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Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) The Secretary of Treasury respectfully reports.... [state debts report]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01041 Author/Creator: Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804) Place Written: New York Type: Pamphlet Date: 04 March 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : folio 34 x 22 cm Order a Copy

An appendix to Hamilton's Public Credit report on state debts. Proposes raising customs duties. Evans 23003, Bibliotheca Hamiltoniana 165

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

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