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Charles Sumner: “I cannot doubt that the two contracting parties will approach the whole business in the determination to settle it on…”

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I cannot doubt that the two contracting parties will approach the whole business in the determination to settle it on the permanent foundations of justice and equity; but the first step in this direction is the notice to terminate the existing treaty.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner emphasizes the importance of justice and equity in treaty negotiations.

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