made secretary of state, 68;
his previous relations with Washington, 68;
his character, 69;
supposed to be a friend of the Constitution, 72;
his objections to President's opening Congress, 79;
on weights and measures, 81;
letter of Washington to on assumption of state debts, 107;
makes bargain with Hamilton, 108;
opposes a bank, 110;
asked to prepare neutrality instructions, 146;