Obviously recognizing this principle, which is so entirely consistent with reason and that wisdom which is the strength of nations, our country thus far in its history has declined to pass any general prospective law authorizing letters of marque.
Sumner highlights the historical reluctance of the U.S. to authorize letters of marque through general laws.
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