Annette Gordon-Reed on Twitter: "Fascinating article. Reminds of the ubiquitous nature of slavery in the colonial period and the early American republic. Alexander Hamilton as an enslaver broadens the discussion." / Twitter

Fascinating article. Reminds of the ubiquitous nature of slavery in the colonial period and the early American republic. Alexander Hamilton as an enslaver broadens the discussion.

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Ana Lucia Araujo, PhD

@araujohistorian

Oct 25, 2020

Schuyler Mansion works to show Hamilton’s role in slavery/slave trade: "Not only did Alexander Hamilton enslaved people, but his involvement in the institution of slavery was essential to his identity, both personally and professionally" #slaveryarchive dailygazette.com/2020/10/24/sch

10:37 PM · Oct 25, 2020

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@hmbaker90

Oct 25, 2020

But what about his buddy John? The musical made him seem like an early abolitionist. Was that accurate or just play writer’s license?

ራስ ባሪያው Rass Bariaw

@RassBariaw

Oct 25, 2020

Indeed. Much appreciate you and @analuciaraujo_ for this.

Pat OBrien

@patob7

Oct 25, 2020

but Hamilton worked for the abolition of Slavery...it was only that the powers were so adamant that he must cave to the will of those more powerful in order to get his most brilliant work done

Jessie Serfilippi

@Utterly_Jessie

Oct 26, 2020

Thank you so much for sharing!!

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