In fact, it was later discovered that many of Alexander’s political writings were in Eliza’s handwriting also assisting him in the creation of George Washington’s farewell address. While Alexander was writing like he was “running out of time” working on the Federalist papers, Eliza served as a liaison between him and his publisher, copying sections to defend the formation of a centralized bank. However, her contributions extended far beyond wine and cheese parties. Much like her older sister, Eliza also took an active role in hosting renowned leaders of the time. Credit: Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site In a letter she wrote to her sister, Angelica even joked about lending Alexander to her for a while, which is referenced in “Helpless” with the line “If you really loved me you would share him.”Īngelica, Elizabeth and Margarita “Peggy” Schuyler. While there is evidence to support the palpable attraction between Alexander and Angelica portrayed in the show, there is no indication of any physical relationship between the two. Fun fact: there’s a cut line from “Cabinet Battle #2” in which Jefferson brings up his friendship with Angelica to prod Hamilton’s jealously. They moved to Paris where Angelica befriended many of the top leaders of the time, including Thomas Jefferson, Marquis de Lafayette, Ben Franklin and the future King George IV. At the age of 21 she eloped with British-born businessman John Barker Church who, although accumulating wealth as a supplier for the Continental Army during the American Revolution, would not receive a marriage blessing from Judge Schuyler due to his poor reputation. Here, we’ll take a closer look at the lives of ALL the Schuyler sisters.Īs depicted in the show, Angelica Schuyler was very much a socialite involved in the most prestigious social circles of Europe and the United States. However, there’s a little more to this family than initially presented. If you’ve seen Hamilton or listened to the soundtrack, you’re familiar with the three eldest daughters of Judge Philip Schuyler (Angelica, Eliza… and Peggy).
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