Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-08-23
More of the Burr Conspiracy.


in letter to the Editor Of the Democratic
Press, furnishes the following letters, relative
10 he Burr conspiracy, which have lately fallen
ir,o his hands, and which he asserts are in the
proper hand writing OF General Andrew Jack
son. He adds
They are now in my possession, subject to
the examination OF any one who may entertain
doubt on the subject. The gentleman TO
whom these letters were written, was, at that
time, induced 10 believe Burr's object was the
mines Of Mexico, and that their raising troops,
and other proceedings, were 10 be sanctioned
by our government. His brother, with whom
I shortly after became we'll acquainted, was TO
have been Captain in the expedition, and did
actually draw sum Of money from the recruit.
ing fund Of about $500, which money was alter
wards paid back 10 Gen. Jackson, as cores
pondence in my possession, bearing da'e Janu-
airy Isl, 1923, will show. The debt was paid
10 Andrew Jackson, the 10Th Of January, 1908
had this information from this Captain, my
self, in his life time. I boarded al. his house
two or three weeks, while attending to The re-
surveying Of Norton Pryor's lands in 1907
These are the lands about which so much has
been said, and truly said, by Doctor James L.
Armstrong, in his No. 2 to 7, each inclusive,
signed "a Tennesseean." In confirmation Of
villa, The Captain then told me, have obtained
this patriots own account Off which he dare
not deny.
Many gentlemen in your city know my hand
writing, bad as it is, and know me, 10 wilt
James Patton, jr. DR.. Isaac Heylin, COL John
M. Price, John and Charles Webster, Mr.. Cres-
son, and many others, to whom the public are
referred; in addition 10 all of which, they are
referred 10 the original letters now before me,
which shall be exhibited whenever demanded
to be seen. The gentleman 10 whom these let
tiers were ddressed, was so for deceived by this
Hero Of two wars, as to be his messenger 10
Burr's son-in-law, Col. Aston, then Of South
Carolina. II was in consequence OF going there
that he found Out that their plans were not
sanctioned by government. Having found this
out, he Immediately abandoned the project; and
for this decei,lul rage, attempted on himself
and brother, as well as Judge Williams, he
viewed Jackson as dangerous man to be ex-
allied to the exercise Of discretionary power,
which fully accounts for his prudent disclosure
of this plan Of treason, so boldly denied in the
organ Of the combination.
"HERMlTAGE, 25th SEPT. 1906.
"Col Burr is with ms: he arrived last night.
| would be happy if you would call and see the
Colonel before you return. Say 10 General y.
that shall expect 10 see him here tomorrow
with you. Would it not be well for US to do
something as mark Of attention to the Colo
nel-he has always and is still, true and trus-
ty friend 10 Tennessee. II Gen. Robertson is
with you when you receive this, be good enough
to say to him tina, COL Burr is in the country.
l know the General; he will be happy in joining
in any thing that vii: shew mark Of respect 10
this worthy yistant. With due esteem,
(Sigred) ANDREW JACKSON"
Here follows another letter without date,
traitor. like, yet he circumstances 10 which il
re fers explain its date sufficiently, 10 have been
abou, the same Of that Of the one just transcri>
bed.
"Dear Friend-I send YOU $500; it appears 10
me said would send you 1000, but when
come to myself | found there were appropria.
tons made that knew nothing Of: this learnt
at the store, and TWO journeys TO perform, ex-
penses 10 be borne, that my recollection did not
serve me with al the moment Tomorrow
when you come up, arrangements shall be made
so as to accommodate as far as can. My dear
sir, do no, fail 10 come up tomorrow, at 10
o'clock, will meet you al my own house. have
to see Gen. Smith in the morning al his house;
the boats think you said five in number, and
some pork you would furnish. These mus, be
done against the Goth Dec. next-but more Of
this tomorrow. You must set GU, in very few
days. IanN furnish the needfM. The cash now
sent is in part for the boats; the balance on de-
livery, either in Bank bills, or drafts on New
Orleans. The $4,000 being all the cash that
can be furnished, this must be appropriated to
The best possible advantage and TO the last shil
ling will be put in your way, ifyou can furnish
the boats and pork, except Sc much as will meet
The engagements already entered into. send
you twenty 800 bills, and ten $40 bills, which
wish safe 10 hand, and beg of you not to fail
coming up tomorrow wish to start mes
senger on Monday next. Health and respect.
(Signedl ANDREW JACKSON.
certify the foregoing to be a true copy Of
both letters, now in my possession, in the hand
writing of Andrew Jackson. A. ERWIN.
Now Sir, Burr did remain or the first visi;
rom the e5th OF September to the 9Th Of Oc-
ober, as appears in print, and again returned
he l4,h Of December and remained until the
I'D, he did take away TWO of these boats, the