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William Wirt (1772-1834), Richmond, Virginia to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1813 March 26

 Item — Box: 32, Folder: 11
Identifier: id292982

Scope and Contents

Forwarded his letter of 22nd to Mrs. Davenport. Was provoked that Ritchie did not publish tribute to memory of friend. Militia here greatly improved due to mustering every other day. March 31. Militia duties and preparing a marriage feast for John Gamble and wife interrrupted letter. Dugald Stewart's life of the historical Robertson is type of thing self would like to do for worthies of Revolution. Contemplates Pendleton, Wythe, R. H. Lee, Patrick Henry. If Judge Nelson's lectures are to be published, Tucker should prefix a sketch of his life. Will soon finish The Path of Pleasure and wishes Tucker to prologuise him. Has given up attempt to versify the thought of encouraging home manufactures. Rhyming too difficult.

Dates

  • Creation: 1813 March 26

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet

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