Letter [of Aaron Burr], Paris, to unknown recipient. Begins, “The day after writing to you in april…I was advised from authority that I could have any sort of passport at pleasure – took one for the U.S. to sail from Bourdeaux – A passport to leave the Empire must pass through these offices...” The end of the letter is written in code., 1811 July 10
Scope and Contents
Many of the documents in the Aaron Burr Papers are neither signed nor dated. The Legal Papers Series (1787-1825) consists primarily of documents relating to Burr’s legal practice in New York following his return from Europe. Many of these documents are likely contemporary copies. Addressees include John Greenwood, Thomas H. Flandrau, and Gurdon W. Lathrop, all of whom were clerks in Burr’s law practice. The Personal Correspondence Series (1776-1825) contains many items which touch on military and business matters. Included are unsigned letters, some written in code, to Burr’s sister Sally Reeve, and several letters of Captain Skinner to James Monroe. The Burr-Hamilton Duel Series contains the indictments of Nathaniel Pendleton, Alexander Hamilton’s second in his duel with Aaron Burr, and William P. VanNess, Burr’s second. The Conspiracy Series contains legal documents for Aaron Burr, Harman Blennerhassett, and Davis Floyd. The series also includes extensive correspondence between Senator John Smith of Ohio and Governor Robert Williams of the Mississippi Territory, and a letter of William Clark to Secretary of State James Madison. The Miscellaneous Series contains three additional items.
Dates
- 1811 July 10
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Cubic Feet ( (2 boxes; 1 oversize folder))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Jones, R.M. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Sickels, G. (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Smith, John, approximately 1735-1824 (Author, Person)
- From the Collection: Williams, Robert, 1773-1836 (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository