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He chose with the sureness of a strong and penetrating mind, and the most signal example of this capacity was his secretary of the treasury.
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Henry Cabot Lodge
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Lodge praises Washington's decisiveness in choosing Hamilton as his secretary of the treasury, showcasing his strong judgment.
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