Alexander begins clerking at a St. Croix counting house and so impresses owner Nicholas Cruger that Cruger will later provide money for Hamilton's education. November 11: Chafing at a clerk's ...

Though they worked in close proximity for years, Alexander ... Washington's support, Hamilton acted as de facto prime minister for the new government, running both the Treasury and Customs Service ...

Facing $80 million in debt as Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton got creative In September ... Debate raged until June, when finally the House passed a bill incorporating his ...