foresees danger of its recapture by France, 254, 255;
his clear understanding of French motives, 255, 256;
rejoices in condition of patriot cause, 257;
foresees ruin to army in financial troubles, 258;
has to appease mutinies among unpaid troops, 258;
appeals to Congress, 259;
urges election of better delegates to Congress, 259;
angry with speculators, 260, 261;
futility of his efforts, 261, 262;
his increasing alarm at social demoralization, 263;