CHAPTER XII.

Anonymous Attacks on Jefferson.--Washington's Letter to him.-- His Reply.--Letter to Edmund Randolph.--Returns to Philadelphia.--Washington urges him to remain in his Cabinet.--Letters to his Daughter.--To his Son-in-law.--To his Brother-in-law.--Sends his Resignation to the President.-- Fever in Philadelphia.--Weariness of Public Life.--Letters to his Daughters.--To Mrs. Church.--To his Daughter.--Visits Monticello.--Returns to Philadelphia.--Letter to Madison.--To Mrs. Church.--To his Daughters.--Interview with Genet.--Letter to Washington.--His Reply.--Jefferson returns to Monticello.-- State of his Affairs, and Extent of his Possessions.--Letter to Washington.--To Mr. Adams.--Washington attempts to get Jefferson back in his Cabinet.--Letter to Edmund Randolph, declining.--Pleasures of his Life at Monticello.--Letter to Madison.--To Giles.--To Rutledge.--To young Lafayette 213