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Jr. James Hamilton
1786–1857
A fiery South Carolina politician of the early republic, he moved from Congress and the governor’s office into the stormy politics of nullification and later became involved in Texas finance and military affairs.
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An Account of the Late Intended Insurrection among a Portion of the Blacks of this City
by Charleston (S.C.), Jr. James Hamilton
About the author
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1786, he trained as a lawyer and rose quickly in public life. He served in the South Carolina legislature, became mayor of Charleston, represented the state in the U.S. House of Representatives, and was governor of South Carolina from 1830 to 1832.
He is best remembered for his prominent role in the nullification era, when South Carolina challenged federal tariff policy. Contemporary reference works and historical summaries also note his later connection to the Republic of Texas, where he worked as a financial agent and remained a colorful, sometimes controversial public figure.
Hamilton died in 1857. Though not chiefly remembered as a literary author, he left behind speeches, letters, and political writings that offer a vivid window into the sharp debates of his time.