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Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 6, 1756, to Aaron Burr, a theologian and second president of the College of New Jersey, and Esther Edwards Burr, daughter of famous revivalist pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards. The younger Burr's parents died before he was three, and he was raised by his maternal uncle, Timothy Edwards. Burr entered the College of New Jersey at age thirteen, and graduated in 1772 with distinction. After graduation, he studied theology privately before switching his concentration to law.
Burr interrupted his studies when he enlisted in the American army attacking Boston in 1775. He rose quickly through the ranks because of his skills on the battlefield, but did not get along well with George Washington. Although promoted to Washington's secretarial staff, Burr transferred to the staff of Washington's second-in-command, Israel Putnam, to avoid conflicts with the general. Burr was successful under Putnam, valiantly leading troops in combat and securing important camps, such as in Brooklyn Heights and later at the battle of Monmouth Courthouse in New Jersey in 1778.
Burr resigned from the army in 1779 due to poor health, which was aggravated by the high temperatures and humidity at Monmouth. He continued to study law after leaving the army and recovering from illness, and became a member of the bar of New York in 1782. He married Theodosia Prevost in the same year, with whom he had one child, Theodosia Burr. Professionally, Burr entered a rivalry with Alexander Hamilton, another prominent lawyer in New York.
Burr began his political career in 1784 when he was elected to the state assembly. He continued in politics to serve in the United States Senate and ultimately as Vice President of the United States under Jefferson. He was a controversial character in Albany and Washington D.C., not siding clearly with any single faction and repeatedly being accused of self-interested legislation, political conspiracy, and generally unfair and dishonest practices, some of which can be confirmed. Burr's political career was thus tumultuous and he found himself regularly in and out of favor with the ruling powers. He ultimately lost his second candidacy for Vice President when he alienated Republican leadership with sympathies for the Federalists. In the same year, he lost a bid for the governorship of New York.
Burr blamed much of his political downfall on Alexander Hamilton and his compatriots. After failing to force Hamilton to apologize for statements made against Burr in the gubernatorial race, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. When Burr killed the prominent politician, popular opinion cast him as a cold-blooded murderer, and warrants were put out for his arrest in New York and New Jersey. Burr fled to Philadelphia and then the South to escape capture.
On these travels, Burr began dreaming of a new nation formed in the Southwest. Burr believed that conflict between Americans and the Spanish could encourage an occupation of Mexico, allowing a new nation to form. One of his allies in these plans, however, revealed the scheme to President Jefferson, and Burr was indicted for treason. He was acquitted by John Marshall, whose narrow interpretation of the Constitution's definition of treason was influenced by the justice's dislike of and disagreements with Jefferson.
In Burr's later life, he lived abroad, attempting to gain support for his plan for a new nation in the Southwest. Upon returning to the United states in 1812, he began again to practice law in New York. He remarried to a wealthy widow, who divorced him for adultery. He died on September 14, 1836, the same day the divorce was granted.
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey on February 6, 1756, to Aaron Burr, a theologian and second president of the College of New Jersey, and Esther Edwards Burr, daughter of famous revivalist pastor and theologian Jonathan Edwards. The younger Burr's parents died before he was three, and he was raised by his maternal uncle, Timothy Edwards. Burr entered the College of New Jersey at age thirteen, and graduated in 1772 with distinction. After graduation, he studied theology privately before switching his concentration to law. Burr interrupted his studies when he enlisted in the American army attacking Boston in 1775. He rose quickly through the ranks because of his skills on the battlefield, but did not get along well with George Washington. Although promoted to Washington's secretarial staff, Burr transferred to the staff of Washington's second-in-command, Israel Putnam, to avoid conflicts with the general. Burr was successful under Putnam, valiantly leading troops in combat and securing important camps, such as in Brooklyn Heights and later at the battle of Monmouth Courthouse in New Jersey in 1778. Burr resigned from the army in 1779 due to poor health, which was aggravated by the high temperatures and humidity at Monmouth. He continued to study law after leaving the army and recovering from illness, and became a member of the bar of New York in 1782. He married Theodosia Prevost in the same year, with whom he had one child, Theodosia Burr. Professionally, Burr entered a rivalry with Alexander Hamilton, another prominent lawyer in New York. Burr began his political career in 1784 when he was elected to the state assembly. He continued in politics to serve in the United States Senate and ultimately as Vice President of the United States under Jefferson. He was a controversial character in Albany and Washington D.C., not siding clearly with any single faction and repeatedly being accused of self-interested legislation, political conspiracy, and generally unfair and dishonest practices, some of which can be confirmed. Burr's political career was thus tumultuous and he found himself regularly in and out of favor with the ruling powers. He ultimately lost his second candidacy for Vice President when he alienated Republican leadership with sympathies for the Federalists. In the same year, he lost a bid for the governorship of New York. Burr blamed much of his political downfall on Alexander Hamilton and his compatriots. After failing to force Hamilton to apologize for statements made against Burr in the gubernatorial race, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. When Burr killed the prominent politician, popular opinion cast him as a cold-blooded murderer, and warrants were put out for his arrest in New York and New Jersey. Burr fled to Philadelphia and then the South to escape capture. On these travels, Burr began dreaming of a new nation formed in the Southwest. Burr believed that conflict between Americans and the Spanish could encourage an occupation of Mexico, allowing a new nation to form. One of his allies in these plans, however, revealed the scheme to President Jefferson, and Burr was indicted for treason. He was acquitted by John Marshall, whose narrow interpretation of the Constitution's definition of treason was influenced by the justice's dislike of and disagreements with Jefferson. In Burr's later life, he lived abroad, attempting to gain support for his plan for a new nation in the Southwest. Upon returning to the United states in 1812, he began again to practice law in New York. He remarried to a wealthy widow, who divorced him for adultery. He died on September 14, 1836, the same day the divorce was granted.
