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Insurrection of Aaron Burr | An Affair of Honor | 1

American History Tellers

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Theodosia's Letter to Benness and Burr

Pendleton and his second nathaniel penilton arrived 30 minutes later carrying two pistols in a small leather case A doctor remained in their boat ready to treat any wounds. The location was chosen because the penalties for dueling were less harsh in new jersey than they were in new york. Benness and penilton loaded the pistols and measured the distance that would separate the duelists a full 10 paces burr and hamilton then each chose their weapons and took their positions. Pendleton called out present the signal to fire Hamilton asked for a moment's pause so he could put on his glasses then burr and Hamilton settled into a duelist stance.

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