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September 1, 1807 - Aaron Burr acquitted of Treason
“Former U.S. vice president Aaron Burr is acquitted of plotting to annex parts of Louisiana and Spanish territory in Mexico to be used toward the establishment of an independent republic. He was acquitted on the grounds that, though he had conspired against the United States, he was not guilty of treason because he had not engaged in an “overt act,” a requirement of the law governing treason. Nevertheless, public opinion condemned him as a traitor, and he fled to Europe.
Aaron Burr, born into a prestigious New Jersey family in 1756, graduated from the College of New Jersey (later Princeton) at the age of 17. He joined the Continental Army in 1775 and distinguished himself during the Patriot attack on Quebec. A masterful politician, he was elected to the New York State Assembly in 1783 and later served as state attorney. In 1790, he was elected to the U.S. Senate. In 1796, Burr ran for the vice presidency on Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican ticket (the forerunner of the Democratic Party), but the Federalist John Adams won the presidency. Burr left the Senate and returned to the New York Assembly.
In 1800, Jefferson again chose Burr as his running mate. Under the electoral procedure then prevailing, president and vice president were not voted for distinctly; the candidate who received the most votes was elected president, and the second in line, vice president. Jefferson and Burr each won 73 votes, and the election was sent to the House of Representatives. What at first seemed but an electoral technicality–handing Jefferson victory over his running mate–developed into a major constitutional crisis when Federalists in the lame-duck Congress threw their support behind Burr. After a remarkable 35 tie votes, a small group of Federalists changed sides and voted in Jefferson’s favor.
Burr became vice president, but Jefferson grew apart from him, and he did not support Burr’s renomination to a second term in 1804. That year, a faction of New York Federalists, who had found their fortunes drastically diminished after the ascendance of Jefferson, sought to enlist the disgruntled Burr into their party and elect him governor. Burr’s old political antagonist Alexander Hamilton campaigned against him with great fervor, and he lost the Federalist nomination and then, running as an independent for governor, the election. In the campaign, Burr’s character was savagely attacked by Hamilton and others, and after the election he resolved to restore his reputation by challenging Hamilton to a duel, or an “affair of honor,” as they were known.
Affairs of honor were commonplace in America at the time, and the complex rules governing them usually led to a resolution before any actual firing of weapons. In fact, the outspoken Hamilton had been involved in several affairs of honor in his life, and he had resolved most of them peaceably. No such recourse was found with Burr, however, and on July 11, 1804, the enemies met at 7 a.m. at the dueling grounds near Weehawken, New Jersey.
There are conflicting accounts of what happened next. According to Hamilton’s “second”—his assistant and witness in the duel—Hamilton decided the duel was morally wrong and deliberately fired into the air. Burr’s second claimed that Hamilton fired at Burr and missed. What happened next is agreed upon: Burr shot Hamilton in the stomach, and the bullet lodged next to his spine. Hamilton was taken back to New York, and he died the next afternoon.
Few affairs of honor actually resulted in deaths, and the nation was outraged by the killing of a man as eminent as Alexander Hamilton. Charged with murder in New York and New Jersey, Burr, still vice president, returned to Washington, D.C., where he finished his term immune from prosecution.
In 1805, Burr, thoroughly discredited, concocted a plot with James Wilkinson, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Army, to seize the Louisiana Territory and establish an independent empire, which Burr, presumably, would lead. He contacted the British government and unsuccessfully pleaded for assistance in the scheme. Later, when border trouble with Spanish Mexico heated up, Burr and Wilkinson conspired to seize territory in Spanish America for the same purpose.
In the fall of 1806, Burr led a group of well-armed colonists toward New Orleans, prompting an immediate U.S. investigation. General Wilkinson, in an effort to save himself, turned against Burr and sent dispatches to Washington accusing Burr of treason. In February 1807, Burr was arrested in Louisiana for treason and sent to Virginia to be tried in a U.S. court. On September 1, he was acquitted on a technicality. Nevertheless, the public condemned him as a traitor, and he went into exile to Europe. He later returned to private life in New York, the murder charges against him forgotten. He died in 1836.”
