A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress
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A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress was Alexander Hamilton
's first published work in 1774.
In his publication, Hamilton addresses his praise for the Continental Congress
, citing that "It was hardly to be expected that any man could be so presumptuous as openly to controvert the equity, wisdom, and authority of the measures adopted by the Congress".
Refuting claims of ignorance in Congress, Hamilton says Congress has "recommended the only effectual means to secure the freedom, and establish the future prosperity of America upon a solid basis"
Hamilton's intent was to defend the actions of the delegations in Philadelphia in answer to the author A.W. Farmer.
After publishing A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress, Hamilton further published another work in 1775 titled The Farmer Refuted
.
Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, soldier, economist, political philosopher, one of America's first constitutional lawyers and the first United States Secretary of the Treasury...
's first published work in 1774.
In his publication, Hamilton addresses his praise for the Continental Congress
Continental Congress
The Continental Congress was a convention of delegates called together from the Thirteen Colonies that became the governing body of the United States during the American Revolution....
, citing that "It was hardly to be expected that any man could be so presumptuous as openly to controvert the equity, wisdom, and authority of the measures adopted by the Congress".
Refuting claims of ignorance in Congress, Hamilton says Congress has "recommended the only effectual means to secure the freedom, and establish the future prosperity of America upon a solid basis"
Hamilton's intent was to defend the actions of the delegations in Philadelphia in answer to the author A.W. Farmer.
After publishing A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress, Hamilton further published another work in 1775 titled The Farmer Refuted
The Farmer Refuted
The Farmer Refuted was Alexander Hamilton's second published work after A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress, as a follow-up publication on his first work.- Summary of Publication :...
.