Lot 157
Burr, Jr., Aaron (1756-1836), American politician and Revolutionary War hero; Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson (1801-1805); during his term as Vice President, killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Senator from New York, "A. Burr", one page, 7¼ x 9, Philadelphia, February 10, 1794. To Melancthon Smith, New York, in full:
"Dear Sir, Governor Robinson of Vermont has gone to N. York with some little inclination to proceed home — I beg you will find him out and send him back to his Seat in Senate. It is of the utmost importance that his services at this juncture should not be withdrawn. I beg you to intreat him speedy return."
Integral address leaf in Burr's hand with Free Frank signature "Free A. Burr" and straightline "Free" and "10 Fe" postmarks. Moderate foxing along the file fold on the address leaf; 1½" tear on the same leaf, split at end of same fold on both leaves affecting the word "Senate", otherwise Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
The Governor Robinson mentioned in Burr's letter is Moses Robinson (1741-1813), governor of the Vermont Republic before it became a state. Robinson also served one term in the U.S. Senate from 1791 to 1797. He and Burr were two of the fourteen anti-Administration members of the thirty member Senate at the time. Without Robinson's presence, the anti-Administration wing would have been decisively outnumbered in any debate or vote.
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