M.L. Davis, the authentic biographer of Burr, tells this interesting anecdote concerning the Adams pamphlet:--'
Colonel Burr ascertained the contents of this pamphlet, and that it was in the press. The immediate publication, he knew, must distract the Federal party, and thus promote the Republican cause in those States where the elections had not taken place. Arrangements were accordingly made for a copy as soon as the printing of it was completed; and when obtained, John Swartwout, Robert Swartwout, and Matthew L. Davis, by appointment met Colonel Burr at his house. The pamphlet was read, and extracts made for the press. They were immediately published.
When Hamilton read the voluminous extracts in the marked copies of the Democratic papers which he found on the table in his chambers in
