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The Enquirer
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia
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In Wheeling on December 31, Dr. Cummings from Mississippi Territory, a witness for Aaron Burr at Richmond, reported that Burr would not appear personally at the upcoming U.S. Circuit Court in Chillicothe due to unpreparedness of both sides and unbound witnesses. Burnett of Cincinnati will represent Burr.
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A few days ago, Dr. Cummings, of the Mississippi territory, who had been at Richmond as a witness for Burr, left this place on his way home. He stated that Burr would not appear in person at the Circuit Court of the United States, which is to sit at Chillicothe next week; that the witnesses were not bound at Richmond to appear at Chillicothe, and neither the United States nor the accused could be ready for the trial.
Burnett, Esq. of Cincinnati, is to appear as counsel for Burr.
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Chillicothe
Event Date
December 31
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burr will not appear in person; trial unprepared; burnett to serve as counsel.
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Dr. Cummings, witness for Burr at Richmond, stated upon leaving Wheeling that Burr would not appear at the U.S. Circuit Court in Chillicothe next week, as witnesses are not bound to appear and neither side is ready for trial. Burnett of Cincinnati is to act as Burr's counsel.