26311To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday Mr. Van Benthuysen handed me your obliging letter . Govr. Fenner is principally responsible for the unfortunate result of the election in R.I. So late as semptember, he told me personally that you would have every Vote in that State and that A. would certainly have one & probably two: this he confirmed by a Verbal Message to me through a confidential friend in October. He has lately...
26312To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 22 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. V Ness has this evening reported to me Verbally that you refuse to answer my last letter, that you consider the course I have taken as intemperate and unnecessary and some other conversation which it is improper that I should notice. My request to you was in the first instance proposed in a form the most simple in order that you might give to the affair that course to which you might be...
26313To James Madison from Aaron Burr, [30 June] 1801 (Madison Papers)
… I am goaded with letters from Connecticut & Vermont respecting the department of Post Office which they pronounce to be a grievance intolerable—our friends in those States say that they can make no use of that mode of Conveyance while in the present hands—Col. Robinson & Mr Selden, two Very respectable men of Vermont have written me several letters on this subject, and they have desired me...
26314To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 9 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Hunt who was mentioned in a letter which I wrote you some Weeks ago, is desirous of the honor of being personally known to you. The high estimation in which he is holden by some of our most respectable friends in this City, has been already communicated to you. The very slight personal a⟨c⟩quaintance which I have had with him, tends to confirm me in their opinions & prepossessions. In...
26315To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 28 April 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Alexander Woolcott of Connecticut must be know to you by Reputation—I take the liberty to introduce him to you personally. His patriotism and his talents entitle him to every degree of Respect & consideration, and I persuade myself that you will be gratified by the opportunity of cultivating his acquaintance. I am Dr. Sir with very great Respect Your friend &c RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as...
26316To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 24 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Have the goodness to inform me how long you will remain in Phila. if till the close of the Session, I hope to come & pass an hour with you. No freedom of communication, by letter, can be indulged consistently with any degree of discretion Be assured of my very great attachment & esteem RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ: “Burr Aaron. recieved in his lre of May 24.98. forwarded to Dr Currie,” which...
26317Memorandum from Aaron Burr, [ca. 17 March 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
New York David Gelston, Collector, vice Sands } The Republicans of the NY. delegation in Senate & H. of R. are unanimously of opinion that these changes should be made—they unite also in the arrangement here proposed, except that one Gentleman would prefer that Bailey and Davis should change place —Willett and Brown are also candidates for the Marshalls place and are both well qualified—all...
26318To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 27 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Joseph Crockett writes to me from Jessamine County in Kentucky that he is a Candidate for the office of Marshall —that he was a Captain in the Virginia line during the late War and that [he] was a Neighbour of, and personally well known to Colonel Jefferson. Having myself no recollection of Captn. Crockett, I can add nothing to the information which he communicates. I enclose you an extract of...
26319To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 9 October 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
The family of Alston of South Carolina is probably well known to you—The Young gentleman who will hand you this, bids fair to do honor to his Name and his Country—His Warmest wishes, and his influence which is already important, are engaged in promoting your election—He has passed through the eastern States and is now on his return to attend the Legislature of S.C. of Which he is a Member—I...
26320To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 11 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to the honor of your acquaintance, the bearer Mr. Caleb Lownes Mr. Lownes has long been honorably distinguished for his Philanthropy, exemplified both in the distressing seasons of yellow fever, and in the very active part he took in introducing our present ameliorated penal System. He goes to Washington I believe on business of a private nature, respecting some accounts...
26321To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 3 February 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Being last fall in Ontario County, I spent a day in examining the records to discover the Situation of R.M.’s property. I find that every acre of his land hath been conveyed between the Months of January & July 98 &, as far as I can learn, for good considerations. An attachment, for the benefit of all the Creditors, issued in March 98 & if prosecuted must exclude any creditor from a partial...
26322To George Washington from Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, 24 October 1778 (Washington Papers)
The excessive heat and occasional fatigues of the preceding campaign, have so impaired my health and constitution as to render me incapable of immediate service. I have, for three months past, taken every advisable step for my recovery, but have the mortification to find, upon my return to duty, a return of sickness, and that every relapse is more dangerous than the former. I have consulted...
26323To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 6 April 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be presented to you by Captain Aupaumut Chief of the Moheakuns,—a Man of perfectly decent Manners and deportment and Who has been Useful to the U.S. in War and in Nigociation. He is solicitous to be made known to you, and I have thought that you would consider an estimable and intelligent Man of his Nation as a desireable acquaintance. I am with very great Respect Your assured & Obt...
26324To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written to Mr. Madison respecting the Consul of Madeira, the Marshall of Massts. Bay and the Marshall of N Jersey—To Mr. Gallatin respecting the Supervisor of N, Jersey and something of Bailey, Davis and Willett, and to Genl Smith something further of [Bailey]: to all which I take the liberty to refer you. Upon my arrival in this City I found it noised about that [Bailey] was destined...
26325To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 15 November 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
I have paid to Mr Thompson Seventeen hundred and fifty dollars, taken up the Leases of Ross & Duzenbury and left the Titles to the house in Chapel & Murray St. It was my intention now to have paid the Whole—But having ordered this house (cor. of Chap. & Murray) to be sold which has not been effected the balance of about 2000 Ds. is left to be discharged by Sale of the house. James Clapp who is...
