Charles Sumner: “The treaty was a contract, which, according to our own witnesses, was…”

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The treaty was a contract, which, according to our own witnesses, was obtained through a ruler owing power to our war-ships.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that treaties obtained under duress are invalid and violate international law.

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Charles Sumner: “The treaty was a contract, which, according to our own witnesses, was obtained through a ruler owing power to our…”