willing to leave Mississippi closed for this purpose, 14, 15, 16;
feels need of firmer union during Revolution, 17;
his arguments, 18, 19;
his influence starts movement for reform, 20;
continues to urge it during retirement, 21;
foresees disasters of confederation, 21;
urges impost scheme, 22;
condemns action of States, 22, 23, 25;
favours commercial agreement between Maryland and Virginia, 23;
stung by contempt of foreign powers, 24;