In a military sense Puget Sound can be easily defended from an enemy coming from the sea, and, though the country is mountainous, it is capable of sustaining a large population in the extensive valleys both east and west of the coast range.
Sherman reflects on the strategic military advantages and population potential of the Puget Sound region.
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