![]() Embrace all of my darling Children for me.” Another letter indicates he abhorred duels, and was not likely to draw on Burr. He tells her, “Adieu best of wives and best of Women. There is Hamilton’s last letter to his wife, Elizabeth, to whom he writes that he is proceeding with the match to protect his self-esteem. ![]() The collection includes letters Hamilton exchanged with Burr which demonstrate their polite animosity, and Hamilton’s unwillingness to apologize for suggesting Burr was not qualified for public office. Most fascinating is how a “poor and illegitimate orphan” born in the Caribbean became a key character in defining the republic of the United States and what led to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr before his 50th birthday. FreemanĪlexander Hamilton’s extraordinary and controversial life headlines a popular musical but if you want an in-depth view of his life, The Library of America offers meaningful insight with “The Essential Hamilton Letters & Other Writings,” compiled by historian Joanne B. ![]() The Essential Hamilton, Letters and other WritingsĮdited with introduction by Joanne B. ![]()
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