Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Circular letter re: conforming federal and North Carolina laws
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01956 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Place Written: Treasury Department Type: Letter signed Date: 1790/01/27 Pagination: 1 p. 24 x 19 cm Order a Copy
Written after the adoption of the Constitution
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
(Circular) Treasury Department Jany 27th --1790
Sir
The adoption of the Constitution of the United States, by the State of North Carolina, having raised a question concerning the operation of the 39th Section of the Collection bill, and the 3rd Section of the Act, for suspending part of that Act and for other purposes; it is incumbent upon me to give my opinion upon the Subject; which is, that those Clauses were virtually repealed by that adoption.
Among other reasons for this opinion is that Article of the Constitution which declares that all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.
I am, Sir
Your Obedt. Servant
A Hamilton
Secy of the Treasy
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