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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 to unknown

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03623 Author/Creator: Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 December 1804 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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 has to be heard, the recipient must draw up and send him an affidavit so that he can sign it.

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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