Memoirs of Mrs. Coghlan

Lot 143
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Lot 143 | Memoirs of Mrs. Coghlan
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Coghlan, [Margaret Moncreiff] (1763-1805). Memoirs of Mrs. Coghlan ... being interspersed with Anecdotes of the late American and French War, with remarks moral and political. London: printed for the Author, 1794.

First edition of these sensationalist memoirs. Was the teenage daughter of a Loyalist officer both a spy and the first true love of Aaron Burr? Young Margaret Moncrieffe was born in North America, and although her father was a Loyalist, he consigned her care to his personal friend, General Putnam. At Putnam's home she met Aaron Burr, whom she alleges accused her of spying but was also her first love. She fell under the watchful eye of George Washington, whom she reviled. She also says that Putnam put a stop to her romance with Burr, and soon after she was forcibly married to Coghlan when she was aged only 14. Evans 28442; Howes C-543; Sabin 14208.

Two volumes, 12mo (175 x 102mm). 4 pp publisher’s catalogue at end of vol. 2. (Some light staining, including to title-page, in vol. 1; vol. 2 title with closed tear in gutter). Contemporary half calf over marbled boards, red and green morocco spine labels (joints starting, light wear to extremities).
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