Letter of William Wirt, Pen Park, to a merchant [manuscript] 1799 Oct. 3.

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Letter of William Wirt, Pen Park, to a merchant [manuscript] 1799 Oct. 3.

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Wirt orders supplies, inquires about the cost of a marble tombstone, and requests the man to make other arrangements for a young boarder with the Wirts as their school is closing. An engraving of Wirt is included [1 item steel engraving 25 x 19 cm.].

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Wirt, William, 1772-1834

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William Wirt (November 8, 1772 – February 18, 1834) was an American author and statesman who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. He was the longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history. He was also the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election. Wirt grew up in Maryland but pursued a legal career in Virginia, passing the Virginia bar in 1792. After holding various positions, he served as the prosecutor in Aaron Burr's...