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Commemorative Envelope - Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial - 2004

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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…

Official Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Medallion

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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…

Program - Dedication of New Historical Markers - July 11 2004

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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…

Program - Hamilton Burr Duel Re-Enactment

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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…

Program - Hamilton Burr Bicentennial Events - 2004

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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…

Materials from the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Service - July 12 2004

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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…

Hand Drawn Postal Cover - 150th Anniversary of Hamilton Burr Duel

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This hand drawn commemorative envelope is postmarked 6:30 AM - July 11 1954 at Weehawken and is addressed to K Knapp of Emmaus, PA.

Hamilton Burr Duel Bicentennial Cover

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This commemorative envelope bears the official USPS special event cancellation dated July 11, 2004, the bicentennial of the Hamilton Burr Duel.

Hamilton Monument

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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…

Silver bromide postcard of Hamilton Monument

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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…