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Who is the present commanding in chief andaman and nicobar?
Lt. Genl. N.C Marwah
What did Francis Marion do?
He fought in the revolutionary war and was buried in Belle Isle Plantation Cemetery, Berkeley County, South Carolina. The bronze plaque on his grave stone reads: Sacred to the Memory of GENL. FRANCIS MARION Who departed his life, on the 26th of February, 1795, IN THE SIXTY-THIRD YEAR OF HIS AGE Deeply regretted by all his fellow citizens HISTORY will record his worth, and rising generations embalm his memory, as one of the most distinguished PATRIOTS AND HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION which elevated his native Country TO HONOR AND INDEPENDENCE, AND Secured to her the blessings of LIBERTY AND PEACE This tribute of veneration and gratitude is erected in commemoration of the noble and disinterested virtues of the CITIZEN; and the gallant exploits of the SOLDIER; Who lived without fear, and died without reproach
What has the author Giuseppe Garibaldi written?
Giuseppe Garibaldi has written: 'The life of Gen' Garibaldi' 'Manlio' 'Clelia : il governo dei preti' 'Cantoni il volontario' 'Memorie' -- subject(s): Biography, Revolutionaries, Statesmen, Generals 'Edizione nazionale degli scritti di Giuseppe Garibaldi' -- subject(s): History 'Scritti e discorsi politici e militari' -- subject(s): History 'The life of General Garibaldi' -- subject(s): History, Italy War of 1860-1861 'The life of Genl. Garibaldi' 'Epistolario di Giuseppe Garibaldi' -- subject(s): History 'Scritti politici e militari' -- subject(s): History
What did Burr request from Hamilton in order to avoid a duel?
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.
What were the Confederate objectives of invading Maryland?
To give an exhaustive vision of Lee's thoughts related to Maryland Campaign I believe useful to report the text of the letter he wrote to Jefferson Davis on September 3, 1862, two days before the start of the offensive. QUOTE Headquarters Alexandria & Leesburg Road Near Dranesville, Virginia September 3, 1862 Mr. President: The present seems the most propitious time since the commencement of the war for the Confederate Army to enter Maryland. The two grand armies of the United States that have been operating in Virginia, though now united, are much weakened and demoralized. Their new levies, of which I understand sixty thousand men have already been posted in Washington, are not yet organized, and will take some time to prepare for the field. If it is ever desired to give material aid to Maryland and afford her an opportunity of throwing off the oppression to which she is now subject, this would seem the most favorable. After the enemy had disappeared from the vicinity of Fairfax Court House and taken the road to Alexandria & Washington, I did not think it would be advantageous to follow him farther. I had no intention of attacking him in his fortifications, and am not prepared to invest them. If I had possessed the necessary munitions, I should be unable to supply provisions for the troops. I therefore determined while threatening the approaches to Washington, to draw the troops into Loudon, where forage and some provisions can be obtained, menace their possession of the Shenandoah Valley, and if I found practicable, to cross into Maryland. The purpose, if discovered, will have the effect of carrying the enemy north of the Potomac, and if prevented, will not result in much evil. The army is not properly equipped for an invasion of an enemy's territory. It lacks much of the material of war, is feeble in transportation, the animals being much reduced, and the men are poorly provided with clothes, and in thousands of instances are destitute of shoes. Still we cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them. I am aware that the movement is attended with much risk, yet I do not consider success impossible, and shall endeavor to guard it from loss. As long as the army of the enemy are employed on this frontier I have no fears for the safety of Richmond, yet I earnestly recommend defence, by land and water, in the most perfect condition. A respectable force can be collected to defend its approaches by land, and the steamer Richmond I hope is now ready to clear the river of hostile vessels. Should Genl [Braxton] Bragg find it impracticable to operate to advantage on his present frontier, his army, after leaving sufficient garrisons, could be advantageously employed in opposing the overwhelming numbers which it seems to be the intention of the enemy now to concentrate in Virginia. I have already been told by prisoners that some of [General Don Carlos] Buell's cavalry have been joined to Genl Pope's army, and have reason to believe that the whole of McClellan's, the larger portions of Burnside's & Cox's and a portion of [General David] Hunter's, are united to it. What occasions me most concern is the fear of getting out of ammunition. I beg you will instruct the Ordnance Department to spare no pains in manufacturing a sufficient amount of the best kind, & to be particular in preparing that for the artillery, to provide three times as much of the long range ammunition as of that for smooth bore or short range guns. The points to which I desire the ammunition to be forwarded will be made known to the Department in time. If the Quartermaster Department can furnish any shoes, it would be the greatest relief. We have entered upon September, and the nights are becoming cool. I have the honor to be with high respect, your ob't servant R.E. Lee UNQUOTE
Why did Robert E. Lee invade Maryland in 1862?
