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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 to Joseph Alston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01523 Author/Creator: Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: circa July 13-21, 1804 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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 indicates that there is sentiment against him by Governor DeWitt Clinton and his allies. He thanks him for an earlier letter of support. At the end of the text is "Enclose to Ch. Biddle, Phila." Charles Biddle was a friend of Burr's. The second and third pages are in cypher. Date is from docket. The letter was written no earlier than July 13, 1804 and probably not later than July 21, 1804.

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
Alston, Joseph, 1778-1816
Biddle, Charles, 1745-1821
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

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