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Preeson Bowdoin to William Short, 6 March 1785
Written By: Bowdoin, Preeson
A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member writes to William Short, describing his travels in Europe and discussing sexual encounters.
William Nelson to William Short, 26 March 1785
Written By: Nelson, William, Jr.
A friend of William Short relays news from home and asks Short to compare France to Virginia.
Preeson Bowdoin to William Short, 7 April 1785
Written By: Bowdoin, Preeson
A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member discusses his relationship with a married woman and news about acquaintances in common.
Preeson Bowdoin to William Short, 11 April 1785
Written By: Bowdoin, Preeson
A friend and fellow Phi Beta Kappa member discusses love, courtship and marriage, as well as his travel plans.
Samuel Hardy to William Short, 14 June 1785
Written By: Hardy, Samuel
A mentor of William Short relays news from Virginia and America.
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.
Peyton Skipwith to William Short, 20 October 1785
Written By: Skipwith, Peyton
William Short's uncle sends news from Virginia and tells him he hopes to travel to Europe soon.
Peyton Skipwith to William Short, 24 October 1785
Written By: Skipwith, Peyton
William Short's uncle relays news from Virginia, asks regarding the education of his son in England, and details his plans to travel to Europe.
James Currie to William Short, 9 July 1786
Written By: Currie, James
A physician friend informs Short of Dr. James Lyons' return to the United States, discusses the medical profession and 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.

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