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Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 to unknown re: protecting independent judiciary, trial of judges; attacking Aaron Burr

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06019 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1804/02/19 Pagination: 4 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 16.8 cm Order a Copy

"It is an axiom with me that he will be the most dangerous chief that Jacobism can have."

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
Lansing, John, 1754-1829

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