On July 11, 1804 ... dueling pistol. Burr was unscathed; Hamilton fell to the ground mortally wounded. He died the next day. Instead of reviving Burr's political career, the duel helped to ...

On July 11, 1804 ... dueling pistol. Burr was unscathed; Hamilton fell to the ground mortally wounded. He died the next day. Instead of reviving Burr's political career, the duel helped to ...

in order to differentiate the duel from murder. Their report describes Burr firing his pistol and Hamilton falling instantly. However, the newly found letter, dated February 17, 1806, indicates ...