calls out the militia, 127;
his advice to leaders and troops, 128;
importance of Washington's firmness, 129;
his good judgment and patience, 130;
decides success of the central authority, 130;
early advocacy of separation of United States from European politics, 133;
studies situation, 134, 135;
sees importance of binding West with Eastern States, 135;
sees necessity of good relations with England, 137;
authorizes Morris to sound England as to exchange of ministers and a commercial treaty, 137;