Chapter IV

Letters from General Washington to Mr. Jefferson.... Hostile measures of France against the United States.... Mr. Monroe recalled and General Pinckney appointed to succeed him.... General Washington's valedictory address to the people of the United States.... The Minister of France endeavours to influence the approaching election.... The President's speech to congress.... He denies the authenticity of certain spurious letters published in 1776.... John Adams elected President, and Thomas Jefferson Vice President.... General Washington retires to Mount Vernon.... Political situation of the United States at this period.... The French government refuses to receive General Pinckney as Minister.... Congress is convened.... President's speech.... Three envoys extraordinary deputed to France.... Their treatment.... Measures of hostility adopted by the American government against France.... General Washington appointed Commander-in-chief of the American army.... His death.... And character.

NOTES.

Footnotes.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

President Washington
Martha Washington
George Washington
George Washington's Bedroom at Mount Vernon
George Washington
Martha Washington's Bedroom at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon
Resting-Place of George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon

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