HAMILTON HAM4Ham 7/6/16 Lin-Manuel reads a Hamilton letter

[@alpinesnow]

alex is rolling in his grave from embarrassment

[@ejc8466]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@woofwoof1452]

I know I would

[@shanadaniels461]

While screaming externally

[@Angie-ji7be]

Lin: "I'm going to read you a letter that Hamilton wrote to Eliza" Girl in the audience: *"YES"*

[@trinopolyarts]

If I was there it would be me 😂

[@lightupheelies9716]

"It's been a week Betsy since I've heard from you. In that time I wrote to you twice." hamilton in a nutshell

[@NaeNaePierce]

Lightupheelies Hamilton invented double texting

[@emmashelley9851]

Lmao if he was a teen rn he would be that guy who texts all day everyday in long paragraphs at a time

[@giulia6344]

Hilarious because he was like that with Laurens as well

[@yvivisx]

​@@joonies4895yes i literally can't stop reading his letters to her

[@ringside1129]

alexander flirting : ...plant radishes with me

[@oreocean2783]

fellow skeleton Best way to charm a girl.

[@genner-vincenthodgson5177]

fellow skeleton whereas with Laurens: I love you more than anything in the world, please sleep with me

[@gigibeal]

you know yolanda? I heard- she planted turnips with Usnavi and a bunch of other guys

[@jayjaybee]

I want an audiobook of him reading all Alex's letters.

[@tiffany3420]

jayjaybee ;)) john laurens

[@obsidianwolf3756]

especially the ones to Laurens

[@ChloeRoestel]

OBVIOUSLY 🙄

[@katofphats3689]

Even to John?

[@lennie1512]

Lach Always Loses that’s what makes them better. I’m so sorry

[@dsjsafdkadsjf5551]

I read it as 'Lin-Manueal reads a Hamilton fanfic'

[@areyoucereals]

I did this in my life 😂

[@areyoucereals]

Actually, no, someone should make a short story Ham fanfic, and cut out words spoken by Lin in interviews (like they do in song YTPs) and have it like as if he's reading it!!

[@bayleecubbfrazette]

Me too 😂😂

[@laraanderson9855]

"plant turnips with me" Alexander Hamilton, what a flirt. 😂😂

[@strawberri3522]

Lara Anderson he's a bit of a flirt. (*whispers* but imma give it a chance)

[@areyoucereals]

Strawberri :3- (I asked about his family, did you see his answer?)

[@ZEDInspector]

deadinsidegigi His hands started fidgeting, he looked askance…

[@lilypad.paints]

Dumb stuff He’s penniless

[@jul8478]

@@lilypad.paints he's flying by the seat of his pants

[@funtimes8659]

the "one last time" shirt muRDER ME

[@rocknroll20024]

I know I cried when I saw it

[@ElisaSkaggs]

ikr

[@MarianaMontejano]

fun times ikr

[@oliviamyerssecondchannel-d1810]

fun times I died a bit

[@bitchmochi]

BURRder

[@lennie1512]

`Don’t marry me if you think you can’t be happy broke: cause we might end up broke’ WE NEED TO PUT THIS ON A SHIRT WHOS WITH ME!

[@lennie1512]

Sorry I thought that line was funny

[@kokoromomoiro6065]

It's already done.

[@shanadaniels461]

You gotta appreciate Hamilton's honesty.

[@leos.5986]

I won’t be able to marry whom I want in many places. -How To Make It Awkward, Lesson #51(mention a personal struggle, especially if you’re not outright saying it but everyone understands what you mean)

[@Kiracainvlogs666]

FUCK YEA

[@sydneyl5434]

Lin's last Ham4ham as ham :((((

[@birdlawco]

YOU GOT ME THERE

[@alarbu17]

"Shades of Fifty Shades of Gray from Alexander Hamilton" me

[@ethancorrea5370]

alex nice prof pic

[@LeeaGalaxies]

" Yo Eliza I just feel like I'm doing all the work right now? and like it would be great if you could just write me a letter every time I write you."

