A cousin of William Short informs him that an enslaved man has stolen money and fled to Europe.
A friend of William Short updates him on political, legal, and cultural events in Virginia and the backcounty, relays information about relations between Virginia and Maryland, and discusses British debt.
A physician friend discusses social and political events in Virginia and inquires about William Short adapting to life in France.
The manager of Short's affairs in Virginia gives him an update regarding his finances.
A friend in Virginia writes to Short lamenting the irregularity of their correspondence and discussing recent events in the state.
A physician friend of Short's relays information regarding events in Virginia.
A physician friend informs Short of Dr. James Lyons' return to the United States, discusses the medical profession and events in Virginia.