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President Jefferson and the Burr Conspiracy...
President Jefferson and the Burr Conspiracy...
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February 02, 1807
THE TRUE AMERICAN, Trenton, New Jersey, Feb. 2, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
* Thomas Jefferson
A terrific issue on the historic Burr Conspiracy. Over half of page 2 is taken up with: "The Conspiracy - President's Message" which he submitted to Congress on January 22.
In the message, Jefferson calls attention to activities by a combination of private individuals who had endangered the nation. Despite difficulty in establishing the actual facts, he nevertheless identified Aaron Burr as the principal actor, noting in his message: "...received intimation that designs were in agitation in the western country, unlawful, and unfriendly to the peace of the union; and that the prime mover in these was Aaron Burr...". Jefferson continues on at great length to establish his case.
In advance of a trial, submission and evaluation of evidence, and final verdict by a court, Jefferson publicly found Burr guilty of treasonous conduct punishable by hanging. But Burr would be acquitted. Burr was Jefferson's first term Vice President.
This issue also includes mention of the other traitors, Dr. Erick Bollman and Samuel Swartwout, and also has a letter signed by: A. Burr, and a very lengthy letter signed in type by General James Wilkinson, a principal player in this drama.
A wonderful item on the Burr Conspiracy with so much material in this single issue. Photos do not show all.
Four pages,never-trimmed margins, slightly irregular at the spine margin due to disbinding, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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