The Reynolds Pamphlet
Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton Lyrics

The charge against me
I am being accused of a wrongdoing

Is a connection with one
The accusation is about a relationship with a person

James Reynolds
The person is James Reynolds

For purposes of
The relationship was for the reason of

Improper speculation
The reason was to engage in illegal financial activity

My real crime is an
The truth is that my actual wrongdoing is a

Amorous connection with his wife
Romantic relationship with his wife, which lasted a long time with his knowledge

For a considerable time
This relationship continued for a long period

With his knowing consent
James Reynolds allowed and consented to this relationship

I had frequent meetings with her
I met with her often

Most of them at my own house
Most of our meetings were at my own house

At his own house
But we also had meetings at James Reynolds' house

At his own house
Again, we had meetings at James Reynolds' house

Damn
Expressing frustration or annoyance

Mrs. Hamilton with our children being absent
My wife and children were not present when I had these meetings with Maria Reynolds

On a visit to her father
They were visiting my wife's father at the time

No
Expressing disagreement or disappointment

Boo
Expressing disapproval or dislike

Well, he's never gon' be President now
My political career is over

That's one less thing to worry about
At least there is one less concern for me

I came as soon as I heard
I rushed here as soon as I received the news

What?
Asking for clarification or explanation

Angelica
Referring to Angelica Schuyler, Alexander's sister-in-law

All the way from London?
Surprised that Angelica came all the way from London to see him

Damn
Expressing frustration or annoyance

Angelica, thank God
Grateful to see Angelica

Someone who understands what I'm struggling here to do
Angelica is someone who can relate to what I'm going through

I'm not here for you
Angelica clarifies that she did not come to see Alexander specifically

Oh
Expressing surprise or realization

I know my sister like I know my own mind
Angelica is very familiar with her sister

You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind
Elizabeth Hamilton is a very trustworthy and kind person

I love my sister more than anything in this life
Angelica's love for her sister is unconditional and unparalleled

I will choose her happiness over mine every time
Angelica's priority is Elizabeth's happiness, even if it means sacrificing her own

Put what we had aside
Angelica wants to put aside her past flirtation with Alexander

I'm standing at her side
Angelica is supportive of her sister, Elizabeth

You could never be satisfied
Addressing Alexander's insatiable nature

God, I hope you're satisfied
Expressing sarcastic hopefulness that Alexander is content with the consequences of his actions

Hey (he's never gonna be President now)
Repeating the earlier sentiment of Alexander's ruined career

At least he was honest with our money
Acknowledging that Alexander was at least honest about his embezzlement scheme

That's one less thing to worry about
Still glad that there is at least one factor that can be eliminated from concern