Answer:
To Patrick Henry. Mount Vernon 15th Jany 1799. Confidential. Dear Sir. At the threshold of this letter, I ought to make an apology for its contents; but if you will give me credit for my motives, I will contend for no more, however erroneous my sentiments may appear to you. 1. It would be a waste of time, to attempt to bring to the view of a person of your observation & discernment.
Step-by-step explanation:
Congress rejects a proposal for reconciliation from the North Ministry. The proposal is sent to prominent private individuals instead of to Congress and falls short of independence. Washington establishes a naval force to battle the British off the New England coast and to prey on British supply ships.