Letters to James Hamilton, 1808 January 5 and 8.

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Letters to James Hamilton, 1808 January 5 and 8.

Both letters discuss the conduct of John Smith during the trial of Aaron Burr.

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University of Virginia. Library

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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...

Gregg, Andrew, 1755-1835

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U.S. representative and senator from Pennsylvania. From the description of ALS : Washington, D.C., to Alexander James Dallas, 1807 Nov. 6. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86139004 ...

Hamilton, James, -1803

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Scottish soldier; sometimes known as James Inglis Hamilton; b. before 1742; fought with Burgoyne in the Invasion of Canada and Battle of Freeman's Farm in the Convention Army; imprisoned at Cambridge after surrender at the Battle of Bemis Heights; died at Mudostoun in Scotland. Jonathan Clarke was Commissary-General of the Convention Army. He was also captured with Burgoyne at Saratoga and imprisoned in Cambridge, Mass. From the description of Brig. Gen. James Hamilton receipt, 1778 ...

Smith, John, approximately 1735-1824

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U.S. Senator. From the description of Letter to George Gordon [manuscript], 1807 August 13. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647845535 U.S. senator from Ohio, public official of the Northwest Territory, and clergyman. From the description of John Smith correspondence, 1807-1808. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980480 ...