Scope and Content Note
The Burr Conspiracy Collection spans the years 1806-1808 and consists chiefly of letters to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison relating to the Burr Conspiracy, 1805-1807, including Aaron Burr's involvement with Harman Blennerhassett and James Wilkinson; Burr's trial for treason; and his acquittal. Correspondents include Erick Bollmann, William C. C. Claiborne, William Eaton, Comfort Tyler, and James Wilkinson.