sends a commission to Madrid to negotiate about free navigation, 166;
later sends Thomas Pinckney, 166;
despairs of success, 166;
apparent conflict between French treaties and neutrality, 169, 170;
value of Washington's policy to England, 171;
in spite of England's attitude, intends to keep peace, 177;
wishes to send Hamilton as envoy, 177;
after his refusal appoints Jay, 177;
fears that England intends war, 178;
determines to be prepared, 178;