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Aaron Burr exchanged several letters with Alexander Hamilton requesting an apology for comments Hamilton was purported to have made at a recent dinner party. The exact statements are unknown, but a published letter written by a Dr. Cooper implies they were potentially libelous.
The final dispute hinged on a single published sentence: "I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr."
Hamilton supplied the previous sentence, to put Dr. Cooper's quote in context: "Genl. Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared in substance that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of Government."
Hamilton then pointed out that Cooper had not attributed any particular "still more despicable opinion" to him (Hamilton); that he had no idea what the remark(s) could have been, but whatever it was, he believed it to be within the realm of comments one would normally make about a political enemy. Hamilton refused to apologize.
Burr's initial approach seems to have been relatively straightforward and non-confrontational, but Hamilton's response was taunting and Burr's anger eventually escalated to the point of challenging Hamilton to a duel.
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Who shot Aaron burr?
No one. Burr and Hamilton had a duel where Burr shot and mortally wounded Hamilton.
Who won the duel hamilton or burr?
Burr
Who won duel burr or hamilton?
Burr
Why did Hamilton support Jefferson over Burr in the deadlock vote?
Hamilton and Burr didn't get along and had different views on government.. Burr will kill Hamilton in a duel.
Why did Hamilton plan to shoot into the air in the battle with burr and Hamilton?
In his duel with Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton intended to shoot into the air as a way to avoid killing Burr and to preserve his own honor without taking a life. Hamilton believed that a duel should be about resolving personal grievances rather than resulting in death. His decision reflected his moral stance and desire to uphold his principles, even in a life-threatening situation. Unfortunately, Burr did not share this intent and ended up fatally wounding Hamilton.
Hamilton and burr duel?
Yes, Burr the current vice president and Hamilton, author of the Federalist Papers had a duel on July 11, 1804. Hamilton did not fire his pistol. Burr fired his, killing Hamilton.
Why did Alexander Hamilton fight arron burr?
Burr was veary angry at Hamilton. Burr was a Democratic/Republican and Hamilton was a Federalist. This meant they already had many differences. Also, Hamilton was saying bad things about Burr, illegally, and it was posted in the news paper. This caused a duel between them both.
Why did Hamilton and Burr fight?
Burr believed that Hamilton was the sole detriment to the rise of his political career, namely. Hamilton had intervened, for Jefferson, in the nasty election of 1800, and had also intervened in the race for the governor of New York later. Both times, Hamilton had ruined Burr's chances. This animosity led Burr to kill Hamilton in 1804.
Why did Alexander Hamilton support Thomas Jefferson and not Aaron Burr?
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr were bitter political rivals. Hamilton thought Burr was dishonest, disreputable and dangerous, which may or may not have been the truth, but was certainly Hamilton's belief. Hamilton developed animosity toward Burr when Burr won election to Congress, beating Alexander Hamilton's father-in-law, Philip Schuyler, who was the incumbent. Hamilton carried a grudge, undermined Burr whenever the opportunity arose, and was determined to ruin Burr's political career. Alexander Hamilton supported Thomas Jefferson because he hated Jefferson slightly less than he hated Burr. When the results of the election were finalized, Hamilton said, "At least Jefferson is honest."
When was the month and year of the duel between Burr and Hamilton?
The Burr-Hamilton duel occurred on July 11, 1804. Hamilton died July 12.
Did Andrew Burr and Thomas Jefferson have a gunfight?
no it was with Alexander hamilton and burr.
Did Alexander Hamilton killed Aaron Burr in a duel?
No. Vice-President Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
