ARP400 The Maria Reynolds Affair

American Revolution Podcast · Michael Troy · Sep 13, 2026 · 32 min

What's in this episode

In 1797, Alexander Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds became public and set off a national scandal. The episode traces the affair from 1791, James Reynolds' blackmail, the 1792 confrontation with three congressmen, and Hamilton's decision to publish the Reynolds Pamphlet.

Questions it answers

Did Alexander Hamilton really have an affair with Maria Reynolds?

Yes, and Hamilton admitted it in print. Michael Troy of the American Revolution Podcast explains the affair, the blackmail and the Reynolds Pamphlet.

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