“london, february 1, 1812. have spent 14 shillings and 6 pence magnificently, i.e., like an ass” – Aaron Burr

halorvic:

Anonymous said:
Apparently spending 14 shillings and sixpence “like an ass” means Burr purchased a coconut.

I hope he just went “screw it” later and enjoyed the hell out of that coconut