1. Alexander Hamilton - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In September, Hamilton wrote a pamphlet (Letter from Alexander Hamilton, Concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq. President of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Alexander Hamilton United States Secretary of the Treasury September 11 January 31 President George Washington (none) Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Born January 11 Nevis Caribbean (now Saint Kitts and Nevis Died July 12 New York City New York Federalist Spouse Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Profession Lawyer Military officer Politician Religion Episcopalian at his death. Alexander Hamilton January 11 July 12 ) was an Army officer, lawyer, Founding Father American politician, leading statesman, financier and political theorist. One of America's first constitutional lawyers, he was a leader in calling the Philadelphia Convention in 1787; he was one of the two chief authors of the anonymous Federalist Papers , the most cited contemporary interpretation of intent for the United States Constitution During the Revolutionary War , Hamilton served as an artillery captain, was an aide-de-camp to General George Washington , and led three battalions at the Battle of Yorktown . Under President Washington, Hamilton became the first Secretary of the Treasury . As Secretary of the Treasury and confidant of Washington, Hamilton had wide-reaching influence over the direction of policy during the formative years of the government. Hamilton believed in the importance of a strong central government, and convinced Congress to use an

2. Major General Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was born in Charlestown, Nevis, in the West Indies on January 11, 1757 (or 1755)*, to James Hamilton, a Scottish merchant of St. http://www.ushistory.org/valleyforge/served/hamilton.html

HOME History Who Served Washington ... Guest book Major General Alexander Hamilton Alexander was educated early by his mother and as well as a presbyterian clergyman on St. Croix. He was employed at the age of 12 as a clerk in a general store and was found to be quite exceptionable in his job as well as in his writing. He could speak French fluently. He had a strong desire to go to college and by 1772, his aunts scrimped and saved to send him to New York. He started school in Elizabethtown NJ, but by 1773 was entered at Kings College (Now Columbia). He was quite a mature young man, with a strong grasp on political issues with a working knowledge of British and American government which he exhibited in a series of anonymous pamphlets so discerning, they were attributed to John Jay. He was only 17 at the time. In 1775, discontinuing his education, he founded a volunteer military company and on March 14, 1776, was commissioned Captain of the Provincial Company on New York Artillery. He exhibited great skill and intelligence in his duties with artillery, and Nathanael Greene noticed. (It may have been Greene who introduced Alexander Hamilton to George Washington). He was asked to serve on the staff of Lord Stirling, which he declined, and continued his career with the artillery effectively at Long Island, Harlem Heights, White Plains...as well as seeing action at Trenton and Princeton in the New Jersey campaign. Hamilton spent the winter of 1777-1778 with Washington and the Continental Army at Valley Forge. It was during this winter that Brigadier General Horatio Gates tried unsuccessfully to incriminate Hamilton during the Conway Cabal.

3. Alexander Hamilton --  Britannica Online Encyclopedia Britannica online encyclopedia article on Alexander Hamilton New York delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1787), major author of the Federalist http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9039033/Alexander-Hamilton

var britAdCategory = "history"; Already a member? LOGIN Encyclopædia Britannica - the Online Encyclopedia Home Blog Advocacy Board ... Free Trial Britannica Online Content Related to this Topic This Article's Table of Contents Introduction Early life American Revolution Early political activities Hamilton's financial program ... Print this Table of Contents Linked Articles Boston Tea Party Shopping New! Britannica Book of the Year The Ultimate Review of 2007. 2007 Britannica Encyclopedia Set (32-Volume Set) Revised, updated, and still unrivaled. New! Britannica 2008 Ultimate DVD/CD-ROM The world's premier software reference source. Alexander Hamilton Page 1 of 9 born January 11, 1755/57, Nevis, British West Indies died July 12, 1804, New York, New York, U.S. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Andrew Mellon Collection New York delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1787), major author of the Federalist papers, and first secretary of the Treasury Aaron Burr Hamilton, Alexander... (75 of 3516 words) To read the full article, activate your FREE Trial

4. Portrait Of Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was a founding father, a member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention, coauthor of the Federalist Papers, http://www.earlyamerica.com/portraits/hamilton.html

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5. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton First Secretary of the Treasury ALEXANDER HAMILTON was born a British subject on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, http://www.john-adams.org/alexanderHamilton.org/

