George Washington actually said...

Both justice and policy require that the source of that information should remain secret.

It is truly gratifying to me to learn that the proclamation has been considered as a seasonable guard against the interruption of the public...

I shall not affect to conceal the cordial satisfaction which I derive from the address of the House of Representatives.

For the fulfillment of your anticipations of the future I can give no other assurance than that the motives which you approve shall continue...