text: It is interesting to see how warm he grew toward Alexander Hamilton ( he signed his letters I am Your Affectionate ) , and how awkward and self-conscious toward Jefferson , whose allies were berating Washington in such exaggerated and indecent terms as could scarcely be applied to a Nero ; a notorious defaulter ; or even to a common pick-pocket .
  
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  He signed his letters towards Hamilton very lovingly .