a friend and discusses his experiences in Europe, his anticipated return to America, and various agricultural topics.

William Short writes to his brother-in-law about Short family matters and his own business and financial concerns.

William Short encourages his cousin to continue his education, preferably in Rome or Geneva, as he believes that these places are superior to England.