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Hamilton, on the other hand, became an early advocate of amnesty and oblivion, and, although public sentiment and the Legislature were against him, he finally succeeded in modifying the one and changing the other.
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This quote highlights Hamilton's advocacy for reconciliation and amnesty in a politically charged environment.
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