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Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
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February 09, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 9, 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 VI" 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 10 3/4 inches, a bit of light damp staining, generally good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War