Hamilton: A Short Story

“Three: You sat right in court and heard the same things I did. The man’s a dangerous killer. You could see it.”

Alexander Hamilton was most likely born on January 11, 1757, although the exact year of his birth is unknown. Hamilton was born on the Caribbean island of Nevis or St. Kitts to Rachel Fawcett and James Hamilton, but he spent the majority of his youth on the island of St. Croix. His formal education as a child was minimal. When his mother died in 1768, Hamilton took his

“Tell me about it, but remember we have an eyewitness who saw you leaving the house. Should I bring her in to identify you?” The Detective asked.

“That’s a pretty serious charge. Intimidating a witness in a federal lawsuit is a felony.”

“Are you finding anything?” Castle asked as he searched the papers for any sign that something changed in Amy Dehner’s life. “‘Cause so far all I’ve figured out is she went to the same coffee shop almost everyday around eight o’clock.”

"Not that it's any of your business, but they're on a mission. We do have more important things to deal with than a petty thief, you know." Robin said as he moved to slam a foot into Red's chest. He had been refraining from using most of his weapons as to not break any of the valuables in the museum.

“This is private property and I know that's not all you’re looking for so unless you tell me the truth then i’m taking you to our holding cells where you’ll meet our leader of this country.”

“The prisoners are on trial for crimes against humanity,” she began sternly, surveying each of prisoners in turn. “As is their prerogative, each of the accused has chosen to represent themselves at this trial instead

To die a tragic death by the hand of another man- to carve ones way through destiny and shape one's future from the humblest of beginnings- to forge a legacy by a medium only those heralded as our countries "Forefathers" have per chanced to meddle with- these are the makings and the foundations for which great men and the dreams of our country rely upon.

Unless you haven’t had any contact with the internet for the past few months, then you would have heard of the new musical that has been on every one’s lips, or…er…Fingers, considering all communication on the net is conducted through the clicks of keys. Anyway, Hamilton, if you haven’t heard, is a musical with a hip hop style about the life of the first American Treasurer, Alexander Hamilton. It has quickly become a smash hit on Broadway and a phenomenon for history and theatre nerds alike.

The title chosen for the chapter is very interesting. For example the title is The Dinner. It may sound like it has very little to do with the history of America however, it is very important. It has to do with a major compromise. Without it America would probably not be the republic it is today. Therefore it is also a political event that helped shape America.

“I may have a better alternative. Article Three Section 1 Sub Section 23 Amendment 12 says that any decision made by the Wardens can be overturned if we face them in combat.”

Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11th, 1757, in a spot in the Caribbean that it’s now called Charlestown, Saint Kitts and Nevis. His childhood was what you consider “not ideal”. When he was ten years old, his father had left his mother, Rachel Fawcett Lavien.

Alexander Hamilton, a son, a student, a writer, a hero. To sum up all of Hamilton’s mammoth triumphs would be quite the task, but that is exactly what Ron Chernow does in his biography entitled, “Alexander Hamilton.” Published by The Penguin Press, “Alexander Hamilton,” is an incredible biography that goes through the life of Alexander Hamilton in chronological order. Chernow is successful in his effort to go deeper into the life of Hamilton by studying not only Hamilton’s life but also the lives of those Hamilton interacted with. “Alexander Hamilton,” is an incredibly well written book that gives readers an in depth description of who Hamilton was, the time he lived in, and the events that happened during his life time.

"Allison didn't want to talk to me about her parents. She's been having dreams about Sarah. I guess she didn't want to talk to you because you're his sister."