However agreeable to him it might be to defeat and humiliate Clinton, greater satisfaction must spring from the consciousness that while in its leading-strings, at least, the general government would have the hearty support of New York.
This quote reflects Hamilton's broader political strategy and his desire for New York's support in the new government.
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Thoughtful men who were not in any sense political partisans gave careful heed to his words.
The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.
Let us agree to put contentions aside and complete our task.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
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