You are in: Virtual War Museum Revolutionary War Hall Alexander Hamilton Citation: Website address (ie benjaminfranklin.org ), edited by Stanley L. Klos and volunteer editor's name, if any, listed at bottom - Carnegie, PA 1999-2006. We rely on volunteers to edit the sites on a continual basis. If you would like to edit this site please submit edits and  biographies in text form Alexander Hamilton First Secretary of the Treasury Click on an image to view full-sized ALEXANDER HAMILTON was born a British subject on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, 1755. His father was James Hamilton, a Scottish merchant of St. Christopher. Hamilton's mother was Rachael Fawcette Levine, of French Huguenot descent. When Rachael was very young, she had married a Danish proprietor of St. Croix named John Michael Levine. Ms. Levine left her husband and was later divorced from him on June 25, 1759. Under the Danish law which had granted her divorce, she was forbidden from remarrying. Thus, Hamilton's birth was illegitimate. Business failures resulted the bankruptcy of his father and with the death of his mother, Alexander entered the counting house of Nicholas Cruger and David Beekman, serving as a clerk and apprentice at the age of twelve. By the age of fifteen, Alexander was left in charge of the business. Opportunities for regular schooling were very limited. With the aid of funds advanced by friends, Hamilton studied at a grammar school in Elizabethtown, New Jersey. In 1774, he graduated and entered King's College (now Columbia University) in New York City and obtained a bachelor's of arts degree in just one year.

6. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies. His Scottish father and French mother were not married. Early in life he showed great http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h367.html

Search Enter the name of an historical figure, event or issue) Politics and Public Service Alexander Hamilton 1755 or 1757-1804 Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies. His Scottish father and French mother were not married. Early in life he showed great intellectual potential and was sent to New York City for schooling by a sympathetic clergyman. Hamilton completed his basic schooling and was later admitted to King's College, now Columbia University . Patriotic fervor was at its height during the 1770s and young Hamilton impressed many with speeches and pamphlets. During the War for Independence , following the battles of Lexington and Concord , Hamilton organized an artillery company and saw action at New York, Long Island, Trenton, Princeton, and White Plains. His abilities were soon recognized by George Washington , who appointed Hamilton as one of his aides-de-camp. Toward the end of the war, Hamilton resigned as a Washington advisor in order to resume active participation in the conflict. He served with distinction at Yorktown , in 1781.

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8. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton, the American statesman and economist, was born, as a British subject, on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on the 11th of January http://www.nndb.com/people/183/000022117/

This is a beta version of NNDB Search: All Names Living people Dead people Band Names Book Titles Movie Titles Full Text for Alexander Hamilton Born: 11-Jan Birthplace: Charles Town, Nevis, British West Indies Died: 12-Jul Location of death: New York City Cause of death: Dueling Remains: Buried, Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, NY Gender: Male Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Government, Economist Attorney Party Affiliation: Federalist Nationality: United States Executive summary: Primary author of The Federalist Papers Military service: Continental Army (1776-81, aide to George Washington A visit to Boston seems to have thoroughly confirmed the conclusion, to which reason had already led him, that he should cast in his fortunes with the colonists. Into their cause he threw himself with ardour. In 1774-1775 he wrote two influential anonymous pamphlets, which were attributed to John Jay ; they show remarkable maturity and controversial ability, and rank high among the political arguments of the time. He organized an artillery company, was awarded its captaincy on examination, won the interest of Nathanael Greene and George Washington by the proficiency and bravery he displayed in the campaign of 1776 around New York City, joined Washington's staff in March 1777 with the rank of lieutenant-colonel, and during four years served as his private secretary and confidential aide. The important duties with which he was entrusted attest Washington's entire confidence in his abilities and character; then and afterwards, indeed, reciprocal confidence and respect took the place, in their relations, of personal attachment. But Hamilton was ambitious for military glory it was an ambition he never lost; he became impatient of detention in what he regarded as a position of unpleasant dependence, and (Feb. 1781) he seized a slight reprimand administered by Washington as an excuse for abandoning his staff position. Later he secured a field command, through Washington, and won laurels at Yorktown, where he led the American column in the final assault on the British works. In 1780 he married Elizabeth, daughter of General

