The Reynolds Pamphlet

The song “The Reynolds Pamphlet” Hamilton is discussing in an article, the different reasons why he is innocent, in the accusation that he stole money from the government. The song also goes into the fact that Hamilton published the letters that Mariah Reynolds wrote him during their affair, and admits to having an affair with her. The song begins with people discussing the pamphlet and quickly goes into Hamilton defending himself against the accusation. He then admits that the affair happened and was wrong however, he also discusses some details about the affair like the fact that he had often meet Maria at his own house. The song continues with many others such as Aaron Burr and Thomas Jefferson chiming in about their opinions on what Hamilton did, and how he destroyed his life.

               Moreover, the part of the song that I found the most interesting was when Angelica entered and told Hamilton that she was not there for him. I was especially intrigued when Angelica started to sing part of what she sang in the song “Satisfied.” The first time I heard this song, I was somewhat confused about this, however the more I listed to the song the more I understood what Miranda was trying to accomplish. Personally, I think that that Miranda must have been trying to show just how much Angelica actually cares about her sister. I think that Miranda additionally wanted to show how hurt Angelica was that he cheated on Eliza with somebody besides herself.