To try to invade Pennsylvania in order to impress the British and gain recognition and military aid. NEW RESPONDENT The reason why Lee wanted to invade Maryland was clearly and in detail explained in his letter adressed to Jefferson Davis on Sept.3, 1862, as follows: QUOTE Headquarters Alexandria & Leesburg Road Near Dranesville, Virginia September 3, 1862 Mr. President: The present seems the most propitious time since the commencement of the war for the Confederate Army to enter Maryland. The two grand armies of the United States that have been operating in Virginia, though now united, are much weakened and demoralized. Their new levies, of which I understand sixty thousand men have already been posted in Washington, are not yet organized, and will take some time to prepare for the field. If it is ever desired to give material aid to Maryland and afford her an opportunity of throwing off the oppression to which she is now subject, this would seem the most favorable. After the enemy had disappeared from the vicinity of Fairfax Court House and taken the road to Alexandria & Washington, I did not think it would be advantageous to follow him farther. I had no intention of attacking him in his fortifications, and am not prepared to invest them. If I had possessed the necessary munitions, I should be unable to supply provisions for the troops. I therefore determined while threatening the approaches to Washington, to draw the troops into Loudon, where forage and some provisions can be obtained, menace their possession of the Shenandoah Valley, and if I found practicable, to cross into Maryland. The purpose, if discovered, will have the effect of carrying the enemy north of the Potomac, and if prevented, will not result in much evil. The army is not properly equipped for an invasion of an enemy's territory. It lacks much of the material of war, is feeble in transportation, the animals being much reduced, and the men are poorly provided with clothes, and in thousands of instances are destitute of shoes. Still we cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them. I am aware that the movement is attended with much risk, yet I do not consider success impossible, and shall endeavor to guard it from loss. As long as the army of the enemy are employed on this frontier I have no fears for the safety of Richmond, yet I earnestly recommend defence, by land and water, in the most perfect condition. A respectable force can be collected to defend its approaches by land, and the steamer Richmond I hope is now ready to clear the river of hostile vessels. Should Genl [Braxton] Bragg find it impracticable to operate to advantage on his present frontier, his army, after leaving sufficient garrisons, could be advantageously employed in opposing the overwhelming numbers which it seems to be the intention of the enemy now to concentrate in Virginia. I have already been told by prisoners that some of [General Don Carlos] Buell's cavalry have been joined to Genl Pope's army, and have reason to believe that the whole of McClellan's, the larger portions of Burnside's & Cox's and a portion of [General David] Hunter's, are united to it. What occasions me most concern is the fear of getting out of ammunition. I beg you will instruct the Ordnance Department to spare no pains in manufacturing a sufficient amount of the best kind, & to be particular in preparing that for the artillery, to provide three times as much of the long range ammunition as of that for smooth bore or short range guns. The points to which I desire the ammunition to be forwarded will be made known to the Department in time. If the Quartermaster Department can furnish any shoes, it would be the greatest relief. We have entered upon September, and the nights are becoming cool. I have the honor to be with high respect, your ob't servant R. E. Lee UNQUOTE
Why did Lee with the consent of the confederate goverementonce more plan to invade the north?
