Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804]

Aaron Burr to David Hosack

[New York, July 12, 1804]

Mr Burr’s respectful Compliments. He requests Dr. Hosack to inform him of the present state of Genl. H. and of the hopes which are entertained of his recovery.

Mr. Burr begs to know at what hours of the [day] the Dr. may most probably be found at home, that he may repeat his inquiries. He would take it very kind if the Dr. would take the trouble of calling on him as he returns from Mr. Bayard’s.1

Thursday
12 July

AL, Mr. John Hampton Barnes, Philadelphia.

1. William Bayard was a partner with Herman LeRoy and James McEvers in a New York City mercantile firm. H died at Bayard’s house at 80–82 Jane Street.

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Title: Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804]
Author: Burr, Aaron
Recipient: Hosack, David
Date: 12 July 1804

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Cite as: “Aaron Burr to David Hosack, [12 July 1804],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-26-02-0001-0266. [Original source: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. 26, 1 May 1802 – 23 October 1804, Additional Documents 1774–1799, Addenda and Errata, ed. Harold C. Syrett. New York: Columbia University Press, 1979, p. 312.]