Proofs of the Corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson, and of His Connexion with Aaron Burr, with Ad Full Refutation of His Slanderous Allegations in Relation to the Character of the Principal Witness Against HimW. Hall, jun. & G. W. Pierie, printers, 1809 - 150 من الصفحات |
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... thought it necessary to promise the public a refutation of the charges , I yet , on a cooler consi- deration of their absurdity , had nearly determined to treat them with silent contempt . I thought that the motives of my calumniator ...
... thought it necessary to promise the public a refutation of the charges , I yet , on a cooler consi- deration of their absurdity , had nearly determined to treat them with silent contempt . I thought that the motives of my calumniator ...
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... thought it prudent no longer to accompany his treasure . It was there- fore confided to Ballinger , who carried it to his own house , while the general and his faithful Nolan rode on to Frankfort . Joseph Ballinger having fallen sick ...
... thought it prudent no longer to accompany his treasure . It was there- fore confided to Ballinger , who carried it to his own house , while the general and his faithful Nolan rode on to Frankfort . Joseph Ballinger having fallen sick ...
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... thought it necessary to account for the apparent indiscretion of his communications to Portell , and therefore wrote the letters to the Baron de Carondelet and governor Gayoso ( No. 20 and 21 , dated 27th June ) . On his return to New ...
... thought it necessary to account for the apparent indiscretion of his communications to Portell , and therefore wrote the letters to the Baron de Carondelet and governor Gayoso ( No. 20 and 21 , dated 27th June ) . On his return to New ...
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... thought so too . He clamoured for inquiry , but never sought it . Instead of defending his own character , he attacked that of his accusers , and flat- tered himself that the public attention was withdrawn from his infamy , while it was ...
... thought so too . He clamoured for inquiry , but never sought it . Instead of defending his own character , he attacked that of his accusers , and flat- tered himself that the public attention was withdrawn from his infamy , while it was ...
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... he had spent much time and run great risks in the service , and he thought that his exertions merited reward . He had intended going to Madrid to solicit it , and he knew that the best evidence he could carry with him would 44.
... he had spent much time and run great risks in the service , and he thought that his exertions merited reward . He had intended going to Madrid to solicit it , and he knew that the best evidence he could carry with him would 44.
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Aaron Burr accusation affidavit agent ANDREW ELLICOTT answer appears army Arnold assertion Baron de Carondelet Bellechasse Burr's capt cargo certificate character charge circumstances Collins colonel Burr command communication confession confidence confidential connexion copy correspondence corruption court Cruz cypher Daniel Clark dated declaration defence deposition disclosure documents dollars doubt duced duty Ellicott endeavoured evidence fact favour force general's give governor Claiborne governor Gayoso Grand Sachem guilt honour induced innocence inquiry James Wilkinson ject Jonathan Arnold Kentucky kinson knew knowledge letter Loftus's Heights Louisiana means ment mentioned Missisippi Natchez neral never New-Madrid New-Orleans nish Nolan officers Ohio Orleans paper payment pension person Philip Nolan Portell Power President proof proved racter receipt received refer says sent shew Spaniards Spanish government subject of Spain suspicions territory testimony tion tobacco transaction treach treachery treason vernment vessel Wilkin Wilkinson witnesses
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الصفحة 125 - Burr will proceed westward 1st August, never to return. With him goes his daughter; the husband will follow in October, with a corps of worthies. Send forthwith an intelligent and confidential friend with whom Burr may confer; he shall return immediately with further interesting details; this is essential to concert and harmony of movement.
الصفحة 126 - The people of the country to which we are going are prepared to receive us ; their agents, now with Burr, say that if we will protect their religion, and will not subject them to a foreign Power...
الصفحة 126 - He is a man of inviolable honor and perfect discretion; formed to execute rather than project; capable of relating facts with fidelity, and incapable of relating them otherwise. He is thoroughly informed of the plans and intentions of Burr, and will disclose to you as far as you inquire, and no further. He has imbibed a reverence for your character, and may be embarrassed in your presence. Put him at ease, and he will satisfy you.
الصفحة 119 - This will be delivered to you by Colonel Burr," began the general's introductory note,8 "whose worth you know well how to estimate. If the persecutions of a great and honorable man, can give title to generous attentions, he has claims to all your civilities, and all your services. You cannot oblige me more than by such conduct; and I pledge my life to you, it will not be misapplied. To him I refer you for many things improper to letter, and which he will not say to any other.
الصفحة 126 - December, there to meet you ; there to determine whether it will be expedient in the first instance to seize on or pass by Baton Rouge.
الصفحة 125 - ... ready to join, and final orders are given to my friends and followers. It will be a host of choice spirits. Wilkinson shall be second to Burr only; Wilkinson shall dictate the rank and promotion of his officers.
الصفحة 120 - May 28th, 1805, 11 o'clock, and contains these expressions : 4 1 was to have introduced my friend Burr to you, but in this I failed by accident. He understands your merits, and reckons on you. Repair to me and I will tell you all. We must have a peep at the unknown world beyond me.
الصفحة 126 - The people of the country to which we are going, are prepared to receive us : their agents now with Burr say, that if we will protect their religion and will not subject them to a foreign power, that in three weeks all will be settled.