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Quote by Alexander Hamilton

“If we incline too much to democracy, we shall soon shoot into a monarchy.”

Book:The works of Alexander Hamilton: comprising his correspondence, and his political and official writings, exclusive of the Federalist, civil and military. Published from the original manuscripts deposited in the Department of State, by order of the Joint Library Committee of Congress

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The works of Alexander Hamilton: comprising his correspondence, and his political and official writings, exclusive of the Federalist, civil and military. Published from the original manuscripts deposited in the Department of State, by order of the Joint Library Committee of Congress

The book is a comprehensive compilation of Alexander Hamilton's correspondence and political and official writings, excluding his contributions to The Federalist and other civil and military materials. The manuscripts used in this publication are the original documents held in the Department of State, and the selection and compilation were conducted under the authority of the Joint Library Committee of Congress. more

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Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, born on January 11, 1757, and died on July 12, 1804. He played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton promoted fiscal stability and economic growth, establishing the First Bank of the United States and proposing solutions for federal debt. His ideas and policies had a profound impact on the early political and economic development of the United States. more