ught. He then decided to pursue a career of law. He became one of the first students at his brother-in-law's new private law school in Litchfield Connecticut.
             In 1775, Aaron's studies were interrupted when news of battles between British troops and Colonists in Massachusetts spread through the colonies. Aaron believed this was his call to duty (Ingram 28). He traveled to Cambridge Massachusetts, to ask George Washington, Commander-in-chief, for a commission (Ingram 104). There were no positions for Burr to fill, so he then traveled to Boston and joined Benedict Arnold's forces. They traveled three months to Quebec in vigorous conditions. Burr handled the challenge so well that he was promoted to captain. On December 31, 1775 Arnold's forces attacked Quebec. Burr was in a group of men trying to enter the city, which was caught in cannon fire. When the smoke cleared, only Burr and a Native American were alive. It took Burr several months to get back to the colonies. His bravery became widely respected among his peers. In May 1776, Burr was offered a position as a major on the staff of General George Washington. (Ingram 38-41)
             Burr didn't like working under Washington. He believed Washington was uneducated and had little military training. He asked for a transfer, and was replaced by Alexander Hamilton. (Ingram 42) For the next two years, Burr stayed in New York fighting small battles with the Redcoats (British troops). The Redcoats proved superior forcing most of the colonial army westward. Burr was forced to spend a brutal winter at Valley Forge. Throughout the winter the colonies formed many new alliances with countries fighting against British rule. (Ingram 43-44)
             In June 1778, Burr commanded forces in the Battle on Monmouth, New Jersey. He fell during battle due to a heat stroke (Alexander 69-71). By the fall, Burr had fought for almost three years straight, and he requested a leav...