FOREWORD THE years spent by Mr. Wandell in the accumulation of material for this biography of Aaron Burr, and the subsequent period of his collaboration with Mr. Minnigerode in its presentation, have been filled with countless instances of courtesy and willing co-operation on the part of many persons and institutions. It would be, perhaps, impossible to record in complete detail the history of such manifold kindnesses, but some expression of gratitude, however inadequate, must be given to those who have so greatly assisted in the preparation of this work, and lightened, to such an extent, the task of its compilation. The authors extend their warmest thanks, therefore, to Mr. A. J. Beveridge and Mr. W. F. McCaleb for their interest and encouragement, and for their invaluable criticisms and suggestions; to Dr. J. E. Stillwell, for the benefit of his lifelong study of the iconography of Burr, and for the use of his unique collection, so generously placed at the disposal of the authors; to Mr. E. A. Lobb, Mr. W. B. Tufts, Dr. R. W. Reid, Mr. J. C. Tomlinson, Mrs. Henry Alloway, the late Mr. W. H. Samson, Mr. J. F. |