Title Page | Collection Summary | Biographical/Organizational Note | Scope and Content | Arrangement
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. |