Should the leading powers of Europe concur in proposing as a rule of international law to exempt private property upon the ocean from seizure by public armed cruisers as well as by privateers, the United States will readily meet them upon that broad ground.
Pierce indicates the U.S. willingness to engage in discussions about international law regarding private property at sea.
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