Hamilton, James A. (James Alexander), 1788-1878

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Birth 1788-04-14
Death 1878-09-24
English, French,

Biographical notes:

Lawyer.

From the description of Letters of James A. Hamilton, 1817-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450738

Son of Alexander Hamilton. Although he always held to his father's beliefs in matters of fiscal policy, in his earlier years James Hamilton was an active member of the Democratic Party. In late 1827 he was sent as a delegate of the Tammany Society to the celebration of the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans. He travelled to Andrew Jackson's home near Nashville and stayed there a few days before going on with him to New Orleans. During this trip he gained Jackson's confidence and began the discussions that resulted in Jackson's nomination and election to the presidency. Hamilton served as a member of Jackson's Appointing Council and then as a U.S. district attorney.

From the description of ALS, 1828 Jan. 1, to Gulian C. Verplanck. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122625956

James Alexander Hamilton (1788-1878), the son of Alexander Hamilton, was an American lawyer and politician. He served as United States District Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

From the guide to the James A. Hamilton papers, ca. 1740-1870, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Federal government official.

From the description of James A. Hamilton suggestions, 1862. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 774136017

American lawyer.

From the description of Autograph letters (3) signed : New York, to Hon. Virgil Maxey, Treas. Dept. Washington, 1830 June 9-1834 Apr. 7. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270506549

Son of Alexander Hamilton and U.S. district attorney for New York state.

From the description of Letter : New York, to Samuel Swartwout, 1831 Oct. 6. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28328164

James Alexander Hamilton (1788-1878), the son of Alexander Hamilton, was an American lawyer and politician.

He served as United States District Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

From the description of James A. Hamilton papers, ca. 1740-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122485364

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Subjects:

  • Debts, Public
  • District courts
  • District courts
  • New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
  • Real property
  • Real property
  • Real property
  • Real property

Occupations:

  • Lawyers
  • Politicians

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)
  • Pennsylvania (as recorded)
  • New York (N.Y.) (as recorded)