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Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1.

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A biographical account assembled from extensive personal papers and dictated recollections traces the subject's family background, education, college life, Revolutionary War service, and subsequent legal and political activities. The editor explains his close access to correspondence, describes selecting and publishing numerous letters and documentary materials, and records a deliberate decision to withhold or destroy certain private papers deemed injurious. The volume combines narrative episodes, selections from letters, and editorial commentary intended to present facts and allow readers to form their own judgment of character and conduct.

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Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr (1756-1836) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. He is perhaps best known for his controversial duel with Alexander Hamilton, which resulted in Hamilton's death and Burr's subsequent political decline. Burr's literary contributions include his own memoirs, which provide a unique perspective on early American politics and his personal experiences. His work, "Memoirs of Aaron Burr," offers insights into his life, thoughts, and the tumultuous era in which he lived, making it a significant piece of American historical literature.

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