Scope and Contents
The Aaron Columbus Burr (circa 1808-1882) Papers, 1838-1871, consist of correspondence and business relating to an attempt by Aaron Columbus Burr and James Grant to purchase a tract of land known as Stand Creek in British Honduras. After purchasing this land they planned to sell it to the United States in the hope that it would be used for colonizing freed American blacks. When this scheme failed, the American Honduras Company was formed to cut and export mahogany.
The correspondence is concerned mainly with the attempt to establish a colony in British Honduras. Notable correspondents include Hamilton Fish, James Grant, and Anna Ella Carroll. Among the business papers are the proposal for the founding of a colony for freed American slaves, descriptions of the lands in British Honduras, and documents relating to the mahogany industry.
The correspondence is concerned mainly with the attempt to establish a colony in British Honduras. Notable correspondents include Hamilton Fish, James Grant, and Anna Ella Carroll. Among the business papers are the proposal for the founding of a colony for freed American slaves, descriptions of the lands in British Honduras, and documents relating to the mahogany industry.
Dates
- 1838-1871
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
The entire collection is available on microfilm. Patrons must use HM 54 instead of the originals.
Existence and Location of Copies
Entire collection also available on microfilm (1 reel, 35mm.) from Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library, at cost. Order no. HM54.
Conditions Governing Use
Unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection are in the public domain. There are no restrictions on use. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Catalog Record
A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog
Persistent URL
Overview
The papers consist of correspondence and business papers of Aaron Columbus Burr, merchant of New York City and adopted son of Aaron Burr. The papers relate to an attempt by Burr and James Grant to establish a colony for freed American slaves in Honduras. There is also material relating to the American Honduras Company, a firm formed by Burr and Grant for the cutting and exporting of mahogany.
- Title
- Guide to the Aaron Columbus Burr Papers
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- compiled by Nancy L. Fappiano
- Date
- July 1981
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
Contact:
Yale University Library
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Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)
mssa.assist@yale.edu
Location
Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511