The hereunder quoted letter Lee sent to Jefferson Davis on September 3, 1862 explains exhaustively the reason why the Confederate government agreed to back Lee's proposed plan: QUOTE Headquarters Alexandria & Leesburg Road Near Dranesville, Virginia September 3, 1862 Mr. President: The present seems the most propitious time since the commencement of the war for the Confederate Army to enter Maryland. The two grand armies of the United States that have been operating in Virginia, though now united, are much weakened and demoralized. Their new levies, of which I understand sixty thousand men have already been posted in Washington, are not yet organized, and will take some time to prepare for the field. If it is ever desired to give material aid to Maryland and afford her an opportunity of throwing off the oppression to which she is now subject, this would seem the most favorable. After the enemy had disappeared from the vicinity of Fairfax Court House and taken the road to Alexandria & Washington, I did not think it would be advantageous to follow him farther. I had no intention of attacking him in his fortifications, and am not prepared to invest them. If I had possessed the necessary munitions, I should be unable to supply provisions for the troops. I therefore determined while threatening the approaches to Washington, to draw the troops into Loudon, where forage and some provisions can be obtained, menace their possession of the Shenandoah Valley, and if I found practicable, to cross into Maryland. The purpose, if discovered, will have the effect of carrying the enemy north of the Potomac, and if prevented, will not result in much evil. The army is not properly equipped for an invasion of an enemy's territory. It lacks much of the material of war, is feeble in transportation, the animals being much reduced, and the men are poorly provided with clothes, and in thousands of instances are destitute of shoes. Still we cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them. I am aware that the movement is attended with much risk, yet I do not consider success impossible, and shall endeavor to guard it from loss. As long as the army of the enemy are employed on this frontier I have no fears for the safety of Richmond, yet I earnestly recommend defence, by land and water, in the most perfect condition. A respectable force can be collected to defend its approaches by land, and the steamer Richmond I hope is now ready to clear the river of hostile vessels. Should Genl [Braxton] Bragg find it impracticable to operate to advantage on his present frontier, his army, after leaving sufficient garrisons, could be advantageously employed in opposing the overwhelming numbers which it seems to be the intention of the enemy now to concentrate in Virginia. I have already been told by prisoners that some of [General Don Carlos] Buell's cavalry have been joined to Genl Pope's army, and have reason to believe that the whole of McClellan's, the larger portions of Burnside's & Cox's and a portion of [General David] Hunter's, are united to it. What occasions me most concern is the fear of getting out of ammunition. I beg you will instruct the Ordnance Department to spare no pains in manufacturing a sufficient amount of the best kind, & to be particular in preparing that for the artillery, to provide three times as much of the long range ammunition as of that for smooth bore or short range guns. The points to which I desire the ammunition to be forwarded will be made known to the Department in time. If the Quartermaster Department can furnish any shoes, it would be the greatest relief. We have entered upon September, and the nights are becoming cool. I have the honor to be with high respect, your ob't servant R. E. Lee UNQUOTE The invasion of Maryland by Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia started on September 5, 1862, when their vanguards crossed over the Potomac at White's Ford, opening the so called Antietam Campaign.
Why did general Robert e lee attack Maryland and not Washington D.C.?
