Letter, 1797 June 30, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [William] Short, n.p.

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Letter, 1797 June 30, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [William] Short, n.p.

Discusses options for Short's finances, including the purchase of ground rents to guard against market fluctuations caused by the Napoleonic wars; informs him that he gave his own broker Short's power of attorney to receive Short's dividends; thanks him for the barley he sent as well as the recommendation of a book seller; invites him to visit Monticello, though he is having the roof replaced.

3 p. on 1 leaf ; 25 cm. x 40 cm.

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