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Charles Sumner: “The rule, as succinctly expressed, is simply this,--that the property of persons domiciled in an enemy country is liable…”

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The rule, as succinctly expressed, is simply this,--that the property of persons domiciled in an enemy country is liable to seizure and capture without regard to the alleged friendly or loyal character of the owner.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner succinctly defines a rule regarding the seizure of property belonging to individuals in enemy territories during war.

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