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William Short to Peyton Short, 27 September 1784
Written By: Short, William
William Short describes his upcoming trip to Europe and advises his brother on how to invest his money in real estate in Norfolk, Virginia.
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.
Benjamin Harrison to William Short, 30 September-28 October 1785
Written By: Harrison, Benjamin
The manager of Short's affairs in Virginia gives him an update regarding his finances.
James Currie to William Short, 17 October 1785
Written By: Currie, James
A physician friend of Short's relays information regarding events in Virginia.
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.
William Short to Jean Savary de Valcoulon, 20 July 1786
Written By: Short, William
William Short writes to a French land speculator in the United States about his travel across the Atlantic, his arrival in France, and first impressions and experiences of French life and language.

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