American statesman and politician (circa 1755–1804) who coauthored the Federalist Papers and served as the first Secretary of the Treasury. In July 1804, sitting vice president Aaron Burr, stung by a published criticism authored by Hamilton, challenged the esteemed statesman to a duel and fatally wounded him. ADS, signed three times (“Alex. Hamilton,” “Hamilton for Def.,” and “Hamilton, Atty. for Def.”), one page both sides, 7.75 x 6.25, no date. A legal document outlining the plea of Hamilton’s client, Philip Kissick, who, “by Alex. Hamilton his Attorney comes and defends the force and injury ... and says that he did not undertake and promise in manner and form as the said John above complains against him and of this he puts himself upon the County….” Light scattered soiling, slight trimming to edges, and small loss to one blank corner repaired from reverse, otherwise fine condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
