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Even if the ship were liable, so that Captain Wilkes would have been justified in bringing the Trent into port for adjudication, it does not follow that the two Rebels could be summarily seized and taken therefrom.
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Sumner argues that even if the ship were liable, it does not justify the summary seizure of individuals on board.
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