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Stephen Knott���s review of Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years

I am honored to share with you a review ofAlexander Hamilton: The Formative Years written by Stephen F. Knott.

Michael E. Newtons Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years offers the most detailed examination of Hamiltons early life that I have ever read. Every question and controversy related to this remarkable founding father is presented in a painstakingly thorough and evenhanded manner. Im somewhat in awe of the task Michael E. Newton has undertakenhe has certainly done his due diligence re...

Did Alexander Hamilton stay behind at Robinson’s house, receive the packet taken off John André (which revealed Benedict Arnold’s treason), and give it to Washington?

An extract from Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years(a continuation from the previous post):

According to nearly all historians, Alexander Hamilton remained at the Robinson house while Washington went over to West Point and it was Hamilton who received the important packet of papers during the commander-in-chief’s absence.* Indeed, a number of contemporary reports and subsequent eyewitness accounts state explicitly that Hamilton stayed behind at Arnold’s headquarters and received the packe...

Did Alexander Hamilton stay behind at Robinson���s house, receive the packet taken off John Andr�� (which revealed Benedict Arnold���s treason), and give it to Washington?

An extract from Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years(a continuation from the previous post):

According to nearly all historians, Alexander Hamilton remained at the Robinson house while Washington went over to West Point and it was Hamilton who received the important packet of papers during the commander-in-chiefs absence.* Indeed, a number of contemporary reports and subsequent eyewitness accounts state explicitly that Hamilton stayed behind at Arnolds headquarters and received the packet....

Was Alexander Hamilton sent ahead to notify Benedict Arnold of Washington’s arrival just before Arnold’s treasonous flight?

An extract fromAlexander Hamilton: The Formative Years:

On September 25, 1780, on their return from Hartford, where they had a conference with French commander-in-chief Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur de Rochambeau, “Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, General Knox, and their aids” decided to inspect the fortifications at West Point. Nearing their destination, word of their imminent arrival was sent to Benedict Arnold’s headquarters at the house of Beverly Robinson on the east side of the...

Was Alexander Hamilton sent ahead to notify Benedict Arnold of Washington���s arrival just before Arnold���s treasonous flight?

An extract fromAlexander Hamilton: The Formative Years:

On September 25, 1780, on their return from Hartford, where they had a conference with French commander-in-chief Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur de Rochambeau, Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, General Knox, and their aids decided to inspect the fortifications at West Point. Nearing their destination, word of their imminent arrival was sent to Benedict Arnolds headquarters at the house of Beverly Robinson on the east side of the Hud...

In July 1780, Alexander Hamilton received intelligence from Elias Dayton (not the Culper Ring) that helped save the French fleet and American army in Rhode Island

In July 1780, Alexander Hamilton received intelligence from Elias Dayton that helped save the French fleet and American army in Rhode Island. Previously, this intelligence had been incorrectly attributed to the Culper Ring.Belowis acondensed extract fromAlexander Hamilton: The Formative Yearsabout this interestingevent:

On July 21, 1780, Elias Dayton sent intelligence to George Washington that the [British] fleets under Admirals Arbuthnot and Graves had sailed on Wednesday morningthat fifty s...

It���s Hamiltime! reviews Michael E. Newton���s Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years

Its Hamiltime!, ablog written by Pooja Nair, associate and litigation lawyerin the Los Angeles office of Foley & Lardner LLP and a Hamilton expert who hasspoken on various aspects of Hamiltons legal career at Federal Hall National Memorial, Morris-Jumel Mansion, Hamilton Grange National Memorial, and the Museum of American Finance, has posted the following review of Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years:

Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years by Michael E. Newton provides a comprehensive a...

Alexander Hamilton���s role in preventing the attempted treason of Lieutenant Colonel Herman Zedwitz

An extract from Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years about recently discovered evidence regarding Alexander Hamiltons role in preventing the attempted treason of Lieutenant Colonel Herman Zedwitz:

In August 1776, Alexander Hamilton helped prevent the attempted treason of Lieutenant Colonel Herman Zedwitz. On August 25, Zedwitz was charged with holding a treacherous correspondence with and giving intelligence to the enemies of the United States. Zedwitz was also accused of planning to Spoil...

HamilTEN Questions with Michael E. Newton

I was recently interviewed about my new book, Alexander Hamilton: The Formative Years, for the very first issue of “HamilTEN Questions.”

1. How were you first introduced to Alexander Hamilton?

Ive always been a fan of history, especially American history and most especially the American Revolution and Founding. As a child, I read books on the major Founding FathersWashington, Jefferson, Franklin. Oddly, Hamilton was missing, though he appeared in many of those other books. In 2004, I read Cher...

Alexander Hamilton recommended for appointment as adjutant general when just 20-years old

Another new discovery that will appear inAlexander Hamilton: The Formative Years.

In November 1777, Timothy Pickering decided to step down as adjutant general. To replace him, Pickering recommended twenty-year-old Alexander Hamilton, even though he was not old enough to vote and had only served as Washingtons aide for a mere nine months. Pickering told Congressman Elbridge Gerry, I do not know how the office would suit Colo. Hamilton, the Generals aid-de-camp. I once asked him why the General...