George Washington, letter to Charles Mynn Thruston, August 10, 1794; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 33, p. 465

[T]his we know, that it is not difficult by concealment of some facts, and the exaggeration of others, (where there is an influence) to bias a well-meaning mind, at least for a time, truth "will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light." – George Washington, letter to Charles Mynn Thruston, August 10, 1794; "The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745—1799," edited by John C. Fitzpatrick, 39 vols. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office (1931-44) Vol. 33, p. 465

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