Summary
The American agent in The Hague reiterates that he remains at William Short's disposal for anything he might need and also expresses his hope of seeing Thomas Jefferson in Holland next summer.
Ed. notes: The transcription of the beginning of this letter can be found in the notes of “Thomas Jefferson to Rayneval, with Enclosure, 30 September 1786,” published by Founders Online.
Dumas mentions this letter when he writes to Jefferson a few days before, “C. W. F. Dumas to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1786,” published by Founders Online.
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Charles-William-Frédéric Dumas to William Short, 23 October 1786. The Papers of William Short digital edition, eds. Monica Henry and Marty D. Matthews. Columbia: University of South Carolina, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Institute for Southern Studies, 2026.
Charles-William-Frédéric Dumas to William Short, 23 October 1786. The Papers of William Short digital edition, eds. Monica Henry and Marty D. Matthews. Columbia: University of South Carolina, McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, Institute for Southern Studies, 2026.