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With justice and generosity as the reciprocal rule,--and nothing else can be the aim of this great Embassy,--there can be no limits to the immeasurable consequences.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of justice and generosity in diplomatic relations, suggesting that these principles can lead to significant positive outcomes.
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