Consists of Burr (Class of 1772) correspondence and documents, collected by C. P. G. Fuller. Included are papers relating to the case of the Bank of the United States vs. Aaron Burr and John Nicholson, other court cases of Burr, and letters from his friends and comrades during the Revolution as well as persons involved in the famous duel between Burr and Hamilton. Among the correspondents are Burr's daughter, Theodosia Burr Alston, Nicholas Biddle, Henry Clay, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Marshall, John Vanderlyn, William Peter Van Ness, George Washington, and James Wilkinson. Specific items include the coroner's report regarding the duel, a letter recommending Burr as a presidential candidate, and General Schuyler's letter to his daughter upon the death of her husband, Alexander Hamilton.
Alexander, Holmes, Aaron Burr, The Proud Pretender (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1937) Beveridge, Albert Jeremiah, The Life of John Marshall (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1916-1919), 4 vols. Jacobs, James Ripley, Tarnished Warrior, Major-General James Wilkinson (New York: The Macmillan Company, 1938) Parton, James, The Life and Times of Aaron Burr (Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1882), 2 vols. Roberts, Kenneth Lewis, March to Quebec: Journals of the Members of Arnold's Expedition (New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1938), compiled and annotated by Roberts, during the writing of Arundel. Schachner, Nathan, Aaron Burr, a Biography (New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1937) Schachner, Nathan, Alexander Hamilton (New York: D. Appleton-Century Co, 1946) Wandell, Samuel H., and Meade Minnigerode, Aaron Burr: A Biography Compiled from Rare, and in Many Cases Unpublished, Sources (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1925), 2 vols.
Purchased from Nora C. Fuller on December 13, 1956 AM 15744.
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Collection Inventory
This series consists of correspondence of Aaron Burr.
Arranged alphabetically by correspondent.
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ALS, 4 pp.: to Burr, giving intelligence as to the state of the Revolution. ALDEN (1754-1836) was aide to Gen. Greene in the Revolution and later agent of the Holland Land Co. Also storekeeper at West Point. (See Schachner, pp. 154-159.)
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ALS, 2 pp.: by Burr, commenting upon and correcting her letters. Theodosia Burr (1783-1813) was Burr's daughter. She married Joseph Alston and was lost at sea.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Burr, instructing him to convey the Tories to British lines. Benson was Governor Clinton's secretary.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding Theodosia Burr and the South Carolina vote for Jefferson.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, referring to Wilkinson and Theodosia Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, written in the same month as Burr's duel with Hamilton.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding an insurance case.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a Commission "in the hands of Hosack".
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding W. Hosack's Commission.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Burr, regarding the suit against the Marine Insurance Company.
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AL (third person), 1 p.: by Burr, announcing Burr's arrival.
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ALS, 3 pp.: by Burr, referring to Daniel Pettibone.
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ANS (initialed), 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a committee which is deliberating on a matter concerning her.
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AL (third person), 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS (in French), 1 p.: on behalf of Aaron Burr to P & C Van Eighen of Amsterdam. CASANOVE was the American agent of the Holland Company, land speculators, and retained Burr after dismissing Hamilton as counsel to put through the Foreign Land Tenure Act of 1792. (See Schachner, "Hamilton," pp. 373-383.)
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ALS (initialed), 1 p.: by Burr, referring to "Madame of the Heights" (Mme. Jumel), to Col. O, and other matters.
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AL (third person), 1 p.: to Burr regarding the purchase of real estate.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding personal matters.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Aaron Burr, regarding a legal agreement. EDWARDS (1745-1801) was Burr's uncle and the son of the Great Divine. He was President of Union and Schenectady Colleges, a linguist in Indian dialects, a theologian and metaphysician.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Aaron Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, a law partner of Aaron Burr. Probably written soon after his separation from Madame Betsey Bowen Jumel Burr. FLANDRAU was a law partner of Aaron Burr. (See Schachner, p. 508.)
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AL, 1 p.: written at Herkimerton to Burr, regarding business transactions with "D. Baldwin." COL. TIMOTHY GREEN was a business associate of Aaron Burr in real estate transactions. He was lost while returning to New York with Theodosia Burr. (See Alexander, pp. 146, 335, 336; Parton, Vol. I, p. 121.)
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, authorization from the author for the recipient "to draw on [the author] for any sum not exceeding five thousand dollars".
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding business affairs with Mr. Prevost and Mr. Shultze.
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ADS, 1 p.: receipt signed by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding business affairs.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding business affairs, including the payment of a large sum to [Wm. Thomas].
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, accompanying a note from Pierpont Edwards and calling upon the recipient for an endorsement.
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ADS, 1 p.: signed by Burr, regarding payment to Francis Crooks.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding business affairs, primarily with [Mr. Adams].
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding the preparation of maps, apparently to be used to sell real estate.
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ALS, 2 pp.: by Burr.
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ALS (initialed), 1 p.: by Burr, regarding the completion of certificates.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a letter from the recipient and describing that the barricade of the Thames by mutineers will soon subside.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding the affairs and reputation of "Mr. D."
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding the political situation in England in relation to the recipient's views.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a note from the Johnson's.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, requesting the recipient to inform J. M. Forbes that his application has been accepted and that he will soon receive notice of an appointment "to a respectable and profitable place".
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, receipt for five dollars.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding Burr's upcoming trip to town to see [W. G.?], the result of which Burr will notify the recipient as soon as possible.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding affairs involving [W. Wely?].
