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Here were spoliations, confessed at the time to be in violation of neutral rights, which still rise in judgment.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Sumner highlights the ongoing violations of neutral rights during conflicts, emphasizing their lasting impact.

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