At the time, Washington, D.C. was the most fortified city in the world. Lee did not have a siege train that could successfully attack the city. NEW RESPONDENT Lee's strategic thought about the Maryland Campaign he was planning had been exhaustively illustrated by the letter he sent to Jefferson Davis on Sept. 3, 1862, as follows: QUOTE Headquarters Alexandria & Leesburg Road Near Dranesville, Virginia September 3, 1862 Mr. President: The present seems the most propitious time since the commencement of the war for the Confederate Army to enter Maryland. The two grand armies of the United States that have been operating in Virginia, though now united, are much weakened and demoralized. Their new levies, of which I understand sixty thousand men have already been posted in Washington, are not yet organized, and will take some time to prepare for the field. If it is ever desired to give material aid to Maryland and afford her an opportunity of throwing off the oppression to which she is now subject, this would seem the most favorable. After the enemy had disappeared from the vicinity of Fairfax Court House and taken the road to Alexandria & Washington, I did not think it would be advantageous to follow him farther. I had no intention of attacking him in his fortifications, and am not prepared to invest them. If I had possessed the necessary munitions, I should be unable to supply provisions for the troops. I therefore determined while threatening the approaches to Washington, to draw the troops into Loudon, where forage and some provisions can be obtained, menace their possession of the Shenandoah Valley, and if I found practicable, to cross into Maryland. The purpose, if discovered, will have the effect of carrying the enemy north of the Potomac, and if prevented, will not result in much evil. The army is not properly equipped for an invasion of an enemy's territory. It lacks much of the material of war, is feeble in transportation, the animals being much reduced, and the men are poorly provided with clothes, and in thousands of instances are destitute of shoes. Still we cannot afford to be idle, and though weaker than our opponents in men and military equipments, must endeavor to harass, if we cannot destroy them. I am aware that the movement is attended with much risk, yet I do not consider success impossible, and shall endeavor to guard it from loss. As long as the army of the enemy are employed on this frontier I have no fears for the safety of Richmond, yet I earnestly recommend defence, by land and water, in the most perfect condition. A respectable force can be collected to defend its approaches by land, and the steamer Richmond I hope is now ready to clear the river of hostile vessels. Should Genl [Braxton] Bragg find it impracticable to operate to advantage on his present frontier, his army, after leaving sufficient garrisons, could be advantageously employed in opposing the overwhelming numbers which it seems to be the intention of the enemy now to concentrate in Virginia. I have already been told by prisoners that some of [General Don Carlos] Buell's cavalry have been joined to Genl Pope's army, and have reason to believe that the whole of McClellan's, the larger portions of Burnside's & Cox's and a portion of [General David] Hunter's, are united to it. What occasions me most concern is the fear of getting out of ammunition. I beg you will instruct the Ordnance Department to spare no pains in manufacturing a sufficient amount of the best kind, & to be particular in preparing that for the artillery, to provide three times as much of the long range ammunition as of that for smooth bore or short range guns. The points to which I desire the ammunition to be forwarded will be made known to the Department in time. If the Quartermaster Department can furnish any shoes, it would be the greatest relief. We have entered upon September, and the nights are becoming cool. I have the honor to be with high respect, your ob't servant R. E. Lee UNQUOTE
Who is the governor of Maharashtra?
