William Short papers, 1778-1853 (original) (raw)

Collection Summary

Title William Short papers, 1778-1853
Span Dates 1778-1853
ID No. MSS39891
Creator Short, William, 1759-1849
Extent 20,000 items
Extent 64 containers plus 5 oversize
Extent 26 linear feet
Extent 32 microfilm reels
Language Collection material in English
Location Manuscript Division, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
Finding Aid Permalink Cite or bookmark this finding aid as: https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.mss/eadmss.ms010121
LCCN Permalink LC Catalog record: https://lccn.loc.gov/mm77039891
Summary Secretary to President Thomas Jefferson, diplomat, and landowner. Diplomatic, financial, and personal correspondence, financial and business papers, memorabilia, and other papers relating to Short's activities as secretary to Jefferson, his diplomatic missions, and business interests.