The ablest papers in our diplomatic history are devoted to this purpose; and the only serious war in which we have been engaged, until summoned to subdue the Rebellion, was to overcome by arms this very tyranny, which would not yield to reason.
Sumner emphasizes the significance of diplomatic efforts and the war fought to overcome British tyranny.
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