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Thisengraving of Aaron Burr can be found in the online collection of the Fraunces Tavern Museum.
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Día 11.- Rivales: Alexander Hamilton Vs Aaron BurrdeHamilton
Listening to Hamiltonis one thing. Watching it is another entirely.
Let’s talk about what we get from the music. Sure, most of the story is told, but we (at least, I) assumed that a majority of the time, each character was telling their own story. It was all a general perspective. Without any visual cues, we only saw part of the story, part of the magic of Hamilton.
Yesterday, as I watched the production, I found myself tearing up for a majority of the show. Hamiltonis a work of art. And yes, of course I recognize the criticisms of the show and they are valid, but I also find the commentary of the show itself fascinating. Lin-Manuel Miranda created a masterpiece, and watching it for the first time yesterday, I could truly see that.
Now onto Aaron Burr. As high schoolers, most of us knew him as the guy who killed Hamilton in a duel. Emphasis on the duel. I distinctly remember talking about the duel in my A.P. US history class far more than the man behind the gun.
Hamiltonchanges this.
The show opens with Burr directly addressing the audience, asking them a rhetorical question they’ll eventually have answered mere minutes later. This sets him up as the narrator; it’s his lens we’re seeing the story through. Listening to the soundtrack, I didn’t realize this. It took watching the story, watching the times Burr watches the story around him, even interacting with others as if he knows how the conversation is going to go already.
As the show continues, it becomes more obvious that Burr is the one telling the story of Alexander Hamilton’s legacy. This is especially clear at the end, when he’s telling the audience to “look it up Hamilton was wearing his glasses.” He’s trying to justify his actions, to try to show he’s not a monster. He was trying to protect his family, and was unwilling to take the risk. Even so, he still sounds remorseful. As if wanting to take back his actions.
After Hamilton’s death, Burr goes on to narrate the aftermath, continuing until Eliza takes over. At that point, Eliza is the one preserving and continuing his legacy. The exchange of narration, however, is telling. Though Eliza was sharing his legacy and ensuring it endured, so was Burr by telling the story. By being the one to narrate it, to share it, despite having also been the man that killed him.
It’s as if Burr wishes to make up for killing Hamilton by making sure that he shares and continues his legacy. He’s repenting for his sin. The only way to see this, though, is by watching the musical. Though you can hear the emotion in Burr’s voice in the songs, seeinghis reactions is the only way to truly capture the full story.
Hamiltonis a reflection of Burr’s life as much as it is Hamilton’s. As the musical progresses, this becomes more obvious. Burr continues to address the audience, again asking questions and wondering why he continues to be inadequate when compared to Hamilton.
I mean, it’s obvious they’re foils of one another. Burr is unwilling to pick a side, unwilling to take a stand; Hamilton, however, is strong in his values and believes you must pick a side and stay strong in your convictions. He is unwilling to play the game of politics in the way that Burr does. Hell, they’re even divided on the nature of duels. Where Hamilton thinks the duel with Charles Lee is necessary, for example, Burr finds ridiculous. What’s interesting, though, is by Act II, they seem to have switched their beliefs entirely. When Burr chooses to shoot Hamilton, he is taking a side. He’s taking a stand via duel, something he previously believed to be absurd. Hamilton, however, aims upward, choosing this instead of risking the life of his opponent by shooting him. His actions further indicate he’s unwilling to kill someone in a duel, something he likely would have been more than willing to do in Act I. These characters have been developed so well that they are perfect foils of one another. It’s impressive.
Hamilton’salways impressed me. I remember hearing about it and thinking I’d be the only one interested (I’d recently gone through a phase where I was obsessed with Alexander Hamilton. I don’t know or understand why. I blame APUSH junior year). When I saw Hamiltontake off, I was delighted. And to finally have the opportunity to see it now, years later, after having sung the soundtrack countless times? It’s incredible.
Listening to Hamiltonis one thing. Watching it is another entirely.
