ebts by the government, 107, 108;
satisfied with bargain between Hamilton and Jefferson, 108;
his respectful attitude toward Constitution, 109;
asks opinions of cabinet on constitutionality of bank, 110;
signs bill creating it, 110;
reasons for his decision, 111;
supports Hamilton's financial policy, 112;
supports Hamilton's views on protection, 115, 116;
appreciates evil economic condition of Virginia, 116, 117;
sees necessity for self-sufficient industries in war time, 117;
urges protection, 118, 119, 120;
his purpose to build up national feeling, 121;
approves national excise tax, 122, 123;
does not realize unpopularity of method, 123;
ready to modify but insists on obedience, 124, 125;
issues proclamation against rioters, 125;
since Pennsylvania frontier continues rebellious, issues second
proclamation threatening to use force, 127;
calls out the militia, 127;
his advice to leaders and troops, 128;
importance of Washington's firmness, 129;
his good judgment and patience, 130;
decides success of the central authority, 130;
early advocacy of separation of United States from European politics,
133;
studies situation, 134, 135;
sees importance of binding West with Eastern States, 135;
sees necessity of good relations with England, 137;
authorizes Morris to sound England as to exchange of ministers and a
commercial treaty, 137;
not disturbed by British bad manners, 138;
succeeds in establishing diplomatic relations, 138;
early foresees danger of excess in French Revolution, 139, 140;
states a policy of strict neutrality, 140, 142, 143;
difficulties of his situation, 142;
objects to action of National Assembly on tobacco and oil, 144;
denies reported request by United States that England mediate with
Indians, 145;
announces neutrality in case of a European war, 146;
instructs cabinet to prepare a neutrality proclamation, 147;
importance of this step not understood at time, 148, 149;
foresees coming difficulties, 149, 150;
acts cautiously toward _emigres_, 151;
contrast with Genet, 152;
greets him coldly, 152;
orders steps taken to prevent violations of neutrality, 153, 154;
retires to Mt. Vernon for rest, 154;
on returning finds Jefferson has allowed Little Sarah to escape, 156;
writes a sharp note to Jefferson, 156;
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