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It was plain to Hamilton that these timid conspirators wanted a bold chief to lead them into secession, and that since he would have nothing to do with them, they had invoked the aid of Aaron Burr.
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Alexander observes Hamilton's understanding of the conspirators' desire for a strong leader to pursue secession, which they found in Burr.
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