Mississippi
After moving to the Mississippi Territory in 1802, Poindexter continued to practice law in Natchez, Mississippi. He soon became a leader there in the Democratic-Republican Party and was appointed Attorney General of the Territory. When former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was arrested in 1807 for the alleged Burr conspiracy, Poindexter conducted the prosecution until Burr's escape from custody. Poindexter's outspoken opposition to the Federalist Party resulted in a duel challenge from merchant Abijah Hunt. Poindexter accepted the challenge and killed Hunt resulting in controversy and unsubstantiated claims that accused Poindexter of firing prematurely. Poindexter was a member of the Territorial House of Representatives in 1805 and was a delegate to the United States House of Representatives from the Territory in the 10th, 11th and 12th Congresses from 1807 to 1813.
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