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The Farmer Refuted

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"The Farmer Refuted" is a political pamphlet written by Alexander Hamilton in 1775 during the early stages of the American Revolution. It was composed as a direct rebuttal to Samuel Seabury, a loyalist clergyman who wrote under the pseudonym "A.W. Farmer." In the text, a young Hamilton articulates a thorough defense of the First Continental Congress and argues for the natural rights of the American colonists against British taxation. It remains an early example of Hamilton's legal and political writings.

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Who wrote The Farmer Refuted, and when?

Alexander Hamilton wrote the pamphlet in 1775 during the early American Revolution. It was one of his important early political writings.

Who was A.W. Farmer in The Farmer Refuted?

A.W. Farmer was the pseudonym used by Samuel Seabury, a loyalist clergyman. Hamilton wrote The Farmer Refuted as a direct response to Seabury's arguments.

What political argument was Hamilton answering?

Hamilton challenged Seabury's loyalist case against colonial resistance and the revolutionary political movement. The pamphlet addresses questions about political authority, colonial rights, and the actions of the Continental Congress.

How does The Farmer Refuted fit into Hamilton's early career?

It followed Hamilton's 1774 pamphlet A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress and helped establish him as a political writer. The 1775 work shows him arguing publicly during the crisis that led to American independence.

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