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Hamilton Recruits and Finances Webster
- When
- 1793
- Where
- New York City
In 1793 Alexander Hamilton recruited Webster to New York City to edit a Federalist newspaper, lending him $1,500 for the move.
In 1793, Alexander Hamilton recruited Webster to move to New York City and become an editor for a Federalist Party newspaper. Hamilton also lent him $1,500 (approximately $36,108 in 2025 dollars) to make the move and edit the leading Federalist Party newspaper. This recruitment and financing set the stage for Webster's founding of the American Minerva later that year.
Sources
- Noah Webster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26
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