National Museum of American History
William Short: First U.S. Career Diplomat
May 1, 1983 – September 30, 1983
Short's career included service as Charge d'Affairs to France under G. Washington and as personal secretary to Jefferson; the founding of Phi Beta Kappa; and also a successful financial career. On view are documents, including commissions signed by Washington, Jefferson, and Hamilton, as well as memorabilia from MAH collections and lenders including the Library of Congress, the College of William and Mary, and the White House.
