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De Alexander: “Burr's conduct during those momentous weeks when Federalists did their utmost to make him President, gave his rivals…”

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Burr's conduct during those momentous weeks when Federalists did their utmost to make him President, gave his rivals ample ground for creating the belief that he had evidenced open contempt for the principles of honest dealing.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This quote highlights the perception of Aaron Burr's actions during a critical political period.

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