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Insurrection of Aaron Burr | The Severance of the Union | 3

American History Tellers

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Burr's War With Spain - A Memoir

In August 1806, Burr tried to recruit more men into his private military force. He envisioned a small army of well-armed and well-trained soldiers who could help him conquer Spanish lands. General Wilkinson felt no deep loyalty to the United States, but he had always moved in the shadows. Now, Burr was asking him to betray his country in the open, with dire consequences if they failed.

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