Track 30: Presiding over Justice Chase’s trial. Dignity in the face of partisan pressure. A moment of respect.
The Impeachment
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The Lesser of Two Evils
Track 26: Hamilton’s choice. “Jefferson has beliefs. Burr has none.” The sting of the betrayal.
35 Ballots
Track 25: The House votes over and over. Hamilton’s frantic letter-writing campaign against Burr.
The Toast
Track 28: A dinner party. Burr tries to be charming; Jefferson insults him subtly. The realization he is alone.
Loss (Theodosia)
Track 29: Death of his wife. The light goes out. He is left with only his daughter and his ambition.
Mr. Vice President
Track 27: Inauguration. Jefferson freezes him out. No power, just a title.
The Machine
Track 21: Organizing the wards of NYC. Tammany Hall roots. “I know the names of the voters.”
Victory (1800)
Track 23: Winning New York. The Federalists are toppled. The world is wide enough.
The Tie
Track 24: 73-73. Jefferson vs. Burr. The deadlock. Burr waits in NYC; he doesn’t campaign.
The Slate
Track 22: Assembling the dream team for the NY legislature. Checkmate against Hamilton.