1804 April 25th Manuscript Document Signed By the Inspectors for the Seventh Ward New York City Certifying the Results of the Gubernatorial Election: Morgan Lewis Defeating Aaron Burr
New York City, NY: 1804. Manuscript. Good. Item #030071
Signed by the inspectors, John Townsend, Samuel Stillwell and Robert McDermut, in the Gubernatorial & Senate elections and providing the vote count for these offices. For Governor, Morgan Lewis ran against Aaron Burr (1756 - 1836) revolutionary soldier, U.S. senator, and vice president of the United States. "...In 1804 the Republican leaders replaced Burr as the party's vice presidential candidate. That same year he ran for governor of New York against Morgan Lewis, the regular Jeffersonian candidate. During the campaign, Burr refused to accept assistance from New England Federalists in exchange for a promise to combine New York with New England in a secessionist scheme. In addition, Hamilton continued his opposition to the vice president by circulating letters that contained disparaging remarks about Burr. Although most Federalists voted for the vice president despite Hamilton's remarks and Burr's opposition to disunion plans, Lewis easily won the election with help from the Clinton and Livingston factions. Following the election, Burr became increasingly angry at those he held responsible for his political downfall…Burr felt that the most effective response would be through the code duello. In June the vice president issued a challenge to Hamilton, after Hamilton refused to make a comprehensive disclaimer of his derogatory comments of Burr uttered during the gubernatorial campaign. Hamilton accepted Burr's challenge, and the two men met in Weehawken, New Jersey, on 11 July 1804. As a result, Hamilton suffered a fatal wound as a ball lodged in his spine…Hamilton died the next day..." (Steven E. Siry in the ANB) Approx. 8" x 12 1/2" size; age, wear, chipping and splitting along old lines; in about good condition.
Price: $3,500.00