A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national…

Hamilton, Alexander. "From Alexander Hamilton toRobert Morris, [30 April 1781]." Founders Online, National Archives, founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1167.

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Hamilton, Alexander. Letter to Robert Morris. 30 Apr. 1781.

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