Fuller Collection of Aaron Burr 1771-1851 1778-1834

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Fuller Collection of Aaron Burr 1771-1851 1778-1834

The collection consists of correspondence and documents collected by C. P. G. Fuller relating to Aaron Burr (1756-1836), vice president of the United States under Jefferson.

1 linear feet; 2 archival boxes, 1 half-size archival box

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SNAC Resource ID: 6321368

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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Fuller, C. P. G., collector

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