They probably believed it best to let pass into oblivion transactions which, however culpable, had commenced before this Government existed, and had been finally extinguished by the treaty of 1795.
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His high station and the relations of Russia to the predominant powers of Europe must give him weight with them according to the vicissitudes of the war.
I have thought that the friendly dispositions of such a power might be advantageously cherished by a mission which should manifest our willingness to meet his good will.
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