“Not a Yankee!” exclaimed the Scotchman. “A full-blooded one,” replied Putnam. “I’m sorry for that!” rejoined the Scotchman with an oath. “I did not think there could be so much goodness and generosity in an American, or, indeed, in anybody but a Scotchman!” Thanks to Putnam’s friendly Yankee care, the Scotchman recovered. PUTNAM NOT FORGOTTEN! When General Putnam, full of years and honours, retired from the Army, Washington wrote him a letter telling him that he was entitled to full pay till the close of the War, and afterward to half-pay. The letter was cordial and warm, and in it Washington said:-- “Among the many worthy and meritorious officers, with whom I have had the happiness to be connected in service through the course of this War, and from whose cheerful assistance and advice I have received much support and confidence ... the name of Putnam is not forgotten, nor will it be but with that stroke of time which shall obliterate from my mind the remembrance of all those toils and fatigues through which we have struggled for the preservation and establishment of the Rights, Liberties, and Independence of our Country.... “I commend you, my dear sir, my other friends, and with them the interests and happiness of our dear Country, to the keeping and protection of Almighty God. “GEORGE WASHINGTON” JANUARY 11 ALEXANDER HAMILTON DEFENDER OF THE CONSTITUTION THE CONSTITUTION; OR, THE NEW ROOF 1787 _Our roof is now raised, and our song still shall be A Federal Head o’er a People that’s free!_ _Huzza! my brave boys, our work is complete, The World shall admire Columbia’s fair seat;_ _Its strength against tempest and time shall be proof; And thousands shall come to dwell under our roof._ FRANCIS HOPKINSON (_Condensed_) ALEXANDER HAMILTON _He gave the whole powers of his mind to the contemplation of the weak and distracted condition of the Country.... He saw ... the absolute necessity of some closer bond of Union for the States.... He saw at last his hopes fulfilled; he saw the Constitution adopted, and the Government under it established and organized._ _The discerning eye of Washington immediately called him to the post which was far the most important in the administration of the new system. He was made Secretary of the Treasury. And how he fulfilled the duties of such a place, at such a time, the whole Country perceived with delight and the whole World saw with admiration._ DANIEL WEBSTER ALEXANDER HAMILTON was born in the West Indies, January 11, 1757 Came to New York City, 1772 Signed the Constitution, 1787 Was appointed first Secretary of the Treasury, 1789 He was killed by Aaron Burr in a duel, 1804 THE BOY OF THE HURRICANE