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Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1756 - 1836

Biography

Aaron Burr Jr. as an American politician and lawyer. He was the third vice president of the United States (1801–1805), serving during President Thomas Jefferson's first term. Burr served as a Continental Army officer in the American Revolutionary War, after which he became a successful lawyer and politician. He was elected twice to the New York State Assembly (1784–1785, 1798–1799),[1] was appointed New York State Attorney General (1789–1791), was chosen as a U.S. senator (1791–1797) from the State of New York.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Aaron Burr autograph

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 788469
Mss 788469
Date(s): 1788-08-19
Abstract

In English.

Aaron Burr letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815250
Mss 815250
Date(s): 1815-04
Abstract

In English.

Aaron Burr letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 814215
Mss 814215
Date(s): 1814-03-15
Scope and Contents

Personal letter from Aaron Burr of Albany to John Greenwood, giving instructions concerning his correspondence.

Aaron Burr letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 777369
Mss 777369
Date(s): 1777-06-19
Scope and Contents

Letter from Aaron Burr of Peekskill, New York to Brig. Gen. Clinton at Fort Montgomery, discusses moving two companies and some soldiers.

Daniel Webster letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 827125
Webster Mss 827125
Date(s): 1827-01-25
Abstract

In English.

Silas Dinsmoor letter

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 807201
Mss 807201
Date(s): 1807-03-01
Abstract

In English.

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