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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.

Original document is available online at the American Philosophical Society.

Published by the Papers of James Monroe.

A friend from college informs William Short of his arrival in Paris and his plans while in Europe.

A physician friend informs Short of Dr. James Lyons' return to the United States, discusses the medical profession and events in Virginia.

The secretary to the American legation in London writes to William Short, discussing political conditions, offering advice, and describing his concerns and hopes for America's future.

William Short offers condolences to a friend upon the death of a loved one, approves of his travel plans to help him deal with the grief, and invites him to Europe if he can manage.