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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC08818 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1804 |
| Title | Eastern Argus Vol. 1, no. 48 |
| Date | 2 August 1804 |
| Author | Day & Willis (1803-1863) |
| Document Type | Newspapers and Magazines |
| Content Description | Contains an article denouncing modern Federalism. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 3 which condemns the practice of dueling. It reacts to the sympathy generated by Hamilton's murder by asserting that Hamilton also took part and is therefore not totally blameless. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements. |
| Subjects | Politics Federalists Duel Death American Statesmen Vice President |
| People | Burr, Aaron (1756-1836) Hamilton, Alexander (ca. 1757-1804) |
| Place written | Portland, Maine |
| Theme | The Presidency; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | The Eastern Argus was published from 8 September 1803 through 22 October 1863. Published by Todd & Smith, 1824-1844; Berry & Greene, 1836-1837; H.W. Greene, 1838; Holden & Appleton, 1839-1844; Case & Holden, 1844-1848; and Holden & Sanborn, 1848-1863. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |