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 It is sufficient for me, on this occasion, to substantiate what I have asserted. I have made it an invariable rule of my life to be circumspect in relating what I may have heard from others; and in this affair, I feel happy to think, that I have been unusually cautious—for really, sir, I could detail you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr.


 * I am, sir, with due respect,
 * Your humble servant,

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 * April 23, 1804.