Before 1960, the designation of the Governor was 'The Governor of Bombay'. * From 1960 when the Maharashtra State was formed, the designation of the Governor changed into Governor of Maharashtra. First governor of Maharashtra was Abraham Shipman below is the list {| |- | 1. Abraham Shipman 10. Hon. Sir John Gayer 11. Hon. Sir Nicholas Waite 12. The Hon. William. Aislabie 13. The Hon. Charles Boone 14. The Hon. William Phipps 15. The Hon. Robert Cowan 16. The Hon. John Horne 17. The Hon. Stephen Law 18. The Hon. William Wake 19. The Hon. Richard Bourchier 2. Humphrey Cooke 20. The Hon. Charles Crommelin 21. The Hon. Thomas Hodges 22. The Hon. William Hornby 23. The Hon. Rawson Hart Boddam 24. The Hon. Maj. Genl. Sir William Medows K. B. 25. The Hon. George Dick 25. The Hon. Maj. Genl. Sir Robert Abercromby K. B. 26. J Duncan 27. G. Brown 28. The Rt. Hon Sir E Nepean 29. The Hon. M. Elphinstone 3. The Hon. Sir Gervase Lucas 30. Maj. Gen. Sir J. Malcom 31. Lt. Gen. Sir T.S. Beckwith 32. The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Clare 33. Sir R. Grant 34. Maj. Gen. Sir J. Rivett-Carnac 35. Lt. Gen. Sir G. Arthur 36. Sir G.R. Clerk 37. The Rt. Hon. Viscount Falkland 38. The Rt. Hon. Lord Elphinstone 39. Sir G.R. Clerk 4. Captain H. Grey 40. Sir H.B.E. Frere 41. The Rt. Hon. Sir W.R.S.V. Fitzgerald 42. Sir P. E. Wodehouse 43. Sir R. Temple 44. Sir J. Fergusson 45. Sir Rt. Hon. Lord Reay 46. The Rt. Hon. Lord Harris 47. The Rt. Hon. Lord Sandhurst 48. The Rt. Hon. Lord Northcote of Exeter 49. The Rt. Hon. Lord Lamington 5. Sir George Oxenden 50. B. T. Colonel, Sir G.S. Clarke 51. The Rt. Hon. Lord Willingdon of Ratton 52. Sir G. A. Lloyd 53. The Rt. Hon. Sir Leslie Orme Wilson 54. Maj. Gen. The Rt. Hon. Sir Frederick Stykes 55. The Rt. Hon. Lord Brabourne 56. Sir Roger Lumley 57. The Rt. Hon. Sir John Colville 58. Raja Maharaj Singh 59. Sir Girija Shankar Bajpai 6. The Hon. Gerald Aungier 60. Dr. Hare Krishna Mahtab 61. Shri Sri Prakasa 62. Dr. P. Subbarayan 63. Shrimati Vijayalakshmi Pandit 64. Dr. P.V. Cherian 65. Shri Ali Yavar Jung 66. Shri Sadiq Ali 67. Air Chief Marshal O.P.Mehra 68. Air Chief Marshal I. H. Latif 69. Shri Kona Prabhakar Rao 7. The Hon. Thomas Rolt 70. Dr. Shanker Dayal Sharma 71. Shri K. Brahmananda Reddy 72. Shri C. Subramaniam 73. Dr.P. C. Alexander 74. Shri Mohammed Fazal 75. Shri S. M. Krishna 8. Sir John Child Bart 9. The Hon. Bartholemew Harris |}
Was Alexander Hamilton shot and killed in a duel with Aaron Burr as a result of the 1800 Presidential election?
Yes and no. Burr, a Republican, and Hamilton, a Federalist, had been bitter political rivals for years, beginning when Burr took Hamilton's father-in-law's seat in Congress.In the 1800 Presidential election, Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each received the same number of votes, enough to unseat the incumbent John Adams. The House of Representatives was responsible for determining who would serve as President and who would become Vice-President. The House attempted to resolve the stalemate in 36 votes over seven days. Alexander Hamilton finally persuaded them to vote for Jefferson.In 1804, after Burr had been defeated in the New York Gubernatorial race, he learned Hamilton had allegedly made some "despicable" comments about Burr's character. The particulars are unknown because Hamilton's insults were only implied, not quoted.A man named Dr. Cooper wrote a private letter to an acquaintance, and the letter was somehow leaked to a newspaper. The part Burr found offensive was:"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. I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr."Burr exchanged several letters with Alexander Hamilton requesting an apology, but Hamilton refused. 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 to defend his honor. Hamilton accepted.Perhaps Hamilton foresaw the outcome of the duel, because the following letter (excerpt), written shortly beforehand, was found with his will:"My religious and moral principles are strongly opposed to the practice of duelling, and it would ever give me pain to be obliged to shed the blood of a fellow creature in a private combat forbidden by the laws. . . I am conscious of no ill will to colonel Burr, distinct from political opposition, which, as I trust has proceeded from pure and upright motives. Lastly, I shall hazard much, and can possibly gain nothing by the issue of the interview. But it was, as I conceive, impossible for me to avoid it. There were intrinsick difficulties in the ting, and artificial embarrassments, from the manner of proceeding on the part of colonel Burr."History tells us Hamilton intentionally fired into a tree limb about fourteen feet above and four feet wide of Burr's head. Burr either believed Hamilton intended to shoot him, or simply took advantage of an opportunity (the truth has never been determined), and fired directly at Hamilton, hitting him in the abdomen. Hamilton sustained organ damage and a severed spinal cord, and died the next day, July 12, 1804.
