... had the prose published in the island's newspaper. The article attracted much attention and gave much influence to a plan to send Hamilton to college in the British Colonies. With the help from aristocratic island leaders, Hamilton embarked for Boston in October of 1772. After a short stay in Boston, Hamilton went to New York City preceded by letters from his employer and tutor. Hamilton ... hard times for the colonies. Britain was imposing a series of unfair taxes. The colonies were outraged because of the lack of representation and considered the taxes acts of tyranny. Although Hamilton...

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