On this view of the case, it would seem that the merchants have an equitable claim for indemnities from the United States.… It follows, then, that, if the relinquishment had not been made, the present French Government would be responsible.
He suggests that merchants have a rightful claim for compensation from the United States based on the relinquishment of claims to France.
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