1822
by Manuscript; Western, Henry Membery
1822. A Former Law Student of Aaron Burr Criticizes New York State's Idea of "A Well-Regulated Militia" [Manuscript]. Western, Henry Membery [c.1795-1853]. [Draft Remarks Regarding State Militias]. [New York?], June 4, 1822. 8 pp. Four 12-3/4" x 7-1/2" sheets, first three held together with pin at top-edge, heavily corrected text in single hand to rectos and versos, docket to verso of final leaf. Moderate toning, horizontal fold lines, a few small, faint dampstains to verso of final leaf not affecting legibility. $1,500. * Western was a wealthy and distinguished lawyer who practiced in New York City. He studied law in Aaron Burr's office, and the two (truncated)