United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Jay, John, 1745-1829
Summary
The Federalists have done themselves and their country injury by making
Washington "their military, political, religious and even moral Pope." Others, including
John Jay, have been much more essential to America. There is no corruption more
poisonous than the "eternal puffing and trumpeting of Washington and Franklin and the
incessant abuse of the real Fathers of their Country." The passion which has influenced
Chancellor Livingston through life has been envy of John Jay and jealousy of the
friendship between the latter and Adams. Jay has also been the object of the envy,
jealousy, and intrigues of Hamilton, Clinton, and Burr. Feels that the country must not
be divided; "we must adhere together."