Complex sentence: In 1791,23-year-old Maria Reynolds approached the married 36-year-old Alexander Hamilton in Philadelphia, requesting his help, claiming that her husband James had abandoned her and her daughter, apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1791,23-year-old Maria Reynolds approached the married 36-year-old Alexander Hamilton in Philadelphia, requesting his help. Claiming that her husband James had abandoned her and her daug apparent that other than pecuniary consolation would be acceptable.