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What happened to Harman Blennerhassett when his plan started to fall apart?

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When President Jefferson proclaimed Burr's intentions traitorous, the local militia was mustered. Blennerhassett fled (Dec., 1806) down the river and was taken into custody. He was released after the government failed to convict Burr, but his fortunes were ruined.

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