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding affairs for the recipient to carry out in the author's absence, until he can return to America, which he hopes to be able to do after the "3 March next".
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ALS, 1 p.: memorandum signed by Aaron Burr.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, address sheet to Timothy Green.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, requesting the recipient to arrange for certain medicine from Boston.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Burr, relating to a claim against a sloop.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Burr, addressed to him in care of Jeremy Bentham. HOPE (1769-1837) was an M. P., governor of R. M. C. at Sandhurst and the son of Earl Hopetown.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, giving the recipient instructions on matters of business. Includes small, unmarked portrait of [Burr?], probably added later.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr and Timothy Green, regarding a payment to Robert G. Johnson.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, introducing Dr. BolIman. Written while Burr was being held for trial for treason in Richmond. DR. ERIC BOLIMAN (1769-1821) was a German doctor and adventurer, Burr's agent in New Orleans, and an author. ( Mrs. Ed. W. Laight not known)
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ALS, 1 p.: to Burr. MACDOUGALL (1731-1786) was a major general in the Revolution, a member of the Continental Congress and the New York State Senate. He fought at the Battles of White Plains, Germantown, and Whitemarsh.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Col. Burr, regarding legal matters. Includes written transcript of letter.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a settlement between the Baldwin and Prevost estates.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, introducing John Vanderlyn. VANDERLYN (1775-1852), an American artist, studied under Gilbert Stuart, painted "Marcus", "Ariadne", and many portraits. Supported by Burr during his early training.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, introducing Timothy Green.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr. MAJOR PREVOST was the son of General Augustine Prevost (1725-1786) of the British Army.
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ALS, 3 pp.: by Burr to Major Augustine Prevost, Burr's stepson, regarding business matters, disapproving West Indian voyage in sugar and other subjects.
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ALS, 4 pp.: by Burr, to Augustine, Burr's stepson, regarding British Minister Hammond's appointment and Col. Croghan's claims.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Col. Aaron Burr, speaking of his destitution. RANDOLPH (1753-1813) was attorney general and secretary of state in Washington's cabinet and one of Burr's attorneys at the trial.
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TD, 1 p.: by Burr, transcript of letter transferring stock to Timothy Green (transcript is part of letter to William E. Stevenson from an unidentified correspondent).
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Aaron Burr, suggesting the retaining of George Brinkerhoff in the Eden cases.
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AN, 1 p.: by Burr. VAN NESS (1778-1826) was Aaron Burr's second in duel with A. Hamilton. He became the Judge of the District Court for the Southern District of New York. He was the brother of Congressman John Peter Van Ness of Washington.
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AN, 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, requesting the shipment of articles and mentioning Swartwout.
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ADS, 1 p.: to Burr, receipt.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, counselor at law, asking him for a few "minutes of conversation on topicks of business."
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, referring to Caesar Rodney and Mr. Dickinson at Wilmington. CAESAR RODNEY was Jefferson's attorney general. MARINUS WILLETT was sheriff of New York and a friend and creditor of Aaron Burr. (See Schachner, pp. 95, 123-4.) DICKINSON was probably John Dickinson, a publicist of Arlington who died on February 14, 1808.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, introducing Timothy Green.
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ANS, 1 p.: to Burr, by unknown author who may possibly have been Burr's mistress.
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AL (third person), 1 p.: by Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, signed legal opinion to unknown recipient, regarding the obligations of a fiduciary.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, to a consul in Germany.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, relating to certain lands and other business.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, enclosing a bill of J. Greenleaf on La Garenne for $4,000.
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ADS, 2 pp.: by Burr and Timothy Green, regarding a payment.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr and Timothy Green, statement of accounts.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr and Timothy Green, Catalogue of books.
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ANS, 1 p.: Probably to Mrs. Bradstreet, a note by Burr sending his old Negro servant, Isaac, to inquire about her health.
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This series consists of correspondence and documents relating to specific legal cases in which Burr participated.
It is organized by subject in chronological order.
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This subseries consists of the letters and documents relating to the court case United States v. Aaron Burr and John Nicholson. The case was brought against Burr for treason after his conspiracy to create a separate Southwestern empire was revealed by a fellow conspirator. The charges against Burr were strongly supported by Jefferson, a political rival of Burr. Burr was acquitted due to Justice John Marshall's strict and narrow interpretation of the Constitutional definition of treason, that it was solely the waging of war against the nation. COL. JOHN NICHOLSON, a friend and client of Aaron Burr, was a wealthy land speculator involved in the "Pennsylvania Population Co." in which Burr was a stockholder. (See Schachner, pp. 123, 154; see also Wandell, Vol. I, pp. 123, 124. ) William Rawle (1759-1836), lawyer and head of the Philadelphia Bar, was counsel to Nicholas Biddle and the Bank of the United States.
Units, arranged chronologically, are named by participant when known or by topic.
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DS (printed and autographed), 1 p.: Protest of Peter Lohra, Notary Public, of a note of $5,000 payable to John Nicholson and endorsed by him to the Bank of the United States.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, promise to answer letter sent by Rawle.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, complete description of the case from Burr's perspective.
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AD, 1 p.: receipt of William Williamson of his note to John Jack and endorsed by John Jack for $5,550, conditioned on collection of judgment against Nicholson.
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AD, 1 p.: copy of receipt of William Williamson of his note to John Jack and endorsed by John Jack for $5,550, conditioned on collection of judgment against Nicholson.
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ALS, 2 pp.: by Burr, referring to Williamson note, including copy of answer by William Rawle dated Philadelphia, November 30, 1796, on over leaf.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding Williamson's note, with note appended, initialed W. M.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding Williamson's note.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding settlement of Nicholson affair.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding the case of United States v. Aaron Burr and John Nicholson.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, effecting assignment of Nicholson judgment to Robert S. Stevens.
