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The Minister Plenipotentiary for the United States in France asks William Short to become his private secretary.

Published by Founders Online.

The manager of Short's affairs in Virginia gives him an update regarding his finances.

Letter not found; listed by William Short in an inventory of his correspondence.

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.

William Short's uncle sends news from Virginia and tells him he hopes to travel to Europe soon.

William Short's uncle relays news from Virginia, asks regarding the education of his son in England, and details his plans to travel to Europe.

Letter not found; listed by William Short in an inventory of his correspondence. He notes that a bill of exchange was enclosed.

Receipt for the medicines William Short purchased in Paris.

Original document is available online at the American Philosophical Society.