The Papers of Aaron Burr
- Location: McKeldin Library
Call number: Microfilm Z6616.B9K51 - Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836. The Papers of Aaron Burr
27 Reels
Description
The Papers consist of correspondence, the records of Burr's public career, business records, orderly books, journals and legal case files. They docllment transactions of Burr's law practice following his arrest for treason as well as his mercurial political and military careers.The Guide provides detailed access to the three series which consist of:
- I. Correspondence and Public Papers
- II. Orderly Books and European Journal
- III. Legal Files
Over half of the collection concerns Burr's law practice. The user should carefully consult the guide to use these files.
Index/Guide
The following source provides more detailed information about the contents of each microfilm reel in the collection:- Z6616.B9K5 FOLIO
- The Guide and Index to the Microfilm Edition of the Papers of Aaron Burr,
1756-1836.
