CONTENTS OF THE SECOND VOLUME.

[A complete Analytical Index will be found at the End of the Third Volume.]

CHAPTER I.

1791.

Signature of the Bank Bill-Jefferson's Reports to Congress-The President's Southern
Tour-Jefferson's Letter to J. B. Smith, and the Resulting Controversy with Mr.
Adams Jefferson's Letter to Washington on the Subject-To Colonel Monroe-To
Mr. Adams-Mr. Adams's Reply-C. F. Adams's Allegations of Inconsistency con-
sidered (Note)-Jefferson's and Madison's Excursion North-Instructions to Mr.
Short-Political Correspondence-Yazoo Claims-Effects of United States Bank Specu-
lations Jefferson visits Home-Eighteen Letters to his Daughters-His return, and
the Meeting of Congress-Reports to Congress-Report to the President on English
and French Commerce-His Views on Constitution of Virginia-Practice of keeping
his "Ana" commenced-The Charges against this Production considered-Reasons
for writing it-Did it involve a Breach of Confidence ?-Fairness of Posthumous Publi-
cations of this kind-Reasons for revising and leaving it for publication-Judge Mar-
shall and his Life of Washington-Its bearing on the Republican Party, and on Jeffer-
son-The Ana intended as a Defence against it-The Right to employ the Testimony
adduced-Avoidance of irrelevant Personalities-Compared with similar Productions
in this Particular-The Duty of Mr. Jefferson's Biographer,

CHAPTER II.

1792.

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New Diplomatic Arrangements-Grounds of the Opposition to Morris's Appointment-
Explanations between the President and Secretary of State-The President apprised
of permanent Divisions in his Cabinet-Apprised of Jefferson's intended Retirement-
Jefferson's Draft of Instructions to our Ministers in Spain-Cabinet Consultation on the
Apportionment Bill-Circumstances of the Veto-Madison consulted-Proposed Extra-
dition Treaty with Spain-Instructions to Mr. Morris-Negotiations between Jefferson
and the English Minister-Jefferson delivers Hammond his Specifications of the Eng-
lish Breaches of the Treaty of Peace-Hamilton's alleged Interference in the Negotia.

tions-Hammond's Answer to Jefferson's Specifications-Jefferson's Rejoinder-His
Official Partialities between France and England examined-His Letter urging Wash-
ington to accept a Reëlection-Washington's Answer-Paul Jones's appointment to
Office, and Death-His Relations with Jefferson-Political Letters-Further Division be-
tween Parties-Hamilton's anonymous Attacks on Jefferson-Founders of the National
Gazette-Jefferson visits Home-Family Correspondence-Washington's Letter to
Jefferson on Dissensions in the Cabinet-His Letter to Hamilton-Jefferson's Reply-
Hamilton's Reply-Comparison of the Tone of the Letters-Professions and practice of
the two compared-Jefferson's Interview with the President at Mount Vernon-
President urges his continuance in Office-Hamilton's charge that such continuance
was indelicate Their respective "Opposition" to the President Examined-Jeffer-
son's Notice in Correspondence of Hamilton's Attacks on him-Washington's Letter to
Jefferson-Washington's Idea of Parties-President's Proclamation to Resisters of
Excise Law-Marshall's Statements-Jefferson complains of English Impressments-
Complains to Spain of Governor Carondelet-Cabinet Meeting on Viar and Jaudenes'
Complaints-Hamilton Counsels an English Alliance-The President rejects the Pro-

position,

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CHAPTER III.

1792-1793.

