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Church, Angelica (1756-1814) to Philip Schuyler

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07882 Author/Creator: Church, Angelica (1756-1814) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1804 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; docket ; 25 x 19.2 cm Order a Copy

Writes from Greenwich Village, New York about the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. "I have the painful task to inform you that General Hamilton was this morning wouned [sic] by that Wretch Burr but we have every reason to hope that he will recover."

at Mr. Bayards Grenwich
Wednesday Morn
My dear Brother

I have the painful task to inform you that General Hamilton was this morning wouned by that wretch Burr but we have every reason to hope that he will recover. May I advice that you repair immediately to my father, as perhaps he may wish to come down - My dear Sister bears with saintlike fortitude this affliction;
The Town is in consternation, and there exists only the expression of Grief & Indignation.
Adieu my dear Brother remember me to Sally, ever yours

A Church
[address leaf]
12 E
Philip J. Schuyler Esq
near Rhynbeck
Dutchess County
Post Master to send by Express immediately
[docket]
Angelica Church
July 11. 1804

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