Let’s talk about what we get from the music. Sure, most of the story is told, but we (at least, I) assumed that a majority of the time, each character was telling their own story. It was all a general perspective. Without any visual cues, we only saw part of the story, part of the magic of Hamilton.
Yesterday, as I watched the production, I found myself tearing up for a majority of the show. Hamiltonis a work of art. And yes, of course I recognize the criticisms of the show and they are valid, but I also find the commentary of the show itself fascinating. Lin-Manuel Miranda created a masterpiece, and watching it for the first time yesterday, I could truly see that.
Now onto Aaron Burr. As high schoolers, most of us knew him as the guy who killed Hamilton in a duel. Emphasis on the duel. I distinctly remember talking about the duel in my A.P. US history class far more than the man behind the gun.
Hamiltonchanges this.
The show opens with Burr directly addressing the audience, asking them a rhetorical question they’ll eventually have answered mere minutes later. This sets him up as the narrator; it’s his lens we’re seeing the story through. Listening to the soundtrack, I didn’t realize this. It took watching the story, watching the times Burr watches the story around him, even interacting with others as if he knows how the conversation is going to go already.
As the show continues, it becomes more obvious that Burr is the one telling the story of Alexander Hamilton’s legacy. This is especially clear at the end, when he’s telling the audience to “look it up Hamilton was wearing his glasses.” He’s trying to justify his actions, to try to show he’s not a monster. He was trying to protect his family, and was unwilling to take the risk. Even so, he still sounds remorseful. As if wanting to take back his actions.
After Hamilton’s death, Burr goes on to narrate the aftermath, continuing until Eliza takes over. At that point, Eliza is the one preserving and continuing his legacy. The exchange of narration, however, is telling. Though Eliza was sharing his legacy and ensuring it endured, so was Burr by telling the story. By being the one to narrate it, to share it, despite having also been the man that killed him.
It’s as if Burr wishes to make up for killing Hamilton by making sure that he shares and continues his legacy. He’s repenting for his sin. The only way to see this, though, is by watching the musical. Though you can hear the emotion in Burr’s voice in the songs, seeinghis reactions is the only way to truly capture the full story.
Hamiltonis a reflection of Burr’s life as much as it is Hamilton’s. As the musical progresses, this becomes more obvious. Burr continues to address the audience, again asking questions and wondering why he continues to be inadequate when compared to Hamilton.
I mean, it’s obvious they’re foils of one another. Burr is unwilling to pick a side, unwilling to take a stand; Hamilton, however, is strong in his values and believes you must pick a side and stay strong in your convictions. He is unwilling to play the game of politics in the way that Burr does. Hell, they’re even divided on the nature of duels. Where Hamilton thinks the duel with Charles Lee is necessary, for example, Burr finds ridiculous. What’s interesting, though, is by Act II, they seem to have switched their beliefs entirely. When Burr chooses to shoot Hamilton, he is taking a side. He’s taking a stand via duel, something he previously believed to be absurd. Hamilton, however, aims upward, choosing this instead of risking the life of his opponent by shooting him. His actions further indicate he’s unwilling to kill someone in a duel, something he likely would have been more than willing to do in Act I. These characters have been developed so well that they are perfect foils of one another. It’s impressive.
Hamilton’salways impressed me. I remember hearing about it and thinking I’d be the only one interested (I’d recently gone through a phase where I was obsessed with Alexander Hamilton. I don’t know or understand why. I blame APUSH junior year). When I saw Hamiltontake off, I was delighted. And to finally have the opportunity to see it now, years later, after having sung the soundtrack countless times? It’s incredible.
I had the honor to be a part of the Ham4Pamphlet project, a fan made artbook illustrating all 46 tracks of the Hamilton Musical. I illustrated track 2: Aaron Burr, Sir–since the track states it takes place in “1776, New York City”, and historically there was a great fire that same year, I thought it appropriate to make the backdrop a city in flames (like my heart, each time I listen).
You can read about the project and see more of the artwork here: [[Ham4Pamphlet project]]
Thanks Arielle for including me, and congratulations to all the artists on some stunning fan art!