Second Presidential Election-Republican Triumph in the Congressional Elections-Closing
Session of the preceding Congress-It refuses to hear Heads of Departments on the Floor
-References to Heads of Departments sustained-Political Letters-French Relations
-The President's Views on them-Loan to United States Bank defeated-"The Catho
lic principle of Republicanism"-Partisan partialities towards France and England---
-Jefferson's strong Letter to Short-Republican Opposition to Jefferson's Retirement
-His disagreeable Position-Letter to his Daughter on the Subject-Defers his Retire-
ment-Refuses to form a Coalition with Hamilton-Additional Assumption defeated by
the President-W. S. Smith's Communications from the French Government-The
President urges Jefferson to accept the French Mission, when he retires from the Ca-
binet-De Ternant's application for Prepayment granted-Prepayment of entire French
Debt refused-Proceedings in Congress-Inquiry into the Conduct of the Secretary
of the Treasury-Hamilton's Replies to the House-Resolutions of Censure defeated-
Their Propriety considered-War between France and England-How regarded in the
United States-Cabinet Proceedings in reference to Reception of French Minister,
and to the Bindingness of French Treaties-President's Proclamation-Jefferson's
View of Randolph's Draft-President decides to receive French Minister, and that
the French Treaties are binding-Jefferson refuses to remove Freneau from Office-His
language and Motives considered-His Idea of a Casus Belli with the European Powers-
Morris instructed to respect the De Facto Government of France-Jefferson's Ideas on
Public Officers embarking in Speculations-Citizen Genet, the new French Minister-
His Arrival in the United States-English Vessels captured-The Popular Feeling-Ca-
binet Deliberations on Neutrality Laws-Instructions to Pinckney-Jefferson's Descrip-
tion of the Views of the Cabinet-Hamilton's proposed Circular to the Collectors-Jef-
ferson's Reply to Complaints of Hammond-Complains to Hamilton of his Intrusions
on his Department-Cabinet divide on Propriety of restoring Prizes to England-Po-
sitions of the Several Members-President concurs with the Secretary of State-
Genet's Arrival and Reception in Philadelphia-His Reception by the President—
His Waiver of the American Guaranty of the French West Indies-Its Effect on the
Public Mind-Relations with Spain-Its hostile Deportment towards United States-
Instructions to American Commissioners in Spain-Cabinet Meetings in regard to
Southern Indians-Decisive Dispatches to Spain-Forwarded without a Cabinet Con-
sultation-War considered imminent-Federal Hostility to the French Republic con-
sidered-General Washington's Attitude on this Subject-His perfect Understanding

CONTENTS.

with the Secretary of State-Leaves the latter to decide whether an immediate Call
shall be made on England to surrender the Northern Posts Jefferson's Call on Ham-
mond-The contemplated Consequences of this Step-The Anglo-Spanish Alliance---
The President's greater Confidence in Jefferson than in the other Members of his
Cabinet, in regard to Foreign Affairs, manifested, .
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CHAPTER IV.

1793.

Correspondence with Genet-Concessions of France-Genet's Complaints and Jefferson's
Replies Genet assumes an Angry and Criminatory Tone-His Proposal to stop Pay-
ments on the St. Domingo Drafts-Discussions in relation to the Treaty of 1778, etc.-
The President goes to Mount Vernon-Genet Arms and Commissions the Little Demo-
crat at Philadelphia-Mifflin reports her about to sail-Sends Dallas to Genet-Jeffer-
son visits Genet, and Particulars of their Interview-Genet intimates the Vessel will not
sail before the President's Return-Cabinet Meeting, July 8th-President's Return
expected in two or three Days-Hamilton and Knox propose to fire upon the Vessel if she
attempts to pass Mud Island-Jefferson dissents-Extracts from the two Papers-Was
Jefferson's scorching Reply merited-Difficulties of his Position-His Private Opinion
of Genet-Little Democrat drops down to Chester-President reached Philadelphia on
the 11th-His warm Note to Jefferson, and Jefferson's Answer-Cabinet Meeting on
the 12th Jefferson's previous Action sustained-Judge Marshall's Manner of stating
the Facts Jefferson's Decided Letter to Spanish Commissioners-No Retreat in the
President's Policy-Jefferson tenders his Resignation, to take effect 1st of September
-Cabinet Discussions on demanding Recall of Genet-On an Appeal to the People-
On Rules of Neutrality-On convening Congress-Particulars of a Personal Interview
between Washington and Jefferson-Washington solicits a Delay of his Resignation-
Jefferson's Feelings on the Occasion-Jefferson's Consent, and the President's Reply-
Jefferson's Draft of Letter demanding Genet's Recall-Washington and Jefferson voted
down on a Clause-A Private Draft of Hamilton's not brought forward-Character of
Jefferson's Production-A Feature in the Ana-Genet's Visit to New York-The Certi-
ficate-makers-Genet's Appeal to the Public-A Hint of the degree of Control Jeffer-
son exercised over Freneau's Paper-Yellow Fever appears in Philadelphia-Outrage
of Du Plaine British Orders in Council-French Retaliatory Decrees-Georgia pre-
paring to chastise the Creeks-Cabinet Action on the four preceding Subjects-Jeffer
son's Excuse for Subscribing to the Resolution respecting England-His Dispatches in
regard to Du Plaine, and to Gov. Telfair-Progress of the Yellow Fever-Jefferson's
Draft of Instructions to Morris-England satisfied with Conduct of our Government in
regard to Neutrality Laws-Persists, however, in her Aggressions-Hamilton Ill with
Yellow Fever-Jefferson sends Genet Copy of Demand for his Recall-Arranges his
Business, and carries his Daughter Home-Family Correspondence brought down-
President deliberates on convening Congress elsewhere-He consults the Cabinet and
Mr. Madison-Pendleton's Letter to Washington against Hamilton and his Measures-
President's noticeable Reply-Genet's Reply to Jefferson on receiving a Copy of the
Demand for his own Recall-Judge Marshall's Selections from this Reply-Jefferson
does not answer Genet-Letter to Ceracchi-Visit of the latter to United States, and
Statues and Busts executed by him-Cabinet Discussion on sending Genet out of the
Country-On the Construction to be given to Congress of the so-called Proclamation
of Neutrality-Hamilton's and Randolph's Drafts of Explanation rejected-Jefferson's
Views substantially concurred in-Heads of President's Speech discussed-Randolph's
Draft Jefferson drafts Messages in regard to France and England-Discussion as to
what shall be Publicly and what Privately transmitted to Congress Jefferson's Views
prevail at all points-The only place where Jefferson speaks of Drafting Papers for
the President-Reasons why we cannot know how far he made such Drafts-The
Dishonor of preserving them as Proofs of Authorship-Opening of Congress-Ascend-

