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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
- 1 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
- 2 CHAPTER III.In college, young Burr formed intimacies which ripened into lasting friends.h.i.+p. The attachment between him and Colonel Matthias Ogden, of New-Jersey, was both ardent and mutual; and, it is believed, continued during the life of the latter.
- 3 In 1806-7 great excitement was produced, in consequence of Colonel Burr writing in cipher to General Wilkinson, In this particular he seems to have had peculiar notions. However innocent his correspondence, he was, apparently, desirous at all times of cas
- 4 Adieu.A. BURR.On the 12th of March, 1775, Burr writes Ogden:-- I have received your and Aaron's [3] letters. I was a little disappointed that you did not send an acrostic; but I still entertain some secret hope that the muse (who, you say, has taken her
- 5 In his retirement at the house of his brother-in-law (Judge Reeve), Burr was aroused by the shedding of his countrymen's blood at Lexington on the 19th of April, 1775. Immediately after that battle, he wrote a letter to his friend Ogden, requesting him t
- 6 JONA. BELLAMY.To A. BURR.As soon as the guardian and relatives of young Burr heard of his determination to accompany Arnold in his expedition against Quebec, they not only remonstrated, but they induced others, who were friendly to him, to adopt a similar
- 7 THE THIRTY-FIRST OF DECEMBER, 1775, AGED 38 YEARS.This monument was erected in front of St. Paul's Church, in the city of New-York, in the spring of 1789.General Arnold temporarily became commander-in-chief of the American army near Quebec, and was accor
- 8 On the Sorel an incident occurred which gave some alarm to the voyagers. Burr had taken into his boat, as a kind of companion, a young merchant. On the borders of the river they suddenly discovered a large brick house, with wings, having loopholes to fire
- 9 In July, 1776, she resided in Elizabethtown, New-Jersey. Her father was with Lord Percy on Staten Island. In her memoirs, speaking of herself, she says:--"Thus dest.i.tute of friends, I wrote to General Putnam, who instantly answered my letter by a very
- 10 I have received your letters from Stockbridge, with my watch, for which I thank you. Our six galleys which went up the North river attacked the British s.h.i.+ps. They behaved well, but were drove off with the loss of three killed and twelve or thirteen w
- 11 I am your very obedient servant, NATHANIEL JUDSON Footnotes: 1. Adjacent to what is now Grand-street.CHAPTER VIII.As early as the 10th of August, Burr, in a letter to his uncle Edwards, [1] expressed apprehensions that the retreat of the American army fro
- 12 I was this morning favoured with your excellency's letter of the 29th ult., and my appointment to Colonel Malcolm's regiment. Am truly sensible of the honour done me, and shall be studious that my deportment in that station be such as will ensure your f
- 13 Colonel Burr, with his accustomed prompt.i.tude, as soon as he received the orders of Major-general Putnam, put his regiment in motion. On the second day of his march he received from General Varnum the following, directed to Lieutenant-colonel Burr, on h
- 14 3. James Monroe, late president of the United States, then aid to Lord Stirling.CHAPTER IX.Colonel Burr was a rigid disciplinarian, and in the performance of his duty made no difference between those officers who were his friends and those who were not; y
- 15 STIRLING.FROM TENCH TILGHMAN.Newark, July 8th, 1778.DEAR SIR, His excellency desires me to inquire whether you have received any information of the enemy's movements, situation, or design? He will leave this place about 4 o'clock this afternoon, before
- 16 FROM GENERAL LEE.October, 1778.DEAR SIR, As you are so kind as to interest yourself so warmly in my favour, I cannot resist the temptation of writing you a few lines. Till these two days, I was convinced the Congress would unanimously have rescinded the a
- 17 _First._ Tarrytown._Second._ Isaac Reed's and John Hammond's, near Sawmill river._Third._ Starr's and Moses Miller's, one and a half miles in front of Young's._Fourth._ Merritt's and neighbouring houses, near Farmer Oakley's.By this arrangement the
- 18 I am your affectionate humble servant, ALEXANDER McDOUGALL.P. S. I fear the pickets from your parties are too far advanced from them. The distance ought not to exceed half a mile at night; and the quarters of the pickets should be changed every night afte
- 19 These two days past I have taken a particular view of the country and roads from White Plains to Mamaroneck, Rye, and Sawpits. I find it much easier protected, and more secure, than the western part of this county. From the Bronx to Mamaroneck river, thro
- 20 I am, sir, yours, &c., ALEXANDER McDOUGALL.FROM MAJOR PLATT, AID TO GENERAL McDOUGALL.Headquarters, 25th February, 1779.SIR, The general wishes you to detain the best officers and men, for five complete parties of sixty: and, as soon as Major Hull can be
- 21 The preceding correspondence is evidence of the military character of Colonel Burr, and his standing with General McDOUGALL. Although his rank was only that of a lieutenant-colonel, yet he was constantly in the actual command of a regiment, and frequently
- 22 Sir, The reasons I did myself the honour to mention to your excellency in a letter of September last still exist, and determine me to resign my rank and command in the army.The polite indulgence you favoured me with at that time restored temporarily my he
- 23 _To whom it may concern_:-- Colonel Burr, being on very pressing public business, every magistrate will a.s.sist him in changing horses, and all friends of the country will also a.s.sist him.June 2d, 1779. ALEXANDER McDOUGALL, Major-general._To whom it ma
- 24 On retiring from the army, Colonel Burr visited his friends in New-Jersey and Connecticut. He had previously determined, as soon as his health would permit, to commence the study of law. During the four years he was in public service, his patrimony was gr
- 25 Watkins was kind enough to deliver me yours of the 8th of December, written, I presume, at Paramus. I almost envy you the happiness you have enjoyed. From the first moment of my acquaintance with Mrs.Prevost and her sister, I conceived an admiration for t
- 26 I have not yet counted it, but I suppose it is right. To-day or to-morrow I shall leave a receipt for it at Dr. Rash's. I believe I shall presume so far upon your friends.h.i.+p as to borrow a part of it for my own use for about a fortnight. I am much di
- 27 Poor Mr. Stockton is incurable. He cannot survive the summer.Yours, ROBERT TROUP.FROM COLONEL TROUP.Baskenridge, June 27th, 1786.MY DEAR AARON, After a very disagreeable ride indeed, I came here the day before yesterday in the afternoon; and yesterday mor
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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,
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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,
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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