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List of most recent chapters published for the Memoirs of Aaron Burr novel. A total of 127 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete.by Matthew L. Davis.PREFACE.During a period of forty yea
Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete.by Matthew L. Davis.PREFACE.During a period of forty years I was intimately acquainted with Colonel Burr, and have reason to suppose that I possessed his entire confidence. Some time after his return from Europe in 1812, on
- 127 1. The day on which his son died. 2. The portrait of Theodosia. THE END.……
- 126 Love your father; be grateful and affectionate to him while he lives; be the pride of his meridian, the support of his departing days. Be all that he wishes; for he made your mother happy. Oh! my heavenly Father, bless them both. If it is permitted, I wil
- 125 I have often heard your opinion of these congressional nominations.They are hostile to all freedom and independence of suffrage. A certain junto of actual and fact.i.tious Virginians, having had possession of the government for twenty-four years, consider
- 124 The effect upon Burr of this blow may be imagined by those who have noticed his constant and unceasing anxiety for his grandson, Aaron Burr Alston. In his intercourse, however, with the world, and in his business pursuits, there was a prompt.i.tude and an
- 123 FROM MR. RUSSELL.Paris, October 25, 1810.In reply to Mr. Burr's note of this morning, Mr. Russell begs leave to inform him that the province of granting pa.s.sports to citizens of the United States belongs to the consul, to whom all wis.h.i.+ng for t
- 122 Wilkinson has been examined, and had partly gone through the cross-examination when we closed on Sat.u.r.day. _He acknowledged, very modestly, that he had made certain alterations in the letter received from me, by erasures, &c., and then swore it to be a
- 121 WILLIAM Y. LEWIS, Not. Pub.The following short extracts from the letters of Colonel Burr to his daughter, while he was imprisoned in Richmond, will serve to show the state of his mind under circ.u.mstances thus oppressive and mortifying.TO THEODOSIA."
- 120 EXTRACTS."The vivacity of Burr's wit, and the exercise of his proper talents, now (at Richmond) constantly solicited here, in private and public exhibition, while they display his powers and address at the levee and the bar, must engross more of
- 119 Colonel Burr had repeated conferences on the subject with Mr. Merry, the British plenipotentiary resident in the United States. Mr. Merry communicated to his government the project of Mr. Burr. Colonel Charles Williamson, the brother of Lord Balgray, went
- 118 "On the 25th of June reached New-Orleans. The lady of your laughing friend is a charming woman. She was a widow from St. Domingo; _sans argent et sans enfants_. Without a single good feature, she is very agreeable. She is nearly the size and figure o
- 117 As soon as the Senate could compose themselves sufficiently to choose a president pro tem., they calve to the following resolution:---- "Resolved, unanimously, That the thanks of the Senate be presented to _Aaron Burr_, in testimony of the impartiality,
- 116 TO THEODOSIA.Was.h.i.+ngton, February 23, 1805.I regret the unprofitable employment of your time, and sincerely hope such long visitations will not be repeated; but you are something to blame to have taken no books with you, and again for not finding one
- 115 Interrupted. A very extraordinary visit; you shall hear as soon as they go.The visitors were a middle-aged gentleman; a man of fortune, of family; has travelled, and been received in the first circles on both continents; intelligent and well-informed; pro
- 114 Tuesday, October 2.Firstly, your pardon is craved for this torn sheet; it was entire when I commenced, but one half went last night to answer a note, there being no paper in the house, and Peter abroad with my key. You have not, I think, been introduced t
- 113 I have been studying all the maps and gazetteers to discover the best access to Statesburgh. Georgetown seems to be the nearest port; but whether there be thence a direct road, I cannot discover. Does our friend Doctor Blythe still reside at Georgetown? I
