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Partial note [of Aaron Burr]. States, “I was in the act of writing to you respecting our dear Catharine when your letter of the __ inst. was handed to me. Every friend and relation she has assume a right to direct as her Conduct and mode of education – and great offence has several times been given to the good Lady with whom she lives by this sort of interference and the poor child is...”, No date

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 13
Identifier: A0210-00116

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

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

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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

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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