a friend of strong government, but devoid of personal ambition, 342;
chafes under delay to disband army, 343;
tries to secure Western posts, 343;
makes a journey through New York, 343;
gives Congress excellent but futile advice, 344;
issues circular letter to governors, 344;
and farewell address to army, 345;
enters New York after departure of British, 345;
his farewell to his officers, 345;
adjusts his accounts, 346;