As to what concerns personal situation, importance of affairs, success, solvency, wealth, and fidelity to the Government of the United States, your house has for a long time occupied a front rank, not only in the State of New York, but also in the Union.
Sumner defends a family's reputation in business and their loyalty to the U.S. government.
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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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