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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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In a letter dated December 16, 1800, from New York, Colonel Aaron Burr informs General Smith that he would disclaim any competition with Thomas Jefferson if they receive equal electoral votes in the presidential election, and appoints Smith as his proxy to declare this sentiment.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 1800.
"It is highly improbable that I shall have an equal number of votes with Mr. Jefferson ; but if such should be the result, every man who knows me ought to know that I should utterly disclaim all competition. Be assured that the federal party can entertain no wish for such an exchange. As to my friends, they would dishonor my views, and insult my feelings by a supposition that I could submit to be instrumental in counteracting the wishes and expectations of the United States and I now constitute you my proxy, to declare these sentiments if the occasion shall require."
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New York
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Dec. 16, 1800
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Extract of a letter from Colonel Burr to General Smith stating that if he receives an equal number of votes with Mr. Jefferson, he would disclaim all competition, the federal party would not wish for such an exchange, his friends would dishonor him by supposing otherwise, and he appoints General Smith as his proxy to declare these sentiments if needed.