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Aaron Columbus Burr (born Aaron Burr Colombe; September 15, 1808 – July 27, 1882), was the son of the third U.S. vice president Aaron Burr. He worked as a goldsmith and silversmith , and was engaged in the diamond and jewellery business in New York City .
CREATOR: Burr, Aaron Columbus, ca. 1808-1882 TITLE: Aaron Columbus Burr papers DATES: 1838-1871 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 0.25 linear feet (1 box) LANGUAGE: English SUMMARY: The papers consist of correspondence and business papers of Aaron Columbus Burr, merchant of New York City and adopted son of Aaron Burr.
The papers consist of correspondence and business papers of Aaron Columbus Burr, merchant of New York City and adopted son of Aaron Burr. The papers relate to an attempt by Burr and James Grant to establish a colony for freed American slaves in Honduras.
Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first presidential term. He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799.
Dates: 1846-2000, bulk 1851-1859. Found in: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > John Sawyer Brooks papers. Aaron Columbus Burr papers.
Home. History of the Federal Judiciary. Cases. Famous Federal Trials. U.S. v. Aaron Burr: The Treason Trial. John Marshall presides over the treason trial of a former vice president, and the subpoena of President Thomas Jefferson threatens the balance of judicial and executive authority. Famous Federal Trials. Learn about the case.
The papers consist of correspondence and business papers of Aaron Columbus Burr, merchant of New York City and adopted son of Aaron Burr. The papers relate to an attempt by Burr and James Grant to establish a colony for freed American slaves in Honduras.
