USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Hamilton and Angelica both dearly loved Eliza. Another argument against the possible Angelica–Hamilton affair is their mutual adoration of Angelica’s sister and Hamilton’s wife, Eliza. That bond would likely have prevented them from breaking her heart with an affair.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cornelia Schuyler Morton (1776–1808) was born on the eve of the American Revolution. Cornelia was considered beautiful and witty, much like her oldest sister Angelica. She’s shown, above left, in her portrait by Thomas Sully.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Hamilton–Reynolds affair was the first major sex scandal in American political history. It involved Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who conducted an affair with Maria Reynolds from 1791 to 1792, during the presidency of George Washington.

Detailed explanation-4: -One stirring revelation about Angelica Schuyler was that many suspected she was involved in a romantic affair with her own brother-in-law, Alexander Hamilton. The two forged a close relationship and fervently exchanged letters.