"Exam. of the Charges Against Aaron Burr", 1804

"Exam. of the Charges Against Aaron Burr", 1804 William Van Ness (American, 1778-1826). "An Examination of the Various Charges Exhibited Against Aaron Burr, Esq., Vice-President of the United States; and a Development of the Characters and Views of His Political Opponents." New York: Ward & Gould, 1803, 8vo. Writing under the pseudonym “Aristides,” William Van Ness defends Burr. Van Ness, who served as Burr’s second in the Hamilton duel would later be revealed as the author. Approximate dimensions: 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 1/2 in. (21.6 x 13 x 1.3 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Marietta, GA. References: Howes V37; Hardison 179; DAB XIX; Sabin 98530; Tompkins 103.

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