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ALS, 2 pp.: by Burr, reviewing the case.
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AD, 1 p.: Draft of escrow deposit on A. Burr note of $5,000 conditioned on collection of judgment against Nicholson drafted by William Rawle.
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ADS, 1 p.: notes and additions of costs relating to suit.
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ADS, 2 pp.: Computation of amount due on judgment, with itemized costs.
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ADS, 2 pp.: record of suit and payment including dated descriptions of related events, probably written by William Rawle.
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This subseries consists of letters related to the case of Charles Wilkins v. Aaron Burr. Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844) was president of the Bank of the United States. (See Schachner, p. 446.)
Units are named by correspondent and are arranged chronologically.
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ALS, 2 pp.: copy of letter to Rudolph Bunner regarding details of the case.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Henry Clay, regarding details of the case.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Nicholas Biddle, regarding objections of Mr. [Gratz] to a compliance with the order of Mr. Wilkins.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Henry Clay, regarding the affairs of Mr. Wilkins.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Nicholas Biddle, regarding the establishment of "facts connected with the order given by Mr. Wilkins".
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ALS, 1 p.: to unknown recipient, regarding the case of Wilkins and Burr.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to S. Swartwout.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Burr, regarding the opinion of the court in Wilkins' suit.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding Wilkins' suit.
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This subseries consists of letters by Aaron Burr relating to Thurman's suit against his wife.
Units are named by recipient and are arranged chronologically.
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ALS, 1 p.: concerning a release from the heirs under a will, and asking for biographical information about Thurman and various members of his family.
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ALS, 1 p.: regarding reviving and prosecuting a suit brought by Thurman's father against Mrs. Thurman.
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ALS, 1 p.: regarding the suit brought against Mrs. Thurman by her husband.
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ANS (third person), 1 p.: request for a visit from the recipient.
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This subseries consists of letters and documents relating to miscellaneous legal matters.
Units are named and organized alphabetically by participant, such as the plaintiff, defendant, litigant, or official, or case name, where available.
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DS (printed and autographed), 2 pp.: bail bond endorsed Burr Atty and signed by Marinus Willett, as Sheriff.
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DS (printed and autographed), 2 pp.: bail bond endorsed Burr Atty.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, referring to Col. K. and Col. O. and Chase's negligence in a legal matter. NELSON CHASE, husband of a cousin (illegitimate) of Madame Jumel, claimed inheritance; he was a law clerk in Burr's office.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Burr, regarding a legal matter. Includes small portrait, unlabelled. COLDEN was assistant attorney general of New York; tried Levi Weeks for murder of Elma Sands in March, 1800, and was opposed by Burr, Hamilton and Brookholst Livingston at the trial. (See Wandell, Vol. 1, p. 135.)
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, notice in a series of court cases involving Daniel Phoenix, Philip Van Rensselaer, and others.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding legal matters. Included in folder is a small portrait of unknown person.
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ALS, 2 pp.: by Burr to Judge Foote, a relative of Post-Captain (ret.) Clermont, a confessed forger, asking for intercession in order to obtain a suspended sentence.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, a writ to the Sheriff of Albany County to summon a jury to try an assault and battery case against John, a Negro servant.
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ALS (initialed), 1 p.: by Burr, providing instructions on various legal matters. LATHROP was Burr's office manager. (See Schachner, p. 507.)
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, a notice of entry in legal proceeding, addressed to A. Lewis.
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ADS, 1 p.: receipt in the case of Burr v. Lyon.
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ALS, 6 pp.: to Burr, presenting a legal problem for advice.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Aaron Burr, regarding the case of Remsen v. Van Buskirk. MORRIS (1734-1806) was the grandson of Lewis Morris and a New York attorney.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, memorandum of an agreement for the sale of a large tract of land in New Jersey by Staats Long Morris to John Ramsey, John Dickson, and Thomas Coyle. Signed by Aaron Burr as attorney for Morris. STAATS LONG MORRIS (1728-1800), son of Lewis and half-brother of Lewis, the signer of the Declaration of Independence, was a general in the British Army and governor of Quebec.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding legal matters.
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ALS, 1 p.: by Burr, regarding a lawsuit against Tench Coxe on the Owego Patent and other legal matters. TENCH COXE (1755-1825) was a friend of Jefferson, a political economist, a Tory, a federalist, then a republican, leader of the "quids", a member of the Continental Congress, and an author.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, to George Wilson in the case of Somers, et al. v. Wilson, et al..
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AN, 1 p.: by Burr, written in the case of Stephen Oakley v. William Van Waert, filed with the Supreme Court.
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Consists of documents of individuals such as William Van Allen, James Hamilton, and Nicholas Low, as well as others.
This series is arranged alphabetically by author.
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DS (printed and autographed), 1 p.: by Burr, check to the order of William Van Allen for £ 2.5.0.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, a receipt for £ 118.18.0.
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ADS, 2 pp.: by Burr, a certificate to James Hamilton. MAJOR JAMES HAMILTON was a favorite side of Gen. George Washington.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, check to the order of Samuel Hill for £100.0.0.
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ADS, 1 p.: by Burr, forged check to the order of James Hunter for $100.
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DS, 1 p.: by Burr, receipt to Nicholas Low for payment of money on order of R. Benson.
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ADS, 2 pp.: by Burr, acceptance in favor of Mr. Saltonstall for two casks of rum and a bale of cotton.
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DS (printed and autographed), 1 p.: by Burr, check to the order of "W. M." for $300.
