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Selection of Officers for the Treasury and War De-*
partments. Hamilton instructed to report a Finan-
cial Plan at the next Session of Congress. — Ar-
rangement of the Judiciary Department. Ed-
mund Randolph. - Adjournment of Congress. -
Its Character, by Fisher Ames.
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CHAPTER V.
The Department of State still without a Head. - Sketch
of Jefferson's Character and Opinions. - Deeply im-
mersed in French Politics at Paris. Gouverneur
Morris abroad. Contrast of his and Jefferson's
Views of the French Crisis. News of the French
Revolution in America. Popular Excitement. -
Washington's Cautious Opinion on the Subject.
Hamilton's Apprehensive View. — Jefferson offered
a Place in the Cabinet as Secretary of State
CHAPTER VI.
Washington's Journey through the Eastern States. -
John Hancock. Clashing between the Civil and
Municipal Authorities on the President's Entry into
Boston. A Contest of Etiquette. - Washington's
Account of his Entry. - His Reception. - A New
Punctilio. - Address of the Cincinnati Society. -
Return to New York
CHAPTER VII.
Colonel John Trumbull. - Message to Washington from
Lafayette. Jefferson's Embarkation for America.
Washington forwards his Commission as Secre-
tary of State. His Acceptance
CHAPTER VIII.
Reassembling of Congress. — Financial Condition of the
Its Debt at Home and Abroad. — Debts
Country.
of the States. Hamilton's Report. — Opposition to
it. Dr. Stuart's Warning Letter to Washington.—
His Reply.-Jefferson's Arrival at the Seat of Gov-
ernment. - New York at that Period. - Jefferson
apprehends Monarchical Designs
CHAPTER IX.
The Assumption of the State Debts discussed. - Wash-
ington in Favor. - A Majority of Two against it.
Hamilton's Appeal to Jefferson on the Subject. —
The Latter arranges for a Compromise. - His Ac-
count of it.-Adjustment about the Seat of Gov-
ernment. Assumption carried. — Treaty of Peace
with the Creeks. Cavilings about Presidential
Etiquette. -Washington's Defense. - Adjournment
of Congress. Fancied Harmony of the Cabinet. -
Jefferson suspects Hamilton of Finesse in procuring
his Agency in the Assumption.
CHAPTER X.
Lafayette at the Head of the Revolution in France. -
His Letter to Washington. -Gouverneur Morris'
Opinion of his Position. - Washington's dubious
and anxious Views. - Presented by Lafayette with
the Key of the Bastile. - Visits Rhode Island and
Mount Vernon.
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CHAPTER XI.
Frontier Difficulties with the Indians. - General Har-
mer's Expedition against them. - Ambuscade of
Colonel Hardin's Detachment.-Escape of Captain
Armstrong. A Second Detachment of Colonel
Hardin compelled to retreat. Washington's Long
Anxiety as to the Result of the Enterprise. - Final
Tidings
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Congress reassembles at Philadelphia. - Residence of
Washington at the New Seat of Government.-The
State Carriage. Hamilton's Financial Arrange-
ments. Impost and Excise Bill.-Passage of a
Bill for a National Bank. Jefferson's Objections.
-Formation of two Political Parties under Hamil-
ton and Jefferson.- Their Different Views. — Dis-
satisfaction of Congress at the Report of Harmer's
Expedition. Washington's Address to the Seneca
Chiefs. His Desire to civilize the Savages.- Ken-
tucky and Vermont admitted into the Union. ·
First Congress expires. A New Expedition pro-
jected against the Hostile Tribes under General St.
Clair. Washington's Solemn Warning on taking
Leave of him
CHAPTER XII.
CHAPTER XIII.
Washington's Tour through the Southern States. - Let-
ter to Lafayette. Gloomy Picture of French Affairs
by Gouverneur Morris. His Allusion to Lafayette.
-Lafayette depicts the Troubles of a Patriot Leader.
- Washington's Reply. Jefferson's Ardent Views
of the French Revolution. - Distrust of John Adams.
- His Contributions to Fenno's Gazette. Reprint
of Paine's Rights of Man. - Flight and Recapture
of Louis XVI. - Jefferson communicates the News
to Washington. His Satisfaction when the King
accepts the Constitution
CHAPTER XIV.
Bural Hours at Mount Vernon. - Assembling of Second
Congress. Washington's Opening Speech. - Two
Expeditions organized against the Indians, under
Scott and Wilkinson. Their Feeble Result.-
Third Expedition under St. Clair. - His Disastrous
Contest and Dismal Retreat. -How Washington
received the Intelligence
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The Apportionment Bill.-Washington's Veto. -
Concern at the Growing Asperities of Congress.
Intended Retirement. - Jefferson's Determination
to retire at the same Time.. Remonstrance of
Washington.- His Request to Madison to prepare
Valedictory. Wayne appointed to succeed St.
Clair. Congress adjourns.-Washington at Mount
Vernon. Suggests Topics for his Farewell Ad-
dress. Madison's Draft. Jefferson urges His
Continuance
CHAPTER XV.
CHAPTER XVI.
Jefferson's Suspicion. Contemned by Hamilton.
Washington's Expostulation. - Complains of the
Conduct of Frereau's Paper. - Hamilton and Ran-
dolph urge him to a Reëlection. - A Warring Cab-
inet.
Wash-
Hamilton's Attack on Jefferson.
ington's Healing Admonitions. - Replies of the two
Secretaries. · Continued Hostility to the Excise
Law. Washington's Proclamation.
Renewed
Effort to allay the Discord in his Cabinet
CHAPTER XVII.
Washington unanimously reëlected. · Opening of Ses-
sion of Congress. - Topics of the President's Speech.
-Abortive Attack upon the Secretary of the Treas- ury. Washington installed for his Second Term
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Gouverneur Morris Minister at the French Court.
Representations of the State of Affairs. — Washing-
ton's Concern for Lafayette.-Jefferson annoyed
at his Forebodings. Overthrow of the French
Monarchy. Imprisonment of Lafayette.- Jeffer-
son concerned, but not discouraged at the Repub-
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lican Massacres. -- Washington shocked.
ter to the Marchioness Lafayette
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His Leto
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CHAPTER XIX.
Washington's Entrance upon his Second Term. -Gloomy
Auspices. - Execution of Louis XVI. — France de-
clares War against England. - Belligerent Excite-
ment in America. – Proclamation of Neutrality. -
French Mission to the United States. — Genet ar-
rives in Charleston.- His Reception in Philadelphia.
-Views of Jefferson and Hamilton. — Washington's
Dispassionate Opinion
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CHAPTER XX.
Genet presents his Letter of Credence. — His Diplomatic
Speech. Washington's Conversation with Jeffer-
son. — Capture of the Ship Grange and other Brit-
ish Vessels. Question of Restitution. Dissatis-
faction of Genet. Demands Release of two Amer-
ican Citizens. – Washington's Sensitiveness to the
Attacks of the Press. - His unshaken Determina-
tion
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CHAPTER XXI.
Washington called to Mount Vernon. - The Case of the
Little Sarah comes up in his Absence. — Governor
Mifflin determined to prevent her Departure. — Rage
of Genet. – Jefferson urges Detention of the Pri-
vateer until the President's Return. - Evasive As-
surance of Genet. - Distrust of Hamilton and Knox.
- Washington returns to Philadelphia. — A Cabi-
net Council. Its Determination communicated to
Genet. – The Vessel sails in Defiance of it. -For-
mation of the Democratic Society. -- The Recall of
Genet determined on. - The Ribald Lampoon.
Washington's Outburst
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