1Report on Rules and Modes of Proceeding with Regard to the Collection, Keeping, and Disbursement of Public Moneys, and … (Hamilton Papers)
[To the Select Committee Appointed to Examine the Treasury Department] I. As to the Collection. Public monies have proceeded from six sources. The duties on Imports and Tonnage—Duties on Spirits distilled within the United States—Foreign Loans—Domestic loans—Duties on patents and coined cents—Debts from individuals. In the first instance—The duties on imports and tonnage are received by the...