Aaron Burr (1716-1757) Collection, 1750-1761

Collector
Princeton University. Library. Special Collections [Browse]
Format
Manuscript
Language
English
Description
  • 1 box
  • 0.4 linear feet

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    1750-1761
    Restrictions note
    The collection is open for research.
    Summary note
    • This is an open collection for accessions of Aaron Burr (1716-1757) manuscripts, letters, documents, and related material.
    • Consists of Burr manuscripts, correspondence, and documents dating from the period (1748-1757) he was president of the College of New Jersey, now Princeton. Included are original manuscripts of sermons, a Latin oration, and letters and documents, as well as photostats and copies of additional material. There is a contemporary silhouette of Burr as well as a letter, dated 1761, presenting a bill to his estate.
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    The Dictionary of American Biography (New York:, 1977 ) was consulted during preparation of the biographical note.
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