Who was the 18th c. man who didn't want to hear about "United States" and was sent to sail so he would not?

Question

I read about a man, who, during the early days of the USA (or just before it was established) said that he no longer wanted to hear the phrases "United States of America" or "Thirteen Colonies." He was tried for something because of that, and his punishment was to set sail on a boat with people who were forbidden to mention the USA to him at all. What was his name?

Thank you to the two people who have answered my question. It *is* a work of fiction, but that's not important to me-- now I have the title of the story and the name of the protagonist. I can't seem to close the question. Thank you both for the answer.

Answer 1

Philip Nolan
Often referred to as a Man without a Country.

Here is a link to a page with Edward Everett Hale's story about him.

Answer 2

His name was Philip Nolan from the story, "The Man Without A Country". I think it may have been a fictional story though.