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'''The Reynolds Pamphlet''' was a ninety-one page pamphlet written by [[Alexander Hamilton]] to clear his name of allegations of money laundering through another identity known as James Reynolds; the pamphlet detailed Hamilton's financial integrity, and explained that a series of payments totalling $1000 over the course of a year was due to extortion by Reynolds. Reynolds demanded payments to keep Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds, James Reynolds' wife, a secret.

'''The Reynolds Pamphlet''' was a ninety-one page pamphlet written by [[Alexander Hamilton]] to clear his name of allegations of money laundering through another identity known as James Reynolds; the pamphlet detailed Hamilton's financial integrity, and explained that a series of payments totalling $1300 over the course of a year was due to extortion by Reynolds. Reynolds demanded payments to keep Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds, James Reynolds' wife, a secret.

{{cquote|''The charge against me is a connection with one James Reynolds for purposes of improper speculation. My real crime is an amorous connection with his wife, for a considerable time with his privity and connivance, if not originally brought on by a combination between the husband and wife with the design to extort money from me.''

{{cquote|''The charge against me is a connection with one James Reynolds for purposes of improper speculation. My real crime is an amorous connection with his wife, for a considerable time with his privity and connivance, if not originally brought on by a combination between the husband and wife with the design to extort money from me.''