Description:
Burr, Aaron (1756-1836) The Daily Advertiser. New York: Francis Childs, June 17, 1789. Newspaper that includes a classified advertisement taken out by Aaron Burr as he sought to sell his home in New York City at Little Queen and Nassau Streets; Burr had recently been named Attorney General for the state of New York by Governor DeWitt Clinton and needed to move to Albany; the paper somewhat worn, 21 x 13 in.
Estimate $300-500
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Keywords
DeWitt Clinton, Francis Childs, New York CityJohn Dorfman
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