George Washington actually said...

I have thought best to await a survey of the territory before it is decided on what particular spot on the northeastern side of the river th...

I have not by this first act given to the said territory the whole extent of which it is susceptible in the direction of the river, because ...

I rely upon your wisdom to make such arrangements as may be essential for the preservation of good order and the effectual protection of the...

I do appoint them the said Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stuart, Commissioners for surveying the District of Territory accepted b...