The vast outlying territory, unsettled at the beginning of the war, and wrested from the British crown by the common blood and treasure, was claimed as a common property, subject to the disposition of Congress for the general good.
Sumner emphasizes the collective ownership of territory gained during the war, highlighting the role of Congress.
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