Hamilton 's endorsement of Jefferson in the presidential election of 1800 ( " The Election of 1800 " ) results in further animosity between Hamilton and Burr , who challenges Hamilton to a duel via an exchange of letters ( " Your Obedient Servant " ) . Hamilton writes his last letter in a rush while Eliza tells him to go back to bed ( “ Best of Wives and Best of Women ” ) . Burr and Hamilton travel to New Jersey for the duel . During the duel , both Burr and Hamilton fire at each other after ten paces , with Hamilton intentionally missing his shot . Hamilton dies as a result , with Eliza and Angelica at his side . Burr laments that even though he survived , he is cursed to be remembered as the villain who killed Hamilton ( " The World Was Wide Enough " ) . The musical closes with a reflection on historical memory , showing how Eliza kept Hamilton ’s legacy alive ( " Who Lives , Who Dies , Who Tells Your Story " )
challenges Hamilton to a duel
Burr–Hamilton duel
Hamilton (musical)