Btw, if you want to see more fan art by me, follow my fan art tumblr: @procrusher
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It’s official, the Hamilton movie with the OBC cast is coming to theatres October 15th 2021!!!!!!
hi. it’s been a million years. happy hamilton film day guh
Favorite Lyrics Hamilton Act 2 Edition
What’d I Miss- ‘cause he’s been kicking ass as the ambassador to France
Cabinet Battle #1- hey, turn around, bend over, I’ll show you where my shoe fits
Take A Break- “My dearest Angelica”/ with a comma after “dearest”/ you’ve written: “my dearest, Angelica”
Say No To This- if you pay/ you can stay
The Room Where It Happens- the pieces that are sacrificed in every game of chess
Schuyler Defeated- beware, if goeth before the fall
Cabinet Battle #2- do whatever you want, I’m super dead
Washington On Your Side- southern motherfucking democratic republican
One Last Time- I’m stepping down, I’m not running for President
I Know Him- Jesus Christ, this will be fun!
The Adams Administration- as long as he can hold a pen, he’s a threat
We Know- ha, you don’t even know what you’re asking me to confess
Hurricane-we were sick and she was holding me/ I couldn’t seem to die
The Reynolds Pamphlet- I’m not here for you
Burn-you sleep in your office instead
Blow Us All Away- the ladies say my brain’s not where the resemblance stops
Stay Alive (Reprise)- I would always change the line
It’s Quiet Uptown- I never liked the quiet before
Election of 1800- Jefferson has beliefs. Burr has none
Your Obedient Servant- the only common thread has been your disrespect
Best of Wives and Best of Women- come back to sleep
The World Was Wide Enough- I survived but I paid for it
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story- and when my time is up/ have I done enough
Favorite Lyrics Hamilton Act 1 Edition
Alexander Hamilton- And me? I’m the damn fool that shot him
Aaron Burr, Sir- if you stand for nothing Burr, what’ll you fall for?
My Shot- I’m past patiently waiting/ I’m passionately smashing every expectation/ every action’s an act of creation
The Story Of Tonight- something they can never take away
The Schuyler Sisters- I’m a trust fund, baby you can trust me
Farmer Refuted- why should a tiny island across the sea regulate the price of tea?
You’ll Be Back- I’ll kill your friends and family to remind of my love
Right Hand Man- Dying is easy, young man; living is harder
A Winter’s Ball- if you can marry a sister, you’re rich son/ is it a question of if, Burr, or which one?
Helpless-And long as I’m alive, Eliza, swear to God you’ll never feel so helpless
Satisfied-Atleast my dear Eliza’s his wife/ atleast I keep his eyes in my life
The Story of Tonight (Reprise)- if the Tomcat can get married (if Alexander can get married)/ there’s hope for our ass, after all!
Wait For It- what’s it like in his shoes?/ Hamilton doesn’t hesitate
Stay Alive- we have resorted to eating our horses
Ten Duel Commandments- pray that Hell or Heaven lets you in
Meet Me Inside- call me son one more time-!
That Would Be Enough- but you deserve a chance to meet your son
Guns and Ships- ev’ryone give it up for America’s favorite fighting Frenchman!
History Has Its Eyes On You- you have no control/ who lives, who dies, who tells your story
Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)- when you knock me down I get the fuck back up again
What Comes Next- you cheat with the French/ now I’m fighting with France and with Spain
Dear Theodosia- when you came into the world, you cried and it broke my heart
Non-Stop-Burr, we studied and we fought and we killed/ for the notion of a nation that we now get to build
Inspired by Dracula Daily and my love of history tumblr, I decided to make this a thing.
The private journal of Aaron Burr, which he wrote between June 1808 and June 1812 during his exile to Europe, is, in my opinion, one of the most fun primary sources and a great insight into a historical figure who’s often vilified and painted as evil, but was mostly a complete disaster of a man who adored his daughter and grandson, was horrible with money, and lost his umbrella a lot.
