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Charles Sumner: “Without considering more critically what should be the fate of these ocean incendiaries, or what the responsibilities of…”

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Without considering more critically what should be the fate of these ocean incendiaries, or what the responsibilities of England, out of whom they came, I content myself with the conclusion that they are not entitled to ocean belligerence.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner concludes that the ocean incendiaries are not entitled to belligerent rights, reflecting on England's responsibilities.

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