John Mills letters, 1795, 1807.

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John Mills letters, 1795, 1807.

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In letters to Gilbert Jackson of New York, John Mills refers to a slave insurrection and the indigo harvest (1795). He discusses the treatment of slaves, destruction of the cotton crop by the cut worm, and the considerable amount of commerce on the Mississippi River (May 19, 1807). He mentions Aaron Burr and his activities in the Ohio Valley, and also states that severe weather caused the Choctaw Indians to kill planters' livestock for food.

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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...

Jackson, Gilbert

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Mills, John, d. 1812.

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Planter and merchant of West Feliciana Parish, La., founder of Bayou Sara, and a leader of the West Florida Rebellion. From the description of John Mills letters, 1795, 1807. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 262830200 ...