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2468. ELECTIONS (Presidential, 1800), Burr and.—

The federalists were confident, at
first, they could debauch Colonel Burr from
his good faith by offering him their vote to
be President, and having seriously proposed it
to him. His conduct has been honorable and
decisive, and greatly embarrasses them.—
To Mary Jefferson Eppes. Ford ed., vii, 478.
(W. Jan. 1801)