dent refuses to the House of Representatives the Papers respecting Diplomatick transactions-His interpositions in favour of the Marquis La Fayette -Takes the Son of the Marquis under his Protection and Patronage 1:5
CHAPTER XIII.
The President calumniated-His Letter to Mr. Jefferson-Statement of the Secretary of the TreasuryThe French Directory's attempt to control the American Government-Review of the transactions with France-The President declares his resolution to retire from Publick Life-Meets Congress for the last time-Describes the Letters that had been forged-Attends the Inauguration of Mr. Adams— Retires to Mount Vernon-Threatening attitude of France-General WASHINGTON appointed Commander in Chief of the American Forces-His opinion of Publick measures-His indisposition and Death-Conclusion 166