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112 Good-morning, father.

[Giving his hand.] Judge Jay, it is good of you to honor us with a visit. [ comes to .] You've been away.

[Down  in front of sofa.] Yes, for a month. On my return I went first to General Washington, whom I now find installed in Colonel Frank's house at Germantown.

Yes, the place was available as temporary executive quarters.

I then came to pay my respects to Mrs. Hamilton and to congratulate you on your having converted Jefferson and Monroe to the support of your Bill.

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That is gradually filtering through to the other states, eh?

Alexander's a wonder!

You know, Jefferson and Monroe have withheld the news of their capitulation as long as possible.