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This series consists of the papers of Burr's relatives and early friends, comrades in the Revolution, political associates, persons involved in the Southwestern conspiracy, persons involved in the duel between Hamilton and Burr, historians and biographers of Burr, and others.
Units are arranged alphabetically by author.
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ALS, 4 pp. ADAMS (1794-1842), Historian who wrote of the Burr trial.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Theodosia Burr. ALSTON (1744-1823) married Theodosia Burr and was Governor of South Carolina in 1812. Served in South Carolina legislature for many years.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Charles Biddle, an early friend of Burr, regarding financial matters. Folder also includes a typed transcript of the letter.
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AL, 1 p.: to J. B. Prevost, her half-brother, regarding family matters. THEODOSIA BURR (1783-1813) daughter of Aaron Burr, wife of Joseph Alston, Governor of South Carolina, was one of the most brilliant women of her day. JOHN BARTOW PREVOST son of Jacques M. Prevost (d. 1779), Colonel in the British Army, whose widow married Aaron Burr, was Judge of the Superior Court at New Orleans.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Dr. William Eustis, regarding her health and inquiring with respect to the taking of mercury. Folder includes later responses the letter and a modern diagnosis of her illness by Dr. Theodore B. Russell, dated 1952. DR. WILLIAM EUSTIS (1753-1825) Surgeon in the Revolution, Member of Congress, Secretary of War in 1807, Minister to Holland, Governor of Massachusetts.
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AL, 3 pp.: to Dr. William Eustis, providing complete details of her illnesses and symptoms. Includes typed pamphlet from Goodspeed's Books Shop, dated Nov.-Dec. 1951.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Dr. William Eustis, thanking him for taking an interest in her case.
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ADS, 1 p.: to Dudley Woodbridge & Co. BLENNERHASSETT (1764-1831) owned the famous island estate in the Ohio River and joined Burr in the Western Adventure. He was tried for treason and ruined.
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ADS, 3 pp.: Official Manuscript Inquest held upon the body of Alexander Hamilton by Coroner's Jury finding Hamilton murdered by Burr, dated August 2, 1804, signed by John Burger, Coroner, Alexander Anderson (1775-1870 - pioneer, engraver and doctor), George Minuse, John A. Hardenbrook, Peter Bonnett, Elan Williams, John Coffin, John Mildeberger, David H. Brown, David Lydig, Abraham Bloodgood, James Cummings, Amos Curtis, Isaac Burr (a cousin - Post Warden and Harbor Master of New York), Benjamin Strong (founder of East River Savings Bank and others) and John D. Miller, the Jury.
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ADS (photostat), 3 pp.: Official Manuscript Inquest held upon the body of Alexander Hamilton by Coroner's Jury finding Hamilton murdered by Burr, dated August 2, 1804, signed by John Burger, Coroner, Alexander Anderson (1775-1870 - pioneer, engraver and doctor), George Minuse, John A. Hardenbrook, Peter Bonnett, Elan Williams, John Coffin, John Mildeberger, David H. Brown, David Lydig, Abraham Bloodgood, James Cummings, Amos Curtis, Isaac Burr (a cousin - Post Warden and Harbor Master of New York), Benjamin Strong (founder of East River Savings Bank and others) and John D. Miller, the Jury.
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ALS, 6 pp.: to John Hancock, petitioning for back army pay and reciting his military record. CAMPBELL served with Montgomery in Quebec and after his death was in command of the Army and ordered retreat. He was court martialled by Arnold but the court martial was overruled by Gates. Held Wolfe in his arms when he died on the Plains of Quebec. (See Schachner, pp. 41, 42; Roberts, pp. 103, 152, 563.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to General Wood. Includes portrait of Carrington. CARRINGTON (1749-1810) was a Member of the Continental Congress and foreman of the petit jury that tried Burr for treason. (See Beveridge, Vol. 3, pp. 513-514.)
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ALS, 2 pp.: to General Andrew Jackson, recommending Capt. Thomas Farrar. CLAIBORNE (1775-1817), lawyer, territorial judge, Governor of Mississippi, Commissioner to and later Governor of Louisiana. Senator elect from Louisiana but died before taking office. Was Governor when General Wilkinson enforced martial law at the time of the Burr adventure.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Hon. Chancellor Quitman at Natchez, introducing Lee White. CLAY (1771-1852), Burr's lawyer in Kentucky proceedings, U.S. Senator, Speaker of the House, Author of the Missouri Compromise, Candidate for President. QUITMAN (1799-1858) JOHN ANTHONY. Soldier, minister, professor, Chancellor of Mississippi, President of State Senate, General in Mexican war, Governor of Mexico City, Governor of Mississippi, Congressman. (His daughter, Mrs. Lovell, was the mother of Joseph Lovell, classmate and friend of A. S. Cleveland, who lived with the Lovells at Suwanee, Tenn.)
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DS (printed and autographed), 1 p.: appointment of Sandford Williams to "Captain of a Company in the Battalion of Militia in the county of Ontario". CLINTON was many times Governor of New York and also Vice President of the United States. He supported Burr politically.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to T. Stewart. DAVEISS (1774-1811) arrested Burr on his Western trip. Famous Kentucky lawyer, Colonel in the Army. He was killed at the Battle of Tippecance. (See Schachner, pp. 344, 345, 347-352, 360.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to Thos. Witting concerning a legal case. DAVEISS (1774-1811), District Attorney of Kentucky, Prosecuted Burr in Kentucky in 1806 where Burr was discharged. An active agent of Jefferson. Killed in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Brother-in-law of John Marshall, a Federalist. (Wandell, Vol. II, pp. 90-94.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to James Heaton relating to surveys of land on the Little Miami River, Ohio. DAYTON (1760-1824), Revolutionary soldier, U.S. Senator, Dayton Ohio, named after him; was associated with Burr in the Western Adventure, but tried to sell out to Yrujo after Spanish war plans collapsed; was indicted with Burr and released after Burr's acquittal.