- 112 Philadelphia, August 3, 1804.The preceding is a summary of the intelligence by this day's mail. The purport of the inquest is confirmed by a letter from J.B.P. I am further advised that an application has been made to Governor Lewis, of New-York, requiri
- 111 A. BURR.The elder Prevost, [5] Augustine James Frederic Prevost, is a most amiable and honourable man. Under the garb of coa.r.s.e rusticity you will find, if you know him, refinement, wit, a delicate sense of propriety, the most inflexible intrepidity, i
- 110 Lastly, I shall hazard much, and can possibly gain nothing by the issue of the interview.But it was, as I conceive, impossible for me to avoid it. There were _intrinsic_ difficulties in the thing, and _artificial_ embarra.s.sments from the manner of proce
- 109 No. XIII.Colonel Burr arrived first on the ground, as had been previously agreed. When General Hamilton arrived, the parties exchanged salutations, and the seconds proceeded to make their arrangements.They measured the distance, ten full paces, and cast l
- 108 SIR, Your first letter, in a style too peremptory, made a demand, in my opinion, unprecedented and unwarrantable. My answer, pointing out the embarra.s.sment, gave you an opportunity to take a less exceptionable course. You have not chosen to do it; but,
- 107 On the morning of Thursday, the 21st, I delivered to Colonel Burr the above letter, and, in the evening, was furnished with the following letter for General Hamilton, which I delivered to him at 12 o'clock on Friday, the 22d inst.No. III.New-York, Ju
- 106 TO THEODOSIA.New-York, July 1, 1804.Having been s.h.i.+vering with cold all day, though in perfect health, I have now, just at sunset, had a fire in my library, and am sitting near it and enjoying it, if that word be applicable to any thing done in solitu
- 105 Your letter of the 16th of April had better luck than that other of the 1st.; on the road, I mean, for the reception of both was equally kind. The last arrived yesterday. I do not remember exactly what it is about, and it is on my table in the library up
- 104 TO WILLIAM P. VAN NESS.Was.h.i.+ngton, March 7, 1804.Friday last was the day a.s.signed for the appearance of Judge Pickering on his impeachment. He did not appear; but an _amicus curiae_ suggested that the judge was insane, and tendered the proof of that
- 103 TO THEODOSIA.Havre de Grace (Susquehannah), January 30, 1804. In a former letter I told you we had eight inches snow at Was.h.i.+ngton. On Sat.u.r.day last, 28th, fell six or eight inches more, so that we had a foot depth of snow, cold weather, and, of co
- 102 TO CHARLES BIDDLE.Was.h.i.+ngton, January 23, 1804.MY DEAR SIR, When I last wrote you (about Thursday, I think), I felt the approaches of a headache, which I concluded would be, as usual, the torment of twenty-four hours only. On the contrary, it has purs
- 101 This is only to a.s.sure you that I am in perfect health. That General Jackson is my good friend; that I have had no duel nor quarrel with anybody, and have not been wounded or hurt.Jerome Bonaparte, wife, maids of honour (Miss Spear _et al_.), &c., &c.,
- 100 Yours, CHARLES BIDDLE.FROM ROBERT SMITH, SECRETARY OF NAVY.Was.h.i.+ngton, December 31, 1803.SIR, It was my intention to have had the pleasure of calling upon you for the purpose of having some conversation with you about Mr. Biddle, mids.h.i.+pman. Not k
- 99 We were all conducted, amid the shouts and acclamations of the rabble mult.i.tude, to the palace, and there ushered into the presence of the mighty bashaw, who, seated in state, with his council about him, and surrounded by guards, awaited our coming. He
- 98 Perhaps I did not tell you that Kate made breakfast for Bonaparte one morning at my house: a breakfast _a la Francois_, at twelve o'clock.Of four ladies, she was the only one who spoke French, and she really seemed inspired. No Parisian could have be
- 97 I am extremely anxious to hear from you. When we parted you were engaged in talking over a bargain with Mr. Astor. Pray tell me the event of your deliberations. I had almost forgotten to tell you that we have every prospect of a capital crop.THEODOSIA.TO
- 96 Are you a good girl? Do you drink the waters, and bathe, and ride, and walk? I hear Mrs. W. is handsomer than during her widowhood, of which I am very glad. Mr. Russel left this on Thursday, intending to pa.s.s through Albany and b.a.l.l.ston on his way t
