Letter: to Major James Seagrove / by Aaron Burr, 1808 Oct 15.

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Letter: to Major James Seagrove / by Aaron Burr, 1808 Oct 15.

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Trying to secure support for a scheme to forment revolution in Mexico, Aaron Burr introduces Samuel Swartwout and urges James Seagrove to aid him in his business projects.

2 p.; 23 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript 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...

Seagrove, James.

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Swartwout, Samuel, 1783-1856

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New York businessman and land speculator. From the description of Correspondence [manuscript], 1813-1843. (Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library). WorldCat record id: 310566293 ...