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William Short writes to his cousin discussing exchange rates in Paris and London and asking for news from Virginia.

A cousin writes to William Short, describing damage to crops in Virginia caused by recent flooding.

William Short writes to the secretary to the American legation in London, discussing personal matters, domestic changes in Thomas Jefferson's household, friendships, and his feelings regarding America.

A cousin sends a letter of introduction to William Short.

A cousin informs William Short of his travel plans and requests recommendations for his company to potential clients by Short and Thomas Jefferson.

William Short writes to his cousin discussing the best manners of correspondence, and he asks for news from home, both public and regarding Short's personal finances, once his cousin arrives back in Virginia.

William Short's cousin assures him he will tend to some financial matters on his behalf once he arrives in Virginia, and he recommends a banking house in London.

William Short's cousin explains that he has still not left England for Virginia, assures Short he will update him on news from Virginia as soon as he can, and asks for another copy of Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, as he lost his first copy.

The secretary of the American legation in London writes to William Short regarding an American stranded in London, and he states he has come to terms with personal domestic issues.

The secretary of the American legation in London writes to William Short,  discussing letters he has written, book purchases, and Thomas Jefferson's recently injured wrist.