What did Hamilton mean by “...acquire American attachments, to learn the principles and imbibe the spirit of our government...”

In this text, Hamilton is referring to the process of naturalization of new U.S citizens during an era of debate of immigration and alien arrivals in the nation.

Explanation:

By referencing "acquire American attachments" and "learning the principles..", Hamilton is making a connection to the process of new citizens learning about American government and way of life.