ency of the Republicans Jefferson's Report on Privileges and Restrictions on our
Foreign Commerce-The great Effect of this Paper-His last Letter to Genet-Wash-
ington again solicits him to defer his Resignation-Jefferson sends his Resignation-
President's Reply-Jefferson's Return Home-His Public Standing when he retired—
Webster's and Marshall's Testimony-Grounds of his Popularity-The Theory that he
chose this time to retire, on account of his Popularity-Ana Records-Family Corres-
pondence brought down,
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СНАРТER V.

1794-1795.

Jefferson's Return to Private Life-His Health, etc.-His Family-Maria Jefferson-
Martha (Jefferson) Randolph-Thomas Mann Randolph-Jefferson's Ideal of Retire-
ment-A Flash of the old Spirit-Threatened War with England-Proceedings in Con-
gress Jay sent Minister to England-Chasm in Jefferson's Correspondence-His
avowed desire for Permanent Retirement-Was he sincere in these Avowals?-Mania
for Office not yet introduced-The first Offices "went a begging"-Jefferson's Private
Pursuits-His Land-roll in 1794-Farm Census-Exhausted Soils and Beggarly Account
of Empty Bins-Farm Operations of 1794-Pennsylvania Insurrection-The Govern-
ment Measures, how regarded by the two Parties-Republican View of Hamilton's
Conduct-Washington invites Jefferson to return to the Cabinet-Did Washington
willingly abandon a Balance of Parties in his Cabinet?-Bradford's Political Attitude-
Politics of Others who were offered Seats in the Cabinet-Madison's Course considered
-Had the Republicans a Good Excuse for Non-Acceptance?-Reasons rendered by
John Adams-His own Peculiar Situation at the Time-Hamilton's Influence-A Dif-
ferent Theory offered-The President's Objects in instituting Jay's Mission-The
Selection of Jay unfortunate-Bad Republican Tactics-The President forced from his
Neutrality-Jefferson's Views-Session of Congress 1794-5-Sharp Contest on Denun-
ciation of Democratic Societies Jefferson's Strictures-His Refusal to be a Presidential
Candidate-Hamilton's Resignation-Jefferson to D'Ivernois-Madison's Letter to Jef-
ferson on his refusal to be a Presidential Candidate-Jefferson repeats his Refusal-
Jay's Treaty received and approved by Senate-Jay's, Hamilton's and Washington's
Recorded Disapprobation of it-Renewal of Orders in Council pending its Ratification-
Impressments-British attempt to seize French Ambassador in United States-Wash-
ington's Expressions of Indignation at these Outrages-Hamilton declares Ratification
now disreputable-John Adams's View of English Feelings towards America-Different
Mettle of the Cabinet-Wolcott's Remarkable Reasons for Ratification-Washington's
Proceedings in the Affair-The Treaty ratified-Had Fanchet's intercepted Dispatches
any Influence?-Public Explosion on the Publication of the Treaty-Meetings on the
Subject and the Actors in them-Jefferson's Strictures on Jay-His further Views-
"Camillus's" Defence of the Treaty-Bradford's Death and Successor-Virginia Elec-
tion and Legislative Action-Meeting of Fourth Congress-Contest in regard to the
Address of the House-Rutledge's Rejection Jefferson's Comments on Randolph's
Vindication-Relations with France-Conduct of Adet in the United States-Monroe's
Reception in France-Exchange of Flags and other Proceedings-Monroe's Assurances
in respect to Jay's Mission-Monroe censured by his Government-Justifies himself on
his Instructions-Washington's Reply-Misunderstandings between Monroe and Jay-
Adet's Remonstrances against Treaty of London-His Complaints considered-Adet's
Delivery of French Colors, and President's Reply-Proceedings of both Houses of Con-
gress-Washington's Sincerity in his Address to Adet-He did not concur in the
Feelings of the Federalists-The Republicans drive him from his Political Neutrality-
The Consequences--The Reaction first sets against Monroe-Washington's and Adams's
Censures on him-A curious Example of Political "Sea-change"-A larger Champion
than Monroe in the field, .

