After retiring from the Continental Army as a field officer, Burr practiced law. He was then appointed as the attorney general of New York in 1789 and served as a United States senator from 1791 to 1797. But this soon ended as he joined the Thomas Jefferson group led by James Monroe in the Senate and James Madison in the House of Representatives. He served under Thomas Jefferson as the third Vice President in United States' history.

As the Election of 1800 drew near, Burr took the allure to set up an impeccable ticket. It would place both h

When he arrived in Europe, Burr pleaded to the British government to liberate Latin America. He also tried to persuade the Spaniards, who were resisting French control to adopt the liberal constitution developed by Jerermy Benthem of England.

Although this was the official end of Burr's political career, it was just a beginning in his eyes. Primarily because of the murder indictments, Burr decided to flee westward. In attempts to rally back his political career, he strived to set up an independent republic east of the Mississippi River. He was about to enter the anticipated war with Spain by invading Mexico and making himself that country's king. He schemed to raise an army along the Tombigee River and take over Florida. "Burr seldom joined groups, but groups often joined him."(Nagil, Great Lives from History 360)

Another significant point for the prosecution was that Burr attended a dinner that Chief Justice Marshall showed his face to. To prove Burr guilty the prosecution needed two witnesses. The two main witnesses the government was relying on were General James Wilkinson and Mr. Eaton. However, Eaton's testimony was almost entirely hearsay and had to be thrown out. Wilkinson finally made his debut on the stand and started out by boasting about how he single-handedly saved the nation by turning Burr in.

Two letters arrived at the White House on the same day. Two letters that spoke out against Aaron Burr. The first was from Wilkinson explaining that he discovered Burr's plot to separate the West from the East. Later a similar letter was received from Governor Claiborne speaking of similar images.

im and Jefferson on the same Ballot so it would be a sure win. He would be the first politician that took advantage of party organization. Thus, as the votes were counted, it would be that the Republicans prevailed. During the election, Burr favored funds to end Indian raids. Burr fought hard to win the election and was sure he was going to win. In fact, it was a tie between him and his running mate, Thomas Jefferson. The electoral votes enumerated as 73 for both Burr and Jefferson. However, Jefferson went on to win the election by decision of the House of Representatives.

As the "Washington of the West," Wilkinson attempted to muster thousands of soldiers to travel down the Mississippi River to New Orleans. This would be the foundation for Burr's supplies and recruitment. The scheme was to move west and south until all land was snatched from the Spanish so Burr could have himself a new nation. And "Mexico was ripe for a revolt, and the revolt needs a leader."(Chidsy, The Great Conspiracy 46)

Finally, in need of funds, he encountered a wealthy man by the name of Blennerhasset. This man owned an island a few miles down the Ohio River from Muskingham. The old indian burial ground was a narrow 300 acre space that would be crucial for his scheme. Blennerhasset, who was fond of Burr, often had chats with him saying how he would be King Aaron I of Mexico and his daughter would be a princess. Blennerhasset, analogous to Burr, was indeed a separatist.

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