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Federalist No. 11: The Utility of the Union in Respect to Commercial Relations and a Navy Hamilton argues that union would strengthen American commerce and permit a navy, giving the country bargaining power against European trade restrictions. Federalist No. 12: The Utility of the Union In Respect to Revenue Hamilton argues that union would give America a better revenue system, with duties and excises easier to bear than direct land taxes. Federalist No. 13: Advantage of the Union in Respect to Economy in Government Hamilton argues that one national government, rather than several rival confederacies, would cost less to maintain and so spare taxpayers.