Charles Sumner: “And it is equally clear that the French plenipotentiaries to the last…”

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And it is equally clear that the French plenipotentiaries to the last maintained the obligations of the treaties.

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Massachusetts

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This statement highlights the French position on treaty obligations, contrasting it with the U.S. stance during negotiations.

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Charles Sumner: “And it is equally clear that the French plenipotentiaries to the last maintained the obligations of the treaties.”