Papers, 1772-1842.

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Papers, 1772-1842.

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These letters illuminate some of the main episodes in the life of Burr. They touch his life as a student at the College of New Jersey (Princeton), as a lawyer in New York City, his military career during the Revolutionary War, and his political career in Congress and as vice-president of the United States. There is some family correspondence with his daughter and first wife, but there is little correspondence concerning his trial for treason and his subsequent career. Some especially good letters on the American Revolution in New York State, though not all relate directly to Burr, are included in this collection. Other material includes cancelled checks dated 1802 and an inventory of sale of Burr home furnishings in 1797. The bound volume includes two letters of Theodosia Burr Alston (1783-1813), daughter of Aaron Burr and wife of Governor Alston of South Carolina, and supplementary information about the provenance of the letters.

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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...

Alston, Theodosia Burr, 1783-1813

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Daughter of Aaron Burr. Born Theodosia Burr; married Joseph Alston, 1801. From the description of Theodosia Burr Alston papers, 1789-1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 77621460 Theodosia Burr Alston was the daughter of Aaron Burr and his co-conspirator. From the description of ALS, 1808 July 17 : Ballstown Springs, New York, to Joseph Alston, Oaks near Georgetown, S.C. (Copley Press, J S Copley Library). WorldCat record id: 17021387 Daughter of Aaron B...

College of New Jersey (Princeton, N.J.)

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