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George Washington: “I have thought best to await a survey of the territory before it is decided on what particular spot on the northeastern…”

On the recordJanuary 23, 1791
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 the public buildings shall be erected.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

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