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Theodosia Burr

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18th century,

19th century,

Aaron Burr,

Alexander Hamilton duel,

American history,

lost at sea,

Patriot (schooner),

photo of the week,

profile portrait,

Regency era fashion,

sketch,

South Carolina history,

Theodosia Burr,

War of 1812,

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Daughter of Aaron Burr who was the US Vice President when he killed Alexander Hamilton in the 1804 duel. She married the Governor of South Carolina, Joseph Alston, but was then lost at sea at age 31 aboard a privateer as the War of 1812 gets underway.

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