Ya know Hamilton didn't really want to duel, but he couldn't recant the insult he was supposed to have dissed Burr with, and he wrote a letter explaining...which is maybe why Burr wasn't prosecuted, but it ruined his political career...he was indicted for treason though, got off obviously...as vice prez he has the honor of being our fjrst executive office impeachment..
He was a very complex man, as were a lot of the declaration signers, them wacky wig powder heads.