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by Matthew L. Davis (Author)
Memoirs of Aaron Burr V2 is a book written by Matthew L. Davis. It is a biographical work that explores the life and career of Aaron Burr, an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States. The book provides an in-depth look at Burr's political career, including his involvement in the American Revolution, his election to the Senate, and his controversial duel with Alexander Hamilton. It also delves into Burr's personal life, including his relationships with women and his family. The book is the second volume of Davis's memoirs on Burr and provides a comprehensive account of his life and legacy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and politics.On the 11th February, 1801, being the day appointed by law for counting the votes of the electoral colleges, the House of Representatives proceeded in a body to the Senate chamber, where the vice-president, in view of both houses of Congress, opened the certificates of the electors of the different states; and, as the votes were read, the tellers on the part of each house counted and took lists of them, which, being compared and delivered to him, he announced to both houses the state of the votes; which was, for Thomas Jefferson 73 votes, for Aaron Burr 73 votes, for John Adams 65 votes, for Charles Pinckney 64 votes, for John Jay one vote; and then declared that the greatest number and majority of votes being equal, the choice had devolved on the House of Representatives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