All posts, based on the Bixby edition of the journal (vol I,vol II) complete with footnotes, will be scheduled for noon CET beginning June 1st 2022
(Since this is a project that will have to run several years and tumblr probably has a limit on scheduled posts: If I get to the point where I’m not able to do it anymore, I promise I’ll add another admin to keep it going.)
—@your-disobedient-servant, admin
So I started a little project
People writing about Burr being so damn suave and Burr writing about braining himself on the same pipe twice in a row is the dichotomy this country needs.
could be a plumber from how much experience he had laying it
Burr: Hamilton can we-
Hamilton: *hiding under covers* I’m sorry I can’t hear you I’m in my house
Burr: Hamilton, this is serious stop this.
Hamilton: What. What was that. I can’t hear you.
Burr:*facepalms*
Gryffindor: George Washington, John Laurens, Lafayette,
Ravenclaw: Angelica Schuyler, Hercules Mulligan, Phillip Hamilton, James Madison
Hufflepuff: Eliza Hamilton, Peggy Schuyler, KIng George iii
Slytherin: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson
I had so much fun doing this, plus on the bright side it kept the crippling loneliness and boredom out of my head lmao. I haven’t seen a real life person in around a week or so so if y'all have any suggestions on what to do pls comment below. I’m currently stuck on college campus so any advice is appreciated :( Will definitely upload more. Maybe… Blood in the Water from Legally Blonde? ;)
CHARACTER LIST:
No glasses/grey pot: Aaron Burr
Glasses/Silver pot: Alexander Hamilton (the pots are their law hats, whatever that means lmao)
Orange blanket #1: Judge guy
Book on head: Judge guy #2
Orange blanket: Angelica Schuyler
Ponytail: Elizabeth Schuyler
Blue blazer: George Washington
Black Hat: John Jay
Flannel Jacket: James Madison
Also, pls don’t take this video too seriously LOL, I did this out of complete boredom as a joke. Thanks for watching!!!
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Burr:hey
Ham:hey
Burr:hey
Ham:hey
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‘Right hand man’ summarised:
Washington: god I need help
Burr: sir I can help you
Washington: why won’t anyone help me
Burr: sir I’m right here
Hamilton: oh boy do I love fighting and not being tied down to a desk
Washington:
Worst foreshadowing in musicals
Hamilton:
‘I couldn’t seem to die’ ‘Wait for it’
Hadestown:
‘Keep on walkin’ and don’t look back’
Wicked:
‘Someday there’ll be a celebration throughout Oz that’s all to do with me’
Heathers:
‘Fight the urge to strike a match and set this dump ablaze!’
Dear Evan Hansen:
‘When you’ve fallen in a forest and there’s nobody around, did you ever really crash or even make a sound?’
Here’s my Hamilton papercut. Let me know what you think, Tumblr.
The gif version (at the top) contains a blinking Eliza and let me just tell you, I enjoyed this tiny bit of animation A LOT.
Pardon me, are you a papercut Aaron Burr, sir?
While Alexander’s son Phillip did indeed die in a duel against George Eacker, the depiction of Eacker shooting early(at the count of 7) is entirely fabricated and ficitionalized. The written account we have of the incident states that “both men did not fire until a full minute AFTER the count of ten.” Phillip raised his pistol, prompting Eacker to do the same. Finally, Eacker shot first, the bullet penetrating Phillip’s hip and emerging from the left arm.
The bullet caused Phillip to spasm, and shoot off a bullet into the air. Historians are divided on if this meant Phillip was planning to “throw away his shot” the whole time, or if his famous “delope” was nothing more than a muscle spasm.
Sweatpants & History | “Aaron Burr’s Birthday Fun Facts”
February 6th is Aaron Burr’s birthday! Until the musical “Hamilton” hit Broadway, most people only knew that Aaron Burr was a Vice-President and that he shot Alexander Hamilton. After Broadway, no one really wants to know much else about him, because he is the villain. Judge how much of a villain you think he was after reading these ten fun facts about Aaron Burr’s life. Burr was an orphan at a…
