Side characters in Hamilton that deserve spin-off projects

The stage-and-filmed musical Hamilton has become a pop-culture phenomenon since it first debuted in 2015, and there are a number of ensemble characters that weren't really explored all that much on the stage.
I'm not saying there have to be whole plays about them, but maybe short stories or short films or graphic novels of something.

1. Charles Lee
C. Lee was seen in a bad light in the play due to his constant cries of "retreat" at the Battle of Monmouth and subsequent duel, but then he was never mentioned again. What was his backstory? Why did he join the Army? What was it about him that made George Washington pick him over Hamilton? Did he survive the duel? 

2. Samuel Seabury
This Loyalist public speaker had one song in Act One and was then one of several ensemble characters. Why was he a Loyalist? How long had he felt that way? Was his family Loyalist as well or was he the outlier?

3. Maria and James Reynolds
The reason I'm putting these two together is because what Hamilton thought was a woman left alone was in actuality a blackmail scheme from James (and quite possibly Maria). What was their marriage like? Was the blackmail scheme James' idea or Maria's? Who stood to benefit more?

4. General Mercer
He was mentioned briefly at the beginning of one song, which begs any number of questions. How did he attain the rank of general? When did his military service start? What was his life like?   


Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments.   

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