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Published by Founders Online. 

Published by Founders Online. 

Published by Founders Online. 

A document of William Short's calculations, accounts, and payments in livres tournois of his salary from 24 September 1785 to 24 April 1788. 

William Short writes to his brother, complaining about a lack of correspondence, discussing financial matters including the sale of enslaved people, and inquiring about his sisters.

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