WorldCat Identities

Short, William 1759-1849

Overview
Works: 239 works in 258 publications in 3 languages and 878 library holdings
Classifications: dc137.5.l35, 944.04092
Publication Timeline
Key
Publications about William Short Publications about William Short
Publications by William Short Publications by William Short
posthumous Publications by William Short, published posthumously.
Most widely held works about William Short
 
moreShow More Titles
fewerShow Fewer Titles
Most widely held works by William Short
by ( Book )
4 editions published in in French and held by 49 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
5 editions published between and 1977 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
by ( )
in English and held by 2 libraries worldwide
Correspondence from Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Benjamin Stoddert, and George Tucker, statements and accounts, reprint of article about Short, and photos of portraits. Includes material relating to Short's service as Jefferson's private secretary in France and diplomatic postings to France, The Hague, Netherlands, and Madrid, Spain.
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Jefferson writes to Short about contacting Mr. [Herman] Bőÿe about the return of his "fine Borda's Circle of Reflection" and his best telescope, since he has given them to the University of Virginia. Bőÿe was in Philadelphia "attending the engraver of his map" of Virginia for which Jefferson had lent the instruments.
by ( Book )
2 editions published between and 1809 in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Regrets that the Senate "negatived your appointment" to the secret mission to St. Petersburg; "Riveted to the system of unentanglement with Europe," they declined the proposition; asks that Alexander I be assured of Jefferson's high opinions of his virtues; embargo worked well; instituted non-intercourse with France and England; if vessels are seized, war will probably result.
by ( Book )
2 editions published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Higginbotham's mortgage enclosed. The duration of the war is uncertain, but Britain's aim is clearly permanent conquest of the ocean, requiring countermeasures. But "it is my desire as well as my duty to leave [these] to the vigour of younger minds."
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Reports his arrival in London by way of Calais where he met with the Comte de Rochambeau, who enjoyed Jefferson's Notes on the State of Virginia; Short is impressed with London, particularly with its horses and carriages; Virginia tobacco is being imported cheaply on the market there.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Jefferson discusses the likelihood of his appointment to the Treaty Commission in Europe; speculates on the costs that Short may incur if he were to come as secretary; Jefferson reports that he suggested Short be nominated for election to Congress.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Financial distress brought on by "my unskillful stewardship of Agricultural property" and inattention to it is leading Jefferson to consider the sale of his property; the "prostrate" real estate market in Virginia is preventing him from finding an outright purchaser, though, and fair market value could not be obtained by auction; as a result, he is considering a lottery for some of his land to earn money to pay his debts; compliments toward him in the press are a "soothing balm" and should help with the sale of the lottery tickets.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Confides that he has "ceased to think" on the subject of emancipation because it is "not to be a work of my day"; admits that converting slaves to serfs would be preferable to slavery, but he still prefers sending freed slaves to the West Indies, which is "greatly preferable to the mixture of colour here."
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
University of Virginia is an outstanding example of classical architecture, but is lacking its keystone, the rotunda; opposition is fueled by the College of William & Mary and by Presbyterians, who "dread the light which this university is to shed on the public mind"; Unitarianism is "a breeze advancing from the North"; wishes that Congress would spend suplus funds on public improvements; Jefferson's health has improved, but he is still weak.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Relates efforts by Jefferson to withdraw Short's assets from the latter's bank, which had failed; Jefferson assures Short that he will be repaid by the bank; shares his eagerness about retiring on October 1; admits he has no idea who will succeed him or what the prospects are for Short's future diplomatic employment; informs him that Jefferson is considering "tenanting" the land in Virginia.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Retracts early advice to Short to invest in bank stock; responds to Short's accusation that he is not keeping Short abreast on developments relating to the latter's diplomatic prospects; passes on family news; enclosure is two pages of extractions from letters written by Short to Jefferson on 18 March and 24 April.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Advises Short on accounting policies for public and private expenditures; commissions Short to purchase another 30 dozen bottles of wine for George Washington; mentions that maple sugar is hard to come by because of its popularity.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerns a request for forty dozen bottles of wine to be sent from France to President George Washington; Jefferson wants William Short to procure the bottles of wine from "M. Dorsay's vineyard at Ay opposite to Epernay in Champagne;" Monsieur Louis was Monsieur Dorsay's "homme d'Affaires" when Jefferson bought the last of Dorsay's wine in 1783; suggests that William Short write to Monsieur Louis; the wine is to be non-sparkling or "non-mousseux"; Jefferson will send the money for the wine shortly; the wine should not ship while the weather is hot; it should arrive in Philadelphia before spring; it will be in bottles; Short should ask for the best wine and if it is good enough Jefferson will order it annually from Dorsay.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerns a bill passed in the Senate that moved the government to Philadelphia for ten years then to Georgetown; the bill has not passed the House of Representatives yet; wants his furniture sent to Philadelphia rather than New York if possible; this will save money and embarrassment at the custom house; the packet sails today which is why Jefferson does not write more to William Short.
by ( Book )
1 edition published in in English and held by 1 library worldwide
Concerns Jefferson's trip in Germany and his planned route back to Paris through the wine country of Hocheim, Rudesheim, and Johannesberg; travels with Baron von Geismar; mentions he met in Hanau the "officers who had been stationed in Albermarle while in captivity"; praises as the "most wonderful in nature" the German postilions; muses that the area surrounding Frankfurt on the Main is the origin of many Americans and "whatever is not English among us"; compares the countryside to Maryland and Pennsylvania; alludes to his having "taken some measures too for realizing a project which I have wished to execute for 20 years past without knowing how to go about it" but says he will discuss it further with William Short when he arrives in Paris.
by ( )
in English and held by 1 library worldwide
As Secretary of State, Monroe writes about an exchange of prisoners, exiled loyalists, claims concerning a captured American ship, state of relations with England, privateers, restrictions on travel by enemy aliens, James Gallatin's passport, and diplomatic affairs. He forwards copies of laws; appoints Anthony Morris a private agent of the U.S. at Cadiz and authorizes him to withdraw $4,000 from a bank; offers to sell land in Loudoun County, Va.; commends J.B. Benabea on his behavior in the U.S.; and defends his actions in opposing James Madison for the 1808 presidency. Also, includes a draft of his newspaper essay on 1816 presidential candidates.
 
moreShow More Titles
fewerShow Fewer Titles
Audience Level
0
Audience Level
1
  Kids General Special  
Audience level: 0.90 (from 0.67 for Letter, [1 ... to 1.00 for Papers, 17 ...)
Languages
English (254)
French (7)
Undetermined (1)