Documents

Published by the Papers of James Monroe.

A creditor gives William Short the status of his debts.

A letter of introduction regarding a Mr. Mumford.

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

A cousin asks William Short to handle some financial matters for him because he has no one in Paris on whom he can rely, and he requests a copy of a Virginia newspaper and a draft of Thomas Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia.

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.

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

A cousin acknowledges receipt of two letters from William Short and sends news from home, including the death of a female acquaintance.

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.