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Hamilton
to his wife, Eliza
[July
10, 1804]
The Scruples [of a Christian have deter]mined me to expose my
own [life to any] extent rather than subject my[self to the] guilt
of taking the life of [another]. This must increase my hazards
& redoubles my pangs for you. But you had rather I should
die innocent than live guilty. Heaven can [preserve] me [and I
humbling] hope will, but in the contrary event, I charge you to
remember that you are a Christian. God’s will be done! The
will of a merciful God must be good.
Once more Adieu my Darling darling Wife
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