Box 1
Contains 7 Results:
Correspondence, 1783-1797
William Short, Richmond, [Va.], to Peyton Short, Williamsburg, [Va.]., 1783 October 3
Urges him to stand for election in the fall, as best means to get his name before the public.
William Short, Richmond, [Va.], to Peyton Short, Williamsburg, [Va.]., 1783 November 24
Admonishes him to overcome his natural shyness if he is to be a lawyer.
William Short, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to Peyton Short, "near Cabin Point", Surry County, Virginia., 1784 September 27
Is leaving for Falmouth on British packet Oct. 7; has met some of fellow passengers, including secretary to Dutch legation; Spoke with Henry Laurens on conditions in Europe; directs that proceeds of sale of negroes be invested in lots in Norfolk.
William Short, Paris, [France], to Peyton Short, [Surry Co., Va.?]., 1785 November 26
Directs him to write in care of Benjamin Harrison, merchant of Richmond; has seen his advertisements in the Virginia papers concerning lands for sale in Virginia and Kentucky, and wonders the cause; inquires into [plantation?] sale to Col. [John] Harvie; awaiting statement of accounts and affairs from Harrison, his agent; desires to know of future plans; has given up idea of practicing law and representing Surry Co. in the legislature [?]; best to sisters and Major Edmonds.