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Charles Sumner: “Here is the Supreme Court solemnly recognizing the rule of International Law, even to the extent of embracing under its…”

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Here is the Supreme Court solemnly recognizing the rule of International Law, even to the extent of embracing under its penalties all the people of the hostile community, without regard to their sentiments of loyalty.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner points out the Supreme Court's recognition of International Law's applicability to all members of a hostile community, regardless of loyalty.

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