rebukes Adams for altering order of rank of generals, 286, 287;
not influenced by intrigue, 287;
annoyed by Adams's conduct, 288;
tries to soothe Knox's irritation, 289;
fails to pacify him, 289;
carries out organization of army, 290;
does not expect actual war, 291;
disapproves of Gerry's conduct, 292;
disapproves of Adams's nomination of Vans Murray, 292;
his dread of French Revolution, 295;