In June 1790 the Pennsylvania delegation invited the heads of the executive departments to dinner. Afterwards, Maclay described them in his diary:
Hamilton has a very boyish giddy Manner. our Scotch Irish People would call him a Skite. Jefferson transgresses on the Extreme of Stiff Gentility, or lofty Gravity. Knox is the easiest Man, and [has] the most dignity of Presence. . . . Knox staid longest. As indeed suited his Aspect best. being more of a Bachanalian Figure.

The position of attorney general was created by Congress in the Judiciary Act of 1789. Washington nominated and the Senate confirmed Edmund Randolph of Virginia.

• Introduction
   
• Rep. Jackson's Speech on Removal of Cabinet Heads
   
• Rep. Smith's Letter on Impeachment
   
• Foreign Affairs Bill
   
• Richmond Hill
   
• House Debate on Creation of Treasury Dept.
   
• Senator Lee
   
• Gouverneur Morris' Letter
   
• Treasury Act
   
• Washington's Cabinet