1To George Washington from James Pilling, 3 January 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Wisdom & Equity of the Laws; the genuine Freedom, both Civil & Religious, that prevail in North America, are Objects of no small Importance to the thinking mind. Upon these endearing “Rights of Man,” I have formed a Determination (if God permit) to settle in that happy Land, and there spend my remaining Days. Permit me, Sir, to ask, what Place you would recommend, for a Person, or Persons,...