Historical Documents
The “cipher letter” to James Wilkinson, July 22–29, 1806
Marshall’s opinion (excerpts), U.S. Circuit Court, Virginia, June 13, 1807
Subpoena duces tecum, June 13, 1807
Indictment for treason, U.S. Circuit, Virginia, June 24, 1807
Letter from Chief Justice Marshall to Associate Justice William Cushing (excerpts), June 29, 1807
Argument of John Wickham (excerpts), U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Virginia, August 20–21, 1807
Argument of William Wirt (excerpts), U.S. Circuit Court, August 25, 1807
Marshall’s opinion (excerpts), U.S. Circuit Court, Virginia, August 31, 1807
The Aaron Burr Treason Trial — Historical Background and Documents