<sod>Despite [[Hamilton–Reynolds sex scandal|a well-publicized affair]] in 1791, the marriage lasted until Hamilton's death in a [[Burr–Hamilton duel|duel with Aaron Burr]] in 1804. Before the duel, he wrote her two letters, writing, "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."<ref>{{Cite web|title = From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 4 July 1804|url = http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-26-02-0001-0248|website = Founders Online|accessdate = 2016-01-11}}</ref><eod>
<sod>Despite [[Hamilton–Reynolds sex scandal|a well-publicized affair]] in 1791, the marriage lasted until Hamilton's death in a [[Burr–Hamilton duel|duel with Aaron Burr]] in 1804. Best of wives, Best of women.Before the duel, he wrote her two letters, writing, "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."<ref>{{Cite web|title = From Alexander Hamilton to Elizabeth Hamilton, 4 July 1804|url = http://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-26-02-0001-0248|website = Founders Online|accessdate = 2016-01-11}}</ref><eod>