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Had he been President, he could not have been buried with greater pomp, or with manifestations of more profound sorrow.
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gutenberg.orgDe Alexander: “Had he been President, he could not have been buried with greater pomp, or with manifestations of more profound sorrow.”
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Alexander reflects on the grandeur of Hamilton's funeral, suggesting his significant impact on the nation.
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