William Wirt letters, 1816-1820; 1832-1833 [manuscript].

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William Wirt letters, 1816-1820; 1832-1833 [manuscript].

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Letters from William Wirt to his life-long friend Dabney Carr (1773-1837), Virginia jurist. The letters concern Wirt's book on Patrick Henry and other writings; his activities as attorney general and arguments before the United States Supreme Court; and family affairs and matters of mutual interest.

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