Charles Sumner: “It is difficult to estimate the value of this treaty in money…”

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It is difficult to estimate the value of this treaty in money, especially when we consider its consequences.

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Sumner discusses the difficulty in quantifying the financial value of a significant treaty, emphasizing its broader implications.

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Charles Sumner: “It is difficult to estimate the value of this treaty in money, especially when we consider its consequences.”