---
title: 'December 20, 1833 Letter'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'William Wirt'
date: 1834-10-15
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Education'
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
scriptures:
- 'Proverbs 4'
- 'Proverbs 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/wirt-1834-december-20-1833-letter
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# December 20, 1833 Letter

Letter urging law students to practice disciplined, laborious study: master language, read widely, observe keenly, and avoid frivolity. Diligence and balance lead to professional eminence.

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