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Treaty of London returned ratified-President proclaims it as in full force, without
awaiting any Action of the House of Representatives-Dissatisfaction of the Republican
Members-Livingston's Resolution calling for the Papers, and its Amendments-
President refuses to send them-Kitchell's Resolutions Supported by Madison-They
pass by a strong Vote-Jefferson's Views-Resolution for carrying the Treaty into
effect-Federal Threats-The Debate-Reaction out of Congress, and the Causes of it-
Dearborn's Preamble-Preamble rejected and Resolution passed by very close votes-
Jefferson's Letter to Mazzei-An Account of Mazzei-Letter to Monroe-Efforts to
personally alienate Washington and Jefferson-General Lee's Agency in this-Expedi-
ency and Effects of Treaty of London considered-Domestic Affairs at Monticello-
Duke of Rochefoucauld-Liancourt's Visit to Monticello-His Journal of his Visit-Com-
ments and Explanations-Jefferson's Plow of least resistance-Rittenhouse's Opinion
of it on Mathematical Principles-Sir John Sinclair asks a Model and Description-
Prizes bestowed on it in France-Was Jefferson the First Discoverer of the Mathe-
matical Principle?-His usual Practical Ingenuity-His House-building-Fall Elections
-Occupations and Expenses of a Presidential Candidate in 1797-Jefferson professes to
be gratified at his Defeat-What right had he to feel thus?-The Method of Voting
-The Number of Votes for the various Candidates-Adams President and Jeffer-
son Vice-President Jefferson's Letters to Madison and Adams given from Memory in
his Works History of the Recovery of the Originals-The Originals given-Explana-
tion of Jefferson's Willingness to have Adams succeed-Adams's Political Attitude at
the Moment His own Testimony on the Subject-He made the First Practical Over-
ture to the Republicans-Madison's Testimony-Testimony of the Hamiltonians-The
Conclusion-Fortunate that the Union failed-Jefferson discovers his Error-A Pro-
phetic Political Idea,

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CHAPTER VII.

1797.

Presidential Vote declared-Expectations that Jefferson would refuse the Vice-Presidency
-Steps he took thereon-His Views on proper Method of notifying the Elected
Candidates-His Efforts to Escape a Ceremonious Reception-His Reception-Inter-
view with the President and Mr. Adams's Overtures-Sworn into Office-His Speech-
Scene of the Inauguration-President's Speech-Sequel to preceding Interviews with
President Jefferson returns Home-Letter to Mrs. Randolph-Action of French Gov-
ernment on receiving the Treaty of London-Action of American Government-Hamil-
ton appearing to great Advantage-Mr. Adams's real Feelings in respect to our
Foreign Relations when he entered the Presidency-Character of the Members of his
Cabinet Their unfortunate Influence on him-Early Indications of this-Pinckney
ordered out of France-President convenes Congress-His violent Message-Answers
of the Houses-Congress enters upon War Measures-Cooled by News of French
Victories Jefferson's View of the Call of an Extra Session, and of the President's
Speech-Last Political Link between him and Adams snapped-Another Theory,
based on Misrepresentation-Origin of Jefferson's Parliamentary Manual-Letters to
his Daughters-The Mazzei Letter published in the United States-Its Inaccuracies and
Interpolations-Comments of Federal Press-Jefferson to Madison on the Subject-
Washington's manner of receiving the Letter-Marshall's Statements-Pickering's
absurd Assertions and Conjectures Jefferson's Denial-Sparks's supposed Suspicions
that Correspondence had been abstracted from Letter-books of Washington-His Letter
to Author on the Subject-History of the Langhorne Letter-The "Falsehoods of a
Malignant Neighbor"-Jefferson's Personal Feelings towards Washington-A Remark
of Lafayette-Testimony of Mr. Jefferson's Family-Jefferson President of American