[@pineapplesims1238]

AjTheWriter "but if you wanted to like hang out sometime and plant stuff with me.. that'd be gnarly .... pls write back"

[@gamergirl5522-w1v]

I'm currently reading I, Eliza Hamilton, and Eliza speaks of how she could never keep up with Hamilton's letters and how he's super insecure. Its halarious.

[@Sea_Maranatha_]

gamergirl 5522 what is that? I wanna read it XD

[@gamergirl5522-w1v]

Sea Pearl I, Eliza Hamilton is a book in diary form? It's really good.

[@kulimarii]

I'm currently reading that book too. It's very good, even though I know everything that happens. Well at least with Hamilton and Eliza's marriage. It gives more detail on the war and other stuff. And it's in Eliza's perspective.

[@yusinlee]

TEACH THEM HOW TO SAY GOODBYE

[@ampae2249]

I'll never learn :,(

[@anniefaucher8143]

RISE UP

[@leilani1841]

rise up rise up eliza

[@tiaramos1335]

HE AIMS HIS PISTOL AT THE SKY "WAIT"

[@Corrupted_CK]

@@tiaramos1335 ...I shot him right between his ribs... I walk towards him but I am (word) away...

[@haroldsebastian5324]

7:23 same, dude who screamed and yelled, "OH MY GOD" when philippa came out. same.

[@BabyBells231]

Harold Sebastian SPOILERS!!!!! That's what I get for reading comments

[@sonatamoon8187]

BabyBells231 Me everyday

[@ordainedbunion]

IS LESLIE FILMING FOR THE LAST INSTALLMENT OF AARON BURR, SIR

[@Richard0090]

THAT WAS MY SAME EXACT THOUGHT!!! Lin's last ham4ham and Leslie's last Aaron Burr, Sir T_T

[@bombii7795]

Yep

[@marissalenz2970]

*Dies inside when realizes this is Lin's last ham4ham* THaNK YOU FOR A ham4ham one last time and I hope that you'll be back

[@hsmacaraig]

Marissa Lenz soon you’ll see, you’ll remember you belong to me......

[@Whatareulooknat]

I'm fine with people leaving the show because no matter who's in it, it's still a great show. But I'm also not okay bc LESLIEEEE

[@maplelump]

Your avatar is AMAZING.

[@kristinnewman5201]

What Hamilton warned Eliza of "don't fancy yourself a shepherdess" is exactly what Marie Antoinette was doing in france

[@하양이-u4i]

hamilton's letters ARE good damn

[@endlesshalcyon]

Do you now know why he pulled Eliza in easily? And why she mentions letters a lot in Burn?

[@binx414]

Most letters than were pretty flowery I’m general, but it’s true; Hamilton’s writing was something else

[@ellej.winsett3701]

lin almost lost it at 'my heart overflows with everything for you' and i almost did too aaah.

[@gigibeal]

he started blinking after wards and my heart just- omg that made me cry even more

[@aadhya09]

Thank you for everything, Lin. Thank you for your amazing inspirational tweets, for your Ham4Ham performances, for your interaction with the fans, for your fantastic portrayal of Alexander Hamilton, for creating this INCREDIBLE musical, for being insanely talented and down to earth and just such a warm person. I think it's safe to say we're all going to miss you. Teach us how to say goodbye.

[@m.s9956]

Aadhya S 50th like!😅

[@areyoucereals]

I hope Lin sees this one day! It's so sweet, and I second it!

[@_the_]

I'm late, but I agree!

[@kelsienicole3387]

I need an audiobook of this. With commentary.

[@areyoucereals]

I SECOND THIS!

[@Enderr_Mann]

Yasss

[@aqueen04]

Oh god if Lin did this, I'd be all, "TAKE ALL MY MONEY DUDE I DON'T NEED IT BUT I NEED THIS SO FUCKING MUCH MAKE MY LIFE COMPLETE THXBYE"

[@gerritsevereid4657]

This is just ONE letter.. 😂😭

[@_williams.bowlcut.slays_7709]

I write wrong letters like that too!😂

[@shishikusas]

I think You'll Be Back is an appropriate song to sing right now... But until then I'm just gonna sit here dead

[@ThatGirlWithTheCoffee]

Even Ham himself says "Good luck in the Lotto"! THANK YOU LIN

[@lunagirlmsp9356]

That Girl With The Coffee WHAAAAT, I THOUGHT ONLY LIN SAYS THAT, WOW, HAMILTON HAS CHANGED ALL OF OUR LIVES

[@Maya-lg8ts]

_i swear to god if I ever saw him in person I'd never stop screaming ok_

[@angeliniac]

ikr? alexander is supposed to be dead. seeing him would traumatise me too

[@keyesel]

I was expecting a ball of emotions, not this tidalwave of tears. Damn it.

