“Address to the Cherokee Nation,”158-9American Revolution military command,130-3,135blacks,attitude toward,158
childlessness of,169
Circular Letter of 1783,133-4
courage under fire,120
decision-making process,150
enlarged federal power,program for,156-7,269n 64 final message to Congress,156-7,269n 64 final years at Mount Vernon,160-1Franklin and,120-1
illness of 1790,66,124-5
Jay’s Treaty,136-9,144,149
Jefferson’s relationship with,138-9,140-1,143-5,269n 71last will and testament,158
monarchical tendencies,127,139
mythology surrounding,120-1
Native American policy,158-9
neutrality policy,134-6
physical appearance,124
realist outlook in political and military matters,131-3Republican opposition,160-1
residency issue,69,75-6
slavery debate,113,118,263n 47
surrendering power,flair for,129-30
vice presidency,views on,167
vision for American nation,7,133-4
Whiskey Rebellion,140-1,145
see also Washington’s Farewell Address;Washington’s retirementWashington’s Farewell Address,123 authentic meaning,means for understanding,129composition of,148-53
foreign policy message,128-9,131-6,148,150historical commentary on,129
as justification for strong executive leadership,155misnaming of,122
national unity message,128,130—1,148-9,154-6national university proposal,omission of,153-4as prophecy accompanied by advice,155 publication of,121reactions to,159-60
slavery,silence about,157-8
target audience,157
transcendental status,122
Washington’s intentions,128,147-8
Washington’s retirement age and health reasons,124-5as confirmation of republican government,127-8consitutional significance,122
departure from office,160
“disposable president” principle and,125first indications of,123
press attacks and,125-7
tradition of retirement and,123-4
voluntary nature,149-50