Why did Alexander and aaron burr duel?
Burr, a Republican, and Hamilton, a Federalist, had been bitter political rivals for years, beginning when Burr took Hamilton's father-in-law's seat in Congress.In the 1800 Presidential election, Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each received the same number of votes, enough to unseat the incumbent John Adams, but resulting in a tie for the presidency. The Electoral College was unable to resolve the tie, so the House of Representatives became responsible for determining the outcome of the race. Whichever man received the most House votes would become the next President; the other would be Vice-President.The House attempted to resolve the stalemate in 36 votes over seven days. Alexander Hamilton, who was then Secretary of the Treasury, used his political influence to convince the Representatives to vote for Jefferson. Burr learned of Hamilton's political maneuver, which escalated the animosity between the two.In 1804, after Burr had been defeated in the New York Gubernatorial race, he learned Hamilton had allegedly made some disparaging remarks about Burr's character. The particulars are unknown because Hamilton's insults were only implied, not quoted.A man named Dr. Cooper wrote a private letter to an acquaintance, and the letter was somehow leaked to a newspaper. The part Burr found offensive:"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. I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr."Burr exchanged several letters with Alexander Hamilton requesting an apology, but Hamilton refused. 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 to defend his honor.Hamilton accepted, but history tells us he intentionally fired into a tree limb about fourteen feet above and four feet wide of Burr's head. Burr either believed Hamilton intended to shoot him or simply took advantage of an opportunity (the truth has never been determined), and fired directly at Hamilton, hitting him in the abdomen. Hamilton sustained organ damage and a severed spinal cord, and died the next day, July 12, 1804.Burr was charged with murder in both New York and New Jersey, where the duel was held, but the case was never prosecuted.Additionally, some historians cite evidence that Hamilton decided in advance of the duel that he would not fire his weapon. Hamilton was wounded in his liver by Burr and died 33 hours later in New York. Before his death he reportedly forgave Burr.
Why did Alexander duel Aaron burr?
Burr, a Republican, and Hamilton, a Federalist, had been bitter political rivals for years, beginning when Burr took Hamilton's father-in-law's seat in Congress.In the 1800 Presidential election, Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson each received the same number of votes, enough to unseat the incumbent John Adams, but resulting in a tie for the presidency. The Electoral College was unable to resolve the tie, so the House of Representatives became responsible for determining the outcome of the race. Whichever man received the most House votes would become the next President; the other would be Vice-President.The House attempted to resolve the stalemate in 36 votes over seven days. Alexander Hamilton, who was then Secretary of the Treasury, used his political influence to convince the Representatives to vote for Jefferson. Burr learned of Hamilton's political maneuver, which escalated the animosity between the two.In 1804, after Burr had been defeated in the New York Gubernatorial race, he learned Hamilton had allegedly made some disparaging remarks about Burr's character. The particulars are unknown because Hamilton's insults were only implied, not quoted.A man named Dr. Cooper wrote a private letter to an acquaintance, and the letter was somehow leaked to a newspaper. The part Burr found offensive:"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. I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr."Burr exchanged several letters with Alexander Hamilton requesting an apology, but Hamilton refused. 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 to defend his honor.Hamilton accepted, but history tells us he intentionally fired into a tree limb about fourteen feet above and four feet wide of Burr's head. Burr either believed Hamilton intended to shoot him or simply took advantage of an opportunity (the truth has never been determined), and fired directly at Hamilton, hitting him in the abdomen. Hamilton sustained organ damage and a severed spinal cord, and died the next day, July 12, 1804.Burr was charged with murder in both New York and New Jersey, where the duel was held, but the case was never prosecuted.Additionally, some historians cite evidence that Hamilton decided in advance of the duel that he would not fire his weapon. Hamilton was wounded in his liver by Burr and died 33 hours later in New York. Before his death he reportedly forgave Burr.
