It is most surprising that so little is known of the great islands and the long line of coast from Puget’s Sound to Sitka, ample as its resources must be even for recruiting the transient commerce of the Pacific, independent of its immense intrinsic value.
Sumner highlights the surprising lack of knowledge about the resources of the Pacific coast, emphasizing its potential value.
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