1808 New York Chancery Court Document Re: Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr 1808 New York Chancery Court Manuscript – Vice President Legal Land Case – David Gelston –
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Certified Court
“Original 1808 New York Court of Chancery manuscript document involving Aaron Burr, former Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson.
This multi-page legal filing references Aaron Burr throughout in a New York land and conveyance dispute brought before Chancellor John Lansing Jr. Certified copy dated July 1, 1808.
The document retains its original folded legal format with period docketing on verso reading:
‘David Gelston vs Aaron Burr.’
Highly desirable early American political and legal manuscript from the turbulent post-duel period of Burr’s life, only one year after his treason trial acquittal.
Referred to as a fugitive.
Details:
Original manuscript ink on laid paper
New York Chancery Court
Dated 1808
Multiple pages 8 x 13 inches, 32 pages
References Aaron Burr throughout
Certified by court clerk
Strong early American cursive script
Approx. folio size
Condition:
Expected age-related toning, fold wear, ink burn/bleed, minor losses, and handling wear consistent with early 19th century legal manuscripts. Overall very good and displayable.
An exceptional and uncommon Aaron Burr-related historical manuscript suitable for collectors of early Americana, presidential history, legal history, and New York documents.”
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Aaron Burr 1808 New York Chancery Court Manuscript – Vice President Legal Land Case – David Gelston –
Only a few pages are shown here. The document if filled with history, such as the Manhattan Company.
Certified Court
“Original 1808 New York Court of Chancery manuscript document involving Aaron Burr, former Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson.
This multi-page legal filing references Aaron Burr throughout in a New York land and conveyance dispute brought before Chancellor John Lansing Jr. Certified copy dated July 1, 1808.
The document retains its original folded legal format with period docketing on verso reading:
‘David Gelston vs Aaron Burr.’
Highly desirable early American political and legal manuscript from the turbulent post-duel period of Burr’s life, only one year after his treason trial acquittal.
Referred to as a fugitive.
Details:
Original manuscript ink on laid paper
New York Chancery Court
Dated 1808
Multiple pages 8 x 13 inches, 32 pages
References Aaron Burr throughout
Certified by court clerk
Strong early American cursive script
Approx. folio size
Condition:
Expected age-related toning, fold wear, ink burn/bleed, minor losses, and handling wear consistent with early 19th century legal manuscripts. Overall very good and displayable.
An exceptional and uncommon Aaron Burr-related historical manuscript suitable for collectors of early Americana, presidential history, legal history, and New York documents.”
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