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The Works of Alexander Hamilton, Volume 1
Alexander Hamilton · 1850
A published collection of Hamilton's own correspondence and political writings, compiled from his original manuscripts.
This volume gathers Hamilton's own letters and official writings, published from his original manuscripts.
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What it is
This book collects the correspondence and political and official writings of Alexander Hamilton, published from his original manuscripts held in the Department of State. This first volume was edited by John C. Hamilton and printed in 1850.
Why it matters
The collection lets readers see Hamilton's own words across his career, from early personal letters to official papers on politics and finance. It shows how historians and his family worked to preserve and publish his writings after his death.
Look closer
- Why might Hamilton's son have wanted to edit and publish his father's letters?
- What can you learn about a person from reading their everyday correspondence rather than just their famous works?
- What choices does an editor make when deciding what to include in a collected works?
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