A stirring tribute to Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers and a key figure in the creation of the United States Treasury. This address, delivered at the unveiling of a statue of Hamilton in Paterson, New Jersey, provides insights into Hamilton's life and legacy and the role he played in shaping American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the early years of the American republic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.