26326To Alexander Hamilton from Aaron Burr, 21 June 1804 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 20th. inst. has been this day received. Having Considered it attentively I regret to find in it nothing of that sincerity and delicacy which you profess to Value. Political opposition can never absolve Gentlemen from the necessity of a rigid adherence to the laws of honor and the rules of decorum: I neither claim such priviledge nor indulge it in others. The Common sense of...
26327To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 30 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
General Stevens had command of the artillery in the Northern army during the late War and was distinguished for his bravery, his punctuality & his knowledge of his profession. His reputation & deportment in Civil life have corresponded with the expectations which might have been formed from his Military Conduct—Since the war he has resided in N york, has born various offices which he has...
26328To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 16 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
From many hundreds of applications I have selected, as most worthy of your attention, those Contained in the enclosed sheet. As there is in fact No Minister of the Navy, I take the Liberty to suggest through you to the gentleman who may fill that office, that all of those who have obtained Wealth and influence by Means of public appointment, James Watson , now Naval Agent at Nyork, is, to our...
26329To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 12 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Burr’s respectful compliments—thanks Mr Madison for his communications on the authentication and transmission of propositions for amends. of the Constitution. Mr B. infers that the copies will be certified from the office of Secretary of State. He requests to be informed whether the U. S. have a consul at St. Jago of Cuba & of his name & address. Mr B. wishes to make a small remittance to...
26330To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 June 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you my dear Sir, I thank you sincerely for your letter . The Moment requires free communication among those who adhere to the principles of our Revolution. The Conduct of some individuals of the Treaty Majority has disappointed me a good deal. That of the executive something also, but much less. From the insidious professions Which were made in Feby. and March I had been led to hope...
26331Aaron Burr’s Instructions to William P. Van Ness, [22–23 June 1804] (Hamilton Papers)
⟨–⟩ of withdrawing the Letter. Impossible unless in lieu of it I should send a Challenge vid. the Hypothesis the defiance a. b. so uncommunicative that p. s. did not till now know his impressions of a H. letter, except by Conjecture. No 7 a. b. far from conceiving that rivalship authorises a latitude not otherwise justifiable, always feels greater delicacy in such cases & would think it...
26332To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 4 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The information contained in Mr Kirby’s letter , appearing to appertain more to you than to me, I take the liberty to enclose it for your perusal— With great respect & attachment RC ( PPAmP : Feinstone Collection); at foot of text: “Th. Jefferson President of the U.S.”; endorsed by TJ. Recorded in SJL as received 6 June. Enclosure: Ephraim Kirby to Burr, Hartford, 24 May 1801, reporting on the...
26333To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was well acquainted with Major Gibbs during the late revolution. He was a punctual, attentive officer and has at all times been deemed a Man of integrity and honor. It has been suggested to me that, in Case of Vacancy, the office of Marshall would be acceptable to him. I should suppose him to be competent to the discharge of the duties of that office with reputation to himself and to the...
26334To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, [10 March 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Burr having just now been informed that Mr Jefferson proposes to leave the City this Day, presents respectful Compliments & Requests to know his determination, if any has been made, with Respect to Dr Browne ; as it may materially influence the movements of that Gentleman— RC ( DNA : RG 59, AOC ); partially dated; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 10 Mch. 1805 received that day and “Browne...
26335To George Washington from Aaron Burr, 13 March 1792 (Washington Papers)
An Opinion has for sometime prevailed that peace with the Indians is attainable; That the War has arisen from a belief: that this Government seek to disposses them of their Lands, and will cease whenever these misapprehensions are removed. Unfortunately it does not appear that we have since the commencement of hostilities conveyed to them any direct assurances of our wishes and designs towards...
26336To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 4 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed belongs properly to you. The writer is now representative in Congress and was many Years member of the Senate of the U.S. I have no personal knowledge of the persons Named. Some time since, I gave you my opinion against the expediency of appointing [Davis] to the office of Supervisor—Hence I learn it has been inferred as his competency or fitness to discharge the duties of Naval...
26337To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 14 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 October 1802, New York. “My Stepson Mr Prevost now recorder of this City, will have the honor to present you this. I take the liberty to ask, that you will present him to the President and the favor of your attentions to him during his residence in Washington.” RC (owned by Charles M. Storey, Boston, Mass., 1961). 1 p.
26338To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 26 December 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
after detaining the enclosed for several days in hopes of a safe private conveyance, I hazard it by Mail under Cover to Captn. Duncanson , a name less calculated to excite curiosity than that of T.J.—The post office in this City is kept by a Man of strict honor and integrity—Nothing is to apprehended here. how you are in Washington I know not— We still hope that you have the Vote of your...
26339To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 25 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A very respectable republican character of R. Island, has desired me to suggest to you that it would in his opinion be politic to appoint Mr. How[ell] (late Commissr. on the St. Croix line) district atty. Next to Ho[wel]l, he recommends Nathl. S[ear]le—I am inclined to believe that the recommendation is discreet & the designation, Judicious; but you have probably, at hand, the means of further...
26340To Benjamin Franklin from Aaron Burr, 20 March 1753 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: Andover-Newton Theological Seminary Your Febry. 28. with the enclos’d Letters was very acceptable. I am sorry we [are] not provid’d with Instruments to observe the approaching Transit of Mercury. But have long since been determined to be ready for Venus 1769. By Mr. Evans’s Advice I wrote to one Mr. Adams’s in London sending a Catalogue of Instruments for a philosophical...