On the record
On the whole, said Marshall, probable cause to suspect Burr guilty of an attempt to attack the Spanish possessions appeared from Wilkinson's affidavit; but the charge of treason was quite another matter.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “On the whole, said Marshall, probable cause to suspect Burr guilty of an attempt to attack the Spanish possessions…”
Editor's note · Context
This statement reflects Marshall's cautious approach to legal proceedings regarding Aaron Burr's alleged treason.
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