On May 13 he had a final conference with Chateaubriand, in which he could get no promise of any redress, but did obtain the explicit declaration that France would in no manner interfere in American questions.
Mr.Gallatin took passage at Havre, and arrived in New York on June 24, 1823.

His political friends, especially Crawford, were eager for his return.

Crawford wished him to stand for vice-president in the coming presidential campaign.

After a short visit to Washington he went to his home at New Geneva.

The real value of perfect public service, or indeed of any service, is only appreciated when it ceases, and friction takes the place of smooth and noiseless order.