I replied, that, should the Secretary come to my house, he would be received as an old friend, and that at any time I should be at his service for consultation on public business, but that I could not conceal my deep sense of personal wrong received from him absolutely without reason or excuse.
Sumner conveys his willingness to maintain a professional relationship despite feeling wronged.
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