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I do not adduce them to show that the War Department did sell arms to belligerent France, but that even in Berlin the imputation upon us was known and actually reported by our Minister.
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Sumner clarifies that he is not confirming the sale of arms but highlighting the awareness of the accusation in Berlin.
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