THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 16, 1802

• re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
• Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus

Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801” in which Hamilton, writing as Lucius Crassus (one of the great Roman orators), wrote of the need for “prudent aids and encouragements on the part of government” in addition to recognizing the important role and power of markets to bring economic growth. 
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, nice condition.

Background: In 1802, Alexander Hamilton wrote a series of essays under the pen name "Lucius Crassus". These essays, collectively titled The Examination of the President’s Message, were a pointed response to President Thomas Jefferson’s first annual message to Congress in December 1801, defending Federalist principles and challenging Jefferson’s policies. The pseudonym “Lucius Crassus” referenced a famed Roman orator known for his eloquence and legal skill, signaling Hamilton’s intent to argue with authority and sophistication. Though widely distributed as a pamphlet, the essays received limited attention during Hamilton’s lifetime, yet they exemplify his enduring commitment to constitutional interpretation, political reasoning, and the promotion of Federalist ideals.