George Washington actually said...

"I do appoint them the said Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stuart, Commissioners for surveying the District of Territory accepted by the said Act for the permanent Seat of the Government of t..."

"I lay before you a representation of the charge' d'affaires of France."

"I recommend the same to your consideration, that I may be enabled to give to it such answer as may best comport with the justice and the interests of the United States."

"GO. WASHINGTON."