National debt

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I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse, and in a Republican Government a greater than in any other.

James Madison

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National debt

Author

James Madison

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1790 1790s 18th century

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Citation

Madison, James. Letter to Henry Lee. 13 April 1790.

A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.

Alexander Hamilton

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National debt

Author

Alexander Hamilton

Source

Letters of Alexander Hamilton

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Letter

Statement Type

Prophecies and predictions

Language

English

Time

1781 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

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Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. Letter to Robert Morris. 30 Apr. 1781.

Current Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. "From Alexander Hamilton toRobert Morris, [30 April 1781]." Founders Online, National Archives, founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1167.