Mar 31, 2011 - Sale 2241

Sale 2241 - Lot 293

Price Realized: $ 450
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
(WILKINSON-BURR CONSPIRACY.) Clark, Daniel. Proofs of the Corruption of Gen. James Wilkinson, and of his Connexion with Aaron Burr. 8vo, later plain wrappers, worn; foxed, small ink stain on title page; uncut. Philadelphia, 1809

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first edition. An important contemporary work showing that the leader of America's army was a secret Spanish agent. Compiled by one of Wilkinson's old New Orleans cronies, with many original documents published here for the first time. This compelling evidence launched a congressional investigation, but Wilkinson remained in command for three more years. "Gives much evidence of the General's treachery"--Streeter sale III:1694. Howes C431 ("aa"); Sabin 13265. with--two related publications: Cheetham. A Reply to Aristides. New York, 1804 Safford. The Life of Harman Blennerhassett, Comprising an Authentic Narrative of the Burr Expedition. Cincinnati, 1853.