Washington had gained much by demonstrating his capacity for civil affairs, by the legacy of his farewell address, and by the shaping of the new government under the Constitution in a manner calculated to strengthen the quality of perpetuity.
Boutwell highlights Washington's contributions to civil affairs and the Constitution's legacy.
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