I have examined carefully the evidence of the Christian religion; and, if I was sitting as a juror upon its authenticity, I should unhesitatingly give my verdict in its favor
“I have examined carefully the evidence of the Christian religion; and, if I was sitting as a juror upon its authenticity, I should unhesitatingly give my verdict in its favor” — Attributed to Alexander Hamilton in his son’s history; reported conversation, not a verified Hamilton manuscript
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John Church Hamilton, History of the Republic of the United States of America, VII:790; reported reminiscence
I have examined carefully the evidence of the Christian religion.
Wikiquote identifies John Church Hamilton’s history, volume VII, page 790, and its reference to General Morton’s reminiscences. The claim rests on reported conversation, not a letter in Alexander Hamilton’s hand. The checked discussion warns against merging it with a separate religious quotation. Reported conversation ↗
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The religious declaration reaches us through a later account associated with Hamilton’s son, rather than a surviving letter in Hamilton’s hand. A second reported conversation about proving Christianity is often joined to it, although the reports should be kept distinct.
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Hamilton was a lawyer, political essayist and the first United States secretary of the Treasury. His son John Church Hamilton later wrote an extensive account of his father’s life and the early republic.
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John Church Hamilton, History of the Republic of the United States of America, VII:790; reported reminiscence.
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