The Works of Alexander Hamilton, Volume 9G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1904 - Finance |
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affairs agreeable ALBANY André answer appears appointed army Arnold arrived BARON STEUBEN battle of Monmouth believe brigade British circumstances Colonel command committee conduct Congress considerable considered Continental troops corps Council Count D'Estaing DEAR SIR debt detachment disposition doubt ELIAS BOUDINOT endeavor enemy enemy's esteem Excellency execution expected expedient favor Fishkill fleet give GOUVERNEUR MORRIS Governor Clinton Hamilton papers happy HEADQUARTERS honor hope idea immediately importance informed intelligence interest JAMES DUANE JOHN LAURENS King's Ferry late Laurens Legislature letter matter measures ment mentioned military militia MORRIS mutineers necessary object obliged occasion officers opinion Philadelphia present probably proper propriety provision Putnam reason received regiments request respect Rhode Island ROBERT MORRIS Sandy Hook Schuyler sentiments Sir Henry Clinton situation taxes thing thousand tion treaty Washington West Point wish York
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Page 231 - Hamilton (said he), you have kept me waiting at the head of the stairs these ten minutes;— I must tell you, sir, you treat me with disrespect.
Page 515 - till the last session that I became unequivocally convinced of the following truth — "That Mr. Madison cooperating with Mr. Jefferson is at the head of a faction decidedly hostile to me and my administration, and actuated by views in my judgment subversive of the principles of good government and dangerous to the union, peace and happiness of the Country.
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Page 532 - I said, that I was affectionately attached to the Republican theory. This is the real language of my heart, which I open to you, in the sincerity of friendship ; and I add that I have strong hopes of the success of that theory ; but, in candor, I ought also to add, that I am far from being without doubts. I consider its success, as yet a problem. It is yet to be determined, by experience, whether it be consistent with that stability and order in Government, which are essential to public strength,...
Page 234 - The General is a very honest man ; — his competitors have slender abilities, and less integrity. His popularity has often been essential to the safety of America, and is still of great importance to it. These considerations have influenced my past conduct respecting him, and will influence my future ; — I think it is necessary he should be supported.