9. ALEXANDER HAMILTON Alexander Hamilton, who represented New York at the Constitutional Convention, was a brilliant political theorist and a leading advocate of centralized http://www.army.mil/CMH/books/RevWar/ss/hamilton.htm

ALEXANDER HAMILTON New York Birth : 11 January 1757, on Nevis, British West Indies Death : 12 July 1804, at New York City Interment : Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery, New York City Oil, by John Trumbull (1792); National Gallery of Art. The Patriot Hamilton's original prospects were very limited. His parents never married and separated while he was still a child. His father, a younger son of a minor Scottish noble, had drifted to the West Indies where he eked out a living as an occasional clerk and minor merchant while dreaming of glory; his mother died when Hamilton was eleven, leaving him to fend largely for himself. Hamilton's childhood was spent on the edge of poverty first on Nevis, the smallest of Britain's Leeward Islands, and later on St. Croix in the Danish Virgin Islands. The Soldier Hamilton's first experience with the military came during the heady days of the summer of 1775, after the outbreak of fighting at Boston. Along with a group of other students from King's, he joined a volunteer militia company, the Hearts of Oak. They adopted distinctive uniforms, complete with the words "Liberty or Death" on their hatbands, and drilled under the watchful eye of a former British officer. Hamilton's political connections with the Patriot leadership soon led him into full-time service. In March 1776 the state government commissioned him as a captain, with instructions to raise the New York Provincial Company of Artillery (today the Regular Army's 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery) to protect Manhattan Island.

10. Federalist Papers Authored By Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton postcard Portrait by Daniel Huntington circa 1865, based on a portrait painted by John Trumball. U.S. Treasury Collection. http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/hamilton.htm

Founding Fathers Home Page Federalist Papers Portrait by Daniel Huntington circa 1865, based on a portrait painted by John Trumball. U.S. Treasury Collection. Click here to e-mail this as a "virtual postcard." Click here for more about Hamilton. Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton FEDERALIST No. 1 General Introduction FEDERALIST No. 6 Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States FEDERALIST No. 7 Concerning Dangers from Dissensions Between the States (con't) FEDERALIST No. 8 The Consequences of Hostilities Between the States FEDERALIST No. 9 The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection FEDERALIST No. 11 The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy FEDERALIST No. 12 The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue FEDERALIST No. 13 Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government FEDERALIST No. 15 The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union FEDERALIST No. 16 The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union (con't) FEDERALIST No. 17

11. Alexander Hamilton - Wikiquote Alexander Hamilton (175501-11 or 1757-01-11–1804-07-12) was an American politician, statesman, writer, lawyer, and soldier. He was the principal author of http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton From Wikiquote Jump to: navigation search I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man. The result of the deliberations of all collective bodies must necessarily be a compound, as well of the errors and prejudices, as of the good sense and wisdom, of the individuals of whom they are composed. Alexander Hamilton or ) was an American politician, statesman, writer, lawyer, and soldier. He was the principal author of the Federalist Papers , the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury , the son-in-law of Philip Schuyler , and was killed in a duel by Aaron Burr Contents Sourced The Farmer Refuted (1775) Debates of the Federal Convention (1787-05-14–1787-09-17) The Federalist Papers (1787–1788) ... edit Sourced A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing. Letter to Robert Morris ( For my own part, I sincerely esteem it a system which without the finger of God, never could have been suggested and agreed upon by such a diversity of interests. Statement after the Constitutional Convention (1787) It has been observed that a pure democracy if it were practicable would be the most perfect government. Experience has proved that no position is more false than this.

12. Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton—born at Nevis in the Leeward Islands in either 1755 or 1757—emigrated to New York in 1772. There, he entered King s College (now Columbia http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/a6/alexander_hamilton-ii.htm

Return to DANFS Index Return to Naval Historical Center homepage DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER 805 KIDDER BREESE SE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060 Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton—born at Nevis in the Leeward Islands in either 1755 or 1757—emigrated to New York in 1772. There, he entered King's College (now Columbia University) in 1773 but interrupted his studies to become involved in some of the events which led to the American Revolution by authoring several pamphlets. When the war did come, he was commissioned the captain of an artillery company. Hamilton participated in the Long Island campaign and the retreat through New Jersey be fore attracting General George Washington's attention and becoming his secretary and aide de camp in March 1777. He served in that capacity, in the rank of lieutenant colonel, until February of 1781 when, as a result of a quarrel with Washington, he resigned his post. Washington, both magnaminous and prag matic in regard to Hamilton's ability, allowed him to be appointed to head an infantry regiment which he led brilliantly during the Yorktown campaign.

