urges upon Jay the absolute necessity of England's giving up Western posts, 179;
dissatisfied with Jay treaty but willing to sign it, 184;
in doubt as to meaning of conditional ratification, 184;
protests against English "provision order" and refuses signature, 185;
meets uproar against treaty alone, 188;
determines to sign, 189;
answers resolutions of Boston town meeting, 190;
refuses to abandon his judgment to popular outcry, 190;
distinguishes temporary from permanent feeling, 191;
fears effect of excitement upon French government, 192;