It must be allowed that these precedents, so numerous and so long continued, are entitled to great respect, since we can scarcely suppose that the wise and eminent men by whom they were made could have been mistaken on a point which was brought to their attention so often.
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Had I refused to adopt this precautionary measure, and evil consequences, which many good men at the time apprehended, had followed, I should never have forgiven myself.
However strong may be my desire to enter into such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not possess the power.
The dispatch of Mr. Dallas being in the original, its return to the Department of State is requested.
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