> responsible for the establishment of civilization "I would beg leave to suggest the propriety of erecting public Distilleries in different States. The benefi

> responsible for the establishment of civilization "I would beg leave to suggest the propriety of erecting public Distilleries in different States. The benefits arising from the moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in All Armies, and are not to be disputed" --George Washington to John Hancock, 16 August 1777