Letter, n.d., n.p. to [William Short], n.p.

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Letter, n.d., n.p. to [William Short], n.p.

Concerns a letter that Jefferson hopes to receive from Mr. Blake; forgot to ask William Short about it in an earlier letter; requested letter written by Bernard Carter; letter published by the archbishop of Mexico, Zoledo, and mentioned in 3rd Burgoyne's Travels 303; wants William Short to send the letter by Blake; the price will be added to the first investment made by his brother here.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 24 cm. x 20 cm.

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