1To George Washington from Ferdinando Fairfax, 6 July 1794 (Washington Papers)
This is not intended as one of the many troublesome applications which are daily presented to you—but merely as a suggestion, to be used in such manner, as your judgment, upon further inquiry, shall direct. Doctor William Thornton whose attachment to the principles & spirit of our Government and the manners of our citizens, has led him to prefer this country, even with the sacrifice of...