Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete

A rare, first‑hand portrait emerges from the pages of this memoir, recorded by a longtime confidant who sat at Aaron Burr’s side as he recounted his own story. The narrative traces his early military service, from the summer of 1776 through the battle of Monmouth, and follows his ascent into the fledgling nation’s political arena. Throughout, Burr’s stubborn resentment toward General Washington and his determination to set the record straight shine through with vivid immediacy.

The editor, Matthew L. Davis, supplements the recollections with a careful selection of Burr’s private correspondence, offering listeners a glimpse into the man behind the public controversy. He balances frankness with discretion, choosing to withhold the more scandalous letters while still conveying the complexities of Burr’s personal relationships. The result is an intimate, documentary‑rich account that lets listeners hear the voice of a pivotal, if often misunderstood, figure from the Revolutionary era.