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Charles Sumner: “But whatever its terms or its origin, it is obvious that it is nothing but a declaration of public law, as always…”

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But whatever its terms or its origin, it is obvious that it is nothing but a declaration of public law, as always expounded by the United States, and now recognized on the continent of Europe.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of public law as recognized by the United States and Europe.

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