George Washington actually said...

"It is with great concern that I communicate to you the information received from Major-General St. Clair of the misfortune which has befallen the troops under his command."

"Excepting as to the brave men who have fallen on the occasion, and who are a subject of public as well as private regret."

"I received yesterday from the judge of the district of South Carolina a letter,..."

"Measures have been taken pursuant to that resolution for procuring some of the most necessary artists, together with the requisite apparatus."