burr

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After the Burr Oak Cemetery investigation, von Konrat was asked to assist with several other cases involving moss.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Aaron Burr, the vice president Jefferson sidelined, held up Godwin as one of his favorite authors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Americans have been worrying about the risks of mixing banking and commerce since Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Burr may joke that he’s a broken man, but as fans would expect, he pieces it together beautifully in this special.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

But within this Hamiltonian rogues’ gallery, Burr was always the chief rogue, and what Hamilton said about him was truly distinctive.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis