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But in 1804 Burr found himself without a party, without a machine, and bitterly opposed by Hamilton.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “But in 1804 Burr found himself without a party, without a machine, and bitterly opposed by Hamilton.”
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Alexander notes Burr's political isolation in 1804, highlighting the challenges he faced without party support.
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