The modern state AND nearest modern town are required in your answer. The first answer providing this information (both elements) wins the 10 points.
2006-07-20 12:42:50 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
In January 1807, while in the capacity of acting Territorial Governor, in the absence of Territorial Governor Robert Williams, Mead had Aaron Burr arrested and tried for treason when Burr and his party landed at Bruinsburg, Mississippi. Burr was already famous, as he had killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804.
2006-07-20 12:49:33 · answer #1 · answered by mom2all 5 · 14⤊ 3⤋
February 19, 1807 in History
Event:
VP Aaron Burr arrested in Alabama for treason; later found innocent
2006-07-20 19:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burr was arrested and tried for treason in the U.S. Circuit Court at Richmond, Va., Chief Justice John Marshall presiding, and found not guilty. Popular opinion nonetheless condemned him, and his remaining years were spent in private life. He was married in 1833 to the famous Madame Jumel (see Jumel Mansion); they were divorced in 1834.
2006-07-20 19:46:06 · answer #3 · answered by Questions&Answers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when the cops told him you are under arrest you think
2006-07-20 19:47:30 · answer #4 · answered by michael_roberts95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