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ALS (fragment), 1 p.: regarding land transactions.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to General Andrew Jackson, stating it was Jefferson's intention to call upon Jackson and his militia to intercept Burr on his descent of the Ohio and referring to collapse of Burr's plan.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Rufus King, U.S. Minister to England, concerning business with the Bay of Tunis and recommending Lewis Hargreaves for certain services. EATON (1764-1811) Revolutionary soldier, U.S. Consul at Tunis, Naval agent to the Barbary States, Conqueror of Derna in Tripoli but deprived of the fruits of his victory by the Treaty of Tobias Lear, Consul General at Algiers, solicited by Burr to join him in his venture and a witness against Burr at his trial. KING (1775-1827), soldier in Revolution, lawyer, member of Continental Congress, Minister to England, U.S. Senator, Federalist, Presidential candidate against Monroe.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Major Missett announcing his arrival in Cairo and referring to Harriet Bashaw. MISSETT was the British Resident in Cairo.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Stephen Pynchon, discussing Clark Brown, his return to Tunis and other matters.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Otto Frank & Co., Leghorn, relating to drawings of the Danish Commodore Korford.
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ADS: certifying completion of delivery of cargo (inserted in "General William Eaton" by Rodd.) MISSING FROM FOLDER
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DS, 1 p.: to J. L. Cathart at Tripoli endorsed by O'Brien at Algiers, endorsement at Tunis on letter of William Smith. CATHCART, JOHN LEANDER, was U. S Consul at Algiers and was removed after trouble with the Bay. O'BRIEN, RICHARD (1758-1824) was U.S. Consul at Algiers and was generally opposing demands of the Bay of Algiers. Assisted Preble in his negotiations with Tripoli.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Justus Reely, asking for money. Folder includes portrait of Edwards by J. W. Jarvis. P. EDWARDS (1750-1826) was Burr's uncle and a son of Jonathon Edwards. He was a Member of the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention and Federal District Judge.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to the Sheriff of the County of New Haven.
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ALS, 4 pp.: to Hon. Samuel Phillips, Jr. (founder of Phillips Andover Academy), regarding Indian affairs.
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ADS, 1 p.: receipt signed by Timothy Edwards and others. T. EDWARDS (1738-1813) was Burr's guardian and uncle and the oldest son of Jonathon Edwards. Judge of Probate in Berkshire County, Member of the Continental Congress.
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ALS, 1 p.: to James Monroe, regarding the taking of a Russian as a passenger. GALLATIN (1761-1849) led the Jefferson forces in Congress against Burr; Secretary of Treasury under Jefferson. (See Schachner, pp. 179-182.)
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DS, 1 p.: signed payroll. GREENE (1737-1781) was an officer on the Arnold Expedition to Quebec and there taken prisoner. He was a comrade of Burr in the Revolution. (See Schachner, p. 37; Roberts, pp. 173, 302.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to unknown recipient. GRIFFIN (1748-1810) sat as co-judge with Marshall at the trial as he was district Judge for Virginia. He took no part in the trial. He was president of the Continental Congress in 1788.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Governor Jay, recommending Burr to superintend the fortification of the Port of New York.
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LS, 1 p.: to William Webb, Collector for Bath, Mass. (now Maine), transmitted Act regulating cleaning of vessels.
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DS, 1 p.: to Silas Deane. HANCOCK (1737-1793), Signer of the Declaration, Governor of Massachusetts, sponsored Burr to George Washington and obtained his appointment to Washington's staff. (See Schachner, pp. 32, 44.) DEANE (1737-1789), United States Agent in France 1776 with Franklin, was the cause of Lafayette's coming to America.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Dr. Green recommending Mr. Hughs. HARPER (1765-1825) was a prominent Baltimore lawyer, Member of Congress from South Carolina, defended Judge Chase, and was counsel to Bollman and Swartwout in their trial for treason. (See Schachner, pp. 192, 264, 394.)
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ALS, 5 pp.: to Daniel Webster. HAY (d. 1830) was a son-in-law of President Monroe, and as U.S. Attorney in Virginia prosecuted Burr. He wrote under the name of "Hortensius" and became a Judge of the U.S. District.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Dr. Lewis C. Beck, concerning the Lyceum at Albany and a gift of books thereto. HOSACK (1769-1835) doctor and naturalist, was the surgeon in attendance at the duel between Burr and Hamilton, founder of the New York Historical Society.
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portrait with signature of John Jay. JAY (1745-1829), First Chief Justice of the United States, author of The Federalist, was not reelected Governor of New York due to Burr's support of Clinton in 1801.
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DS, 2 pp.: Monroe's commission as Minister to Spain. JEFFERSON (1743-1826) Author of the Declaration of Independence, founder of the University of Virginia, Burr's implacable enemy, defeated him for the Presidency.
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ALS (in French), 4 pp.: to Stephen Jumel, regarding business matters. Folder includes a typed English translation of the letter. ELIZA BOWEN JUMEL BURR (1775-1865) Rich widow of Jumel, a French merchant in New York, a second wife of Aaron Burr. Born a bastard, in youth a prostitute, in middle age a social climber, died an eccentric.
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ALS (in French), 4 pp.: to Stephen Jumel, regarding matters relating to property. Folder Includes a written English translation of the letter.
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ALS, 4 pp.: to Elena [Eliza?]. STEPHEN JUMEL (1755-1832) French wine merchant, came to United States in 1798 (or 1795), tricked into marriage in 1804 with, and tricked out of his fortune in 1826 by, Eliza Jumel, his mistress.
