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May 25, 1807
The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On the 20th inst., in Washington County, Mississippi Territory, Col. Burr's secretary, Mr. Willy of Watteville, was arrested en route to Georgia and confessed carrying Burr's clothes and papers from Natchez.
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BURR'S PAPERS SEIZED.
We stop the press to announce from unquestionable authority, that on the 20th inst. in Washington county, Mississippi Territory, the secretary of Col. Burr, Mr. Willy, of Watteville, was arrested on his route to Georgia. On his examination, he confessed that he was then in the service of Col. Burr, in the capacity of secretary: that he had been dispatched by Col. Burr, from Natchez, with two pair of saddle bags, and two valises, containing his clothes and papers to some part of Georgia.
Orleans Gaz.
We stop the press to announce from unquestionable authority, that on the 20th inst. in Washington county, Mississippi Territory, the secretary of Col. Burr, Mr. Willy, of Watteville, was arrested on his route to Georgia. On his examination, he confessed that he was then in the service of Col. Burr, in the capacity of secretary: that he had been dispatched by Col. Burr, from Natchez, with two pair of saddle bags, and two valises, containing his clothes and papers to some part of Georgia.
Orleans Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Burr Papers
Secretary Arrest
Washington County
Mississippi Territory
Natchez Dispatch
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. Burr
Mr. Willy
Where did it happen?
Washington County, Mississippi Territory
Story Details
Key Persons
Col. Burr
Mr. Willy
Location
Washington County, Mississippi Territory
Event Date
20th Inst.
Story Details
Mr. Willy, secretary to Col. Burr from Watteville, arrested on route to Georgia; confessed being dispatched from Natchez with saddle bags and valises containing Burr's clothes and papers.