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Charles Sumner: “British ports constitute their naval base of operations and supplies, furnishing everything needful, except an officer…”

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British ports constitute their naval base of operations and supplies, furnishing everything needful, except an officer, the ship’s papers, and a court for the trial of the prizes, each of which is essential to the legality of the expedition.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

He outlines the logistical support provided by British ports for naval operations against the Union.

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