The next year, Hamilton, although not a member of the Legislature, persuaded it to adopt resolutions written by him, declaring that the powers of the central government should be extended, and that it should be authorised to provide revenue for itself.
Alexander notes Hamilton's influence in persuading the Legislature to adopt resolutions for expanding central government powers.
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