John Church Hamilton

Son of Alexander Hamilton; brother of James Alexander Hamilton.

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John Church Hamilton to MVB, 21 December 1826

The enclosed copy was prepared some time since but at the moment I intended transmitting it my eldest child fell extremely sick which engrossed all my thoughts and rendered me a delinquent in the execution of my promise. I saw Edwards some days since. He promised not to exert any influence against you but he is a bird of night and cannot bear the lustre of another reputation. I also called upon... Continue Reading

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John Church Hamilton to MVB, 26 December 1826

In pursuance of your request I have examined my late Fathers Papers for the evidence of his opinions upon the extent of the Constitutional Powers of Congress in reference to the subject of Internal Improvements and send you the result. I find a Paper in his hand writing without date but from its content evidently written either in the year 1797 or 1798 and delivered by him at that time to Genl... Continue Reading

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John Church Hamilton to MVB, 3 March 1829

Since Noah has returned from Washington strong suspicions are entertained that he has been drawn over to the Calhoun Interest. It is with this view that Smith is so active to give him the Patronage of the Legislature. His language as repeated to me is expressive of doubts as to the propriety of accepting the State Department as tending to disorganize the Republican Party throughout the State.... Continue Reading

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John Church Hamilton to MVB, 26 December 1826

I enclose the letter you desired. You will observe that I have confined the extract to the immediate subject before you. It appears to me that it would be unwise now to promulgate the strictures on the conduct of Virginia &c but even if this were not the case that it would be especially impolitic that you should be the publisher of such charges. Whether correct or not the People are ignorant... Continue Reading

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