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ALS (in French), 1 p.: to Madame Jumel.
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ALS (in French), 1 p.: to Madame Jumel.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to George Thatcher, regarding dividends and values of New York Bank Stock. KING (1775-1827) Senator from New York, friend of Hamilton and actively opposed Burr's campaign in 1800.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Stephen Jacobs, regarding legal matters. LYON (1746-1822) was the member of Congress who cast the deciding vote for the election of Jefferson over Burr.
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ALS, 1 p.: to the Bank of Columbia. Includes portrait of Marshall. MARSHALL (1755-1835) Chief Justice of the United States; presided at the trial of Burr in Richmond.
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DS (printed and autographed), 1 p.: subpoena in the case of U.S. vs. Burr, to J. N. Distrehan, signed by William Marshall, Clerk of the Court, and W. G. Garland, Sheriff. DISTREHAN was elected Senator from Louisiana in 1812, but was opposed to Louisiana joining the Union and so did not serve.
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ALS, 4 pp.: to unknown recipient. Includes portrait of Martin. MARTIN (1748-1826) was Burr's principal counsel at the treason trial; Attorney General of Maryland, Delegate to Constitutional Convention, opposed Constitution; counsel for Judge Chase.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Benjamin Harison, Governor of Virginia, asking for money for a horse. Morgan was a comrade of Burr in the Revolution.
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DS, 1 p.: authorizing George Champlin to settle an account. Folder includes portrait of Morgan. MORGAN (1736-1802) was a Brigadier in the Revolution and was with Burr on the Arnold Expedition to Quebec. He also fought in the Battles of Saratoga and Cowpens and with Braddock.
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DS, 1 p.: certifying as to the service of Samuel Moore. Folder includes portrait of the author, who was a comrade of Burr in the Revolution.
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ALS, 2 p.: to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Lt. Governor of New York at Albany, mentioning Burr as a Presidential possibility and discussing Van Rensselaer's candidacy for the Governorship of New York. Mentions Robert Troup, lawyer, friend and political enemy of Burr. (See Schachner, pp. 72, 124.) MORRIS (1752-1816), brother of Lewis, was a Federalist who supported Burr; he delivered Hamilton's funeral oration but deplored the outcry against Burr; he was Minister to France and when withdrawn, Burr was suggested to succeed him - but Washington refused the appointment; his brother, Staats Long Morris, was a client of Burr's.
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ADS, 1 p.: order regarding rations and other items, itemized by military official. OGDEN (1775-1791) was a friend of Burr and was with him on the Arnold Expedition in Quebec.
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ALS, 1 p. Includes portraits of Parton. PARTON wrote the life of Aaron Burr (1857) and other biographies.
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ADS, 1 p.: oath certifying that John Sanders appeared before the author. PATERSON (1745-1806) was a justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Governor of New Jersey, United States Senator, and a Member of the Constitutional Convention. He was a college friend of Burr, who studied law under him. (See Schachner, pp. 25-27,73.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to William Bard. PENDLETON (1756-1821) was Hamilton's second in the duel between him and Hamilton. Aide to General Greene, a New York lawyer and Judge of the U.S. District Court.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Amos Eaton.
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DS, 1 p.: to Amos Eaton.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Justin Ely, regarding a land contract. PHELPS (1749-1809) was Burr's running mate when he ran for Governor of New York in 1804. (See Schachner, p. 241.)
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Messrs. Ely, regarding land transactions. Includes small portrait of Phelps.
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DS, 1 p.: legal document. PINCKNEY (1746-1826) also ran for President in 1800 and received 64 votes for Vice President. He was Minister to France in 1796, a Senator and a Revolutionary soldier.
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ADS, 1 p.: regarding William Newman. T. PINCKNEY (1750-1828) Governor of South Carolina, was run by Hamilton against Jefferson as Vice President in 1796.
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ADS, 4 pp.: Indenture executed by Platt and witnessed by Burr.
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DS, 1 p. Burr was aide to Gen. Putnam in the Revolution.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to George Tucker, regarding a recent accident of Randolph's. Randolph was a political associate of Burr.
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ALS with portrait, MISSING FROM FOLDER. REEVE (1744-1823) married Burr's sister, was Judge of the Supreme Court of Connecticut and was a celebrated teacher of law.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Betsey Rodney, regarding an operation for cancer on his brother, Caesar Rodney. RODNEY (1744-1811) U.S. Judge for the Territory of Mississippi, and Burr appeared before him for trial after his arrival in New Orleans; the grand jury, however, refused to indict. (See Schachner, pp.376-379.)
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ALS, 4 pp.: to James McHenry, refers to Burr's expedition and the numbers from Pittsburgh joining it and comments on the dismemberment of the Union and on Wilkinson's possibly changing his course and arresting Burr. Also discusses international affairs. ROSS (1762-1847) Federalist, Senator from Pennsylvania, quelled Whiskey Rebellion. Friend of Washington. McHENRY (1753-1816) Federalist, surgeon in the Revolution. Secretary to Washington. Secretary of War in Washington's Cabinet and in that of Adams.
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ALS, 4 pp.: to James McHenry, refers to Wilkinson's patriotism in defeating Burr's plans, Yrujo's part in the matter, and expresses some suspicions.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to John Mathews and Nathaniel Peabody, offering reward of $1000 for two deserters who had turned highway men. SCHUYLER (1733-1804) General in Revolution, father-in-law of Hamilton, Senator, but Burr defeated him for reelection.
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ALS, 1 p.: to the author's daughter, Mrs. Alexander Hamilton, consoling her on the loss of her husband, written on the day after the duel.
