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however, mean to authorize any conclusion as to the real nature of his conduct in relation to Col. Burr, by his declining so loose and vague a basis of explanation, and he disavows an unwillingness to come to a satisfactory, provided it be an honorable, accommodation. His objection is, the very indefinite ground, which Col. Burr has assumed, in which he is sorry to be able to discern nothing short of predetermined hostility. Presuming, therefore, that it will be adhered to, he has instructed me to receive the message which you have it in charge to deliver. For this purpose I shall be at home and at your command to-morrow morning from eight to ten o'clock.
- I have the honor to be respectfully,
- your obedient servant,
- I have the honor to be respectfully,
- William P. Van Ness, Esq.
Letter No. 8.
[van ness to pendleton.]
Sir:—The letter which I had the honor to receive from you, under date of yesterday
