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A fellow Virginian informs William Short that he has gotten married and discusses Congress moving from Trenton, social events in Richmond, and news about mutual acquaintances.

A Philadelphia merchant indicates that he has already received two copies of a letter William Short forwarded him and that he has sent Short's letters for America on the packet boat Martinique to New York.

A Philadelphia mercantile firm forwards a bill of exchange for 4,750 livres tournois on Messrs. Laval and Wilfelsheim of Paris to William Short and requests he obtain payment.

An associate in the Philadelphia firm of Willing, Morris & Swanwick informs William Short that he has been sent a bill of exchange for 4,750 livres tournois, which is all the money received from Benjamin Harrison, Short's financial manager, on his account since his departure for France. 

A friend in Virginia writes to Short lamenting the irregularity of their correspondence and discussing recent events in the state.

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's cousin assures him he will tend to some financial matters on his behalf once he arrives in Virginia, and he recommends a banking house in London.

William Short's cousin explains that he has still not left England for Virginia, assures Short he will update him on news from Virginia as soon as he can, and asks for another copy of Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia, as he lost his first copy.

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.