Genet presents his Letter of Credence-his Diplomatic Speech-Washing-

ton's Conversation with Jefferson-Capture of the Ship Grange and

other British Vessels-Question of Restitution-Dissatisfaction of

Genet-demands Release of two American Citizens-Washington's

Sensitiveness to the Attacks of the Press-his unshaken Determination, 162

CHAPTER XXI.

Washington called to Mount Vernon-the Case of the Little Sarah comes

up in his Absence-Governor Mifflin determined to prevent her De-

parture-Rage of Genet-Jefferson urges Detention of the Privateer

until the President's Return-Evasive Assurance 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-Formation of the Democratic Society--the Re-

call of Genet determined on-the ribald Lampoon-Washington's

Outburst,

169

CHAPTER XXII.

Threatened Dissolution of the Cabinet-Action between the Ambuscade

and Boston-Triumphant Return of the former to New York-a

French Fleet arrives same day-Excitement of the People-Genet

arrives in the midst of it-his enthusiastic Reception-is informed by

Jefferson of the Measures for his Recall-his Rage and Reply-De-

cline of his Popularity,

178

CHAPTER XXIII.

Neutrality endangered by Great Britain-her ill-advised Measures-De-

tention of Vessels bound for France-Impressment of American Sea-

men-Persistence in holding the Western Posts-Congress assembles

in December-the President's Opening Speech-his Censure of Genet

-the Vice-President's Allusion to it-the Administration in a Minori-

ty in the House-Proclamation of Neutrality sustained-Jefferson's

Report-Retires from the Cabinet-his parting Rebuke to Genet-his

Character of Washington,

187

CHAPTER XXIV.

Debate on Jefferson's Report on Commercial Intercourse-a Naval Force

proposed for the Protection of Commerce against Piratical Cruisers-

further Instances of the Audacity of Genet-his Recall-Arrival of

his Successor-Irritation excited by British Captures of American

Vessels-Preparations for Defence-Embargo-Intense Excitement

at "British Spoliations "-Partisans of France in the Ascendant-a

Chance for accommodating Difficulties-Jefferson's Hopes of Recon-

ciliation—the War cry uppermost-Washington determines to send a

Special Envoy to the British Government-Jefferson's Letter to Tench

Coxe,

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CHAPTER XXV.

James Monroe appointed Minister to France in place of Gouverneur Mor-

ris recalled-his Reception-Pennsylvania Insurrection-Proclamation

of Washington-Perseverance of the Insurgents-Second Proclama-

tion—the President proceeds against them-General Morgan-Law-

rence Lewis-Washington arranges a Plan of Military Operations-

returns to Philadelphia, leaving Lee in Command-Submission of the

Insurgents-the President's Letter on the subject to Jay, Minister at

London,

208

CHAPTER XXVI.

Washington's Denunciation of self-created Societies-not relished by Con-

gress--Campaign of General Wayne--Hamilton Reports a Plan for

the Redemption of the Public Debt-and retires from his Post as Sec-

retary of the Treasury—is succeeded by Oliver Wolcott-Resignation

of Knox-succeeded by Timothy Pickering-Close of the Session, 218

CHAPTER XXVII.

Washington's anxiety about the Progress of the Negotiation with Eng-

land-Jay's Treaty arrives for Ratification-Predisposition to Con-

demn-Return of Jay-Adet succeeds Fauchet as Minister from

France-the Treaty laid before the Senate-Ratified with a Qualifica-

tion—a novel Question-popular Discontent-Abstract of the Treaty

Published-violent Opposition to it-Washington resolved to ratify—

his resolution suspended-goes to Mount Vernon-Reply to an Ad-

dress from Boston-increasing Clamor,

226

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Washington Recalled to the Seat of Government-Conduct of Randolph

brought in Question-Treaty Signed-Resignation of Randolph-his

Correspondence with Washington-Unlimited Disclosure permitted—

Appearance of his Vindication-Pickering transferred to the Depart-

ment of State-M'Henry appointed Secretary of War-Arrival of

George Washington Lafayette,

235

Meeting of Congress-Washington's official Summary of the Events of

the Year-cordial Response of the Senate-partial Demur of the

House-Washington's Position and Feelings with regard to England,

as shown by Himself—Mr. Adet presents the Colors of France—the

Treaty returned-Proceedings thereupon-Thomas Pinckney resigns

as Minister at London-Rufus King appointed in his place-Washing-

ton's View of the Political Campaign-Jefferson's Fears of an Attempt

to sow Dissension between him and Washington-Mr. Monroe Recall-

ed, and C. C. Pinckney appointed in his stead-Resentful Policy of

France,
246

CHAPTER XXX.

Washington's Farewell Address-Meets the two Houses of Congress for

the last Time-his Speech-Replies of the Senate and House-Mr.

Giles-Andrew Jackson-offensive Publication of the French Minister

-John Adams declared President-Washington's Letter to Knox on

the Eve of his Retirement-the spurious Letters-his Farewell Dinner

-John Adams takes the Oath of Office-Greetings of Washington at

the close of the Ceremony,

260

CHAPTER XXXI.

Washington at Mount Vernon-Influx of strange Faces-Lawrence Lewis

-Miss Nelly Custis-Washington's Counsel in Love Matters-a

romantic Episode-Return of George Washington Lafayette,

CHAPTER XXXII.

Parting Address of the French Directory to Mr. Monroe-the new

American Minister ordered to leave the Republic-Congress Con-

vened--Measures of Defence Recommended-Washington's Concern-

Appointment of three Envoys Extraordinary-Doubts their Success—

hears of an old Companion in Arms-the three Ministers and Talley-

rand-their Degrading Treatment-Threatened War with France-

Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief-arranges for three

Major Generals-Knox Aggrieved, .

272

282

CHAPTER XXXIII.

Washington taxed anew with the Cares of Office-Correspondence with

Lafayette-a Marriage at Mount Vernon-Appointment of a Minister

to the French Republic-Washington's Surprise-his Activity on his

Estate-Political Anxieties-Concern about the Army,

300

CHAPTER XXXIV.

Washington digests a Plan for the Management of his Estate-his Views

in regard to a Military Academy-Letter to Hamilton-his Last Hours

-the Funeral--the Will-its Provisions in regard to his Slaves-Pro-

ceedings of Congress on his Death-Conclusion,

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III.--Proceedings of Congress in consequence of the Death of Washing-

ton,

IV.-Washington's Will,

325

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