Box 2
Container
Contains 49 Results:
Contemporary copies of two letters of John Smith, Baton Rouge, to Governor Williams. First letter begins, “I had the honor of receiving your letter of the 24th ult. the day before yesterday covering one to Col. Kingsberry requesting an escort for me to the Town of Washington. From the accommodating disposition you discover, I am the more desirous to return to the United States through your Territory, and therefore I beg leave to enquire whether on Surrendering myself to the Civil authority, you will have me placed under guard, and to what extent and particularly in what manner would I be the subject of confinement or restriction, while I may have to remain in your Territory...”, 1807 Sept 3, 9
File — Box: 2, Folder: 33
Identifier: A0210-00136
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.
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Dates:
1807 Sept 3, 9
Contemporary copies of two letters of John Smith, Baton Rouge, to Governor Williams. Same text as Folder 33., 1807 Sept 3
File — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Identifier: A0210-00137
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.
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Dates:
1807 Sept 3
Contemporary copies of two letters of Robert Williams, Washington M.T. [Mississippi Territory], to John Smith and Col. Jacob Kingsbury. First letter, to Smith, states, “I presume it is not necessary for me to answer your communication specifically when I inform you that the Escort from this to Cincinnati will consist of two persons and that you will have the liberty to make arrangements for your own accommodation, and travel without restrictions or costs further than the laws of your Country may direct or render necessary.”, 1807 Sept 11
File — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Identifier: A0210-00138
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 11
Contemporary copy of letter of Robert Williams, Washington M.T. [Mississippi Territory], to John Smith. Same text as Folder 35 (first letter)., 1807 Sept 11
File — Box: 2, Folder: 36
Identifier: A0210-00139
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.
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Dates:
1807 Sept 11
Contemporary copy of document signed John Smith, Mississippi Territory. Begins, “I John Smith of the State of Ohio and a Senator from that State to the Congress of the United States, being now in the Town of Washington in the Mississippi Territory aforesaid Do voluntarily submit and surrender myself to the Civil authority of said Territory for the purpose of being legally conveyed and Conducted to the District of Virginia, wherein as I am informed I stand indicted for a high misdemeanor and for Treason against the United States, to take my trial agreeably to the laws of the United States, that I may have an opportunity of vindicating my innocence...”, 1807 Sept 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 37
Identifier: A0210-00140
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 23
Contemporary copy of document signed John Smith, Mississippi Territory. Same text as Folder 38., 1807 Sept 23
File — Box: 2, Folder: 38
Identifier: A0210-00142
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.
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Dates:
1807 Sept 23
Letter signed Robert Williams, Town of Washington, Mississippi Territory, to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, Washington City. Reads, “Captain Stephen Neal and Mr. James S. Wade take on Mr. Smith from this place to Richmond, under a Commitment from Judge Rodney. I have agreed that the United States will compensate them at the rate of not less than from three dollars and a half to four dollars per day and bear their expenses – this may seem high, but men of Character cannot be got in this quarter for less. I hope therefore you will settle with them accordingly.”, 1807 Sept 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 39
Identifier: A0210-00143
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 24
Contemporary copy of letter of Robert Williams, Town of Washington, Mississippi Territory, to Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War, Washington City. Same text as Folder 39., 1807 Sept 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 40
Identifier: A0210-00144
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 24
Letter signed Robert Williams, Town of Washington, Mississippi Territory, to Capt. Stephen Neal. States in full, “You will keep an account of the expense in conducting Mr. Smith to Richmond, and should exigency render it necessary you are authorized to draw on me at this place, or the Secretary of War, for any monies you may stand in need of.”, 1807 Sept 24
File — Box: 2, Folder: 41
Identifier: A0210-00145
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 24
Letter signed Robert Williams, Washington, Mississippi Territory, to Ceasar A. Rodney, Attorney General of the United States, Washington City. Begins, “Mr. John Smith of Ohio a few days ago Surrendered himself to the authority of the law at this place – we are not officially informed of his being Indicted at Richmond as a party in Burr’s conspiracy; but from his own acknowledgment to that fact and other unofficial sources of information he has been committed by Judge Rodney to Richmond….”, 1807 Sept 28
File — Box: 2, Folder: 42
Identifier: A0210-00146
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...
Dates:
1807 Sept 28