Allan McLane Hamilton (1848–1919) was the son of Phillip Hamilton and Rebecca McLane and the grandson of Founding Father: Alexander Hamilton. Standing at the head of his own profession, he had come into close contact with many prominent men both here and abroad.
Any life of Hamilton could hardly fail to be interesting, but this one is absorbingly so and especially by reason of its giving a more intimate view of his life and character. His public achievements were already well known, but much remained to be told about his private career. It is in this respect that the present biography is of exceptional value. Many of the letters are of peculiar charm, revealing the tender, domestic side of Hamilton's character.
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"THE purpose of the writer is to utilize a large number of original letters and documents, written by Alexander Hamilton and various members of his family as well as his contemporaries, and which in some measure throw light upon his private life and career as a soldier, lawyer, and statesman. Most of these have never been published....Read More.
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