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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.