Letter, 1789 January 22, Paris, [France] to William Short, n.p.

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Letter, 1789 January 22, Paris, [France] to William Short, n.p.

Concerns letter received from Benjamin Franklin regarding his health; political news of France; representation to the Third Estate, meeting of the estates in Versailles, how the states will vote; summary of Jacques Neckar's report to the king; money Necker borrowed; King of England's insanity and bill about Prince of Wales as sole regent; list of new administration in England; political news of Russia; freezing cold weather; illness of Jefferson's daughters; Jefferson's departure to America in April; received edition of Crusca he wanted; Mr. Jean Antoine Gautier and letter to Rome; Mr. John and Mrs. Lucy Ludwell Paradise in Paris with Jefferson; also sends letter of Mr. John Rutledge, Jr.

3 p. on 1 leaf ; 23 cm. x 36 cm.

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