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DS, 1 p.: being a power of attorney to transfer stock of Bank of U.S. Includes small portrait of Smith. SMITH (1744-1798) was a member of the Continental Congress, a New York businessman, and ran with Burr for the Assembly in 1788 and was defeated by the Federalists, this being Burr's first political candidacy.
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ALS, 1 p.: to William Biddle relating to Aaron Burr lately back from Europe. SWARTWOUT (1783-1856) was Collector of the Port, friend of Burr and assisted his departure after the duel.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Charles Biddle, referring to "interview with H" and the "violencing abating". Refers to Burr's visit in Savannah. SWARTWOUT (1783-1856) was a friend of Burr, visiting New Orleans, arrested for treason, and tried for his part in the Western Adventure. He was appointed Collector of the Port of New York by President Jackson.
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ALS, 1 p.: to James McEvers. TROUP (1757-1832) Revolutionary Soldier, Federal District Judge, was an intimate friend of Hamilton and, in his youth, of Burr. (See Schachner, pp. 72, 74.)
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DS, 1 p.: receipt signed by Israel Smith and Tyler to Herman Blumehassett for $440. TYLER, part of the Burr party from New York, escaped militia at Blumehassett Island, arrested at Natchez and acquitted of treason. SMITH, MAJOR, relation of Swartwout, agent of Burr from Cayuga, New York also acquitted of treason.
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ALS, 1 p.: to G.H. Worth of Albany. VAN NESS (1778-1826) was a friend of Burr, his second in the duel between him and Hamilton, and a Federal Judge in the Southern District of New York (appointed by Madison).
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ALS, 1 p.: to C. Edwards Lester, referring to the panel (Landing of Columbus) he is to paint. VANDERLYN (1775-1852) American painter, student of Gilbert Stuart, supported by Burr, painted many portraits of American statesmen.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to Col. Lewis Morris, a comrade of Burr in the Revolution, rejecting recommendation that he commission M. Ogden and A. Burr and discussing the system of granting commissions.
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ALS, 2 pp.: to George Carter concerning a lawsuit. WICKHAM (1763-1839) was a prominent Richmond lawyer and one of Burr's attorneys at the trial. Gave the dinner during the trial attended by both Burr and Marshall. (See Schachner, pp. 432-433.)
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ALS, 1 p.: to Henry Thompson of Baltimore, regarding the ship "Marmio". (See Jacobs, p. 317.) WILKINSON (1757-1825) was a General in the Revolution, Governor of Louisiana, associated with Burr in the Western Adventure, and an agent in the pay of Spain.
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ALS, 7 pp.: to General Henry Dearborn asking for details concerning the Battles of Breed's Hill (Bunker Hill), Saratoga and Quebec. HENRY DEARBORN (1751-1829) Revolutionary Soldier participated in Battles of Stillwater, Saratoga, Monmouth, Newtown and the Expedition to Quebec and the Siege of Yorktown. Secretary of War under Jefferson. Senior Major General in the War of 1812. Collector of the Port of Boston. Minister to Portugal.
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ALS, 1 p.: to Col. Miegs concerning Col. Miegs' retirement. MIEGS was probably RETURN JONATHON MIEGS, JR. (1765-1825) who was son of Miegs of the Quebec Expedition and a famous revolutionary soldier. Miegs, Jr. was Col. in the Army, Chief Justice of Ohio Supreme Court; Judge of U.S. District Court of Michigan; Senator from Ohio, Governor of Ohio; Postmaster General in Madison's cabinet.
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3 ALsS: regarding Burr's trial, in a bound volume. Includes transcripts and other documents.
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ALS, 1 p.: to H. Dearborn, referring to his departure and that of the French and Spanish Commissioners.
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ANS, 1 p.: order for food for one in quest of horse for Commissary General.
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ALS, 1 p.: to William Eustis, Secretary of War, enclosing a letter from Admiral Gaines and recommending commission for Jonathan Bell.
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DS, 1 p.: Return for Indian Goods Destined for Fort Stoddard on the Tombigby River. Endorsed by Capt. B. Schaumberg.
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DS, 1 p.: return for clothing for Capt. Solomon Van Renssalaer's troop of dragoons.
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DS, 1 p.: Bond to Eli Cleveland, Sheriff, to secure Wilkinson's appearance in a suit of Donald Brodhead.
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DS, 1 p.: Legal document signed as well by John Elsworth, Magnus Beekman and others. Folder includes portrait of Willett. WILLETT (1740-1830) served with Burr on the Arnold Expedition to Quebec and at the Battle of Monmouth. He was mayor of New York in 1807.
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ALS, 3 pp.: to John E. Hale, regarding a telescope. WIRT (1772-1834) aided the U.S. Attorney in the prosecution of Burr; lawyer and teacher of lawyer, Attorney General (1817-1829).
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ALS, 3 pp.: to Alexander McCrae, resigning as attorney for Mutual Assurance Society.
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AMsS, 22 pp.: draft answer by author as Attorney General to complaint of John Van Ness, et al.
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AMs, 4 pp.: the author's summary of argument of Hay to Jury at the trial of Burr.
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DS, 2 pp.: order relative to the license of Jeremiah Lansing. YATES (1738-1801), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, was run for Governor of New York by Burr but was defeated by Clinton in a close race as a result of which Burr was adopted by Clinton as a rising young politician. (See Schachner, pp. 95, 96.)
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This series consists of miscellaneous materials. Units are named by type of material.
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21 black and white portraits, 1 colored picture, of assorted subjects, including Hamilton, Burr, the Constitutional Convention, and other men whose papers are included in the collection.
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Xerox copies of Aaron Burr (1756-1836) Correspondence from Bixby Collection of the Missouri Historical Society.
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