Insurrection of Aaron Burr | Gathering Forces | 2
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The Story of Erin Burr's Invasion
erin burr boarded a 60 foot houseboat in pittsburgh and set off down the ohio river. For his plans to succeed he would need to move men and supplies from population centers in kentucky ohio and tennessee Down to new orleans in the south west. On may 5th 12 miles down river from the town of mary eda ohio burr found such a base Blanner has it island which was owned by an eccentric irish immigrant named harman blenner has it back in ireland. The couple invited burr to dine with them in their mansion and while there is no record of their conversation burr likely described his plans
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