I do not write now for any purpose of controversy, but simply that my position may not be misunderstood.

I am, Gentlemen, your faithful servant,

Charles Sumner.


FOOTNOTES

[1] Afterwards Minister and Consul General to the Government of Hayti.

[2] Post, Vol. XIV. pp. 228-231.

[3] Blackstone, Commentaries, Vol. IV. p. 278.

[4] Post, p. 22.

[5] Post, pp. 113, 123.