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Collection Reference Number GLC08970
From Archive Folder Documents Relating to 1831 
Title Aaron Burr to Jane McLachlan regarding monetary matters
Date 2 June 1831
Author Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)  
Recipient McLachlan, Jane  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Burr denies having any of the money owed to McLachlan's son, Philip Garniss. Says Mr. Gardiner has $2,600 for her son and that he is trying to help secure for the boy. Says if she tries to take it, the money will be returned to Mr. Gardiner, and assures her the money will be safe. "I take the liberty Madam, to advise you not to speak in improper or offensive terms of Mr. Plant or any of your neighbours - remember you once lost an estate by the unguarded use of your tongue."
Subjects American Statesmen  Debt  Estate  Children and Family  Finance  
People Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)  McLachlan, Jane (fl. 1831)  
Place written New York, New York
Theme Children & Family
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859