In july of 1670, England and Spain had signed the treaty of madrid, specifically intended to finally settle their disputes in America.

1670年7月，英国和西班牙签署了马德里条约，旨在最终解决他们在美洲的争端。

In july 1776, Hamilton's talent soon attracted the attention of continental army commander George Washington who promoted him to lieutenant colonel and appointed him as his chief of staff in early 1777.

1776年7月，汉密尔顿的才华很快引起了大陆陆军司令乔治华盛顿的注意，他提升汉密尔顿为中校，并在1777年初任命他为参谋长。