1797 August 7. George Washington visits the College. The Society of Jesus partially restored, and Jesuits begin to fill most teaching and administrative positions at Georgetown. 1813 William Gaston elected to Congress. 1814 August 24.
Students watch the burning of Washington by British troops.
1814 Full restoration of the Society of Jesus. Large exterior handball courts constructed. 1815 March 1. Bill granting Georgetown a charter empowering the college to grant degrees signed by President Madison. William Gaston helped steer the bill through Congress.