- 95 The birthday must be kept. It shall be "honoured by my presence." You will therefore make your preparations, and, among other articles for your feast or party, I recommend two fiddlers, not barbecued or roasted, but _en plein vie_.If this should
- 94 I am all anxiety and impatience for to-day's mail. But it surprises me that _primo mobile_ is forgotten. Pray, have you lived altogether on pepper? We shall ride to Montalto this afternoon, and you shall know our reception. I am too anxious for my le
- 93 FROM THEODOSIA.New-York, June 4, 1803.Encore stupid. For Heaven's sake, what do you imagine I can find to say once a day that is worth saying, shut up thus, either tinkling on the harp or holding a tete-a-tete conversation? You must, indeed, have a h
- 92 The cold weather of the last ten days has had a happy effect on Theodosia. She is so far restored that I can with confidence a.s.sure you she will return in health. The boy, too, grows fat and rosy with the frost. They have taken pa.s.sage in the brig Ent
- 91 The letter herewith enclosed came to me under a _blank_ cover; through inattention, I broke the seal without looking at the superscription.The first sentence betrayed my error, and I have scolded her a good deal for her blank cover. Affectionately yours,
- 90 New-York, June 28, 1802.And do you, indeed, miss your Theo.? Do you really find happiness indissolubly blended with her presence? Ah! my husband, how much more amiable you are as the man than as the philosopher! How much better your wife can love you! The
- 89 FROM MIDs.h.i.+PMAN JAMES BIDDLE.U. S. s.h.i.+p Constellation, at Gibraltar, May 8, 1802.DEAR SIR, As the frigate Philadelphia will sail in a few days for America, I cannot neglect so good an opportunity of writing, and returning you my sincere thanks for
- 88 The sermon, for which I am indebted to your goodness, is now returned, with many thanks for the loan.I have perused it with pleasure, and, I hope, profit. It is an excellent treatise, worthy of the attention of every man, and more emphatically so of men i
- 87 Your sincere and old friend, JOHN COATS.TO THEODOSIA.Was.h.i.+ngton, March 14, 1802.Your letter of the 1st, postmarked the 3d, was received last evening.I regret that L. N. did not come to town, believing that you only could console her; that she would ma
- 86 Last evening Eustis happened in my room while I was at Smith's (opposite); he saw the cover of your letter, and the few lines which it contains. He wrote what you will find enclosed, and left it on my table. His cure is radical; that which I recommen
- 85 JOHN M. TAYLOR.FROM MRS. *******.New-York, February 9, 1807.At the sight of my writing you will exclaim--" She is unhappy, or she would not write to me." 'Tis not so, my dear friend; I am neither more nor less happy than when you left here.
- 84 Your obedient servant, A. BURR.TO THEODOSIA.Was.h.i.+ngton, January 22, 1802.Still silent. Yet is 20th December the latest date which I have received from you; hence I infer that you have remained at Georgetown much longer than was intended. Five weeks wi
- 83 FROM JOSEPH BRANDT.Grand River, May 7, 1800.SIR, About three weeks since I received a message from Obeel to attend a council at Buffalo, where I expected the pleasure of seeing you. We attended and waited a few days; but the chiefs there not being ready t
- 82 "Gamble's" protegee could not be found. You will probably gain by the exchange. That whom I shall send you is a good, steady-looking animal, _agee vingt trois_. From appearance, she has been used to count her beads and work hard, and never
- 81 P. BUTLER.TO, JOSEPH ALSTON.Albany, October 15, 1801.Our Convention [7] met on Tuesday the 13th, and will probably continue in session five or six days longer. I shall forthwith return to New-York, beyond which I have no plan for the month of November, ex
- 80 TO JOSEPH ALSTON.New-York, April 27, 1801.Our election commences to-morrow, and will be open for three days. The republican members of a.s.sembly for this city will be carried by a greater majority than last year, unless some fraud be practised at the pol
- 79 The equality of Jefferson and Burr excites great speculation and much anxiety. I believe that all will be well, and that Jefferson will be our president. Your friend, A. BURR.THEODOSIA TO JOSEPH ALSTON.Poughkeepsie, January 24, 1801.Thus far have we advan
