1/4/1801
1
Alexander Hamilton writes to James McHenry, Washington’s third Secretary of War, denouncing Aaron Burr and urging McHenry and his friends not to support Burr for president.
6/18/1804
2
Burr writes to Hamilton asking for denial or acknowledgement of remarks from Dr. Charles D. Cooper’s letter expressing Hamilton’s “despicable opinion” of Burr.
6/20/1804
3
Hamilton responds to Burr that Dr. Cooper’s letter is too vague for his comment.
6/21/1804
4
Burr responds, insisting Hamilton acknowledge or deny the derogatory remarks.
6/22/1804
5
Hamilton answers Burr, asking him for further details.
6/23/1804
6
William P. Van Ness, Burr’s second, asks to meet with Hamilton.
6/25/1804
7
Aaron Burr writes to Van Ness stating that in order to end the feud more is needed from Hamilton.
6/26/1804
8
Burr writes to Van Ness, claiming that Hamilton is avoiding the question.
6/27/1804
9
Van Ness writes to Pendleton that Hamilton has refused Burr’s requests.
6/29/1804
10
Aaron Burr tells Van Ness that he needs to be more faithful to him in the future.
7/4/1804
11
Van Ness writes to Pendleton to reschedule a meeting.
7/9/1804
12
Aaron Burr writes to Van Ness about arrangements for the duel.
7/11/1804
BURR SHOOTS HAMILTON IN THE DUEL AT WEEHAWKEN.
BURR SHOOTS HAMILTON IN THE DUEL AT WEEHAWKEN.
7/14/1804
14
Pendleton writes to Van Ness suggesting that their statement be published in the next day’s paper.
7/16/1804
15
Van Ness explains his inability to meet and objects to Pendleton’s version of events.
10/14/1804
16
Burr writes to Van Ness asking about bail and when the court proceedings will take place, and asks for a copy of the indictment.
3/1/1805
17