Papers, 1786-1808, 1801-1808 (bulk)

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Papers, 1786-1808, 1801-1808 (bulk)

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Letters from Mitchell to his wife Catharine, written in Washington, D.C. during his terms of office as a congressman and senator. Letters describe his impressions of Washington, his dinners with major political figures, Washington gossip, some political events, news of the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, and of Burr's conspiracy. Local events are described in addition to his political activities and responsibilities, some scientific information, and family matters. Poetry he wrote is enclosed in his letters.

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New York State Historical Documents Inventory

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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

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Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 – July 12, 1804) was an American revolutionary, statesman and Founding Father of the United States. Hamilton was an influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, the founder of the Federalist Party, as well as a founder of the nation's financial system, the United States Coast Guard, and the New York Post newspaper. As the first secretary of the treasury, Hamilton was the main author of the economic policies of the administration of P...

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...

Mitchell, Samuel Latham, 1764-1831.

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New York legislator, physician. From the description of Papers, 1786-1808, 1801-1808 (bulk) (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155488421 ...

Mitchell, Catharine.

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Mitchell family.

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