Slow Ascent of America to Greatness
Document 1800Hamilton observes that by the jealousy and envy of some, the miserliness of others, and the concurring influence of all foreign powers, America, if she reaches greatness, must creep to it.
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Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Hamilton observes that by the jealousy and envy of some, the miserliness of others, and the concurring influence of all foreign powers, America, if she reaches greatness, must creep to it.
Date
02/27/1800
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1800022737300
Note
Published in the Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. XXIV, 270-271.
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Theodore Sedgwick
Congress
foreign powers
Notable locations
New York
Notable items
elections
greatness