[@kirawolf98]

The most famous and beloved history teacher

[@areyoucereals]

This is ironic, considering in high schools where I'm from, English teachers usually also can double up as a History teacher (but most only do one at a time), and Lin used to be an English teacher!!

[@areyoucereals]

Oh my gosh, when I first watched this video, I hadn't seen the SNL thing! (Also, omg, I saw you in another video! Another Gigi :) )

[@gigibeal]

deadinsidegigi lol hi ig :D

[@adriannarodrgz]

imagine this: lin: *inhales* *COLD IN MY PROFESSIONS, WARM IN MY FRIENDSHIPS-*

[@rmathen17]

Just going to quietly sob

[@KaleidoscopeCraftsLily]

HOLY HAMMY WAS ROMANTIC

[@finsfables]

xolilyxo PLANTING SOME TURNIPSSS ITLL GET A GIRL ANYDAY 😂

[@luliamb.9553]

Before i read the description i thought he was going to read THAT letter that Alexander wrote to Laurens and i basically faint for a second.

[@areyoucereals]

sO DID I

[@-aber_vater-8329]

Lol he'd need to skip half the letter-

[@ShaSha-lex]

COLD IN PROFFESSIONS... The chances are he's read that right for research

[@applebaguetteproductions5532]

“It is now a week my Betsy since I have heard from you in that time I have written to you TWICE!” I’m dead!!

[@birdlawco]

This is Lin's last Ham4Ham I'm so emotional

[@khristinemina2486]

John Laurens is n

[@Mushroom1512]

Fin awoke WHY ARE YOU EVERYWHERE YOURE ON SAD SAD CONVERSATIONS ALL THE TONY ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES AMD HAM FOR HAM SHOWS TF

[@naomigertz7901]

"I would this moment give the world to be near you only to kiss your sweet hand." Lin sure does work every little detail into the musical, doesn't he? Even in the mere kiss of a hand...

[@Solowinged]

I love the quiet little 'wow' that follows the line at 4:21 because /same/ it's just so good

[@erenscheeks7497]

6:42 HIS LIL VOICE CHANGED HE BOUTTA CRY

[@lizm2991]

Brie Hamilton I know! it made my eyes well up watching that

[@jav9405]

Dear Lin-Manuel Miranda YOU'LL BE BACK! Lmao I KNOW IT

[@cactainacoolway]

dancemasterjin and you're right. He's now playing Hamilton in Puerto Rico.

[@irlpeace]

I just feel in love with Alexander all over again after Lin read that letter!!

[@emi1ix]

I thought he was gonna read the one to lAUrEnS

[@aqueen04]

I love this so much. Lin needs to do an audio book with him reading Hamilton's letters, along with his own commentary. Of course, given the number of letters that we have, there would probably be multiple volumes of Lin reading them. Still, I'd buy every single one of them.

[@drilonkennedy-gorne2049]

I NEED HIM TO READ THE LETTER TO JOHN LAURENS.

[@kokoromomoiro6065]

PLEASE, PREACH.

[@-aber_vater-8329]

Which one XD

[@drilonkennedy-gorne2049]

@@-aber_vater-8329 The Letter. Cold in my professions

[@-aber_vater-8329]

@@drilonkennedy-gorne2049 well that's my personal favourite-

[@oliver297]

It's really hard to believe that he cheated on Eliza after listening to this.

[@rosariomsoley]

Dear Lord. I know the whole show is basically about *that,* but reading the dude's letters, I say, *man, can Alexander Hamilton write* 🤩 I am in awe.

[@laurenbrooke232]

just close your eyes and imagine Lin ( as Alexander ) on stage saying this to Pippa ( as Eliza ). GRAB SOME TISSUES.

