So convinced am I of the advantages to flow from the acquisition of San Domingo, and of the great disadvantages--I might almost say calamities--to flow from nonacquisition, that I believe the subject has only to be investigated to be approved.
Grant expresses his strong belief in the benefits of acquiring San Domingo, emphasizing the need for investigation into the matter.
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