Alexander Hamilton, in my opinion did not intend to short Aaron Burr. I think that Alexander Hamilton intentionally throw his shot away so that he could have a honorable death and to bring this conflict between two men to an end. There are several evidence that I base my conclusions on: There was a bullet in the tree as the doctor mentioned, letters Hamilton write to his wife and his fellow friend a doctor describing his innermost feelings.
As Mr. Pendleton and other witness at the scene of the duel, a bullet is found stuck in the tree behind Burr. The location is far off the target. Being a trained and skilled soldier during the Revolutionary War, Hamilton has battled in numerous battles. It is not likely that such a skill guns man like him will make such a big mistake so fatal that it might takes his life away, especially when the target is only 10 feet away. It is clearly that Alexander Hamilton do not seek vengeance on Burr, and would like to die in an honorable way.
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Title: Hamilton And Burr
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