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Orange Jacobs: “He stated in a clear and comprehensive manner what the laws of war formerly were, and how they had been modified by the…”

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He stated in a clear and comprehensive manner what the laws of war formerly were, and how they had been modified by the generous principles of Christianity and of civilization.
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Orange Jacobs
Republican · Washington

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Orange Jacobs noted that Loring explained the evolution of war laws influenced by Christian principles.

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