- 78 The charge against him was that he had been faithless to the political party which had sustained him through life; that he had negotiated, bargained, or intrigued with the federalists to promote his own election to the exclusion of Mr. Jefferson. The publ
- 77 6th. Do you know, or have you heard so that you believe, of any negotiations, bargains, or agreements in the year 1800 or 1801, by or on behalf of the said Aaron Burr, or by or on behalf of any other person, and whom, with the parties called federal or re
- 76 I have no hesitation in saying that the facts stated in the deposition of your father, the late James A. Bayard, so far as they came to my knowledge, are substantially correct; and although nearly thirty years have elapsed since that eventful period, my r
- 75 Jefferson's writings, a copy of which I sent you.It is true that among my father's papers I have found rough copies of the deposition made in your suit against Cheetham, as well as of that made in the wager case. Together with the first-named de
- 74 The suit referred to is not that of Cheetham, but one inst.i.tuted, without my agency or knowledge, _on a wager_. The t.i.tle not now recollected. A commission to take testimony was transmitted to me, then at Was.h.i.+ngton, and several depositions thereu
- 73 "I declare that my journey to the city of Was.h.i.+ngton, in the year 1800, was purely on private business, and without any understanding or concert whatever with Colonel Burr, whom I met at the stage-office on his way to Trenton, not having had befo
- 72 The presidential electors of the state of New-Jersey were federal. Dr.Samuel S. Smith, president of Princeton College, was an elector. The Hon. Jno. B. Prevost, son of Mrs. Burr by her first husband, was married to the daughter of Dr. Smith. This circ.u.m
- 71 With this view of the subject you will perceive that I think--_First_, There ought not to be a total repeal. _Second_, There ought to be amendments.If, however, a repeal should take place, I am clearly of opinion that it would be unjustifiable to make any
- 70 Baltimore, February 28, 1801.Sir--Many of the citizens of Baltimore, who have just now heard of your arrival among them, beg leave to congratulate you and themselves upon the success of the late election of President and Vice-president of the United State
- 69 John Woodworth, of Rensellaer.J. Van Rensellaer, of Albany.Jacob Eacker, of Montgomery, and William Floyd, of Suffolk.The vote stood:-- Republican. Federal.In the Senate 18 24 In the a.s.sembly 64 39 Thus, on joint ballot, the republican majority was nine
- 68 "Governor Clinton, however, remained unmoved by the most earnest solicitations; and, with matchless firmness, resisted the arguments of Mr. Burr, who forcibly a.s.serted that it was a right inherent in the community to command the services of an indi
- 67 _First_. The tories._Second_. The violent whigs._Third_. Those who wished " to soften the rigour of the laws against the royalists."The Council of Revision, composed of Robert R. Livingston, Justice Morris, and Judge Hobart, had solemnly placed
- 66 "Will it not be proper as well as just to have the estates of the rebels who are gone out of the king's lines among the rebels forfeited, confiscated, and sold by commissioners to be appointed for that purpose, and the moneys arising on the sale
- 65 However they may differ in opinion on other points, they are unanimous and united in this; and where so many are perfectly agreed in a matter which is level to all understandings, it must be the evident dictate of truth and reason."_Isaac Ogden_, 20t
- 64 Colonel Burr's style of speaking at the bar was unique, or peculiarly his own; always brief; never loud, vehement, or impa.s.sioned, but conciliating, persuasive, and impressive; and when his subject called for gravity or seriousness, his manner was
- 63 Letter to Theodosia; ditto; trial of Judge Chace before the United States' Senate; Burr presides; acquittal; letter to Theodosia; ditto; an account of the effect of Burr's speech on taking leave of the Senate; letter to Joseph Alston; to Theodos
- 62 CHAPTER II.A brief history of the rise of political parties in the state of New-York; the city of New-York the rendezvous of the tories, from which they communicated with the British ministry during the war; feelings of the whigs on this subject; Joseph G
