Howe, Sir William, evacuates Boston, 72, 73; fruitless peace overtures of, 79; in Phila. (1777-78), 104, 105; succeeded by Clinton, 105; 74, 78, 87, 91.
Humphreys, Colonel, as Chamberlain at President's receptions, 180, 181.
Imperial Spirit, effect of, on relations between England and
Colonies, 47, 48;
revived by events of 1778, 119.
Independence Hall, Phila., 160.
Indians, surprise attack by, 21, 22; difficulties of W.'s administration with, 190, 191.
Ingersoll, Jared, 161.
Irving, Washington, Life of Washington, quoted, 181, 185, 186, 195. 217, 233.
Jackson, Robert, 24.
Jacobin Club, 193.
Jay, John, on Peace Commission, 130; concludes treaty with Spain, 155; appointed Chief Justice, 186; mission of, to England in 1794-95, 207; his character, 207; prejudice against, in U.S., 208; Secretary of State, 228; letters of W. to, 142, 157; 59, 162, 180, 258. And see Jay Treaty.