'synopsis' may belong to another edition of this title. Presented in a convenient two volume set, this book provides a unique insight into the political ideas of one of America's leading founders a must-have reference source. Readers are introduced to Hamilton - in his own words - as defender of the American cause, as an early proponent of a stronger national government, as a founder and protector of the American Constitution, as the nation's first secretary of the treasury, as President George Washington's trusted foreign policy advisor, and as a leader of the Federalist Party. This comprehensive collection provides Hamilton's most enduringly important political writings, covering his entire public career, from 1775 to his death in 1804. He played a leading role in writing and ratifying the Constitution, was de facto leader of one of America's first two political parties, and was influential in interpreting the scope of the national government's constitutional powers. The total take for the 77-lot auction was $2.59 million.Few of America's founders influenced its political system more than Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton: writings User Review - Not Available - Book Verdict The latest in the Library of America series arranges Hamiltons writings in chronological order. The “Pacificus Essay” went for an auction-high $262,500 - well below its estimate of as high as $500,000. Benedict Arnold had pulled a Benedict Arnold - went for $81,250, a little more than its $35,000-to-$50,000 estimate.īut the auction’s most anticipated item for sale- Hamilton’s 1793 declaration of America’s refusal to give military aid to France during the French Revolution - fizzled. more than four times its estimated value.Īnother personal letter of note - when Hamilton broke news to Elizabeth in 1780 that Gen. The sale is capitalizing on the founding father’s pop-culture cachet via the Broadway smash “Hamilton.”Ī 1795 letter to sister-in-law Angelica Schuyler Church, who many believe had an affair with Hamilton, went for $62,500, more than seven times the estimated price.Ī 1790 letter to Hamilton’s wife, Elizabeth, sold for $40,000. History buffs shelled out nearly $2.6 million for a treasure trove of Alexander Hamilton’s writings on Wednesday,at a Manhattan auction highlighted by The Post founder’s most personal letters to loved ones.Īll the precious documents came from one unidentified Hamilton descendant, according to Sotheby’s. Was this $10M Village pad originally home to Aaron Burr? New Jet wants his shot at Alexander Hamilton celebration Writing only hours before he met Aaron Burr on the dueling grounds in. Long-lost Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display Alexander Hamiltons 10 July 1804 letter to Theodore Sedgwick of Stockbridge. Writing to Nathanael Greene, Hamilton expresses his despair. Post founder Hamilton's statue booted from Capitol Rotunda Born in poverty on the Caribbean island of Nevis, Alexander Hamilton moved with his family.

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