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To Jacob Gurby

Counsels a client on the best way to recover a slave: "If a Slave be brought from another state to the state of N York & there sold, such slave is by the laws of N York declared free. It is therefore of Moment to establish that the sale was made at...

GLC09286

to Jane McLachlan

Burr denies having any of the money owed to McLachlan's son, Philip Garniss. Says Mr. Gardiner has $2,600 for the her son and that he is trying to help secure for the boy. Says if she tries to take it, the money will be returned to Mr. Gardiner...

GLC08970

to Joseph Alston

Burr writes in partial cypher to his son-in-law after his duel with Alexander Hamilton. In the text that is not in cypher, Burr states that the jury has adjourned until Monday, July 23, and that the results will determine whether or not he flees. He...

GLC01523

to Stephen Row Bradley

Requests Judge Stephen Row Bradley's professional opinion and advice regarding the gubernatorial election of 1792 in which Burr disqualified votes in several counties.

GLC00496.015

to Theodosia B. Burr

Writes in a loving manner to his 11 year old daughter about her last letters in which she told him she had a headache and toothache. ". . . too much for one poor little girl to suffer at one time, I am sure . . . you must fight them as well as you...

GLC00142

[Divorce petition of Aaron Burr] [incomplete]

Also signed by Charles O'Conner, Solicitor of Counsel for Burr. Certifies that the adultery charges against Burr's second wife, Eliza Jumel, can be proven. States that Mrs. Burr has committed adultery in the city of New York with Charles Perry...

GLC04052

to Thomas Jefferson re: politics, Hamilton's envy

Docketed by Thomas Jefferson ("Burr Aaron. N. York Apr.21.1801") at top of verso. Burr concludes his letter on politics that "Hamilton seems to be literally mad with spleen and envy and disappointment -- as far as I can yet judge, his efforts are...

GLC04882

Of the validity of the laws granting Livingston & Fulton the exclusive right of using fire and steam to propel boats or vessels

Legal review of the Robert R. Livingston - Robert Fulton steamboat monopoly case. Burr examines the case from two reference points, "1st - With reference to the Laws and Constitution of New York. 2d - As to the Constitution and Laws of the United...

GLC06183

to unknown

States that it is impossible for him to testify in a trial in Hartford, Connecticut on 2 March 1805. Remarks that he believes it unlikely that the court will not accommodate his time restraints as he is serving a public duty. Asks that if the trial...

GLC03623

to John Jay

Writes regarding a disagreement between them over his expenses for a trip to Hartford, Connecticut. Burr states he and Hamilton are in agreement over what they believed would be the expense payment structure for the trip.

GLC03304