One of the most famous bits of political writing today goes under the name of The Federalist Papers. These papers were written in serial form back in 1788-89. They were written anonymously under the pen-name Publius. In fact, they were a three-man joint effort, the authors being Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison.

Yes, Hamilton was the abolitionist who served as an officer in the American Revolutionary War, was first secretary of the Treasury, founded the First Bank of the United States, died in a duel with Aaron Burr, and is best known by young people today for an eponymous hit musical.