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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 to Ephraim Kirby re: forwarding a letter, long delayed, to President Jefferson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02520 Author/Creator: Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1801/06/08 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. + FF. 25 x 21 cm Order a Copy

Written as Vice President. Kirby was a prominent Connecticut lawyer.

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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