[Pharmboy]

Many of them went to university, for instance, John Adams and John Hancock were Harvard graduates. Jefferson, William and Mary; Hamilton, Columbia; Madison, Princeton. Franklin and Washington never graduated college for varied reason. Men of wealth at that time also had extensive private libraries. Tutors were also common.

It was also not uncommon for the wealthier to send their children to England or France for education.

[Publius]

Federalist/Anti-Federalist ping. Old article, but a great read.

[wildbill]

Both Jay and Hamilton have buildings named after them in Columbia’s current location. In their day, Columbia was King’s College and located near Trinity Church in the financial district.