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

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 int...