13. Alexander Hamilton - Mahalo Alexander Hamilton was a soldier, lawyer, politician, financier, and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. Fast Facts Birthplace Nevis, http://www.mahalo.com/Alexander_Hamilton

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14. The Mathematics Genealogy Project - Alexander Hamilton Alexander Rudolf Hamilton. Ph.D. University of Cambridge 1993 UnitedKingdom. Dissertation Low Dimensional Transport in BackGated Heterostructures http://genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=112984

15. NewMexiKen: Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton. Friday, January 11, 2008 was born in the British West Indies on this date in 1757 (or possibly in 1755). Hamilton Ten Dollar Bill http://newmexiken.com/archives/2008/01/0012697.php

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16. JSTOR Alexander Hamilton ALEXANDER HAMILTON. ONE cannot note, writes Professor Bryce, the disap pearance of this brilliant figure, to Europeans the most interesting in the early http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0032-3195(189003)5:1<1:AH>2.0.CO;2-T

17. Alexander Hamilton ALEXANDER HAMILTON 17551804 by Charles Willson Peale, from life, c. 1790-1795 Oil on canvas. H 24, W 20 in (H 61, W 50.8 cm) Independence NHP INDE 11877 http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/exhibits/revwar/image_gal/indeimg/hamilton.htm

All Portraits by Artist All Portraits by Subject ALEXANDER HAMILTON by Charles Willson Peale, from life, c. 1790-1795 Oil on canvas. H 24, W 20 in (H 61, W 50.8 cm) Independence NHP INDE 11877 About the Man About this Portrait Hamilton was at the height of his career when Charles Willson Peale painted his portrait for the Philadelphia Museum. The portrait appears to be a hastily done sketch re-worked sometime after the initial sitting. Only the face is painted in detail, and the hair and body don't exhibit the same degree of completion as Peale's other works from the same period. The ruddy palate used for the flesh tones is typical of the artist's work produced in the early 1790s. Ownership History: Listed in the 1795 Peale Museum catalog. Purchased by the City of Philadelphia at the 1854 Peale Museum sale.

18. Founding Fathers At-A-Glance: Alexander Hamilton - The Liberty Lounge Political Founding Fathers AtA-Glance Alexander hamilton alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, in either 1755 (as. http://www.libertylounge.net/forums/1007-founding-fathers-glance-alexander-hamil

Founding Fathers At-A-Glance: Alexander Hamilton Founding Fathers At-A-Glance Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, in either 1755 (as probate papers from his mother's death in 1768 suggest) or 1757 (as he claimed on records from his college years, more on ... Register today and become a member of our community The Liberty Lounge Political Forums The Bookshelf ... Reference Desk Founding Fathers At-A-Glance: Alexander Hamilton User Name Remember Me? Password Please Register to Post a Reply LinkBack (2) Thread Tools 08-05-2006, 05:50 PM Publius Libertarian Party DFW Founding Fathers At-A-Glance: Alexander Hamilton Founding Fathers At-A-Glance Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies on January 11, in either 1755 (as probate papers from his mother's death in 1768 suggest) or 1757 (as he claimed on records from his college years, more on this ambiguity later). Alexander Hamilton was indeed a "bastard child" as often accused by detractors such as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. His father, James Hamilton, was a merchant and fourth son of a Scottish Laird. Rachel Fawcett Lavien, his mother of French Huguenot descent, was legally separated from Johann Michael Liven but, due to laws of the day, denied the right to an official divorce. As a result, her relationship with James Hamilton was rendered illicit and the two children born out of that relationship illegitimate, a stigma which would haunt Hamilton for the rest of his life.

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20. HAMILTON, Alexander - Biographical Information hamilton, alexander, a Delegate from New York; born on the island of Nevis, British West Indies, January 11, 1757; immigrated to the United States in 1772, http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000101

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