Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr, 1786
THF210379 / Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr, 1786
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Artifact Overview
After the Revolutionary War, New York City attorneys Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr began a decades-long rivalry that ended in 1804 when Burr mortally wounded Hamilton during a duel. In the 1780s, Hamilton represented Jewish merchant Solomon Simson in a case against Ebenezer Jones, a Revolutionary War-era privateer represented by Burr. In this letter, Hamilton informed Burr of the time and place of the trial.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
04 April 1786
Subject Date
20 April 1786
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
On Loan - Lorenzo Cultural Center
Object ID
69.144.1290
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 6.75 in
Width: 8.25 in
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