Dear readers, I'm excited to finally share this with you! The cover art for my James A Hamilton biography was designed using a family portrait owned by one of his descendants. I am so thankful that I was put in contact with them through Columbia University during my research. Columbia holds James A Hamilton's former estate, Nevis, and it is now their Nevis Laboratories campus. They have been very supportive of my research, and I loved my visit to James's home.
The image of the portrait that I was provided with was one that I had not found online or in any library collection during my research, so I was beyond excited when Helen Hamilton Spaulding gave her permission to use it for the cover design by Pen & Sword.
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You might also notice James's signature in the background. I've spent so many hours trying to read his letters that I am going to need to schedule an eye exam, but I loved how he ALWAYS included his middle initial reminding everyone of the father of whom he was so proud.
This book is in the editing stage right now and scheduled for publication in January 2025. I really can't wait to share it with you. It not only examines the life of James Alexander Hamilton, but through his experiences and connections you will relive the early republic era. James was born in the year of the Constitutional Convention, served in the War of 1812, watched his son and nephew leave to fight in the Civil War, and advised countless presidents and leading men of the early nineteenth century. I hope you will enjoy learning more about him and our country's roots.
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I'm excited to read this! I stumbled onto your blog when looking for more information about James A. Hamilton and his involvement in the recovery and return of Anna Pavlovna's stolen jewels during his tenure as District Attorney. I don't think it was more than a temporary annoyance in Hamilton's life, but while researching that story, I did find a funny quote from Martin Van Buren, who accused Hamilton of having too much of a "fondness for gossip" - but who could resist a little gossip when the Jackson administration gave them so much to gossip about, right?
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm glad you've found me. I have included a chapter about the jewels in my book! The NYPL has a box of his correspondence on the matter. Warning: it is not all in English. He does talk about it in his Reminiscences as well, but I'm guessing you've already found that. I think it's funny that MVB would admonish anyone else for gossip! ;-) I think they both liked to know what was going on.
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