[@birdlawco]

**cue distant screams**

[@pamelamays4186]

Lin, writing That Would Be Enough: I'm stuck, I can't come up with the next line. Lin, remembering he has a copy of Hamilton's Letters:🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️

[@raynewelser6576]

I'm going to Hamilton next year and I won't be able to see the whole original cast but I don't care it's still going to be a great show

[@pokemongirlc.856]

What if Hamilton saw his private love letters being read out loud to thousands of people?!

[@chloebutler8438]

It’s a bit late for that he’s done it himself (read: The Reynolds Pamphlet)

[@Enderr_Mann]

Rip

[@amelierosemusic]

I mean, Anne Frank has her diary

[@pokemongirlc.856]

@@amelierosemusic good point

[@pokemongirlc.856]

@@chloebutler8438 very good point

[@racheljane8570]

Lin’s last ham4ham + one last time shirt = tears to many tears

[@ike7341]

Turns out the letter was meant for Laurens.

[@katie5208]

Dead DaPsycho lmao I'm dead

[@siabangia8238]

STOP TRYING TO ERASE ELIZA

[@howdyfromtheyeehawstateoft2080]

LMAOOOOOO

[@celty_6835]

Dead DaPsycho Please don't bring Lams into a Hamliza letter? Thanks? I know it was a joke, but still.

[@carlaunicornios1189]

What..... Lol

[@laralemke6718]

That person at 0:49 though. "I'm going to read a letter that Hamilton wrote to Eliza." "YES!"

[@binx414]

“Do you soberly relish being a poor mans wife?” Yeah Hamilton actually said that and Lin tweaked it a bit for the show

[@emmacloud4739]

THE BACK OF HIS SHIRT OW MY HEART

[@auderu2343]

lIN YOU AND YOUR LUSCIOUS HAIR-

[@mazzy2121]

For those looking for the book, it's "Alexander Hamilton: Writings (Library of America)" on Amazon. Kinda pricey at almost $30 and no Kindle version. Bummer.

[@tiarahcraig3524]

"Im gonna read you a letter, that Hamilton wrote to Eliza..." *Random Gurl*: YESSS!!! that random gurl was me. but im on my bed years later now watching this

[@scourgeclaws]

Then.. Who was watching?

[@scourgeclaws]

Recording*

[@Ash-xu2fv]

So sweet. I'm going to miss them.

[@no-kl4sr]

Dear Lin Manuel Miranda: YOU'LL BE BACK, SOON YOU'LL SEE

[@missfuneralsong]

happy trails to these wonderful people

[@adi_582]

"Cold in my professions warm in my- GA! WRONG LETTER!!!"

[@vllnvsln7014]

I THOUGHT ELIZA BURNED HIS LETTERS

[@erenscheeks7497]

my mind has literally lost its soul how... what.. I'm. man idk.

[@celty_6835]

SELINE ANN VILLANUEVA :3 She didn't burn all of them.

[@ginasofia305]

The musical says that she burned his letters but that's a little historically incorrect. She burned all of her letters to him and burned a few of his. That's why we see Hamilton's letters to Eliza but we never see Eliza's letters to Hamilton.

[@tiakhanna2192]

So, basically, we're reading flirty texts of a guy who died more than a 100 years ago? No objections.

[@alicegrace7513]

I love how he actually took parts of the letter and used it in songs

[@linslay2003]

2:06 that "Aww" was the most adorable thing I've heard all day.

[@ernie4828]

yes Lin serenade me with old letters about an arrogant founding father

[@bludiamond1414]

ANNIVERSARY OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART

[@Corrupted_CK]

Aw he called her betsy :>

[@kapipte]

Pippa just smiling the whole time made my day 🥹

[@blitzyblook3315]

I HAVE BEEN FOOLED I THOUGHT IT WOULD LAURENS

[@lesslycepeda9693]

Thanks so much for these, Mr. Sherman.