- 61 With regard to our manners; if there is any state which has a claim to superior refinement, it is certainly South Carolina. Generally speaking, we are divided into but two cla.s.ses, very rich and very poor; which, if no advantage in a political view, is
- 60 Witbeck's importunities continued, and he became so very urgent and repeated that I was finally (November last), long after the pa.s.sing of the alien bill, induced to offer A. I. Frederick Prevost's bond in the place of Witbeck's. Cazenove
- 59 "21st Art. That the subjects or citizens of either party be not restrained from accepting commissions in the army or navy of any foreign power."In 1797, while Colonel Burr was yet a member of the United States Senate, his mind was occupied with
- 58 HONOURED MASTER, I received your letter, and am happy to hear that you are in a good state of health. Harry went to Mr. Alston's farm the day after I received the letter, and the man had gone away the 11th day of December. Stephen was not at home whe
- 57 There is nothing more certain than that you may form what countenance you please. An open, serene, intelligent countenance, a little brightened by cheerfullness, not wrought into smiles or simpers, will presently become familiar and grow into habit. A yea
- 56 I am so much better to-day, that, if the weather was good, I should prosecute my journey if I could find the means of getting on; but the rain, which is continual and very heavy, keeps well and sick within doors.It is now ten days since I have heard from
- 55 Pray write to Mrs. A., if but one line; she expects and deserves it. I was there last evening for the first time. Your picture is really like you; still it does not quite please me. It has a _pensive, sentimental_ air; that of a love-sick maid! Stewart ha
- 54 Last evening's mail brought me your letter and journal from the 1st to the 11th of August, according to your dates, which, however, are wrong.The account of your time is very satisfactory. You really get along much better than I expected, which is in
- 53 Io, triumphe! There is not a word mispelled either in your journal or letter, which cannot be said of a single page you ever before wrote.The fable is quite cla.s.sical, and, if not very much corrected by Mr.Leshlie, is truly a surprising performance, and
- 52 By-the-by, I took the liberty to erase the redundant _it_ before I showed the letter.I am extremely impatient for your farther account of mamma's health.The necessity of laudanum twice a day is a very disagreeable and alarming circ.u.mstance. Your le
- 51 Practised two hours less thirty-five minutes, which I begged off.Hewlett (dancing-master) did not come.Began Gibbon last evening. I find he requires as much study and attention as Horace; so I shall not rank the reading of _him_ among amus.e.m.e.nts.Skate
- 50 The roads and ferries have been for some days almost impa.s.sable, so that till now no post has arrived since Monday.It was a knowledge of your mind which first inspired me with a respect for that of your s.e.x, and with some regret, I confess, that the i
- 49 I have heard with much pride and pleasure of the warm and disinterested manner in which I was espoused by some respectable characters in your county. I shall never fail to recollect it with sensibility and grat.i.tude. It would therefore give me real pain
- 48 "Because it appears that the sheriff of the said county deputed a person by parole to deliver the box containing the ballots of the said county into the secretary's office. Such deputation we deem to be sufficient; and as there is satisfactory e
- 47 _Mr. King's opinion to the Canva.s.sers_."OTSEGO.--It may be inferred, from the const.i.tution and laws of the state, that the office of sheriff is held during the pleasure of the Council of Appointment, subject to the limitation contained in th
- 46 "By the 25th section of the act pa.s.sed the 5th of May, 1786, ent.i.tled _An act for the payment of certain sums of money, and for other purposes therein mentioned_, all persons holding or possessing certificates of Udny Hay or any of his a.s.sistan
- 45 Your father, A. BURR.FROM DR. BENJAMIN RUSH.Philadelphia, 24th September, 1792.DEAR SIR, This letter will be handed to you by Mr. Beckley. He possesses a fund of information about men and things. The republican ferment continues to work in our state; and
