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Aaron Burr handwritten legal document, dated 12 December 1827 from New Brunswick. After his famous duel with Alexander Hamilton in 1904, Burr fled to Europe; when he eventually returned to New York, he devoted nearly the rest of his life helping the Eden family in a financial lawsuit, to which this document relates. Referring to himself in the third person, as was not unusual in formal letters at the time, document reads in part, "Eden vs. Rathbone / Mr. Burr presents respectful compliments and encloses herewith to Mr. Stockton a fair copy of the Bill of the affidavit thereto attached as now on file -- also of the affidavit of Eden which, it is intended, to ask leave, to file name pro forma. The defendant has been taken on the [?] and has given satisfactory security, but has not entered his appearance. If in the opinion of Mr. B. requests that he would have the goodness to state the particulars. The copy of the off. of Rachel Eden, which is attached to the Bill…" In handling the Eden case, Burr took the family members into his own home for ten years, reportedly supporting the family and educating the daughters. Single page document is unsigned except for Burr's references to himself as counsel. Measures 6" x 7.5", nicely framed with a portrait of Burr to an overall size of 20" x 16.5". Tiny chip to wood frame. Document shows expected toning and folds, overall very good to near fine.
Aaron Burr 1827 Autograph Document Signed -- Regarding the Well-Known Eden Family Financial Case to Which Burr Served Counsel
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