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Are you aware, Sir, of the extent to which the abrogation of this treaty may affect private interests, and therefore directly raise for the judgment of the courts the question of the validity of your proceeding?
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Sumner raises concerns about how the abrogation of a treaty could impact private interests and legal validity.
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