[70] J. Q. Adams, to T. B. Adams, Feb. 1, 1792; Writings, J. Q. A.: Ford, i, 111-13.
[71] Stuart to Washington, July 14, 1789; Cor. Rev.: Sparks, iv, 265-66; and see Randolph to Madison, May 19, 1789; Conway, 124.
[72] See Hazen, 209-15.
[73] Ib., 213.
[74] See Hazen, 215.
[75] Cobbett, i, 111.
[76] For an impartial and comprehensive account of these clubs see Hazen, 188-208; also, Marshall, ii, 269 et seq. At first many excellent and prominent men were members; but these withdrew when the clubs fell under the control of less unselfish and high-minded persons.
[77] Washington to Thruston, Aug. 10, 1794; Writings: Ford, xii, 451.
[78] Washington to Randolph, Oct. 16, 1794; ib., 475; and see Washington to Lee, Aug. 26, 1794; ib., 455.
[79] Cabot to Parsons, Aug. 12, 1794; Lodge: Cabot, 79.