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either in the conversation alluded to by Dr. Cooper, or in any other particular instance to be specified: he (Hamilton) would be able to answer consistently with his honor, and the truth, in substance, that the conversation to which Dr. Cooper alluded, turned wholly on political topics, and did not attribute to Colonel Burr any instance of dishonorable conduct, nor relate to his private character; and in relation to any other language or conversation of General Hamilton which Col. Burr will specify, a prompt and frank avowal or denial will be given."
On the 26th of June Mr. Pendleton received the following letter:
Letter No. 6.
[van ness to pendleton.]
Sir:—The letter which you yesterday delivered me (No. 5) and your subsequent communication, in Col. Burr's opinion, evince no disposition on the part of Gen. Hamilton to come to a satisfactory accommodation. The injury complained of and the
