Slow Ascent of America to Greatness
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Slow Ascent of America to Greatness
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.
short description
Slow Ascent of America to Greatness
year created
1800
month created
02
day created
27
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Published in the Papers of Alexander Hamilton, vol. XXIV, 270-271.
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Theodore Sedgwick
Congress
foreign powers
notable location
New York
notable item/thing
elections
greatness
document number
1800022737300
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Theodore Sedgwick | [unknown] | [n/a] |