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A quick video I made with audio of Phillipa Soo reading Alexander Hamilton’s final letter to his wife, Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler Hamilton.
I do not own this audio or claim to own it in any capacity. Unfortunately, I do not know the owner of it or where I found it, as it’s been sitting on my phone for quite some time.
This is most likely from when Hamilton was still at the Public Theatre, either that or early Broadway previews. If anyone knows exactly where it’s from, please let me know!
Also, this is NOT the letter in it’s entirety. Some phrases have been omitted and I’ll include the full letter below.
(Pippa reading this letter makes me so emotional though like omg)
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July 04. 1804
“This letter, my very dear Eliza, will not be delivered to you, unless I shall first have terminated my earthly career; to begin, as I humbly hope from redeeming grace and divine mercy, a happy immortality.
If it had been possible for me to have avoided the interview, my love for you and my precious children would have been alone a decisive motive. But it was not possible, without sacrifices which would have rendered me unworthy of your esteem. I need not tell you of the pangs I feel, from the idea of quitting you and exposing you to the anguish which I know you would feel. Nor could I dwell on the topic lest it should unman me.
The consolations of Religion, my beloved, can alone support you; and these you have a right to enjoy. Fly to the bosom of your God and be comforted. With my last idea; I shall cherish the sweet hope of meeting you in a better world.
Adieu best of wives and best of Women. Embrace all my darling Children for me.
Ever yours,
A. H.”
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