Malcolm, William (1745-1792) to Aaron Burr
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.217 Author/Creator: Malcolm, William (1745-1792) Place Written: Montgomery, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 October 1782 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses an arbitration over bonds involving Hunt and Captain Bayard. States "I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet auger peace."
William Malcolm served as Colonel from New York in of one of the Sixteen Additional Continental Regiments. Later rose to rank of Adjutant General.
Aaron Burr served as a Lieutenant-Colonel under William Malcolm in Malcolm's Continental Regiment from 1777 to 1779, later became Vice President.
Montgomery. Ocr. 14 1782
My Dear Sir
Hunt had requested an Arbitration & Capt Bayard in some Measure consented - Such a measure had been spoken of before I came to Albany, but I consider'd it as a scheme to gain time - Since the bonds were signd he has declared that he will not abide by the award unless it pleases him - but the penalty is € 200 - I shall communicate the issue to you as soon as possible which I imagine will be - a Suite upon the Bond- Nothing at all stirring in this corner of ye world- I was among the great ones of the earth lately & they yet Auger peace- I pray you present my most sincere & respectful compliments to my good Friend Mrs Burr- & Mrs Malcolm also - most Sincerely Yours
W Malcolm
[address leaf]
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Colonel Burr-
Albany-
[docket]
W. Malcom 14 Oct 1782
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