Leven Powell, Washington, D.C., to Burr Powell, no place, 1801 January 12

Item — Box: 2, Folder: 58

Identifier: id23009

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Leven Powell, Washington, D.C., to Burr Powell, 1801 January 12

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Scope and Contents

Compares characteristic qualities of the two men running for President, Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr; as far as moral principles, both men are equal, but in considering talents "with a mind fearless of the bold, . . -. Burr has greatly the superiority"; however, he may cast no vote at all, as "I feel a repugnancy in voting for a man…unfit for the office"; personal business.

Dates

Creation: 1801 January 12

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)

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