[@mayme4743]

Hamilton us probably the only person who has ever been the worse at flirting but also the best

[@221BSam]

Hi Howard, just wanted to say thank-you, THANK-YOU! for filming & uploading all of these, I've spent my Sunday watching them all! one of the things that strikes me most is how enthusiastic & passionate Lin Manuel is about other performers & his cast. It must feel terribly sad for the cast that remains & it appears they are truly a family, I wonder if that is the reason for all the departures as they feel it just won't be the same. Lin seems like such a warm, caring & very cool guy, I hope this is true & not just someone who can put on a really good show. I am in England & though 'Hamilton' is coming to London next year, I don't imagine I will ever be able to A. get a ticket or B. afford it. Were the Ham4Ham 's his idea? they remind me of West End Live where the West End shows all come in to Trafalgar Square for a weekend & it's completely free, it's wonderful & something I love to attend. My only hope is that The National Theatre will pick it up & broadcast it live, many, many thanks!

[@howardsherman4025]

Lin is everything you would expect him to be, I can assure you.

[@221BSam]

+Howard Sherman Many thanks for the reply Sir, very kind of you, all the best.

[@221BSam]

Just heard your Hamilcast, you're not at all what I imagined you sound like, lovely to hear how & why you got involved with preserving the Ham 4 Ham shows for posterity & thanks again for doing it :)

[@howardsherman4025]

You’re welcome. But what did you expect and how do I sound instead? ;-)

[@221BSam]

Ack! I never check this; I meant no dis-respect, I started reading your articles in The Stage & just assumed you were a Brit (like me) Then again I was totally thrown that when Chris Jones interviewed Lin he wasn't American so, whatcha gonna do? :)

[@marymargaret678]

Lin teach us how to say goodbye 😭😭😭

[@nameistotallyelise]

Lin: *speaks* *crowd makes an earthquake happen*

[@oliver297]

And now, it's time for a dramatic reading with, HAM.

[@mitch464]

i can see why lin couldn't wait to cut his hair it looks like it annoyed him a lot

[@Enderr_Mann]

It was so beautiful though ;w;

[@nightshift9791]

If the wind is blowing long hair in one's face, turn towards the wind and said hair will be blown majestically away from the face.

[@exoticcats6119]

Fandom Chimera Or you’re like me and your hair becomes an ugly mess

[@erenscheeks7497]

5:59 😂 😂 HIS HAIR IS LIKE NAH BRUH NO READING TODAY

[@delaney5525]

But imagine if he read one of his letters to Laurens

[@_-Melly-_]

Just wait till he reads Alexander's letters to John

[@tae.shinhye]

One Last Time. Lin, you need to teach 'em how to say goodbye, say goodbye, you and I!

[@sophiemeyer805]

0:49 That Person Shouting "YES!" Is Me

[@yourmidnights13]

i wish he read a letter to Laurens.. LAMS IS

[@kokoromomoiro6065]

Oh Lord, I hear the ships coming already. YOU BETTER RUN.

[@humanfetus530]

Alexander: _fuck I can’t talk without fangirls/fanboys screaming._

[@frankiebarber9247]

this is so emotional lin play the laurens letter

[@mahimas5768]

What book was he holding? Anyone know?

[@delaneyford2106]

I LOVE YOU

[@pumpkinthecatsaysfuckronaldrea]

Omg I'm in tears 😭😭😭

[@dattebayo8258]

One year ago today.

[@utsvgi]

*Fifty Shades: Hamilton* I am sorry ;-;

[@MoonyToons_4422]

But just imagine. Imagine he would have read THAT letter Alex wrote to John

[@Justyouravragehamiltonlover]

My pretty damsel… That’s so sweet omg

[@fruitoson4227]

I WAS THERE I WAS FUCKING THERE I COULDNT SEE ANYTHING BUT I WAS THERE OKAY IM NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING

[@benkaufman4159]

When your bae doesn't text back

[@wormbag80]

YES!!

[@irisnevermind9170]

Even hun just talking sounds like rapping😂 it's beautiful

[@triggered90]

i thought it was one he sent to laurens way to get my hopes up ;-;

[@hanamoss6599]

this made me the happy i could ever be in life

[@kellefranzen9996]

He's the best!

[@megabearboi3097]

PAPA DAD PLEASE TEACH ME YOUR WAYS OF THE QUILL I WISH TO BE AS AMAZING YOU