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A cousin of William Short informs him that an enslaved man has stolen money and fled to Europe.

William Short describes his upcoming trip to Europe and advises his brother on how to invest his money in real estate in Norfolk, Virginia.

William Short writes to an unknown person and describes events in Europe and Virginia, including his hopes for the abolition of slavery. This incomplete letter is perhaps the first instance of Short expressing his hopes for an end to slavery.

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.