This little comedy had a far-reaching effect.

It settled the question as to whether the Governor of a State or the President of the United States should take precedence.

From that day to this, no Governor, so far as I am aware, has set himself above the President in matters of ceremonial.
One of the earliest difficulties which Washington's administration had to overcome was the hostility of the Indians.

Indian discontent and even lawlessness had been going on for years, with only a desultory and ineffectual show of vigor on the part of the whites.

Washington, who detested whatever was ineffectual and lacking in purpose, determined to beat down the Indians into submission.