Items

• Article from the Historical Magazine - 1866

  This article by Jeptha Root Simms was published in 1866 in the Historical Magazine. It describes a visit to the Weehawken Duelling ground in 1830 and is the earliest account we have seen describing the elusive site. Lauren Sherman of the Weehawken Historical Commission found this article in the New Jersey Room of the Jersey City Public Library.
• Engraving - Alexander Hamilton

  This engraving of Alexander Hamilton is entitled: Alexander Hamilton From the original painting by Chappel, in the possession of the publishers. Johnson, Fry & Co. Publishers, New York Entered according to act of Congress A.D. 1861 by Johnson, Fry & Co in the clerk's office of the district court for the southern district of New York. Hamilton died as a result of wounds received in a duel fought with Aaron Burr in Weehawken on July 11, 1804. This engraving is from the collection of Lauren Sherman.
• The Duelling Ground - Old Bergen - 1902

  This is an excerpt from the book, Old Bergen: History and Reminiscences with Maps and Illustrations, by Daniel van Winkle, published in 1902. Thank you to Willie Demontreux for providing these images.
• The Weehawken Duelling Ground

  Article from the 'Making of America Collection' of the University of Michigan which is located at http://www.hti.umich.edu/m/moagrp/ Author: Wilson, James GrantTitle: The Weehawken Duelling-GroundPublication Info.: Appletons' journal: a magazine of general literature. / Volume 1, Issue 11, June 12, 1869, pp.339-340
• Engraving - Hamilton-Burr Duel Site

  This engraving was published in 1887 in the grandly titled New People's Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge.
• Hamilton-Burr Trading Card

  This early 1950s trading card was published by Topps as part of a "Scoop" series showing important events in history. This card is number 82 in the series and recalls the historic duel on July 11th, 1804.
• Duels, Blood, And Politics: The Little-Known History of the Gun That Killed Alexander Hamilton

  Article from Popular Mechanics (June 6, 2018) about the duelling pistols used in the Hamilton-Burr Duel.
• Hand Drawn Postal Cover - 146th Anniversary of the Hamilton-Burr Duel

  A hand drawn commemorative cover by Police Chief Edward J. Kirk for the 146th anniversary of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place in Weehawken on July 11, 1804.
• Silver bromide postcard of Hamilton Monument

  Unusual real photo post card showing the monument to Alexander Hamilton on Hamilton Avenue. This monument was destroyed in the 1930s and was replaced with today's monument, which was updated with new historical markers in honor of the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel on July 11, 2004.
• Hamilton Monument

  This postcard shows the now departed Hamilton Monument and is captioned thusly: Weehawken, New Jersey Alexander Hamilton was fatally wounded in duel with Aaron Burr at Weehawken dueling grounds July 11, 1804. Hamilton was an important leader in the founding of both Paterson and Jersey City. Burr was then Vice President of the United States. The postcard is undated but appears to be from the 1960s.
• Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Cover

  This commemorative envelope bears the official USPS special event cancellation dated July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel.
• Hand Drawn Postal Cover - 150th Anniversary of Hamilton Burr Duel

  This hand drawn commemorative envelope is postmarked 6:30 AM - July 11 1954 at Weehawken and is addressed to K Knapp of Emmaus, PA.
• Materials from the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Service - July 12 2004

  Members of the Weehawken Historical Commission attended the Hamilton Family memorial service for Alexander Hamilton on the 200th anniversary of his death, July 12 2004. Services were held at Trinity Church with a luncheon following at Fraunces Tavern in Manhattan. Hamilton died of injuries sustained in a duel fought at Weehawken with Aaron Burr on July 11, 1804.
• Program - Hamilton Burr Bicentennial Events - 2004

  On July 11, 2004, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a symposium to mark the 200th anniversary of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804 in Weehawken. This event was televised live on C-SPAN Book TV. This document is the program booklet which was given to attendees.
• Program - Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment

  On July 11, 2004, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a commemoration of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which took place on July 11, 1804. This is the program from the re-enactment of the duel.  
• Program - Dedication of New Historical Markers - July 11 2004

  On July 11, 2004, at 1:00 PM, the Weehawken Historical Commission and the Township of Weehawken sponsored a dedication for two new historical markers, placed on either side of the Hamilton Monument at Boulevard East and Hamilton Avenue. This is the event program distributed that day.  
• Official Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Medallion

  This medallion is number 200 of an edition of 1,804 issued by the Weehawken Historical Commission to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These medallions were sold at the July 11, 2004 commemorative events and can also be purchased online at the Duel2004 web site.
• Commemorative Envelope - Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial - 2004

  This envelope and commemorative cancellation was issued by the United States Postal Service to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These envelopes were sold and cancelled at the duel re-enactment on July 11, 2004.
• Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Pin - Weehawken Elks

  Commemorative pin issued by Lodge 1456 (Weehawken) of the Benevolen Protective Order of Elks on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. These pins were sold at the commemorative events of July 11 2004.
• SS Alexander Hamilton Nuclear Sub Launching Cover

  Postal cover from the launching of the nuclear submarine SS Alexander Hamilton on August 18, 1962 from Groton, CT.
• First Day Cover - Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial

  This 1957 First Day Cover celebrates the 200th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth.
• Reenactment: Burr vs. Hamilton - The New Yorker - June 7, 2004

  This item by Ben McGrath ran on page 38 of the June 7 2004 issue of The New Yorker magazine as part of the Talk of the Town column and features a conversation with Antonio Burr, descendant of Aaron Burr and participant in the Bicentennial Reenactment scheduled for July 11 2004.
• Monument of Alexander Hamilton

  This postcard contains the following caption on the reverse: TRINITY CHURCH, Broadway and Wall St., New York City. MONUMENT OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON. 1757-1804. Hamilton saw active service throughout the Revolution and served as first Secretary of the Treasury from 1789-1795. He was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804. This monument was erected by the Vestry of Trinity Church.
• First Day Cover - Alexander Hamilton Bicentennial

  This 1957 First Day Cover celebrates the 200th anniversary of Alexander Hamilton's birth. Hamilton died as a result of a duel with political rival Aaron Burr.   Postmarked January 11, 1957 from New York, NY.
• Hamilton - Burr Duel Commemorative Coin

  This coin commemorating the 1804 Duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr is of unknown origin. On the front, it depicts a dying Hamilton with Burr standing in the background, pistol in hand. The image is labeled 'Hamilton and Burr Feud Ends in Duel - July 11, 1804.' The reverse of the coin lists some key events of the year 1804, including the duel.