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Some great content on the Burr Conspiracy...

Item # 668131 ·

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 1807

  • Colonel Aaron Burr

The front page has a notable Proclamation signed by William Claiborne, gov. of the Louisiana Territory, concerning the Burr Conspiracy. It begins: "Whereas I have received information that certain persons are combining & confederating in a traitorous project to subvert the authority of the government of the United States over a portion of the territories thereof...".
Page 3 has even better & lengthier content on the Burr Conspiracy, including a letter to Congress from the President noting information received from Gen. Wilkinson, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then a letter signed by: A. Burr, then a very lengthy & informative letter signed by: James Wilkinson. Plus much more related content as well, taking two-thirds of the page.
The front page begins with: "Law of Kentucky - An Act to Prevent Unlawful Warlike Enterprises".
Four pages, some light damp stains, good condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War
Price
$47
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.