- 44 I enclose this evening's paper. It contains _Strictures on Publicola_, which you, perhaps, may find worth reading.From an attentive perusal of the French Const.i.tution, and a careful examination of their proceedings, I am a warm admirer of the essen
- 43 Jefferson about vacant lands. When you have perused it, send it to Melancton Smith. Take care, however, to get it back and preserve it, as it is one of Freneau's. I send you also three of Freneau's papers, which, with that sent this morning, are
- 42 Why did you undertake that very laborious task you mention? 'Tis certain I have a great pleasure in spending money, but not when it is accompanied with the unpleasant reflection of sacrificing your health to the pursuit.Theo. is much better; she writ
- 41 Yours, truly and affectionately, A. BURR.TO MRS. BURR.Claverack, 27th June, 1791.I have just arrived here, and find Mr. B. Livingston about to return to New-York. He informs me that he left home on Sat.u.r.day, and sent you word that he was to meet me her
- 40 TO MRS. BURR.Albany, 26th November, 1788.The unusual delay of the post deprives me of the pleasure of hearing from you this evening. This I regret the more, as your last makes me particularly anxious for that which I expected by this post.I am wearied out
- 39 Poughkeepsie, 28th June, 1788.This afternoon the stage will pa.s.s through this place. Your letters will not come to me till the morning, so that I can only thank you for them, and the kind things they contain, by antic.i.p.ation. I have already read them
- 38 Affectionately adieu, A. BURR.Footnotes: 1. Major Popham, fifty-four years after the date of this letter, attended as a pall-bearer the funeral of Colonel Burr, the friend of his youth.2. Mrs. Prevost's son.3. The unfortunate Mrs. Alston, of whom muc
- 37 I am vexed with my last letter to you; 'tis impossible for me to disguise a single feeling or thought when I am writing or conversing with the friend of my heart. I hope you have attended only to the last paragraph, and avoided all unnecessary anxiet
- 36 Pay Moore nothing till I return, unless you see cause. Let him rough-cast, if he is confident of succeeding; but tell him I will not pay him till I am convinced it will bear weather, and last.If the sheriff of Bergen (Dey) calls for his money, I enclose a
- 35 FROM MRS. BURR.New-York, May, 1785.I am vexed that I did not inquire your route more particularly. I cannot trace you in imagination, nor find your spirit when at rest; nor dare I count the hours to your return. They are still too numerous, and add to my
- 34 In the office of Colonel Burr, as students, were his two stepsons, Frederick and John Bartow. When absent from home on professional or other business, one of them frequently accompanied him as an amanuensis. On these occasions all his instructions in rela
- 33 FROM MRS. BURR.Albany, 25th March, 1783.Some think absence tends to increase affection; the greater part that it wears it away. I believe neither, but that it only tends to prove how far the heart is capable of loving; or rather, whether it is real or ima
- 32 An engagement of business to-day and this evening with Yates, prevents me preparing for Carlos as I expected.A. BURR.Footnotes: 1. The lady of the Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer 2. The sons of Mrs. Prevost, Frederick and John B. The latter was Judge Prevost,
- 31 It would give me sensible regret were my admission to establish a precedent which might give umbrage to the bar; but, should your opinion accord with my wishes, with respect to the indulgence due to my particular case, the expression of it, to any gentlem
- 30 Affectionately, THEODOSIA PREVOST.FROM MRS. THEODOSIA PREVOST.Litchfield, 6th March, 1781.----Where can ----- be? Poor suffering soul; worthy a better fate.Heaven preserve him for his own sake; for his distressed mother's. I pity her from my heart, a
- 29 I lent your horse to Mrs. Paterson about a week ago, to carry her to Elizabethtown to see her brother, who was to meet her there from New-York; and disappointments in not seeing him, from day to day, have detained her much longer than was expected, and it
- 28 MY DEAR BURR, The account I have given of my situation is far from a fiction. You will find it a pleasing reality when you come here, which I suppose you will postpone till you see me, as I have no doubt at present that the second division of the French f