Documents

The secretary of the American legation in London writes to William Short regarding the purchase of toothbrushes and shoes, and he discusses Col. David Humphreys's behavior and attitudes.

William Short encourages his cousin to continue his education, preferably in Rome or Geneva, as he believes that these places are superior to England. 

William Short writes to his brother-in-law about Short family matters and his own business and financial concerns.

William Short discusses correspondence and the best means of conveying it. 

William Short writes to the secretary of the American legation in London, discussing friendship, love, and life in Paris, as well as recent events in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

The agent for the United States in The Hague informs William Short that he has received the payment of the second semester of his salary amounting to $650. 

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information for Congress about the situation in the United Provinces and refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

The agent for the United States in The Hague informs that the chargé d'affaires for the United Provinces and France, who is traveling to Paris, will be able to provide Short with reliable news about the Dutch and French republics and Dumas himself.

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short received on 2 March1787.

The agent for the United States in The Hague attaches information about the situation in the United Provinces for Congress, in which he also refers to the possible purchase by Dutch bankers of the U.S. debt to France.

Ed. note: This document is the draft in Dumas's letterbook of the letter he wrote to Short on 2 March 1787.