2026-05-10T08:07:09Z

William Short, New York, [New York], to his brother Peyton Short, Lexington, Kentucky

Abstract Or Scope

Discusses suit against Carneal for breach of contract and contract law; mention of Paskie land; reiterates advice to send sons to schools in Atlantic States, and soon; discusses a loan; please send mail to Philadelphia, where agent will always know whereabouts; have not heard from Ridgely or Wilkins since last visited, but heard from sister Wilkins that Ridgely is now a farmer and Wilkins is a merchant in Lexington; has not heard of John Edmonds since his marriage; has sent engravings for brother and sisters.

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Collection Context

1. College of William and Mary

2. William and Peyton Short Papers

3. Correspondence