The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-13
The Hamilton Papers.

The bill, in aid of the publication of the Hami-
ton works, being now before the House of REPRE-
sentatives, in committee of the whole, we take this
opportunity to give the interesting memorial OF
the widow Of the late General Hamilton, rs tho
best explanation Of the nature of the application.
1t is not possible strengthen this very elegant
appeal to Congress-its Glearness, modesty, and
patriotism, carry conviction to every American
heart; but we may be INDUCED in the remark,
that to the high standing of the respected memo
rialist, therels connected well earned reputa-
ton for benevolence, which will never cease to
be regarded with the highest esteem.
To the Honorable the Senate sndIouse Of Reeresents
tsss Of the United States Of .9merics.
General Alexander Hamilton all his Pubic and private
we're to me- or .: sns
y devoted his best energies promote the general vel
fare In order to perform this sacred trust with proper
fidelity consistent with its delicscy and importance
have concluded after mature consideration to solicit
the patronage Of the representatives Of the American
people The duty thus devolvsd on ne is task Of re-
sponsbily which my sdvanceda ge ought not lsnxsr
to be delayed in justice to myself my husband and my
country The papers embrace the period of the war
of independence the formation and the adoption Of
the federal constitution the Of tho national
government with full and satisfactory development Of
the foreign and domestic policy Of WashngtoA's admin
The subjects contained in the proposed publication arc
intimately blepded with the vital interests and
prosperity OF the American people, presenting the
duct and character of General Hamilton all national
questions Is distinguished for enlightened patriotism
and the most elevated system OF policy.
The public mind will not only become disabused of the
period Of history, bat the and plans svg
gested by him will be found essentially necessary to
tain and advance the digsy glory and welfare OF the
country; they were invariably based on the most
largsd and immuabs fdndame ntal principles; and, with
energetic fsrec:s he never lost sight in his couas,s
aud advice OF the nation atty Of the Of the
Union The principles, advocated by General Hauiltsn,
have stood the test Of practical experiences; tbs most in
flexible mexms Of integrity ona the Purest honesty OF
purpose gave fiscal arrangements perfect ssby
and 10 the establishment Of SQUAD public credit the ma
ton enjoyed the surest resources in the event Of hostile
domestic
In the strices accordance with the expansive destinss
of the United States he regarded with jealous attention.
watching with the deepest soicitHde the relative aud
respective interests Of every section Of the considerations;
and when rights TO the free navigation OF the Aisss
sippi disturbed by Spain, through the inhasncss
the Flordas and Louisiana the adoption OF which dsc
svs would have prevented much Of tbs sgsrsS
sions which subsequently occurred
The protection of commerce, the encouragementof
manufactures and the improvement OF agriculture never
failed 10 enjoy his fostering and do net doubt that
such will be the future judgment ofthe nation wheAevsr
they shall have perfect opportunity to consider the trus
character OF his dsembarrassad offoruitous
prejudices.
appropriate manner of presenting them to the public
would incur too heavy expenditure for my limited
meaBs sincerely hope may not be disappointed in the
expectation that the federal government may deem ex
psdient to contribute their assistance.
In order, therefore, to the object have in con-
temptation the only patronage am desrous OF obtaining
from Congress preparation Tor the purchase OF one
thousand copies oeacn of the five volumes OF the Ham
on Works" with the understanding that whenever the
publication shall be complete, the original correspon.
de oe, documents and papers shall be deposited in the
fN'''' "'' '' ELF nBETH HAMILTON.